Juan RomanOrtiz

• Planned and executed maintenance schedules for a wide range of heavy-duty trucks, tactical vehicles, and mobile equipment.
• Performed advanced diagnostics and major repairs on engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, and drivetrains; serviced generators, forklifts, semi-trailers, and other heavy equipment.
• Served as the official inspector for military vehicles, verifying that maintenance and repairs met strict quality and readiness standards.
• Recovered disabled vehicles and completed field repairs in remote locations with minimal supervision.
• Used SAP/GCSS-Army (military ERP system) to track work orders, manage parts inventory, and document maintenance actions.
• Performed and documented preventive maintenance such as brake adjustments, fluid changes, lubrication, and operational inspections.
• Safety Officer for the entire maintenance facility: conduct OSHA-based safety classes, enforce compliance with safety regulations, and ensure that both the facility and personnel meet all required standards.
• Trained and mentored junior and temporary technicians in safe, efficient maintenance practices.
• Clearly communicated mechanical issues and recommended solutions to non-technical personnel and customers.

• Team Leadership & Supervision: Directly supervise and mentor 14 soldiers, including 3 Sergeants, and 11 junior enlisted personnel. Provide daily guidance, set performance expectations, and ensure professional development of the team.
• Platoon-Level Oversight: Serve as acting Platoon Sergeant when the senior leader (SFC) is absent, taking full responsibility for a 37-member platoon. Manage operations, assign tasks, and ensure mission readiness.
• Operations & Training Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute training schedules, vehicle operations, and logistical support to maintain unit readiness and meet mission objectives.
• Resource & Safety Management: Oversee maintenance and accountability of military vehicles, equipment, and supplies valued in the millions of dollars while enforcing strict safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Communication and Coordination: Act as a key liaison between senior leadership and soldiers, translating strategic objectives into clear, actionable plans, while maintaining high morale and a cohesive team environment.
• Senior Mechanic & Quality Assurance Inspector: Lead inspections and perform advanced mechanical diagnostics and repairs on a fleet of military vehicles and heavy equipment. Verify maintenance work meets strict Army safety and quality standards, document findings, and sign off on work orders to ensure equipment is fully mission-ready.
• SAP ERP Proficiency: Utilize SAP to manage maintenance records, monitor equipment status, and ensure accurate, auditable documentation for quality-assurance and logistical operations.

• Developed maintenance schedules on mobile equipment, and combat and tactical vehicles.
• Retrieved and evacuated unfix-able equipment from where it broke down.
• Use proper procedure to order equipment, by using the right Technical Manual to get parts description, NSN, etc.
• Using ETM to properly install parts in vehicle equipment.
• Kept detailed parts inventories and financial records.
• Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments.
• Logged and filed unclassified documents.
• Automotive electrical systems including charging systems, starters, and wiring harness.
• Assure that equipment remains in excellent working order.
• Supported, repaired , and maintained all type of air coditioning, heating, and ventilation associated equipment.
• Update, create, and close equipment work orders.

Performed routine repairs and preventative maintenance on:

• M998 HMMWV
• M985A4 HMTT
• All FMTV Vehicles
• M989A1 HEMTT
• M871A2R/M871A3
• WATER BUFFALO

• Accurately read blueprints and repair manuals to identify mechanical problems and fix them.
• Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.
• Performed repairs and maintenance on VAV's and electrical equipment.
• Used hand tools to mount, install, and secure tools.
• Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards.
• Troubleshooted electrical and mechanical defects for residential, commercial and industrial sites.
• Managed work with little supervision.
• Successfully managed team of 15 English- and Spanish-speaking work crews for three residential kitchen and bathroom constructions, completing projects two weeks in advance of projection date.

• Followed verbal and written directions with accuracy.
• Unloaded cargo with forklift or pallet jack equipment, maintaining clean, safe, and organized warehouse.
• Transferred materials weighing up to 3,000 lbs. from ground level to 50 feet in height.
• Accurately staged and sorted products for loading.
• Ensured damaged products were identified and removed when received.
• Evaluated circumstances and made timely decisions based on company guidelines.
• Stacked cardboard boxes and pallets.
• Remained flexible to the scheduling needs of the business, including evening and weekend shifts.

• Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.