Keith R. Holding
Flight Test Facilitation
Lompoc,CA
Summary
Extensive experience operating and maintaining complex electronic and mechanical equipment with hands-on mission operations. Experience in maintaining multiple Gas turbine propulsion plant and Generator set systems. Led multiple teams to accomplish the repair and upkeep of the Navy's premier SPY-1D/B/(MOD) Radar. Senior Technician and lead for Vandenberg's Tracking and Receiving Station. I’m a self-directed leader who has a proven ability to meet deadlines early and work well under pressure. Excelled in multiple roles throughout the western range to support hundreds of critical missions for the U.S. Space Force.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Principal Field Engineer (PREL)/ EHS Facilitator
Northrop Grumman
Vandenberg, SFB, CA
Oct.2022 - Current
- Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
- Reviewed plans, documents and related materials to assess projected actions and advise on changes.
- Developed and implemented work processes and efficiencies, reports, and presentations
Mission Operations Specialist
Boeing
Vandenberg AFB, CA
Feb.2022 - Oct.2022
- Execute mission operations for command, control, communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems
- Configure operational systems and monitors system and subsystem performance
Sr. Telemetry Technician
Range Generation Next
Vandenberg AFB, CA
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Secret and unclassified data handling, security checks and site maintenance management
- Electronic repair and testing for various equipment utilized in western range mission support
Jr. Mission Systems Specialist
Excel Personnel Services/InDyne
Vandenberg AFB, CA
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Electronic bay installations and cable management techniques/construction
- Public address system install and maintenance.
Job Site Coordinator / Leading Petty Officer
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Pearl Harbor, HI
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Supervised Transitioning personnel to maintain and address Material Condition of Naval Shipyard
- Assess and manage performance pertaining to work requests
Leading Petty Officer / Work Center Supervisor
USS John Paul Jones
San Diego, Pearl, CA, , HI
05.2011 - 06.2015
- Supervised 15 sailors during the Installation of key components to the ship’s Integrated Weapon Control and Guidance system
- Oversaw the repairs to major casualties stemming from equipment failure to testing implementation
- Primary watch stander for SPY-1B/D(MOD) radar in Combat Control Center for deployment to Persian Gulf, and Ballistic Missile Defense operations
Non-Commissioned Officer/ Military Student
Aegis Training Pipeline
Great Lakes, Dahlgren, IL, VA
09.2009 - 05.2011
- In charge of 400+ temporarily assigned personnel while awaiting follow on orders.
Gas Turbine Systems Technician
USS Gettysburg
Mayport, Florida
08.2006 - 09.2009
- Performed and Supervised maintenance, upkeep and troubleshooting of the ship’s propulsion systems and Electrical plant
- Performed Damage Control Training and evolutions as the ship’s Mechanical Isolator and Drilling Engine Room Operator
Fuel/Lube Oil King, Laboratory Technician
USS Gettysburg
Mayport, Florida
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Maintained Ship's fuel and lube oil systems. Purified and maintained serviceable product for ship's operations and readiness.
- Performed Viscosity, flashpoint, sediment and water percentage tests and evaluations
Education
Associate of Science - Science: Business Management
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA 08.2016 - 12.2018
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA 01.2019 - 12.2020
AN/SPY-1 Track IV Radar System Ballistic Missile Defense “ -
C” School
Dahlgren, VA 05.2013 - 11.2013
AN/SPY-1 Track II Radar System Operation and Maintenance “C” -
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
Dahlgren, VA 09.2010 - 05.2011
Fire Control Class “A” School - Fire Control/ Electronic Systems
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
Great Lakes, IL 01.2010 - 04.2010
Basic Engineering Common Core (BECC) - Gas Turbine (Mechanical)/Damage Control
Center For Naval Engineering
Great Lakes, IL 05.2006 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science: Air, Soil And Water
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ Aug.2022 - Current
Skills
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Schedule Management
Technical guidance
Analytics
Troubleshooting skills
Problem solving ability
Equipment installation
Safety awareness
Testing
Technical training
Corrective maintenance
System integration
Planning and Coordination
Teamwork and Collaboration
Facility and Safety Inspections
Maintenance and Repair
Certification
Certified Scrum Master
Timeline
Certified Scrum Master
09-2023
Principal Field Engineer (PREL)/ EHS Facilitator
Northrop Grumman
Oct.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science: Air, Soil And Water
University of Arizona
Aug.2022 - Current
CompTIA Security+
05-2022
Mission Operations Specialist
Boeing
Feb.2022 - Oct.2022
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Allan Hancock College
01.2019 - 12.2020
Sr. Telemetry Technician
Range Generation Next
12.2016 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Science: Business Management
Allan Hancock College
08.2016 - 12.2018
Jr. Mission Systems Specialist
Excel Personnel Services/InDyne
07.2016 - 12.2016
Job Site Coordinator / Leading Petty Officer
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
06.2015 - 07.2016
Electronics Technician (Professional & Kindred)
08-2014
AN/SPY-1 Track IV Radar System Ballistic Missile Defense “ -
C” School
05.2013 - 11.2013
Leading Petty Officer / Work Center Supervisor
USS John Paul Jones
05.2011 - 06.2015
AN/SPY-1 Track II Radar System Operation and Maintenance “C” -
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
09.2010 - 05.2011
Fire Control Class “A” School - Fire Control/ Electronic Systems
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
01.2010 - 04.2010
Non-Commissioned Officer/ Military Student
Aegis Training Pipeline
09.2009 - 05.2011
Gas Turbine Systems Technician
USS Gettysburg
08.2006 - 09.2009
Fuel/Lube Oil King, Laboratory Technician
USS Gettysburg
08.2006 - 05.2008
Basic Engineering Common Core (BECC) - Gas Turbine (Mechanical)/Damage Control
Center For Naval Engineering
05.2006 - 07.2006