LEONARD GLOVER
Lancaster,TX
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful professional with over 15 years of experience and credentials in automotive and diesel mechanics. Proven ability to manage complex projects, interpret technical specifications, resolve issues, and maintain quality control. Skilled in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving a wide range of technical issues with a focus on achieving functionality and meeting changing needs. Excels in leadership, team collaboration, and internal challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech II – Automotive Electrical Technician
Elwood Prof./Mercedes-Benz
04.2022 - Current
- Performing electrical diagnostics on BDCs, Kombi failures, ADAS systems
- Re-pinning and replacing connectors to head units, replacing and soldering wire harnesses, and re-routing incorrectly placed wires throughout the vehicle
- Repairing and calibrating ADAS systems, ensuring the ambient lighting systems and ABS sensors are properly wired and connected
- Using a multimeter, wiring diagrams, schematics, and OBD2 diagnostic scanners to find and solve electrical issues
- Located, removed, and replaced non-functional components to optimize the functionality of each component
Field Service Representative (FSR)
STS/Oshkosh and CSI
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Diagnosed, repaired, and maintained diesel engines, transmissions, and other vehicle systems
- Perform routine maintenance tasks and upgrades
- Utilize diagnostic equipment and tools to identify mechanical problems
- Maintain detailed records of repairs and maintenance performed
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Provide training and guidance to junior mechanics and apprentices
- Communicate effectively with customers regarding vehicle issues and repair timelines
Aerostat Operator/Operations Supervisor
Bravura Inc
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Led aerostat efforts supporting Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) at designated Forward Operating Bases and Combat Outposts for Operating Resolute Support
- Logged over 6,000 plus hours as an Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Senior Operator and Maintainer
- Gained keen ability to gauge aerostat system flight characteristics based on weather forecasts and provided mission coverage for ISAF forces
- Directed launch/recovery operations, troubleshot and repaired aerostat avionic systems, performed both pre-launch and post-flight inspections as well as fiber optic splicing
- Successfully completed Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) Operator/Maintainer Course
- Delivered flight support, interpretation, and delivery of Full Motion Video (FMV), One System Remote Video Terminal (PSRVT), and PSDS2 and avionics payload data
- Operated and maintained UTAMS Indirect fire (IDF) acoustic systems, Flight Termination, RF Telemetry, Expandable Unattended Sensors (EUGS) and GPPS calibration, High Antennas for Radio Communications (HARC), the operation of the CLAW II and JSWS workstations, EON.IR.EON use on MX-25 cameras, Precision Fire Manager (PFM), installation of Remote TOC Extension Kit (RTEK), and fiber optic transmission (analysis, splicing, and termination)
- Analyzed aerostat and surveillance system equipment characteristics to isolate malfunctions in avionic systems, integrated test systems (INS), removed, installed, checked, and repaired avionic systems and line replaceable units (LRU)
- Operated and maintained ground support equipment such as JLG High Lift, forklift, John Deere Gator and 70k diesel generators
- Maintenance consisted of periodic maintenance inspections and unscheduled maintenance due to malfunctions and breakdowns
- Maintenance consisted of troubleshooting, repair, and servicing as per required inspections
Lead BMW/Mercedez-Benz Mechanic
PAE
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Managing and prioritizing the day-to-day activities to achieve timely project completion and maintain quality control, safety, compliance, and accuracy
- Effectively communicate with team members to maintain clearly defined expectations, while also maintaining proper PPE
- Worked closely with vendors to procure parts; authorized procurement and vendor forms, allocated resources, supported contract negotiations to minimize costs, as well as conduct detailed inventory audits
- Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
- Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals
- Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation
- Performed routine maintenance checks, Diagnosis and repairs on BMW and Mercedez-Benz Diesel and gas engines, checking fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, filters, and lubricates
- Tuned gas and diesel engines and, as needed, replaced spark plugs, glow plugs, fuel filters, injectors, and turbochargers
- Located, removed, and replaced bad components to optimize the functionality of each component
- Diagnoses problems, disassemble units, repairs, or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the following systems: Brake System: Repair or replace shoes, pads, drums, hoses, calipers, and cylinders
- Cooling System: Flush radiator, replace hoses and thermostat, repair or replace radiator and water pump
- Drive System: Repair and replace the drive shaft, differential, axle, transmission, and clutch
- Electrical System: Repair or replace fuses, batteries, warning devices, controls and switches, modules, alternators, starters, and defective cables and wiring
- Exhaust and Emissions Control System: Replaced mufflers, manifolds, catalytic converters, and pipes
- Heating and Air Conditioning System: Repair or replace heater cores, condensers, compressors, hoses, and controls; recharge air conditioning systems
Mechanic II
CarMax
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Successfully completed over 700 in shop repairs on domestic, foreign, and heavy-duty vehicles i.e., Mercedes (Gas and Diesel), BMW (Gas and Diesel), Audi, GM (Gas and Diesel), Ford (Gas and Diesel), Dodge (Gas and Diesel), Honda and Toyota
- Radiator flush, replace hoses and thermostat, repair or replace radiator and water pump
- Repair and replace the drive shaft, differential, axle, transmission, and clutch
- Repair or replace fuses, batteries, lights, instruments, warning devices, controls and switches, computer controls, modules, alternators, starters, and defective cables and wiring
- Repair or replace heater cores, condensers, compressors, hoses, controls, recharge air conditioning systems
- Mechanical duties ranging from preventive maintenance services to troubleshooting, brake systems maintenance, and repair
- Determine DTC malfunctions and diagnose problems with specialized diagnostic equipment on a wide range of engines
- Trace hard-to-locate electrical and mechanical problems
- Effectively communicates with team members to maintain clearly defined expectations, while also maintaining proper PPE
Field Service Representative Heavy Equipment/ MRAP Vehicle Specialist
Accent Controls
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Technical manuals (TM), technical bulletins (TB), and written directives play a huge role during the inspections of vehicles
- Troubleshoot, and perform unscheduled fleet repair and diagnostics on vehicles
- Served as the expert aiding and coaching mechanics on proper problem-solving techniques
- Performed vehicle inspections to ensure the best quality is being returned to the Military
- Responsible for ensuring proper tools & parts that are essential for operations are kept on hand
- Responsible for the maintenance of a fleet of 7 hmmv1151 trucks
- Daily and weekly dispatching and returning of the trucks
- Creating work orders and ordering parts for truck
- Operating within a monthly budget for repairs
- Sams-e and Fed Log daily use
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/ Project MSU Bay Lead
ManTech International
11.2012 - 10.2013
- As a bay lead in charge of guiding and assisting three other mechanics, answered questions, delegated tasks, and ensured constant positive morale while assuring quality work to ensure soldier safety
- Achieved continual vehicle operability and safety through effective maintenance and repair; leveraged direct expertise to maximize vehicle performance, minimize downtime, and proactively identify requirements for repairs
- Conducted comprehensive inspections to pinpoint damages and diagnose mechanical defects on Maxx Pro, MATV, RG31, M88, and Cougars, performed road tests to ensure functionality and strict compliance with governmental and US Military inspection guidelines
- Replaced hydraulic hoses and cylinders on heavy equipment and greased moving parts to prevent the effects of friction; repaired electrical systems installed all components, and replaced wheels, belts, and pumps
- Effectively prioritized the day-to-day activities to achieve timely project completion and maintain quality control, safety, compliance, and accuracy; collaborated with cross-functional teams in the unit
- Issue, maintain, track and inventory vehicle parts ordered from FedLog
- Troubleshoot, performed unscheduled fleet maintenance and repairs of all MRAP including but not limited to electrical, hydraulic, steering, suspension, brakes, engines, transmissions, and drive train components, compressor fans, steering gearbox assembly
- Identify and coordinate emergency safety evacuation and safety plans with various military personnel
- Performed daily emergency readiness training in hostile hazardous environments
- Performed repairs on MRAP HVAC systems including but not limited to leak testing, leak repairs, systems vacuuming/flushing/charging
- Ordered Supplies needed for mechanics and office staff
- Utilize Fed Log to itemize inventory shipping and receiving to DIRMO
- Responsible for numerous 100% and 10% inventory checks
- Communicated with upper management to insure proper stock levels
Mechanic I
N.G. Auto
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Managed and maintained state-of-the-art electrical, complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and additional major non-mechanical systems with functional relationships
- Controlled and repaired hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and all components
- Utilized modern diagnostic equipment to identify and replace defective components, including electronic control modules, line replacement units, chips, or sensors
- Performed fault isolation and conducted repairs of domestic, foreign and heavy duty vehicles i.e
- BMW, Mercedes, Audi, GM
- Engine swaps
- Transmission swaps
- Led the successful repair of all major components, including diesel, multi-fuel, and gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmission, driveline assemblies, and fuel injection systems
- Inspected and repaired brake systems, wheel bearings, and essential parts to ensure the proper operating condition and maintain vehicle functionality; effectively communicated repair requirements
- Conducted detailed inspections of equipment and vehicles to proactively identify any maintenance requirements; prepared and produced repair orders and submitted warranty claims to manufacturers
- Safely operated power and hand tools, including pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, hoists, jacks, precision instruments, and pressure gauges; maintained proper usage and storage of new tools
- Repaired rack and pinion steering systems
- Aligned and balanced wheels repaired and/or replaced tie rods, ball joints, gearboxes, shock absorbers, springs, steering linkage, kingpins, power steering, hoses, and pumps
- Diagnosed electronic control systems and components using specialized diagnostic equipment
Education
Masters - IT Managment
Trident University International
Cypress, CABachelor - IT Network Administration
Trident University International
Cypress, CAMBA -
Trident University International
Cypress, CAMRAP Certification
MRAP University
Skills
- Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Safety Management & Evaluations
- Problem Resolution
- Power Probe circuit tester
- Multimeter
- OBD2 Scanners
- Gauges
- Soldering
- Electrical Diagnosis and Repair
- Reading Schematics
- Air Tools
Equipment Knowledge
- Cummins
- Caterpillar
- Duramax
- International Diesel Engines
- MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle)
- COUGAR 330 HP Caterpillar C7
- MAXXPRO- MAXX FORCE 10/International DT 530
- M-ATV’s (Mine All-Terrain Vehicle) Caterpillar C7 Turbo Diesel 370 HP
- JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) 6.6 liter Duramax diesel engine 365 hp
- International Tractor Trailer LT Series- International A26 515 hp, Cummins X15 565 hp
- MEP 70k Diesel Generators
Security Clearance
Active and Current
Public Trust
Active and Current
Personal Information
Citizenship: US Citizen
Timeline
Tech II – Automotive Electrical Technician
Elwood Prof./Mercedes-Benz
04.2022 - Current
Field Service Representative (FSR)
STS/Oshkosh and CSI
08.2020 - 04.2022
Aerostat Operator/Operations Supervisor
Bravura Inc
01.2019 - 01.2022
Lead BMW/Mercedez-Benz Mechanic
PAE
07.2016 - 01.2019
Mechanic II
CarMax
12.2014 - 07.2016
Field Service Representative Heavy Equipment/ MRAP Vehicle Specialist
Accent Controls
01.2013 - 11.2014
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/ Project MSU Bay Lead
ManTech International
11.2012 - 10.2013
Mechanic I
N.G. Auto
01.2007 - 01.2011
Masters - IT Managment
Trident University International
Bachelor - IT Network Administration
Trident University International
MBA -
Trident University International
MRAP Certification
MRAP University
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