Nicholas Rivera
Fort Riley North,KS
Summary
Dedicated maintenance professional with over 5 years of experience in ensuring equipment functionality and safety. Skilled in conducting inspections, training personnel, and managing inventory, consistently achieving high operational standards and compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
M1A2 Tank System Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Riley, KS
10.2021 - 08.2026
- Supervised maintenance teams to ensure operational readiness of equipment.
- Coordinated repair schedules, ensuring minimal downtime and maximizing equipment availability during training exercises.
- Conducted inspections to identify and resolve safety hazards in work areas.
- Trained personnel on maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of tools and parts, optimizing availability and readiness for maintenance operations.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs that extended equipment lifespan and improved reliability.
- Collaborated with other units to optimize resource allocation for repairs.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for mechanical failures in diverse environments.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
M1A2 Tank System Maintainer
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Stewart, Georgia
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns during shifts, minimizing downtime and restoring operations quickly.
- Supported implementation of preventative maintenance schedules for critical assets, enhancing equipment reliability.
- Performed repairs on mechanical and electrical systems to ensure functionality.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems through visual inspections and test instruments, facilitating timely repairs and maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
Education
Associate of Science - HVAC
Florida Technical College
Orlando, FL01-2016
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Davie, FL06-2011
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance planning
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Crew performance management
- Training and development
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
M1A2 Tank System Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2021 - 08.2026
M1A2 Tank System Maintainer
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2018 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - HVAC
Florida Technical College
High School Diploma -
Western High School