Patrick Hernandez
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Adept at fleet maintenance and heavy equipment repair, my tenure at General Dynamics showcased my ability to lead and innovate in vehicle diagnostics, resulting in significant cost savings. With a knack for troubleshooting and a proven track record in supervising teams, my skills ensure operational excellence and reliability in high-stakes environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Stryker Mechanic
General Dynamics
Fort Carson, CO
09.2022 - Current
- Assists designated Army Unit soldiers and command to diagnose, service, and repair mechanical issues on Stryker vehicles
- Assists in diagnostics that lead to cost-saving measures
- Read wiring, hydraulic, fuel system, and pneumatic schematics
- Assisted the Army Unit maintenance team in a field environment on Fort Carson as well as traveling to Fort Polk, LA for a training event
- Analyzes, coordinates, and resolves maintenance for Army Unit's vehicles per SOP, including, but not limited to electrical, mechanical, and overall functionality of the vehicle
- Was the WSBM facilitator , being the leading voice for the maintenance section, to voice concerns for work and personal related matters
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Colorado National Guard
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2019 - Current
- Supervises and performs maintenance, repairs, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles that serve the Army in a variety of mission-critical roles
- Inspects, services, maintains, repairs, replaces, adjusts, and tests wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components, and automotive electrical systems, including wiring harnesses and starting/charging systems
- Assists mechanics in preventive maintenance, checks, and services for tactical vehicles
Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Akima LLC
Fort Carson, CO
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Works as a member of a well-organized team to complete three different types of services per vehicle for a fleet that consists of more than 800 vehicles
- Knowledgeable in repair and diagnosis
- Responsible for repairing, diagnosing, and replacing diesel engines on multiple military vehicle systems
- Able to accurately read hydraulic and electrical schematics
Secret Clearance Site Supervisor
Allied Universal
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Supervises and coordinates the delivery of quality services to an assigned customer
- Acts as a liaison between customers, operations Manager, and security officers
- Supervises site staff and provides coaching, recognition, and discipline within the position of authority
- Enforces contract standards
- Administers site safety programs outlining site-specific hazards for security officers as appropriate to corporate procedures
Combat Engineer
U.S. Army
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2016 - 11.2019
- Performed military engineering tasks in support of land forces combat operations such as a variety of military engineering, tunnel, and mine warfare tasks as well as construction and demolition duties in and out of combat zones
- Assisted mechanics in preventive maintenance, checks, and services for tactical and tracked vehicles
Supervisor's primary vehicle operator
U.S. Army
Fort Carson, CO
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Entrusted with over $3,000 worth of vehicle equipment with zero loss over a one-year period
- Performed basic vehicle maintenance checks to ensure safety and reliability.
- Maintained accurate logs of trips taken, cargo transported, fuel consumption, and other related information.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
Education
Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic Formal Training
US Army
Camp Roberts, California06-2022
Combat Engineer Basic Training
US Army
Fort Leonard Wood, MO11-2016
High school diploma -
Mesa Ridge High School
Colorado Springs, CO05.2016
Skills
- Vehicle test drives
- Troubleshooting
- Servicing vehicles
- Hand and power tools
- Vehicle inspections
- Fleet maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- Vehicle manual interpretation
- Heavy equipment repair
Military Service
United States Army, Specialist, 08/16, Present
Accomplishments
- Army Achievement Medal
- Commandant's List
- Award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
Timeline
Stryker Mechanic
General Dynamics
09.2022 - Current
Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Akima LLC
04.2022 - 09.2022
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Colorado National Guard
11.2019 - Current
Secret Clearance Site Supervisor
Allied Universal
11.2019 - 04.2022
Supervisor's primary vehicle operator
U.S. Army
03.2018 - 03.2019
Combat Engineer
U.S. Army
08.2016 - 11.2019
Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic Formal Training
US Army
Combat Engineer Basic Training
US Army
High school diploma -
Mesa Ridge High School
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