Rik Albany
Makawao
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic operations management. Skilled in developing and implementing effective operations and maintenence strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Fire director
Boy Scouts of America
01.2001
- Camp Fire director: $140.00 per week (3 weeks)
Maintenance Technician
BAE Systems
09.2004 - Current
- GEODSS project: Sep 04 - present
- Union Negotiated pay
- Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and operation of GEODSS mission equipment. Requiring proficiency in the ability to utilize technical order documentation to diagnose, maintain, repair and operate complex electro-optical and electro-mechanical equipment Additionally provides on-site organizational and intermediate level maintenance of communications equipment. Shift work is required to provide operations and support on a 24/7 basis. Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, aligns and operates electro-optical, computers, communications and data systems.
- Upkeep all required documentation including technical orders, log maintenance and operational activities.
- Establish proficiency in identifying system electronic components and circuits to troubleshoot and utilize the supply system to acquire replacement parts. Possess thorough knowledge of site operations, instrumentation capabilities and limitations.
- Prepares written operating instructions and reports as required.
- Provide real time reporting on multiple venues in accordance to established standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conducted troubleshooting for mechanical issues, minimizing downtime through effective diagnostics.
- Assisted in preventive maintenance schedules, enhancing equipment reliability and longevity.
- Collaborated with team members to complete repairs efficiently and safely under tight deadlines.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, supporting compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency in maintenance tasks.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures to enhance team performance.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow processes, resulting in improved service delivery and reduced costs.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
Communications computer systems controller
United States Air Force
05.2000 - 10.2006
- While in the guard I have been deployed to nearly 20 exercises where on many occasions I have been entrusted with COMSEC to include TOP SECRET and had up to 10 airmen under my command. I have also been entrusted with total control of equipment setup programming repairing troubleshooting and safeguarding.
- Hawaii Air National Guard
Lead Tech
Hawaii Carpet Service
03.2003 - 09.2004
- Lead Tech $50.00 per hour/25 hours per week
Senior Sales Associate
The Sharper Image
08.2001 - 03.2003
- Senior Sales Associate $10.50 per hour/40 hours per week
Sales associate
Ocean Concepts
06.2001 - 08.2001
- Sales associate $7.00 per hour/40 hours a week
- Located in The Sports Authority
Education
Communications Computer Systems Control Apprentice -
United States Air Force
Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi01-2001
Industrial Arts Award - Woodshop and Auto shop
King Kekaulike High School
Pukalani, HI01-2000
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Team management
- Employee development
- Organizational development
- Government relations
- Problem-solving
- Risk management
- Industry knowledge
- Data analysis
Accomplishments
- Supervised team in accomplishing customer required operations.
- Resolved product issue through testing.
- Collaborated with team of 40+ in the implementation of GBOSS project.
- Assisted to create and implement CISLUNAR tracking procedure, used by all GEODSS sites.
- work directly with customer to resolve best practices for continued operations of mission system.
- Briefed VIP's and dignitaries on the GEODSS System.
Certification
- Current TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance.
- GEODSS operations and maintenance certified.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
BAE Systems
09.2004 - Current
Lead Tech
Hawaii Carpet Service
03.2003 - 09.2004
Senior Sales Associate
The Sharper Image
08.2001 - 03.2003
Sales associate
Ocean Concepts
06.2001 - 08.2001
Camp Fire director
Boy Scouts of America
01.2001
Communications computer systems controller
United States Air Force
05.2000 - 10.2006
Industrial Arts Award - Woodshop and Auto shop
King Kekaulike High School
Communications Computer Systems Control Apprentice -
United States Air Force
Training
- My training records state that I have been trained and certified in
- Comm. Structures
- Customer relations
- Safety
- Resolutions of problems encountered by subordinates
- Equipment operation observation or monitoring
- Equipment operations
- Preparing local OI’s
- Evaluation of personnel for need of training
- Procure training materials
- Motivation of trainees
- Develop training material
- Counsel trainees on progress
- Hazards
- RF hazards
- ESD
- DISA pubs
- Operating procedures and technical data
- OPSEC
- Definitions
- Vulnerabilities
- Information security
- Unclassified
- Privacy act
- For official use only
- Sensitive unclassified
- Classified
- Comsec
- Definition
- Critical information
- Safeguarding information
- Identity/report insecurities
- EMSEC
- COMPUSEC
- Vulnerability
- Identify/report security violations
- Information awareness
- Threats and vulnerability
- Identify/report insecurities
- Protective measures
- Logarithmic units of measurement such as VU, dB, dBm
- Network management functions
- Fault
- Configurations
- Performance
- Accounting
- Security
- Topologies
- Ring
- Bus
- Star
- Hybrid
- Protocols
- Data communications
- Networking
- Concepts
- Data network
- Internet naming and addressing considerations
- Red - Black concepts
- Signal flow end to end concept
- OSI Reference model
- DII common operating environments
- DTE
- Encryption of masking devices
- Low speed time division multiplexing
- 1st 2nd and 3rd level multiplexing
- Statistic multiplexers
- Network interface card
- Bridges
- Repeaters
- Routers
- Gateway
- Timing devices
- Cables
- Metallic
- Fiber optic
- Modulation
- Amplitude
- Frequency
- Bi-phase shift keying
- Quadrature phase shift keying
- Condition diphase shift keying
- Pulse
- Continuous variable slope delta
- Multiplexing techniques
- Time-division
- Frequency division
- Hybrid systems
- Digital facsimile
- Video
- Signaling techniques
- Analog
- Digital
- Timing
- Signal characteristics
- Synchronous
- Isochronous
- Asynchronous
- Signal format
- Broadband technology
- Oscilloscope
- Bit error rate test set
- Protocol analyzer
- Breakout box
- Multimeter use
- Cable tester
- Unit type code
- Equipment
- Personnel
- Telecommunications requests
- Gather data
- Analyze data
- Generate reports
- Trend analysis
- Identify
- Analyze
- Recommend solutions
- Establish QC test schedules
- Power generators
- Monitor alarm and fault indicators
- Connect test equipment
- Substitute lines and equipment
- Establish on call patch
- Forms and reports
- Priorities
- Trunk identifiers
- Net loss parameters
- Bit/block error rate
- Cable shorts
- Cable opens
- Bandwidth utilization
- Wire wrap
- Punch down
- Modular
- Modem CSU/DSU
- Describe the PMUX functions
- Describe the marway power condition function
- List pre-power up requirements
- Describe the grounding requirements
- Describe the administrative terminal cabling configuration
- HyperTerminal
- PMUX trunks cabling connections
- Data port cabling
- Programming an USD card as a reference source for timing
- Promina startup procedures
- Identify and program all parts of Promina system
- Use of the FIREBERD analyzer
- Use of the CABLE maintenance kit’s
- IMDS TASO
- Command and Controll
- Data systems
- COMSEC AND OPSEC
- Systems Integration
- Planning, Scheduling and Tracking Space Based Objects