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ROBERT J. PHILLIPS

Summary

Dynamic Facility Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Chromalloy, excelling in equipment uptime and team leadership. Expertise in advanced diagnostics and preventive maintenance, coupled with strong conflict resolution skills, ensures operational excellence and compliance with safety standards. Committed to enhancing performance and driving continuous improvement in maintenance operations.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facility Maintenance Manager

Chromalloy
Carson City, NV
05.2025 - Current
  • Managed Equipment and Maintenance department operations, focusing on uptime of CNC machines and coating equipment.
  • Led installation and maintenance of production CNC machines and coating equipment efficiently.
  • Directed Equipment Maintenance Team, ensuring compliance with cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Communicated with operations department to coordinate timely maintenance actions during production.
  • Engaged with QA laboratory to facilitate adherence to quality assurance procedures by maintenance staff.
  • Executed cleanliness programs to uphold facility standards and operational efficiency.
  • Assessed performance of maintenance technicians through regular reviews based on job competencies.
  • Reviewed equipment operations continuously, identifying issues promptly to enhance performance.

Maintenance Technician III Lead Reliability Maintenance Engineer / Robotics / PDM

Amazon FC/RME/AR/PDM
11.2021 - Current
  • As a Maintenance Technician III, I lead service technicians on the team in the installation and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment.
  • I supported the Operations Maintenance team by designing solutions for difficult problems and managing projects.
  • Lead helped train, and mentor service technicians and contract technicians.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
  • Maintained and troubleshot all conveyor systems in the building.
  • Lead and audited preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Installed, maintained, and troubleshot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.
  • Create and close out work orders with data including labor hours, equipment maintenance and parts used.
  • Maintained a positive working relationship across all of the Amazon Operations facilities.
  • Developed training plans for service technicians.
  • Developed work plans for emergency repair of critical assets.

Sr. Field Engineer, Lead SME

MOOG
03.2019 - 11.2021
  • Acting as local onsite representative.
  • Responsible for technical support and on-site repair/diagnostic activities at various remote locations working in potentially harsh environmental conditions.
  • Performed Assembly and Test of equipment in R and D labs.
  • Assess and respond to product critical situations in a timely, professional manner.
  • Diagnose complex technical problems, collect relevant diagnostic data, clearly communicate the issue and data to engineers, and implement solutions.
  • Train personnel in the operation of complex hardware/systems for field operation.
  • Responsible for systems and components, with hardware values ranging from $5K to $1.5M.
  • Performed field installations, maintenance, repairs, retrofits, and other service related activities at the customer’s facilities/field locations.
  • Inspect and verify completed field work to ensure operational and safety integrity of serviced equipment.
  • Assist in the definition and procurement of appropriate spares, tools, and equipment to support anticipated field servicing requirements.
  • Inform Engineering and Management of potential performance, service life, misuse, and safety issues based on service history and field observations.
  • Followed through on commitments and communicated clearly with customers when solving problems.
  • Participated effectively in issue tracking and field experience information sharing.
  • Represented the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific products and processes.
  • Build strong human relations and communication skills necessary to interface with a wide range of technical and non-technical customers at all organization levels.
  • Refined interpretive, analytical, and diagnostic skills specific to systems involving electrical, mechanical, and computer interfaces.
  • Skilled in the use of various types of electronic and mechanical assembly, test, and measuring equipment/processes.
  • Practical working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Understood the role and content of other disciplines on the performance of the system.
  • Ability to transform the root cause and corrective action into customer instructions by service bulletins.

Sr. Field Engineer, Site Manager

MTEQ
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Duties include installing multispectral imagining sensor technology at CONUS/OCONUS locations and supporting that technology through maintenance/troubleshooting of hardware/software of DoD sensor / IT systems hands-on experience designing/deploying/maintaining PEO IEW&S systems.
  • Perform formal technical training and operational support of multispectral sensor systems.
  • Working with Linux based OS and command line interfaces.
  • Writing regular SITREP documents.
  • Perform cursory analysis of raw system data with MS Excel and other specialty programs to diagnose possible problems and communicate effectively with CONUS support personnel.
  • Perform verbal/written/presentation and communication with senior military/government personnel utilizing MS Office applications.

Sr. Field Engineer Specialist, Technical Lead

Lockheed Martin
Kwajalein Atol, Ventura
04.2017 - 12.2018
  • Acting as local onsite representative In support of Space Fence Kwajalein Atol.
  • INCO Technical Lead scheduling and overseeing the day to day operations of a crew of 17.
  • Installation, Operations and Maintenance working extensively with the onsite customer.
  • Interface and coordinate with the customer at all levels ensuring and providing mechanical/electrical, rigging and heavy lift support installing facility Mission Critical Support Equipment.
  • As INCO Technical Lead.
  • Working from engineer drawings perform Site/System set up and installation to include low and high voltage cable and fiber optic installation, water pipe installation.
  • Setup and operational installation of all REU’s, Chillers and CRU’s to include high frequency converters.
  • Facility maintenance.
  • Utilizing the UCC, trouble shoot and repair to installed electrical systems including Gas/Diesel Generators, LPACs, Chill Water Systems LPADs, HVAC Systems and other Mission Critical Equipment.
  • Utilizing Test Equipment troubleshooting of technical problems and issues, determine technical solutions in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommend actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.
  • Direct the assessment of product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
  • Oversee technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives.
  • Perform complex electrical diagnoses and repairs to VLS LSEQ.
  • Perform launch simulations to VLS LSEQ MK-41.
  • Perform upgrades and ORDALTS to VLS LSEQ.
  • Repair and upgrade Deluge valves.

Sr. Field Engineer Specialist

Lockheed Martin
Wisconsin, Ventura
02.2016 - 04.2017
  • Acting as local onsite representative In support of LCS New Construction Installation, Repair, Soldering and Termination/Connections of cabling on new ship construction in accordance with MIL/SPEC STD.
  • Perform testing and operations of installed cabling, wiring and fiber optics.
  • Other duties as required to keep 100% FMC.
  • Perform complex repair and upgrades to MK-41 LSEQ.
  • Including wire wrapping and repining multi pin connectors replacing and reconfiguring circuit cards perform upgrades to the LSEQ in accordance with engineered drawings and MIL/SPEC STD.
  • Perform complex simulations to LSEQ to ensure 100% FMC after upgrades and repairs.

Sr. Field Engineer Technical Site Manager

Lockheed Martin
Romania
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Acting as local onsite representative in support of AEGIS ASHORE Romania.
  • Installation, Operations and Maintenance working extensively with the onsite customer.
  • Interface and coordinate with the customer at all levels ensuring and providing mechanical/electrical support to installed facility Mission Critical Support Equipment through utilization of the UCC, ORTS.
  • As a team member for the Aegis Ashore program.
  • Working from engineer drawings perform Site/System set up and installation to include low and high voltage cable and fiber optic installation, water pipe installation.
  • Setup and operational installation of all REU’s, Chillers and CRU’s to include high frequency converters.
  • Facility maintenance.
  • Utilizing the UCC, trouble shoot and repair to installed electrical systems including Gas/Diesel Generators, LPACs, Chill Water Systems LPADs, HVAC Systems and other Mission Critical Equipment.
  • Utilizing GEDMS Monitor the troubleshooting of technical problems and issues, determine technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommend actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.
  • Direct the assessment of product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
  • Oversee technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives.
  • Other duties as required to keep 100% FMC.

Sr. Field Engineer/Site Manager

Lockheed Martin
Afghanistan
04.2011 - 01.2015
  • In support of the PTDS UAS program working extensively with the onsite customer.
  • Interface and coordinate with the customer at all levels ensuring force protection, communications interface, operational tempo and general CONOP requirements, logistics coordination and other duties of the program are met.
  • Identify unique operational problems that require technical, procedural, or quality assurance actions to resolve.
  • Ensure new crew members are integrated into the unit operational, emergency and evacuation plans.
  • Ensure all shifts network operations and logistics support operations and unique support equipment are manned and attended on a 7 x 24 basis.
  • Document operational and maintenance problems, even if they are resolved onsite, to ensure that the company is apprised of and can identify failure trends.
  • Function as part of the operational crew and perform launch, recovery and maintenance actions.
  • Coordinate requirements with the appropriate customer representative.
  • Supervise and report on training of the crew.
  • Monitor the troubleshooting of technical problems and issues, determine technical solutions in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommend actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.
  • Direct the assessment of product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
  • Oversee technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives.
  • Perform multi sensor real time and after action operations/analyst.
  • Conduct technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product per customer specifications and implementations.
  • Work from detailed drawings and schematics for interpretation and fault isolation.
  • Test and troubleshoot fiber optic connections, fusion splice/re-end fiber optic systems, and understand the test data as necessary to maintain operational/diagnostic capabilities.
  • Maintain, diagnose, and repair payload navigation systems, aircraft state-of-health, RF telemetry, flight control components, and pre-post flight operations.
  • Local onsite company representative to the customer.
  • Provide flight support, interpretation of surveillance system products, O&M on UTAMS system, operation of the CLAW II and JSWS workstations.
  • Perform O&M to include MRO on unique support equipment as well as diesel generators, forklifts and aerial man lifts.

Field Service Representative Lead

Force Protection Industries Incorporated
02.2010 - 03.2011
  • First line supervisor providing technical support and instruction on the MRAP vehicles worldwide, with a focus on system readiness.
  • Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical/electronic, and hydraulic faults.
  • Provided welding/fabrication instructions and techniques.
  • To ensure compliance with engineering and government specifications.
  • Provide technical assistance during testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and training.
  • Extensive experience with modifications on the Cougar cat I, II and JERRV, IMG MAXX PRO, BAE RG31, 33 and Caiman vehicles.
  • Install and repair GyroCam systems.
  • Performed and trained personnel in the installation of OSHKOSH TAK4 independent suspension on the Force Protection Cougar cat I, II, JERRV and BAE RG31.

MIL-STD Certified Lead Welder/Fabricator

BAE Systems
Fairfield, OH
02.2009 - 02.2010
  • Lead welder providing instruction on processes and specifications.
  • Used on LTAS, JERRV, Caiman, Caiman II, Caiman Light, RG33, RG31 & SOCOM from blueprints on aluminum, mild to high carbon steel including combat ballistic shielding for JERRV, RG33, RG31, SOCOM and Caiman variances with thickness varying from .020 to 1.00 inch thick.
  • Fitted, fabricated & welded from small parts to complex pieces, utilizing GMAW, FCAW, GTAW & ARC-G processes as well as plasma cutting.
  • Designed and fabricated sub-assemblies for JERRV, RG33, RG31, SOCOM and Caiman vehicles.

NAVSEA MIL-STD Certified Lead Welder/Fitter

BAE Systems
Honolulu, HI
10.2008 - 02.2009
  • Worked from blueprints to assemble various metal structural parts with material thickness of .030 to 2.00, on naval surface ship, super structures, cut, positioned, shaped and fabricated parts along with positioned, aligned and secured sub-assemblies utilizing GMAW, FCAW, GTAW & ARC-G processes and plasma cutting on aluminum and steel.

MIL-STD Certified Lead Welder/Fabricator

BAE Systems
Fairfield, OH
01.2007 - 10.2008
  • Lead welder providing instruction on processes and tolerances.
  • Used on JERRV, Caiman, Caiman II, Caiman Light, RG33, RG31 & SOCOM from blueprints on aluminum, mild to high carbon steel including combat ballistic shielding for JERRV, RG33, RG31, SOCOM and Caiman variances with thickness varying from .020 to 1.00 inch thick.
  • Fitted, fabricated & weld from small parts to complex pieces, utilizing GMAW, FCAW, GTAW & ARC-G processes as well as plasma cutting.
  • Designed and fabricated sub-assemblies and jigs for MRAP, JERRV, RG33, RG31, SOCOM and Caiman vehicles.
  • Performed and instructed on final integration of the RG 33.

MIL-STD Certified Lead Welder/Technician/Fabricator

BAE Systems
Ft. Benning, GA
03.2006 - 01.2007
  • Supervised and instructed 3 welders and 12 mechanics performing modification project on the Bradley hulls & turrets to accommodate Blue Force Tracking Systems by grinding, cutting, and removal of brackets, weld nuts, shelves, wiring harnesses and old firing control panels.
  • Completed welding processes using GMAW on aluminum and steel, FCAW on steel and GTAW on magnesium.
  • Fabricated and fit small parts for sub-assembly components from blueprints to military specifications.
  • Insured compliance of the Bradley hulls & turrets to military re-issuing standards.
  • Worked from blueprints on M2’s, LAV, ILAV, M113, M88 & MLRS, utilizing GMAW and GTAW on aluminum, magnesium and steel parts on thicknesses from .030 to 2.00.
  • Responsible for tracking product through multiple processes to ensure first part quality approval in addition to completed product quality approval.
  • Supervised and instructed 15 mechanics in the diagnosis and repairs.
  • On the M113 & M157 tracked vehicles.
  • Performed complex electrical, mechanical diagnoses and repairs.
  • Ordered necessary parts and ensured all mechanics performed repairs which brought vehicle up to military re-issue standards.
  • Duties included pre-inspection prior to performing repairs followed with post QA function test for military re-issue qualification.

MIL-STD Certified Welder/Fabricator/Lead Technician

TJFig
09.2005 - 03.2006
  • Lead technician/welder providing hands on instruction.
  • For the installation of combat ballistic shield (CBS) on Stryker battalion fleet of 284, all variants, at forward operating bases (FOB) and combat out posts (COP).
  • Performed welding/fabrication using GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, plasma, torch cutting and grinding.
  • Assisted with assignment of work schedules, completed daily reports and submitted them to program managers and officers in the field.

Lead CBS Install First Line Supervisor

TJFig
08.2004 - 09.2005
  • Managed and instructed 25 mechanic/fabricators, both civilian and military personnel, responsible for installation of combat ballistic shield (CBS) on 132 Styrker units and developed & organized work schedule in a 24-hour facility.
  • Initiated installation procedures & protocols and performed QA inventory, in addition to final fit & function QA.
  • Maintained and updated daily report of work completed and reported directly to Commanding Officer for military approval for unit re-issue.

Master Technician Gas/Diesel

Ford Motor Company
CA
07.1988 - 07.2004
  • Performed complex diagnoses and repairs on gas and diesel cars and trucks, complete vehicle drive train, power assisted brake systems, suspension systems, mechanical steering systems, hydraulic steering systems, engine overhauls, standard transmissions, front and rear differentials, and electrical/electronic repairs.
  • Provided classroom and hands on training to ASSET students.
  • Ordered parts, looked up labor standards.

Skills

  • Master technician certification in gas and diesel systems
  • Equipment operation and maintenance
  • Repair and overhaul of specialized support gear
  • Advanced diagnostic skills for complex issues
  • Expertise in electrical and electronics systems
  • Proficient in avionics and fiber technologies
  • Welding proficiency across all metals: GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW
  • Engine rebuilding mastery
  • Operational tracking and packing strategies
  • Support for continuous 24/7 activities
  • Analysis of multi-sensor operations
  • Real-time diagnostics with after-action assessments
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Troubleshooting procedures
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical thinking
  • Supervising staff
  • Team development
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Vendor management
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Idea development and brainstorming
  • Analytical skills
  • Good judgment
  • Equipment updates
  • Attention to detail
  • Employee training
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Training and development
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Performance management
  • Self motivation

Certification

  • Master Technician/Electrical/Electronic/Avionics Gas/Diesel
  • NAVSEA, MIL-STD Certified All Positions Welder/Fitter
  • UE Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound Level 1
  • UT RMC Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound Level 1
  • IPC J-STD-001 Soldering Specialist
  • Machinist – Master Engine Machine & Rebuilder
  • Forklift, Rigging, Heavy Lift Operations/Aerial Man Lift
  • Qualified Electrical Worker
  • Full Spectrum Leadership
  • Current US Passport
  • OSHA 10
  • LOTO
  • NFPA 70

Awards

  • Lockheed Martin Million Flight Hours Coin of Appreciation
  • USN 100% AARMDS INSURV/DEMO
  • ODA 1431 Certificate of Appreciation, Afghanistan (only civilian to receive)
  • 2-14 Infantry Certificate of Appreciation, Afghanistan (only civilian to receive)
  • C/ General Letter of Appreciation, Iraq
  • 4-14 Calvary Certificate of Appreciation, Iraq (only civilian to receive)
  • Force Protection Certificate of Excellence, Kuwait, Afghanistan
  • Ford Motor Company Statue of Excellence
  • 1-72 Stryker Brigade Combat Team Appreciation, Iraq (only civilian to receive)
  • 143rd MPs Certificate of Appreciation (Intel), Afghanistan
  • 2-16 Task Force Certificate of Appreciation (Intel), Afghanistan (only civilian to receive)
  • 3rd ID Unit Coin of Appreciation (only civilian to receive)
  • MRAP Coalition Coin of Appreciation, Afghanistan
  • 4th ID Unit Coin of Appreciation

Summary Of Experience

33, 33, 31, 23, 23, 22, 17

Timeline

Facility Maintenance Manager

Chromalloy
05.2025 - Current

Maintenance Technician III Lead Reliability Maintenance Engineer / Robotics / PDM

Amazon FC/RME/AR/PDM
11.2021 - Current

Sr. Field Engineer, Lead SME

MOOG
03.2019 - 11.2021

Sr. Field Engineer, Site Manager

MTEQ
12.2018 - 03.2019

Sr. Field Engineer Specialist, Technical Lead

Lockheed Martin
04.2017 - 12.2018

Sr. Field Engineer Specialist

Lockheed Martin
02.2016 - 04.2017

Sr. Field Engineer Technical Site Manager

Lockheed Martin
02.2015 - 02.2016

Sr. Field Engineer/Site Manager

Lockheed Martin
04.2011 - 01.2015

Field Service Representative Lead

Force Protection Industries Incorporated
02.2010 - 03.2011

MIL-STD Certified Lead Welder/Fabricator

BAE Systems
02.2009 - 02.2010

NAVSEA MIL-STD Certified Lead Welder/Fitter

BAE Systems
10.2008 - 02.2009

MIL-STD Certified Lead Welder/Fabricator

BAE Systems
01.2007 - 10.2008

MIL-STD Certified Lead Welder/Technician/Fabricator

BAE Systems
03.2006 - 01.2007

MIL-STD Certified Welder/Fabricator/Lead Technician

TJFig
09.2005 - 03.2006

Lead CBS Install First Line Supervisor

TJFig
08.2004 - 09.2005

Master Technician Gas/Diesel

Ford Motor Company
07.1988 - 07.2004

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