ZACKARY D. CHRISTIE
Chandler,AZ
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Marathon Digital Holdings
Remote
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Oversee 24/7 day-to-day operations of the data center facility, ensuring efficiency and optimal performance.
- Manage facility maintenance, including power systems, cooling infrastructure, and security protocols.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to optimize hardware deployments and maintenance schedules.
- Monitors Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS)
- Monitor energy consumption and implement strategies to maximize cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated equipment procurement and maintenance services with suppliers and vendors to ensure seamless operations.
- Escorted contractors and vendors in compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain operational integrity.
- Performed preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
- Traveled internationally to address operational defects, optimize processes, and conduct training at crypto-currency data center sites.
Aircraft Maintenance Manager
Moser Aviation, LLC
Englewood, CO
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Ensured airworthiness of three Beechjet 400 (Nextant XTi) aircraft per 14 CFR Part 135 regulations.
- Coordinated with Director of Maintenance on planning, maintenance, program, FAA compliance, and recordkeeping.
- Served as primary contact for troubleshooting Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations.
Shift Supervisor / Senior Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Centennial, CO
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed aircraft maintenance and repair, ensuring flight safety and compliance with FAA/EASA and OEM regulations.
- Executed major overhaul and modifications on United States Air Force Pilatus PC-12 aircraft during the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP).
- Executed removal and detailed inspection of critical flight components, including the Pratt and Whitney PT6A67B engine and avionics systems.
- Advises maintenance team, establishes quality controls, and ensures proper execution of test procedures.
- Administered On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs for over twenty employees, enhancing workforce capability and operational readiness.
- Supervised staff and departmental operations to consistently meet production deadlines, contributing to overall project timelines.
- Read and comprehend engineering drawings to complete modification specifications at close tolerances.
- Responsible for maintaining product quality standards.
Maintenance Manager
US Army. 2-160th - Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Ft. Campbell, KY
09.2011 - 09.2018
- Planned and assigned work, trained employees, and managed discipline and performance decisions to enhance team capabilities.
- Comprehensive technical expertise, multi-tasking skills, records management and strong communication skills resulted in the successful maintenance management of a seven-man team and nine MH-47G helicopters valued at $89 million each.
- Component removal, inspection, repair, overhaul and reinstallation of major maintenance to include engines, rotors, transmissions, electronics, mechanical flight controls and their components per technical publication specifications under TAMMS.
- Developed technical and professional skills for thirteen coworkers, fostering a knowledgeable and capable maintenance team.
Helicopter Maintainer, MH-60M Blackhawk and MH-47G Chinook
US Army. 2-160th SOAR(A)
Ft. Campbell, KY
09.2011 - 09.2018
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with technical manuals.
- Demonstrated work ethic and ability to learn quickly, resulting in promotional opportunities to management.
- Troubleshooting, unscheduled maintenance, safety management, emergency procedure proficiency, preflight, through flight, post flight inspections, and regulation compliance of operation and repair manuals.
- Experienced MH-47G Chinook helicopter Crew Chief / Aerial Gunner with multiple deployments to various combat zones.
- Served as a fully mission qualified (FMQ) flight engineer ensuring the overall safety of the helicopter, crew, and passengers during flight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics | Minor, Aviation Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2019
Skills
- Process optimization
- Records management
- Team oriented leader
- Multitasking experience
- Willingness to travel
- Effective communication
- Quick learner
- Facility management
AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, & TRAINING
- Airframe and Powerplant, Federal Aviation Administration, Certificate Number: 4046629
- Distinguished Flying Cross (2015): Recognized and awarded for heroism while in flight
- Named to the Dean's List eight times and member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Selected to receive the FAA's Diamond Award of Excellence on behalf of Sierra Nevada Corporation (2018)
Training
- Leadership Development / Management Course (2014): United States Army
Timeline
Operations Manager
Marathon Digital Holdings
01.2023 - 05.2025
Aircraft Maintenance Manager
Moser Aviation, LLC
01.2020 - 06.2020
Shift Supervisor / Senior Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician
Sierra Nevada Corporation
06.2018 - 01.2020
Maintenance Manager
US Army. 2-160th - Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
09.2011 - 09.2018
Helicopter Maintainer, MH-60M Blackhawk and MH-47G Chinook
US Army. 2-160th SOAR(A)
09.2011 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics | Minor, Aviation Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University