Technical / Physical / Electrical Security Engineering

Delivering Innovative Security solutions -

Embracing the challenging - the ‘impossible’ - with an Active Secret and Interim Top Secret Clearance

An Expert-level Field Engineer with extensive field experience in multi-focused roles in Government

Contracting, including over thirty years of logistics and operational experience within Commercial, Industrial, and

Residential security, Persistent Surveillance, Asset Management and Protection, Training, and Customer Service.

Field-Proven ability to deliver highly critical projects within tight schedules and budgets, excelling in any needed

role to ensure mission success and on-time delivery in the most challenging environments.

A professionally dedicated employee with the knowledge base to develop innovative solutions that influence

operational decisions and project successes, while exceeding customer needs and expectations, maximizing team

potential, and increasing shareholder value.

a Builds, nurtures, and coaches high-performance teams that create self-motivated, self-sustaining, goal-oriented,

nd multidisciplinary employees with higher job satisfaction and lower turnover rates.

Highly proficient in engineering new and re-engineering existing Security processes to enhance team and

company performance, while improving overall service quality through excellent customer service skills and

techniques, with the knowledge necessary to enhance and monitor the quality, safety, and profitability of projects

through hands-on involvement from start to finish.

Forensics & Assessments * Data Analysis * Performance Reporting * Client Interface & Presentations

Budgetary Analysis & Compliance * Risk Assessment, Mitigation & Avoidance * Human Resource

Management * Product Development * Performance Optimization * Subcontractor Oversight &

Management * Contract Management & Review

Loss Prevention & Mitigation * Quality Assurance, Project Safety & Compliance * Engineering

Senior Field Technician – OPS Int. Force Provider - US Dept. of Defense SOCOM Contractor: Contract Pending

As a Supervisor for the Force Provider Technical Assistance Team (TAT), the Senior Technician will be responsible to

assist in the site preparation, set-up/maintenance, training, and troubleshooting on the following: Containerized System

Integration, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Power Generation to include high voltage, Heating & Air-conditioning

(H-VAC Systems), Water Distribution Systems, Gray/Black Water Systems, Mobile Hygiene Facilities (Showers,

Latrines, Laundries), Space Heaters (All types), Micro-grids and alternative energy capabilities, and other operating

aspects of the Army Force Provider and Air Force BEAR / Harvest Falcon systems. Technicians will maintain personnel

readiness for deployment within 72 hours – capable of deploying up to 120 days and working up to 16 hours a day.

Technical Teams will conduct field equipment assessments, minor field reports, assist in set up, refurbishment of

equipment and repack as necessary. The TAT will provide training military and civilian personnel on the use of related

equipment, conduct presentations and demonstrations on program status, costs, and adherence to baselines and

schedules. He/she will advise Government program managers of significant actions or problems, seek resolutions. They

will analyze issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity; developing recommendations to solve problems, and

contract monitoring. The Senior Technician will perform these additional duties to ensure the swift and effective

completion of mission requirements: be capable of operating as part of a team with minimal supervision, be able to

multi-task in a fast-paced environment, display strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making capabilities, and

prepare and share lessons learned with team members, team leaders, and civilian and military counterparts. The Senior

Technician, when deployed, will also perform H.R. related functions, Logistics Management, and travel related services

to ensure TAT team success.

STG Incorporated: Electrical, Technical and Physical Security Engineer

Un US Department of State Overseas Building Operations (DoS/OBO) Engineering Support: 04/2015 to Present

Engineer / Inspector, providing direct Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to OBO Project Director.

Developing a working knowledge of all technical requirements of the project, provides Quality Assurance

for ongoing construction projects including high, medium, and low voltage electrical systems, diesel

generator systems, fuel cell power generation systems, solar systems, UPS and capacitor bank units, alarm

and security systems, lightning protection systems, underground utilities construction, Force Protection

requirements, personnel security screening, Biometric systems, Fire alarm systems, and more. Provides SME

advisement regarding the NEC and British Standard Electrical Codes, Reviews contractor Request for

Proposal (RFP) from an electrical engineering perspective, prepares responses to requests for Information

(RFI) for questions related to electrical systems. Evaluates proposed submittals / substitutions with electrical

engineering implications and compiles data reporting to make recommendations to OBO Project Director.

Coordinates the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and Change

Orders (CO), and reviews and evaluates design calculations and data.

Acting as Technical and Physical Security SME, verify the correct construction of the perimeter lighting

and TSS systems. Verify the deployable Anti-Ram system, access controls, and door controls are properly

phased by CAC and Post 1. Maintain QC/QA on the installation and coordination of the FEBR gates,

barriers, doors, and windows to be within specifications of the DoS “Security Classification Guide for

Design and Construction of Overseas Facilities” May 2003 edition. Ensure that all communications systems

function and are configured correctly. Verify the correct functioning of the emergency power systems from a

security standpoint. Confirm that the construction within the [REDACTED] areas comply with all applicable

specifications.

ited States Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (DoS/OBO) Serves as a Project Electrical

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA): Quality Assurance Specialist: 12/2014 to 03/2015

DCMAE-MSQB (EE). Ensures contractor compliance with all requirements related to the design,

manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization of a variety of items for contractor and customer activities

throughout the world. Performs as a functional specialist and is responsible for identifying, understanding,

proofing, measuring, and analyzing contractor production process capability; and for promoting continuous

improvement. Develops and implements a surveillance plan which begins with clear objectives supported by a

master schedule that includes identification of contractor and sub-contractor production needs. Independently

performs audits/surveillance of contractor's processes to ensure customer and contractual requirements are

met. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data at selected performance measurement points to aid in determining

the capability, including strengths and weaknesses, of any given process or sub-process. Provides technical

support to all other DCMA team members, assisting in the analysis of contract related issues to determine the

best course of action to support the contractor and customers. Demonstrates knowledge of a full range of

principles, concepts, and methodology related to one or more quality assurance functional programs,

specifically Electronics, and considerable skill in applying this knowledge to the planning and

accomplishment of a variety of difficult and complex work assignments. Experienced performing statistical

NO and quality data analysis and evaluation to determine supplier compliance with contractual requirements.

incumbent will be subject to deployment on a TDY basis to overseas duty location(s) to perform assigned

duties particular to the deployment, required to deploy as needed for the Agency Contingency Contracting

Administrative Services (CCAS) mission. Deployments support internal DCMA missions, and as required,

external Agency missions with the Combatant Commands as joint individual augmentation forces. Incumbent

shall obtain/maintain a minimum Secret Clearance, DAWIA Level II in Production, Manufacturing, and

Production (PQM) and a DCMA Systems Competency along with the Service Contract skill set. DCMA

CRF personnel are assigned to a permanent duty station which is the regular day to day work location when

not deployed. Incumbent is required to maintain a physical, dental, and psychological health condition suitable

for deployment IAW USCENTCOM MOD 12, dated December 2013.

TES: This position is designated Emergency-Essential (E-E). In event of a crisis situation, the

CALIBRE Systems Incorporated: Facility Engineer: 04/2014 to 11/2014

Facility Condition Assessor / U.S. Army C.E.R.L. BUILDER. Working with a partner and/or team, manage

facility condition assessment data for a variety of building types including, administrative, warehouses,

medical, educational, research facilities, etc. for the Defense Health Agency BUILDER program, providing

all needed project support to Program and Project Managers and other staff. Prior to inspection or team

deployment; organize needed support information such as: property record data, copies of floor plans (hard

copies or AutoCAD), backlog folders, and other required information. Coordinate travel plans for job

requirements. Enter inspector data into Microsoft Access programs, the U.S. Army BUILDER program, or

other customer databases. Provide support of inspection and inventory work requires knowledge of

Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, and Roofing terminology used for building components and facility

maintenance and repair. Receive and manage marked-up floor plan location drawings, update floor plans and

mark equipment/deficiency location on hard copies, .pdf, and Auto Cad floor plans. Keep supervisor

informed of job progress, and any potential problems. As needed, support Project Manager with contract

billing by preparing spreadsheets that summarize expense reports/travel claims. Utilize computers and data

entry software as required. Implement quality control processes on collected data and verifies accuracy.

Upload collected and verified field data from field software to final program software. Productively work

with team members and deal with customers in a positive manner.

Alutiiq Pacific LLC: Quality and Safety Manager: 01/2014 to 04/2014

Embassies of the United States, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) International Maintenance Assistance

Program (OBO/IMAP). Implement and manage corporate quality and safety programs in the field, to include

standards for OSHA and NEBOSH; conduct quality and safety audits for contracted maintenance per- formed

worldwide, provide management and technical support to technicians for safety and quality issues, conduct

root cause analysis for quality surveillance and conduct safety investigations for recordable and reportable

incidents, maintain OSHA 300 register and provide data to OSHA for reportables, provide

for and maintain safety training for personnel, enforce safety policy and procedures through audits and

surveillance, manage and input data for computer-based quality and safety audit program; travel to work

locations to perform training, audit, and surveillance functions, prepare reports for use in the tracking of

work performed for Project Controls, prepare reports and presentations for interaction with the Client,

periodically review contract documents to insure compliance with SOW, assists in developing and

implementing standard operating procedures, work instructions and training plans for use in the field;

evaluates the use of space and facilities including the detection of existing or potential accident and health

hazards to determine corrective or preventative measures where needed, and follows up to ensure measures

have been implemented, analyzes and monitors facility systems for proper and safe operations.

AC FIRST: U.S. Army 401st A.F.S.B. - Facilities, Safety, Training Manager: 10/2013 to 01/2014

An AECOM company - Manages day to day activities involving the design, planning, construction, remodeling,

maintenance, alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings and other facilities. Directs and leads subordinates in

operations and ensures assignments are carried out in a timely manner. Assists in developing and implementing

standard operating procedures, work instructions and training plans. Inspects buildings and evaluates use of

space, including the detection of existing or potential Life, Health, or Safety hazards. Determines corrective or

preventative measures and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented. Analyzes and monitors

facilities` systems (mechanical, HVAC, lighting, security, and other building systems) for proper and safe

operations and maintenance practices, and potential cost savings. Oversees, reviews, and manages outside

services, contractors and/or maintenance workers engaged in construction, remodeling, equipment installation,

facilities repairs, preventative maintenance and general building/site work for all facilities and for preventive

maintenance of facility equipment. Develops and administers the annual departmental budget; for maintaining a

preventive maintenance program within the confines of an approved annual budget, and for the preparation of an

annual budget and operating within that budget. Serves as facility Emergency Response Coordinator. Plans,

budgets and schedules facility modifications including estimates on equipment, labor materials and other related

costs. Ensures up to date records for all semi-annual and annual inspections are maintained.

FLUOR Government Group: Senior Quality Coordinator Construction (Afghanistan): 01/2011 to 03/2013

L Electrical Inspection Response Cell Team - Deputy Lead / Trainer (Afghanistan): 08/2010 to 12/2010

and testing procedures. Provides training and supervision to Quality personnel performing inspections,

surveillance and testing activities. Performs quality inspections and testing on work assignments, facilities, and

tasks of various departments at a FOB, COB, or COP. Manages quality initiative, ensuring inspection and testing

commitments are met. Performs administrative functions as required for the proper control of quality programs.

Surveys and acts as subject-matter expert on all quality initiatives, directives, policies, procedures, and practices.

Developed and conducts satellite classroom training programs based on applicable EPA and OSHA regulations,

NFPA 70-E, and DoD standards. Travels as required to perform surveillance’s and audits throughout the Theater

of Operations. Interfaces directly with USACE and DCMA QAR (Quality Assurance Representative) to verify

accuracy of construction projects; compliance to Code requirements and adherence to the contract documents,

acting as Construction SME for Quality Construction division. Prepare for and provide Construction Reports to

the DCMA QAR and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Acts as back-fill for Country Construction Manager.

Developed and Implemented: strategies for the prevention of and response to DCMA Corrective Action Request

(CAR), methods to research and verify Task Force POWER “FLASH” reports, inspection policies and procedures,

inspector training curriculum, inspection forms/reports, inspector training tracking procedures, and Corrective

Action Plan (CAP). Managed CAP progress and compliance, interface with department personnel to coordinate

inspector travel and deployment, and served as EIRC department liaison to Country Engineering department.

Designed and conducted classroom training for electrical inspectors including company policy, procedures, and

electrical safety based upon NFPA 70-E, and basic computer skills involving the Microsoft Office Suite. NEC and

British Standard Code compliance Subject Matter Expert. Prepare data and reports directly for use by Country

Quality Manager in weekly briefings to Senior Management and Corporate Directors. Prepare for and make

presentations to Client / Customer and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for strategies to improve country

electrical safety. Act as back-fill for EIRC department manager.

eads Quality program for up to $50 million project, ensuring the timely development of inspection, surveillance,

KBR Government: Senior Quality Assurance Specialist for Construction / Electrical Foreman and

Master Electrician (Iraq): 11/2008 to 08/2010

Served as QA Electrical AO lead, improving safety of electrical mission at Tallil /Ali and the sister T-sites.

Quality Professional guiding a workforce of up to 24 inspectors in adherence to MILCON and applicable Codes,

Task Order 159, and Statements Of Work. Interfaced with Task Force SAFE and DCMA QAR, serving as main

problem solver for Electrical, Quality departments, and Project Management. Interpreted and implemented the

NEC Code and British Standard BS 7671, 2008 Editions and provided CAP and resolutions to DCMA CAR. Led

the team development of new systems and procedures for electrical inspections and forensics. Designed new

forms and formats to improve frequency and accuracy of reports. Provided Technical Direction and Construction

Management to Local National contractors performing work for USACE, US Army, US Air Force, the Diwaniyah

PRT and the Department of State. Electrical Foreman in Baghdad, serving the Department of State at the New

Embassy Compound and the DoD in Quality of Life realms – LSA’s, MWR’s, and DFACs for Task Order 151.

Appointed as Electrical Materials Specialist and Government Property Custodian, utilizing STEAM, MAXIMO,

FSS, MRO, FEDLOG, and SAP systems. Excelled as a team leader for Bonding and Grounding, metering, safety,

and emergency-response teams. Recognized as electrical Subject Matter Expert and government-compliance

specialist. Served as interdepartmental liaison and as cultural specialist to the English-Iraqi Translation Committee.

Field trainer for OSHA 1910 and NFPA 70-E, Coordinated data controls and metrics to improve tracking of

materials and labor expenditures. Effectively served on Quality Control Advisory Board, contributor to theaterwide

Electrical Summit at Joint Base Balad and Kaizen Blitz events at KBR HQ, Victory Base Complex, and

Baghdad. Managed materials coordination for $3.5 million LSA project, “CHUville”, at the U.S. New Embassy

Compound, Baghdad, Iraq. Promoted to lead Electrical QA program.

Kingdom Enterprises: Project, Safety, and Training Manager: 10/2000 to 11/2008

Managed construction project teams as Project Manager for this full-service, multi-million dollar contracting

company. Prepared bids and materials take-offs from blueprints, calculating man-hour requirements and

tradesmen required to complete project. Expedited materials, performed pre-work and post-work functions, and

obtained permits for all site work. Supervised projects, maintaining quality control and completing work on time

and within budget. Obtained payments, disbursing payroll and performed company banking operations.

Performed customer relations functions before and after contracts. Provided HR functions in hiring/firing.

Manages day to day activities involving the design, planning, construction, remodeling, maintenance, alteration of

equipment, machinery, buildings and other facilities. Directs and leads subordinates in operations and ensures

assignments are carried out in a timely manner. Assists in developing and implementing standard operating

procedures, work instructions and training plans. Inspects buildings and evaluates use of space, including the

detection of existing or potential Life, Health, or Safety hazards. Determines corrective or preventative measures

and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented. Schedules facility modifications including estimates

on equipment, labor materials and other related costs. Ensures up to date records for all semi-annual and annual

inspections are maintained. Provides training to new and existing employees.

Reliant Security Inc.: Security System Designer / Installer: early 1990’s

Design and install security systems for local company, including intrusion alarms, CCTV systems, recording

systems, retail loss-prevention systems, for commercial and residential applications. Featuring motion

detection and capture, beginnings of computer enhanced technology and digital recording.

EDUCATION

Engineer-In-Training (EIT): Online studies in progress leading to EIT exam 2016

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Psychology / Business Admin. / SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY / 1983

Associate of Science- Engineering Technologies: Penn Foster College Online / (In Progress)

Bachelor of Science- Occupational Safety: Eastern Kentucky University Online (In Progress)

CERTIFICATION / LICENSING

General: USACE CQM * Six Sigma Green Belt * LEED BD+C * Emergency Medical Technician - Basic * New

York State Code Enforcement Officer * SERVSAFE * Licensed Master Electrician * Certified Master Plumber * ASE

Master Mechanic OSHA: 132-hour Safety Trained Professional, 30-hour Construction, 30-hour General Industry,

Confined Space, Blood-borne Pathogens, 40-hour HAZWOPER and 8-hour Refresher (2014)

EPA: Universal HVAC-R, Lead Abatement, Asbestos Mitigation

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Spanish (Intermediate) * Japanese, French, Arabic, German (Novice) * Chinese, Mandarin (Learning)

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