Lovell Augustin
Buford
Summary
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS | PROCESS IMPROVEMENT | STRATEGIC PLANNING | TEAM MANAGEMENT Over 20 years of successful working experience in Maintenance, Operations Management and Team Leadership. With a military background and a comprehensive understanding of electronics, hydraulic schematics, and diagrams. Able to provide effective service and expertise in a timely and accurate manner. Managed services, maintenance, repair activities, including installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance. Proven team leader with Active Secret Clearance, who knows how to find a correct communication approach to every team member to promptly complete tasks and achieve the organization’s goals and objectives in a high-volume production environment. CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES CompTIA SEC+| CISCO CCNA | Diagnosis and Repair | schematics & blueprints| Equipment Analysis | Team Development | Data Analysis | Analytical/Critical Thinking | Troubleshooting | Problem Solving Strategic Planning | Organization | Presentation | Military Operations and Protocol |Preservation and Packaging Risk Management | Process Improvement | Teamwork | Time Management | Multitasking | Generators
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistician
Amentum
06.2022 - Current
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
Shop Forman
UNITED RENTALS
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Construction equipment service and maintenance, diesel engine rebuilding, service, and maintenance
- Responsible for assessing work as it arrives at a Fleet Service Center and assigning repair and maintenance work to lowerlevel staff, assigning new vehicle up fitting activities, and assisting higher-level management in the day-today planning and direction
- Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure that quality maintenance standards are met
- Perform journey-level repair, up fitting, and bodywork on an as-needed basis
- Also responsible for performing related duties as required
- Communicates with supervisors, vendors, other City employees, and coworkers to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Instructs and trains employees in proper maintenance procedures, policies/procedures, and job safety
- Reports work status and special problems to the Shop Supervisor or higher-level management
- Performs more in-depth diagnostic and repairs.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
Engineering Technologist III
AMENTUM
09.2019 - 10.2022
- (FSR) Site Maintenance lead
- Persistent Surveillance Systems-Tethered (PSS-T) delivers tactical and fixed site aerostats to exploit a full range of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), force protection and communications capabilities to joint, interagency and multinational organizations
- The Aerostat Operator II – Maintainer serves as a general ISR operator, responsible for:
- Generator service and maintenance
- (50kw-2500kw CAT, Lechmotoren, Cummings, M&L etc)
- Forklift service, JLG boom service and ISR electronic over hydraulic platform service
- Fiber splicing, trouble shooting and termination
- 480VAC 60hz System maintenance
- Provide program capabilities briefings to senior leadership
- Perform maintenance operations in accordance with TSC Maintenance SOP, Manufacturer / OEM approved data
- Support ISR Systems Engineer troubleshooting efforts via testing and maintenance of airborne sensor payload systems as required
- Complete post-mission airborne mission system equipment performance report
- Perform pre and post flight checks
- Trouble shoot electronic and data issues & (fiber issues with OTDR)
- Technical knowledge and practical experience in testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of airborne sensor payload systems
- Experience operating / trouble shooting EO/IR sensors (MX /20HD cameras) issues
- Trouble shooting peripherals
- Expert with hand tools, and voltage measuring equipment
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
DYNCORP
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Selected hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments according to task requirements.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment such as bulldozers and backhoes.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Fabricated and installed custom parts and components to meet specific equipment needs.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic senior
UNITED RENTALS
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Selected hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments according to task requirements.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Repaired and replaced engine parts such as pistons, cylinders and liners to restore function.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
Automotive Technician
MALL OF GA FORD, Certified Automotive, Tech
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Automotive Technician
EXPRESS SERVICE CENTER, tech
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Accounts Payable Clerk
ACCOUNT TEMPS
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Operations NCO
U.S ARMY
09.1999 - 10.2011
- Demonstrated supervision of eight personnel and two supervisors, including delivering high-quality training in proper maintenance procedures, safety, and policies
- Overseing the Vehicle maintenance program
- T.O.C set up and breakdown during CONUS/OCONUS combat operations
- Effectively managed daily operations and procedures of the operations center, training and evaluation of shop operations personnel to ensure smooth collaboration
- Responsible for the development of lessons plans, presenting training / instruction and examination on equipment
- Ensured all drivers training conformed to most current industry/military standards
- OJT on UAS System, CPOF, BFT, DUKE
Education
Ford Certified Technician ( Diesel) - Automotive and Diesel technology
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (UTI)
Orlando, FLAA - Business Administration
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
2021
Skills
- Alternative Fuel Systems Repair
- Microsoft Office
- Engine Diagnostics
- Root Cause Analysis
- Green Operating Practices
- Vehicle System Analysis
- Transmission Service
- Hydraulic Maintenance
- Computer-Assisted Troubleshooting
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Staff Supervision
- Heavy Equipment Repair
Additional Information
- Active Secret Clearance
Timeline
Logistician
Amentum
06.2022 - Current
Shop Forman
UNITED RENTALS
10.2020 - 06.2022
Engineering Technologist III
AMENTUM
09.2019 - 10.2022
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
DYNCORP
08.2019 - 09.2019
Heavy Equipment Mechanic senior
UNITED RENTALS
09.2016 - 08.2019
Automotive Technician
MALL OF GA FORD, Certified Automotive, Tech
06.2015 - 09.2016
Automotive Technician
EXPRESS SERVICE CENTER, tech
06.2013 - 05.2015
Accounts Payable Clerk
ACCOUNT TEMPS
06.2006 - 07.2007
Operations NCO
U.S ARMY
09.1999 - 10.2011
Ford Certified Technician ( Diesel) - Automotive and Diesel technology
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (UTI)
AA - Business Administration
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
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