Jacob Meldrum
Deer Park
Summary
Hardworking Site Supervisor with a wealth of knowledge in Aerospace operations. Expertise in project, team, and inventory management to streamline workflows and optimize processes for maximum productivity. Exceptional leadership abilities resulting in numerous commendations for performance. Thrives in fast-paced environments and no stranger to harsh fieldwork conditions. Strategic Supervisor skilled at prioritizing projects, planning workflow, and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Eight years of experience in deadline-driven environments, consistently meeting deadlines. Strong leadership and decision-making skills make for a diplomatic professional who can navigate any challenge with ease. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aerostat Field Site Supervisor
TCOM
03.2022 - Current
- Directs and performs corrective and preventive maintenance on the aerostat telemetry and control subsystems, power and control subsystems, tether subsystems, meteorological equipment, ground station electronic subsystems, payload and communications subsystems, and site facility electronics
- Advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems (i.e., those that typically cannot be solved solely by reference to manufacturers manuals or similar documents) in working on electronic equipment
- Prepare monthly work schedules and oversee work timesheets/approve hours for 12 employees
- Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and then conduct repair of the failures
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Responsible for maintenance such as Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), troubleshooting, removing and replacing Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), and removing and replacing payloads with the use of hardware and software diagnostic testing tools
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Responsible for training other team members and USBP (United States Boarder Patrol) personnel in aerostat operations and maintenance activities as required
- Interfaces and coordinates with appropriate military personnel and ensures close customer contact providing prompt resolution to customer concerns
- Assisting in emplacement and recovery of associated equipment
- Ability to solve practical problems while considering a variety of variables specific to the situation
- Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form
- Ensures the day to day operations of the site are effectively and efficiently implemented, coordinated, and conducted in compliance with contract requirements and quality standards as Site Lead
- 6 years experience operating and maintain/troubleshooting MX-25's, MX-20's, and MX-15's
Tower Technician – Spokane
North Sky Communications
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Climbed and worked on communications towers for the purpose of installing, replacing, and repairing antenna systems equipment
- Assisted in cabling and connecting operations running coax to the top of the tower
- Tested operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools and software
- Installed all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or mounted amplifiers
- Inspected completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, or adequate weather proofing has been installed
- Installed or repaired tower lighting components, including strobes, beacons, and lighting controllers
- Maintained a safe work environment by following the ISO standards in equipment and following safety rules laid down by OSHA
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a pencil, chalk, and marking gauge
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
Shift lead aerostat operator – Kabul, Afghanistan
Amentum
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitoring, surveillance, maintenance and upkeep of the Aerostat system which supports the US Armed Services in various countries, environments and situations
- Certified on the Aerostat system (PSS-T), 74k
- Monthly fiber optic splicing to three separate single fibers
- Ability to use Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)/Power Meter to check DB loss and or break in fiber
- Experience in cutting, cleaning, and splicing fiber optic cable
- Knowledge of fusion splicer equipment to join fiber optic cables with little to no DB loss
- Knowledge of different fiber optic connectors, fiber rings, barrel connectors, to connect fibers to Fiber-Optic Transport Units (FOTU's), TOC Extension Kit (TEK Kit), Fiber-Optic Radio Antenna eXtension (FORAX)
- Perform all operations & maintenance functions to operate the aerostat system and its sensors
- Hands-on operation of the aerostat system including launch, in-flight, recovery, and moored maintenance activities
- Awareness of system performance
- Conduct aerostat performance computations as necessary to acquire data results relative to aerostat system state-of-health trends
- Identify and analyze any security threats on the site and report any unusual security conditions
- Analyze data related to significant events and create reports based on data captured
- Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on the aerostat and control subsystems, power and control subsystems, tether subsystem, ground station electronic subsystems, payload and communications subsystems, and site facility electronics as appropriate
- Perform all aerostat electronic subsystem preflight and post-flight checks and inspections as required
- Assist with coordination of resupply and repair logistics activities for the aerostat electronics subsystems
- Perform activities to fulfill Civil Engineering site tasks related to site support
- Functioned as a key member of the flight crew for inflation, deflation, launch, recovery, maintenance, and in-flight activities
- Operate and use support equipment to include but not limited to: forklift, aerial lifts, all-terrain vehicles, and generators (MEP-806B and MEP-1070)
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned (PMIs)
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Garage Door Technician
Precision Garage Doors
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operated efficiently
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, forklift and basic hand tools
- Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operated efficiently
- Repaired and spliced wiring, equipment, and machinery
- To include garage door operators and internal components (motor, logic board, gears and sprockets)
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
- Installed, aligned, and balanced new equipment
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors
- Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job
- Repaired and or replaced all mechanical components on garage door systems both commercial and residential door systems (torsion springs, extension springs, drums, cables, rollers, brackets, struts, and door panels)
- Accurately completed service reports and warranty forms
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
- Diagnosed problems and completed timely repairs.
- Measured and estimated jobs in order to calculate fees.
- Educated homeowners about proper care and maintenance of garage door systems.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. Army
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Primary instructor and advisor in the matters of tactics, techniques and procedures
- Directs Team's tactical employment during offensive and defensive operations
- Perform as a member of a fire team during drills and combat
- Operated and maintained field communications equipment
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Led unit in field exercises and operations.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
Education
Yuma (YPG) Training School Aerostat Certification -
Aerostat Flight School
Yuma, Arizona07.2018
Army Air Assault - undefined
United States Army
Close Quarters Marksmanship - undefined
United States Army
Combatives - undefined
United States Army
Certificate -
Aerostat Flight School
Yuma, Arizona01-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Puyallup High School
Puyallup, WA06.2013
Skills
- Aerospace operation
- Value engineering
- Team motivation
- Operations management
- Fieldwork in harsh elements
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- ISR Surveillance
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Forklift operations
- JLG operations
- Windows programs
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Maintenance and repair
- Security management
- Inventory procurement
- Project oversight
- Contract management
Certification
- Active Secret Clearance
- PSS-T Surveillance Certificate
- Afghanistan campaign medal with two campaign stars
- Army commendation medal
- Army achievement medal
- Certified residential door system technician
- Climber Certification
- Rigging Certification
- RF
- First Aid / CPR
- Rooftop Fall Protection
- Capstan Hoist
- Night Climbing and Rescue
- Man-lift Certification
Timeline
Aerostat Field Site Supervisor
TCOM
03.2022 - Current
Tower Technician – Spokane
North Sky Communications
07.2021 - 03.2022
Shift lead aerostat operator – Kabul, Afghanistan
Amentum
01.2020 - 07.2021
Garage Door Technician
Precision Garage Doors
06.2016 - 04.2018
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. Army
08.2013 - 06.2016
Army Air Assault - undefined
United States Army
Close Quarters Marksmanship - undefined
United States Army
Combatives - undefined
United States Army
High School Diploma - undefined
Puyallup High School
Yuma (YPG) Training School Aerostat Certification -
Aerostat Flight School
Certificate -
Aerostat Flight School
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