4410 Will Ann Ln

Partlow, VA 22534

540-895-5187 (Home)

585-245-2973 (Cell)

(Email)

Robert S. Lawson

ObjectiveA position with an opportunity for growth and advancement in the maintenance production field.

Experience2009-PresentMotive Power, IncBoise, ID

Lead Composite Mechanic

  • Repair diesel engines
  • Train Mechanics.
  • Make road calls for on site repairs
  • Repair Head end power units

2007-2009American Motive PowerDansville, NY

Locomotive Mechanic/Lead Man

  • Repair diesel engines
  • EMD engine rebuild & timing
  • Repair air systems
  • Train Mechanics.
  • Make road calls for on site repairs
  • Repair Electromotive and General Electric Locomotives

1997-2007Burlington Northern Santa FeHaslet, TX

Locomotive Machinist

  • Repair diesel engines
  • Repair air systems
  • Machine wheels.
  • Make road calls for on site repairs
  • Repair Electromotive and General Electric Locomotives

1994-1997United States Air Force Abilene TX

Programs Section Superintendent

  • Provide support to Logistics(LG) and Operations (OG) Group Commanders
  • Maintain support of Wing’s maintenance effort.
  • Conduct annual visits for personnel and facilities programs
  • Supervise squadron financial requirements
  • Oversee personnel assignments for LG & OG Commanders
  • Manage Core Automated Maintenance System personnel subsystem capabilities
  • Squadron Quality Advisor

1993-1994United States Air ForceAbilene, TX

Support Chief

  • Utilization of equipment and supplies in excess of 3 million dollars
  • Issued, inventoried, receipted and diagnostic equipment list
  • Requisitioned supplies and parts
  • Documentation of all special aircraft equipment
  • Facility Manager and Waste Buster Program Monitor

1985-1994United States Air ForceAbilene, TX

KC-135 A/C-130 H Phase Teams Supervisor/Member

  • Supervise personnel performing aircraft inspections
  • Schedule work assignment and maintenance procedures
  • Train assigned personnel
  • Controlled assets for KC-135A maintenance equipment

EducationMay 1998Johnson County Community College Oalethe, KS

  • EMD Diesel Basic Engine 80 hours
  • 26L Air Brake System 40 hours
  • Basic Welding 40 hours

Sept 1996Dyess AFB Dyess AFB, TX

  • Hazardous Material Handling 40 hours
  • Safety Management Course 80 hours
  • Supervisory Training 40 hours
  • Operations Management 120 hours
  • Personnel Management 40 hours

Aug 1996Texas State Technical College Abilene, TX

  • Air Frame and Power Plant License 2 years

July 1996Barksdale AFB Bossier City, LA

  • Non-commission Officers Academy 6 weeks

Feb 1996Community College of the Air Force Dyess AFB, TX

  • Associates in Applied Science of Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology

June 1986March AFB Riverside, CA

  • Leadership School 4 weeks

May 1974Calhoun High School Port Lavaca, TX

  • Auto Hobby
  • Basics

AwardsThe Meritorious Service Medal, The Air Force Commendation Medal, The Air Force Achievement Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Liberation Medal for the Kuwait Government Certificate of Appreciation for support of the 1990 Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations