John McKenzie
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Occupational Safety Specialist with the USAF, adept at identifying accident causes and implementing effective prevention strategies. Proven expertise in workplace safety management and electrical safety compliance, complemented by strong training and communication skills. Successfully developed educational materials and conducted orientations, enhancing safety awareness and compliance across teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Safety Specialist
USAF
09.2021 - Current
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Investigated mishaps, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed educational materials for presentations for over 3300 personnel.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman
USAF
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Extracted components from aircraft for bench analysis and testing.
Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
USAF
12.2013 - 07.2018
- Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
- Maintained recruits in Delayed Entry Program (DEP), educating on military customs and courtesies and administering PT exercises and tests.
- Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
- Displayed exemplary personal and professional appearance, attracting local populace to inquire about military experience and opportunities.
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman
USAF
10.2010 - 11.2013
- Extracted components from aircraft for bench analysis and testing.
- Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Maintained records for 150+ A-10 aircraft, ordering parts and assuring readiness.
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Journeyman
USAF
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on F-15E aircraft.
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Apprentice
USAF
07.2005 - 10.2008
- Utilized knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2016
Associate of Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL11-2015
Associate of Science - Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07-2015
Skills
- Workplace safety management
- Safety equipment management
- Aircraft inspections
- Confined space safety
- Maintenance documentation
- Hydraulic equipment installation
- Supply and logistics planning
- Quality assurance procedures
Certification
OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health
OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health
OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
Mishap Investigation Non-Aviation Course
Facility Manager Training
Timeline
Occupational Safety Specialist
USAF
09.2021 - Current
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman
USAF
08.2018 - 08.2021
Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
USAF
12.2013 - 07.2018
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman
USAF
10.2010 - 11.2013
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Journeyman
USAF
10.2008 - 10.2010
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Apprentice
USAF
07.2005 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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