Brian Kowis, Head of Facilities

Brian Kowis

Head of Facilities

Vectrus

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Advanced Open Water
Experience
16 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 0 Months

Head of Facilities at Vectrus
  • Kuwait
  • August 2013 to December 2014

Managed multinational teams of maintenance, logistics, ESH (Environmental, Safety & Health), preservation, supply chain personnel and operations of seven warehouses containing 1, 700 pieces of military equipment for long term storage. Coordinating with the military and upper management for quick response and turn around should any piece be required for military operations, servicing, or general use.

Operations Manager at Facilities & Operations for Vectrus (American Defense Company based in Camp Arifjan
  • Kuwait
  • July 2012 to August 2013

Organized the daily operations of multinational teams performing maintenance, hazardous materials storage & disposal, tool room, and supply coordination activities. Also, providing daily reports providing the most up to date information for completion of tasks being performed to include estimated completion schedules for on going tasks in within the maintenance center to the military for their analysis.

Assistant Operations Manager at Vectrus
  • Kuwait
  • May 2011 to July 2012

Assisting the Operation Manager's daily information flow by preparing data and statistics from the maintenance center supervisors, assigning personnel tasks/missions, coordinating job training schedules, and reviewing expense reports for items required for operations.

Technical Supervisor at CPI
  • United States
  • March 2007 to April 2011

Organized with military personnel and company representatives for the distribution of specialized military equipment to personnel throughout the world. Handling the shipment, pre & post distribution maintenance schedules, warranty information, logistics/support and new parts supply chain allocation.

Inventory Specialist & Materials Handler at Drymalla Construction
  • United States
  • June 2003 to March 2007

Ensured that all products being utilized met all quality assurance specifications, daily use and distribution records were correct, prepared reports for the information flow of on-hand accountability, and ordered/purchased all items required or being requested.

Technician at he United States Army
  • United States
  • January 1999 to May 2003

Diagnosed, repaired, and verified the working function of hydraulic, electronic, diesel turbine engine, ballistic, and fire control systems of specialized military equipment for use by the United States Army.

Education

Diploma, Advanced Open Water
  • at Scubatech (PADI)
  • September 2013

Specialized training for the advancement of under water skills utilized in recreational diving in the development towards professional diving certifications.

Diploma, Specialized Equipment Systems Maintenance
  • at U.S. Army Ordnance School
  • July 1999

Extensive training for the repair, diagnosis, and sustainment maintenance of hydraulic, electronic, ballistic, thermal imaging, and diesel engine systems pertaining to specialized military equipment.

Diploma, General Education
  • at College of the Mainland
  • July 1998

Academics course for high school equivalence conformation.

Specialties & Skills

Staff Management
Facility Management
Staff Training
Process Development
Team Leadership
Miltary
AUTOMOTIVE
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
COACHING
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
COST CONTROL
CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Specialized Military Equipment Systems Maintenance & Repair (Training)
Training Institute:
U.S. Army Ordnance School
Date Attended:
January 1999
Duration:
960 hours
PADI Advanced Open Water (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2013
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Scuba Diving
    Constantly escalating my training towards a professional level of expertise.
  • International Travel
    Visiting historical sites in multiple different countries around the world.