Tezcan Tuzun, Sr. Field Engineer/Shift Lead/Flight Director

Tezcan Tuzun

Sr. Field Engineer/Shift Lead/Flight Director

Lockheed Martin

Location
United States
Education
Diploma, AAS in Automotive Technology
Experience
28 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :28 years, 10 Months

Sr. Field Engineer/Shift Lead/Flight Director at Lockheed Martin
  • United States
  • December 2011 to May 2016

Provide Field Engineering related technical support to with full responsibility and accountability to Site Lead, Customer and Stakeholders.
Ensure field modifications are carried out through proper change management system and drawings and documents updated upon completion.
Participate in all aspects of engineering works, during conceptual, design and execution stages, ensuring accuracy of information and integrity in compliance with the latest codes, standards and company’s requirements and procedures.
Respond to Contractors and Customers site related queries.
Ensure full implementation of all quality and HSE policies and procedure.
Responsible for coordination of flight director activities with customer and stakeholders where areas interface or overlap.
Provide safe, auditable and cost effective Engineering solutions in the field
Planning & scheduling for implementation of minor Engineering works.
Ensure all administration and site records are auditable and follow correct procedures
Operate WESCAM MX-20 surveillance camera, recovering, launching, deflating/inflating aerostat for life saving purposes.
Over-saw support operation, diagnose, update, modify and maintain aerostat, all avionic equipment, computers, platform and support equipment including (1) hydraulic, (2) electrical, (3) electronic and (4) mechanical components in most cost effective and safest manner by lowering operating costs by at least 20%. Communicated issues and resolve them with company and customer.
Over-saw generators, forklifts, high lifts, HVAC and other support equipment maintenance and replace parts, reducing downtime by 25%.
Analyze videos and pictures and file them in a shared drive, making it easier to retrieve and effectively use the information.
Perform daily entry, preventative maintenance inspections, parts ordering and keep the inventory up to date by using the Operational Data & Information Management System database.
Follow weather conditions locally and from weather reporting channels as Shift Lead and Flight Director coordinating aerostat maintenance and flight operation, saving diesel fuel consumption 20%.

Field Service Representative at R4 Incorporated
  • United States
  • April 2011 to October 2011

Provided installment and sustainment support for all PM IED Defeat platforms. The responsibilities of the FSR include but are not limited to: The installment and sustainment subject matter expert provides instruction to the customer, initial hands on training, equipment sustainment analysis and vehicle to platform configuration advice IAW approved applications and safety standards, prepared to travel to all PM IED DEFEAT sites and provide FSR support via OIF and OEF locations. Provides Diagnosis, repairs and replacement of components of the mine rollers and the hydraulic systems. Lead a two people team. Became familiar with repair parts management system to include parts request, receipt and inventory processes that applies MWO’s and upgrades as required. Always focused on and achieved good customer relations and protected company interests.

Heavy Equipment Technician/Team Lead at ManTech International
  • Afghanistan
  • September 2009 to May 2011

Inspected and rebuilt MRAPs, stripping down blown vehicles to the bare frame and re-building them
frame up to mission capable standards as set by the Military and Government
Diagnosed complicated problems and repaired/replaced components, leading a small team
Served as a volunteer Safety Coordinator, assisting in Safety, Hazmat, and Health related issues
Assisted Air Force personnel with loading, unloading and staging MATVS from and to airplanes

Manager at Avorasya International LLC
  • United States
  • May 2005 to August 2009

Self owned Importer/Exporter web based business with focus on Turkish products, manager of small crew
Maintain website, managed product inventory; identified vendors, shipping, receiving, distribution of wholesale and retail products within the U.S. Communicate with customs and vendors to resolve issues, advertising and office operations. Achieved repeat business.

Independent Inspector/Manager at Tuzun Inspections
  • United States
  • March 1999 to April 2008

Worked independently as an Inspector/Contractor for various car and truck manufacturing companies. • Verified mechanical failures and damages consisting of drive train, brake, cooling, HVAC, suspension, hydraulic, pneumatic, charging and starting systems, generators, electrical and electronic systems (110 and 220V). Inspections consisted of mechanical break- down, pre-purchase, pre-warranty, lease turn in etc. on land and marine vehicles. Report findings back to the companies along with digital photos. Managed several other aspects of business, such as billing, record keeping, and general office upkeep. Always achieved repeated business and on time reporting.

1st Engineer at Zihni Shipping
  • Türkiye - Istanbul
  • January 1978 to August 1989

On crude oil, chemical tankers and various other type ships as large as 100, 000 tons and 17, 000 HP, as a 1st Engineer meet an individual work plan, short and long term objectives, resolve issues through immediate action or short and long-term planning to provide with comprehensive repair and maintenance, including warranty, new project installations and upgrades of a range of turbines, engines and their controls, generator, mechanical drive units, MEP, mechanical, electrical and electronic issues associated with engine room and the vessel. Communicated issues with company technical officials to clarify, investigate or resolve problems. Oversaw crew and training (safety and maintenance). Generating reports to companies and port authorities.

Education

Diploma, AAS in Automotive Technology
  • at Rockland Community College/New York State University
  • May 1995

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Specialties & Skills

Facilities
Maintenance
Lean Sigma
Supervisory Skills
computer Literate
Hand tools
Logistics
Diagnosing mechanical/electrical/electronic/hydraulic/pneumatic
Blueprints/Schematics
Navigation, Avionics, Radio communication, Radar and RF telemetry systems
warehouse operations
office operation
Shop Manager
Maintenance
Facility Management
Facilities
Management
Facility Operation

Languages

English
Expert
Turkish
Native Speaker
Arabic
Beginner

Training and Certifications

In class and on line (Training)
Training Institute:
Lockheed Martin
Date Attended:
December 2011
Duration:
240 hours
10-30H General Industry Outreach Safety Training OSHA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2010
Valid Until:
January 2025
Six Sigma Fundamental/Application Certificates Piedmont Community College, VA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Master Tech ASE/ Automotive Service Excellence (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 1995
Master Tech Mazda New Car (Training)
Training Institute:
Mazda Cars U. S. A
Date Attended:
May 1997
Duration:
240 hours
PMI-On Line Managerial Training Certificates- ManTech University, VA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2010

Hobbies

  • Water sports
    Swimming long range and diving.