Jason Canfield

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 2013 - now

  The Combat Engineer Observer/Controller-Trainer (OC/T) is a highly experienced non-commissioned officer responsible for training and evaluating combat engineer units during large-scale training exercises at Combat Training Centers (CTCs) or other military training facilities. The OC/T provides expert guidance, feedback, and mentorship to units and their leaders, ensuring they are prepared for combat operations. This role requires deep knowledge of combat engineering tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as strong communication and mentoring skills.• Monitor and observe the performance of combat engineer units during training exercises, focusing on their execution of engineering tasks and integration with maneuver units.• Evaluate unit performance in key areas such as mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, and general combat engineering support.• Identify strengths and weaknesses in unit performance and provide constructive feedback to unit leaders.• Conduct after-action reviews (AARs) with unit leaders and soldiers, providing detailed analysis of their performance during training exercises.• Offer guidance and mentorship to unit leaders, helping them to refine their tactics, techniques, and procedures based on observed performance.• Assist in the planning and execution of realistic training scenarios that challenge combat engineer units and test their ability to operate in a combat environment.• Serve as a liaison between the training unit and the higher headquarters, ensuring that the unit’s needs are met and that training objectives are achieved.• Communicate effectively with unit leaders to ensure that feedback is understood and actionable.• Maintain detailed records of unit performance, including strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.• Document lessons learned and contribute to the development of training doctrine and procedures. Show less The Combat Engineer Platoon Sergeant is a senior non-commissioned officer responsible for the leadership, training, and welfare of a combat engineer platoon, typically consisting of 20-40 soldiers. This role demands a combination of technical expertise in engineering tasks, tactical proficiency, and strong leadership abilities. The Platoon Sergeant plays a crucial role in ensuring the combat readiness, discipline, and operational effectiveness of the platoon.• Mentor, coach, and develop junior NCOs and enlisted soldiers in the platoon, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.• Enforce discipline and maintain the morale and welfare of the platoon.• Plan, coordinate, and conduct individual and collective training for the platoon, ensuring that all soldiers are proficient in combat engineering tasks, combat skills, and soldiering fundamentals.• Maintain the platoon’s readiness by ensuring all personnel and equipment are prepared for deployment and combat operations.• Oversee the execution of combat engineering missions, including mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability operations.• Supervise the construction of fortifications, obstacles, bridges, and other structures as required by the mission.• Ensure the safe handling, storage, and use of explosives and other engineering materials.• Ensure the proper maintenance and accountability of all platoon equipment, including vehicles, tools, weapons, and communication gear.• Assist the Platoon Leader in planning and executing missions, providing expert advice on engineering capabilities and limitations.• Prepare and brief soldiers on mission plans, ensuring all understand their roles and responsibilities.• Lead the platoon during combat operations, making tactical decisions as necessary to accomplish the mission.• Manage personnel actions, including performance evaluations, promotions, and disciplinary actions within the platoon.• Maintain accurate records of training, equipment, and personnel status Show less Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Directs and assists in the operation of engineer wheeled or tracked vehicles. Direct the construction of fighting positions and wire entanglements. Controls fire team movements. Directs the placement of explosives and clears misfires. Direct a mine-clearing line charge loading team. Direct the installation and removal of U.S. anti-handling devices on anti-tank mines. Direct minefield marking party and dispensing operation of mine scattering systems. Conducts reconnaissance operations, determines limiting slopes, curves, stream velocity, and gap widths. Show less Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Directs and assists in the operation of engineer wheeled or tracked vehicles. Direct the construction of fighting positions and wire entanglements. Controls fire team movements. Directs the placement of explosives and clears misfires. Direct a mine-clearing line charge loading team. Direct the installation and removal of U.S. anti-handling devices on anti-tank mines. Direct minefield marking party and dispensing operation of mine scattering systems. Conducts reconnaissance operations, determines limiting slopes, curves, stream velocity, and gap widths. Show less Perform basic demolition, mine warfare and combat construction operations. Operates various light and heavy engineer wheeled and tracked vehicles. Prepares, installs and primes firing systems for demolition and explosives. Arms, disarms and installs U.S. anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. Locate mines and booby traps by visual, manual, mechanical, electronic, other means or through the use of mine detection dog. Recognize booby traps, friendly and threat mines and firing devices. Installs wire obstacle material. Show less

  • Combat Engineer Observer/Controller-Trainer (OC/T)

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Platoon Sergeant

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2024

  • Squad Leader

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Team Leader

    May 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Team Leader

    Feb 2015 - May 2017

  • Combat Engineer

    Jul 2013 - Feb 2015
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  JM Eagle

  Aug 2021 - now

  Quality and Production Assurance Engineer

  Responsible for the review of technical materials; investigation, resolution and record keeping of product claims; support for technical inquires; maintenance of product specifications; certification of products per third party listing agency requirements; facilitation of the QA Plant Audit program; assistance with department projects; technical marketing; business development; and research and development innovation.• Coordinates with R&D, PA, Sales, Marketing, and Production to draft and review product related literature such as brochures, submittal sheets, installation guides, and technical bulletins. • Assists in the timely investigation, evaluation, and response to product quality claims submitted by customers. • Conducts field investigations of customer complaints. • Maintains all project and claim in an orderly manner. • Presents technical information at industry forums, customer meetings, and at technical committee board meetings. • Coordinates with R&D and QA to update all internal product specifications\ (Product/Packaging/Purchasing) and disseminate this information to key Production personnel. • Provides internal and external technical support to include: preparing product certifications, reviewing specification requirements, completing technical letters, etc. • Participates in industry organizations and standard committees such as ASTM, AWWA, PPI, Uni-Bell etc. in order to participate in industry specification development and advance JM Eagle interest and objectives. • Prepares weekly, monthly, and annual reports on active and completed QA, PA, and R&D projects and PA quality claims. • Processes invoices and evaluate project costs. • Ensures that JM Eagle products are listed and certified by appropriate third-party agencies such as NSF, UL, IAPMO, FM, CSA, etc. • Leads or participates in R&D projects to improve chemical formulations, improve processing, and/or trial new ingredients. Show less