Robert (Rob) Bankert Jr.

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 1985 - Mar 1988

  Integrated Avionics Specialist

  Responsible for operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of F-111D aircraft Displays test stations, Electronic Systems test stations, Navigational and Weapons Delivery components test stations, and Inertial Navigational test sets. Maintained and repaired interface and logic power transfer modules, A/D converters, serial word simulators/monitors, digital display indicators, and signal generators. - Secret Security Clearance - Served as member of the Cannon AFB Honor Guard - Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal - Rated as outstanding in all areas of performance for entire work history - Selected as a member of the Terrain Following Radar Special Modification Team Show less

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  Allied Signal Aerospace

  May 1988 - Jul 1996

  Test and Repair Technician IV / Technical Operations Staff IV

  Programming and operate Schlumberger ATE (Automated Test Equipment) S645 to generate test programs. Performs accurate and comprehensive fault isolation of digital, analog, and hybrid PCBs. Strong background on digital interface boards. Identifies and develops modification needs of existing ATE software. Analysis of equipment failure history to determine ATE candidate qualifications.

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  United Space Alliance

  Jul 1996 - Sept 2006

  Manager / Off Sight Manufacturing and Repair Facility

  Responsible for Operations Management working in an integrated process team (IPT) environment to ensure effective transition of programs from design to manufacturing. Including the coordination of manufacturing resources needed to support program requirements; participating in design, first article inspection, scheduling, program start up planning, configuration, quality control, and special processing/qualification requirements meeting company quality standards, ISO 9001, and AS9100 B requirements.- Member of the Lean Six Sigma Flight Operations Fabrication Process Improvements Team.- Instructor of RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance).- Member of ISO 9000 Audit Team.- Member of OSHA VPP Facility Team. Show less

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  Wilson Mohr

  Sept 2006 - Dec 2013

  Manager - Fabrication and HSEQ

  Fabrication Manager: Responsible for managing production/fabrication operations and personnel within the Industrial Process Controls Automation Group. Analyze and maintain production requirements on a continuous basis to determine resources (including human resources) necessary to meet or exceed the quality and delivery expectations of the customer while supporting cost reduction initiatives. Participate in numerous company level problem-solving objectives, resolving employee concerns, and employment-related decisions as needed. Utilize lean tools such as L6, Kaizen events, 5S and other lean manufacturing concepts when applicable. Responsible for Production Planning Control- Knowledge of raw materials, special processes, purchased materials for fabrication, weld, sub-assembly, and final assembly production. Application includes: • Burner Management Systems • Fire & Gas Detection Systems • Skidded Fuel Trains • Wellhead Control Panels • Gas Plant Control Systems • Boiler Control Systems • Safety Instrumented Systems • Heat Treat Furnace Controls • Glycol Regen Systems • Packaged Control Systems • Compressor Control Panels • Panel ManufacturingHealth, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) Manager:Responsible for the creation and monitoring of Wilson Mohr HSE program. Implement Process Safety within the Organization as per OSHA Guidelines. Quality / Inspection ManagerResponsible for the administration and control of Wilson Mohr’s QMS, based on ISO 9001 requirements. Quality Management Representative for all internal and external audits. Development of SOP’s, WI’s, Process Flow Charts, Inspection reports, and associated Forms. Responsible for the evaluation and auditing of all subcontractors and 3rd party fabrication services. Perform all witness point inspection and final inspection of fabricated skids and piping. Maintain current AWS CWI certification (10 years). Show less

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  INOVA Geophysical

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  Director of Manufacturing

  Direct all aspects of $100 million manufacturing operation, producing land seismic equipment encompassing three major product lines: Land acquisition systems, Land source products, and Multicomponent sensor products. Established performance indicators, operating goals, realignment initiatives, productivity improvements, and cost reduction programs that consistently improved product output and quality. Significant experience in supply chain management. Plan and administer annual operating budget. Report to COO and SVP Manufacturing. Show less

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  Joule Processing

  Nov 2014 - Sept 2016

  Manager of Fabrication and HSEQ

  Fabrication Management:- Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, includingpersonnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, andtooling and equipment needs.- Assist in project estimating in the area of fabrication costing and scope-of-work definition.-Coordinates activities and collaborate with all other functions of the organization (i.e.project management, project engineering and design) and suppliers to obtain optimumproduction and utilization of human resources, processes and equipment.- Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational,manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and preventoperational delays.- Provide leadership in the development of fabrication strategy (e.g. development of 2 to 3primary fabricators for vessels, skids and control systems) and long term plan for theinternalization of skid assembly/fabrication.- Coordinate job-site installation efforts by directing/providing guidance to Joulecustomers and 3rd parties on the best manner in which to re-assemble skidded equipmentand other pre-commissioning tasks.- Other duties as assigned (e.g. purchasing, supply chain and sub-contractingoversight).HSEQ Management:- Participates in formulating and administering company safety policies and developinglong range goals and objectives regarding safety.- Establishes production and quality control standards. Structure and maintain a qualityrating system for key vendors.- Ensures all employees are aware of and comply with company, government, andcustomer policies, procedures, and regulations.- Other duties as assigned (e.g. serving as member of management committees orspecial projects). Show less

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  VGas, LLC

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  Lead QC / HSE
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  TEX-FIN, Inc.

  Sept 2017 - now

  QA / QC Manager