Dan Peppers

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2016

  Responsible for Nuclear Command, Control and Communications systems maintenance and sustainment. Led 28 technicians, supervisors and trainers in topside and underground maintenance and repair actions at 15 launch control centers and 150 launch facilities. Directed troubleshooting of Support Information Network outages over a 14 thousand square-mile missile complex. Maintained Ultra High Frequency, Extremely High Frequency and Very Low Frequency systems. Managed and controlled all Secure Automated Command and Control System equipment maintenance activities.Supervised 28 personnel. Managed HR programs/delivered solutions to staffing, onboarding, employee development, performance management, benefit administration and organizational effectiveness in support of organizational goals.Responsible for multiple communication systems maintenance and personnel spread over 14,000 sq. miles.Directed/Dispatched 26 technicians and 2 trainers in maintenance actions at 165 separate Launch Control Centers.Managed $30 million budget and maintained $14 million equipment and supply inventorySpearheaded the creation of one of a kind $1.4 million Missile Communications training facility.Received outstanding rating during annual Command Nuclear Surety Inspection. Awarded 2015 "Best Communications Maintenance Team" in Air Force Global Strike Command.Ground Safety Manager for 400 maintenance personnel and 12 facilities. Oversaw safety inspections and investigated mishaps, proposed solutions, and improvements. Show less Command lead to resolve, identify and coordinate all Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system modernization, upgrade requirements, and shortfalls. Provided technical expertise and support to the Air Force Global Strike Command Commander and the Director of Logistics, Installations and Mission Support for cradle-to-grave weapon system management. Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system team focal point for $4.8 billion dollar sustainment and modification programs impacting multiple Air Force Major Commands. Subject matter expert for evaluation and review of Minuteman (MM) III electro-mechanical and electronic laboratory systems. Defined, validated and directed modernization of MM III electro-mechanical and electronic laboratory hardware, vehicles and support equipment. Established and advocated for Minuteman III ICBM capability improvements using Program Objective Memorandum process. Managed $500 million Launch Facility security upgrade program. Identified/resolved supply chain shortfalls ensuring on time installation and program effectiveness.Advised senior staff on all logistical issues impacting nation's 450 on-alert MM III thermonuclear missile fleet. Show less Accomplished evaluations and inspections on 16 EMT technicians executing 296 complex maintenance tasks. Evaluated maintenance/executes critical task inspections for $350M Joint Chief of Staff-directed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Force Development Evaluation. Authored, validated and submitted technical order improvement and correction requests for higher headquarters' and specialists' approval. Conducted evaluations on technical accuracy and completeness of training performed by work center instructors. Show less Oversaw critical maintenance on the Joint Chief of Staff-directed $350 million dollar Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Force Development Evaluation test program. Directed tests, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of Launch Facility and Missile Alert Facility systems. Executed launch capability tests, range operational directives and post-launch, Launch Facility safing and evacuation directives. Managed all technical qualification and recurring training for 13 technicians on 296 ICBM maintenance tasks.Led 16 technicians over 22 test flight missions; directed testing and maintenance tasks; zero failed tests Show less Analyzed and evaluated Air Force Space Command $350 million Joint Chief of Staff directed Force Development Evaluation (FDE) test program data. Advised group leadership on Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) technical issues for telemetered, photographic and radar engineering data. Performed real-time flight performance analysis of Minuteman III missile guidance and propulsion systems. Conducted post-flight accuracy and reliability assessments of the Minuteman III missile guidance and propulsion systems. Compiled missile documentation to fulfill the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) reporting requirement. Isolated ICBM flight anomaly root causes and assesses potential operational impact to the deployed ICBM fleet. Researched the direct operational impact of ICBM weapon system hardware and software upgrade proposals. Maintained and updated telemetry and program requirements documents to satisfy FDE test program directives. Show less Provided full spectrum of engineering expertise to sustain war fighting capability on the Minuteman III weapon system. Conducted process analysis of system anomalies which lie beyond the scope of technicians' normal capabilities and employs resources necessary to correct identified deficiencies. Implemented higher headquarters and locally directed engineering studies required to improve reliability, maintainability, and effectiveness of the wing's 150 launch facilities, 15 missile alert facilities, and $43 million of related support equipment. Wing's engineering liaison to Air Force Space Command, Twentieth Air Force, and depot systems level engineers and contractors. Technical expert for missile potential hazard contingency plan. Analyzed weapon system performance data, identifies trends and creates solutions to maximize ICBM on-alert status. Provided engineering expertise when the 91st Space Wing launches at Vandenberg Air Force Base test range in support of Force Development and Evaluation program. Show less Performed calibration, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of Minuteman launch facility and missile alert facility electronic components, as well as maintenance ground equipment associated with the checkout of these facilities, Operated, troubleshot, repaired and performed checkout of the wing code processing system (WCPS). Tested, certified and decertified Minuteman missile guidance sets, including the installation and removal of squib actuated explosives. Performed nuclear certification of Minuteman critical components. Supported special projects to include Simulated Electronic Launch - Minuteman (SELM) test and Hardness Surveillance Electromagnetic Pulse (HSEP) program. Maintained documentation for 180 classified Communication Security (COMSEC) components. Monitored access to three controlled areas. Responsible for maintaining the laboratory's multimillion dollar equipment and consolidated tool kit accounts. Show less Supervised and performed electronic maintenance on the Minuteman III weapon system to include access system, primary power, command and control ground equipment, and computer program loading. Controlled critical and coded components in compliance with Nuclear Surety directives. Documented corrective actions for site peculiar discrepancies and ensures proper spares are available to support future scheduled maintenance. Validated security system operability and updates the historical maintenance file associated with weapon system security. Provided training to team members preparing them for team chief duties. Reviewed technical data for accuracy and submits changes as needed. Maintained consolidated tool kit inventories and identifies shortages. Identified tasks that require recurring technical training for each member of the maintenance team. Show less

  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Communications Maintenance Manager

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Weapon System Maintenance Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Electro-Mechanical Team Quality Assurance Evaluator

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Electro-Mechanical Team Lead Task Supervisor

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Flight Test Engineer

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  • Technical Engineer

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  • Electronics Laboratory Team Chief

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  • Electro Mechanical Technician Team Chief

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  • Technical Order Library Technician

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  • Basic Trainee

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1996
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  Krise Transportation

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Supervised/trained 23 personnel in both technical and team settings • Assisted with employee onboarding/development, performance management and organizational effectiveness• Responsible for dispatch of 30 school buses and vans providing transportation of 1400 students K-12 over 122 sq. miles.• Directed preventative maintenance, inspections and troubleshooting on 30 school buses and vans.• Manage $70K maintenance budget including a 500 + asset inventory of tools and special equipment• Safety Committee Member, performed facility and vehicle inspections, investigated mishaps and vehicle accidents, proposed solutions, and policy improvements. Show less

  • Assistant Terminal Manager / School Bus Mechanic

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Northwestern School District Bus Driver

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
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  Sterling Technologies, Inc.

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  Maintenance Manager

  • Oversaw department and maintenance of 7 plastic molding machines• Collaborated in hiring process of new maintenance personnel

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  Early Connections, Inc.

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  Human Resources Coordinator

  • Processed all new hire, benefits, leave, termination, and payroll paperwork ensuring 100% compliance will all laws and regulations• Managed social media; company promotion and new employee recruitment• Developed and executed process improvement initiatives

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  Seneca Mineral Company

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Sales Manager

  • Established new retail sales location• Facilitated $10K/month in sales• Oversaw $130K in assets/inventory• Supervised social media advertisement and customer relations