Karlton A. Gordon (G2)

Experience

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  US Army

  May 2014 - Jan 2022

  Battalion Maintenance Manager of Engineering and Ground Support Equipment; analyzes malfunctions and Coordinate repair and adjustment of Engineer Equipment utilized for Power Generation, Earthmoving, Shaping and Compacting, Lifting and Loading, Quarrying and Rock Crushing, Asphalt Concrete Mixing and Surfacing, Water Purification, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Water Gap Crossing, POL transfer and Engineer Electronic application; supervises maintenance of non-Engineer Equipment assigned by equipment authorization documents; inspects incoming equipment to determine repair requirements, assigns work to subordinates, and ensures quality of work performed by inspecting of outgoing equipment; establishes maintenance and repair schedules based on equipment schedules and availability of parts, tools, and personnel and unit mission; establishes internal administrative procedures to procure, store, and issue publications, tools, parts, and POL; manages maintenance float items to replace equipment not repairable within prescribed time limits. Show less Serves as the Senior Ground Maintenance Manager, Technical Advisor in a Brigade consisting of 4 Battalions spread across five states; assists brigade and group staff in the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance support; provides technical expertise in maintenance doctrine on the battlefield for brigade and subordinate element level commanders and staff to efficiently employ maintenance personnel and equipment in support of the commanders' mission; manages materiel readiness reporting for brigade; performs materiel readiness management duties at brigade levels; performs research, development, test and evaluation duties; assists in the coordination and evaluates maintenance performed by contract support; performs duties in training, combat, and materiel development positions; advises commanders on the progression and utilization of subordinate Ordnance warrant officers. Show less Develops and monitor accident prevention programs and procedures to mitigate risk and sustain Army operations. Develop and published brigade Safety Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) that will foster safe practices and procedures. Monitoring workplaces and practices to ensure adherence to established procedures and the prompt correction of unsafe acts and Investigating accidents to determine causes and prevent recurrences. Initiate additional accident prevention measures necessary to control hazards and resource losses for which there are no prescribed or established safety standards or procedures. Providing a safe and healthful workplace, environment, and hazard recognition and correction training to military and civilian personnel. Show less Battalion Engineer Maintenance Manager for six separate Engineer Company and a Forward Support Maintenance Company. Performs duties in preceding skill levels; supervises all aspects of the operation of field and sustainment level maintenance organizations; serves as the senior ground maintenance technical advisor in battalion; assists battalion and brigade staff in the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance support; providing technical expertise in maintenance doctrine on the battlefield for brigade and subordinate element level commanders and staff to efficiently employ maintenance personnel and equipment in support of the commanders' mission. Established internal controls for requesting, maintaining, and properly disposing of supplies, tools and parts, and technical reference material within shops under my control; provides input to the commander for development of internal and external maintenance Standing Operating Procedures (SOP); provides technical advice to the commander on the efficient employment of field repair capability in-field training and combat environments; employs automated maintenance management systems to improve productivity in shops under my control; provides technical advice to supported unit commanders and staff on technical maintenance management and maintenance doctrine. Show less

  • Engineer Equipment Maintenance Warrant Officer

    May 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Senior Ordnance Ground Maintenance Warrant Officer

    Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Environmental Compliance Officer

    Apr 2011 - Apr 2019

  • Safety Officer

    Jun 2006 - Apr 2019

  • Battalion Engineer Maintenance Warrant Officer

    May 2014 - Aug 2017
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  Amentum

  Dec 2021 - Jul 2024

  Readiness Reporting Manager

  Readiness Reporting Manager – Responsible for supply and maintenance readiness reporting and data management for the U.S. Army Prepositioned Stocks 2 (APS 2). Integrates/manages data and reports, always ensures logistic /readiness data integrity.

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  405th Army Field Support Brigade

  Jul 2024 - now

  Director of Maintenance