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Taft, Tennessee, United States

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Project Manager for the ICIDS-III maintenance contract at Redstone Arsenal located in Huntsville, AL. Mr. Petersen oversees and supervises all aspects of the ICIDS III System service, repair, maintenance, and installation contract. This includes contract oversight and execution including managing logistics, reporting, hiring staff (e.g. electricians, technicians, engineers, laborers, and other support) for installation of security products; developing project objectives; overseeing budgets and schedules; managing system testing and certification; reporting; ensuring all as-built drawings and service orders are complete; performing quality control; and confirming compliance with codes, Government regulations, and manufacturer specifications. Responsibilities also include scheduling; attending site surveys, and meetings with COR and Government representatives as requested.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

ESS-V Project Manager specializing in the installation of ICIDS-1 & III systems. These system combined IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), ACS (Access Control Systems), and CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) systems. Technical lead on system troubleshooting for ICIDS systems throughout the US. Managed ICIDS installations at multiple locations and with varying scopes. Tasks include the managed the installation of ICIDS systems, including all phases of installation, testing, and warranty coverage; and performed upgrades to hardware and testing of new software.

Chantilly, Va

Responsible for Quality Control of Security Systems installation. Utilizing the Three phases of quality control to minimize defects throughout the installation. Completed inspections and status reports of the installation process. This requires in-depth knowledge of the installation process, from development to the implementation. Primary interface with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to review the installation of Access Control, CCTV, IDS, PIV Integration, and PMI server integration.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Lead engineer responsible for ICIDS-III installations, numerous locations. The Design starts with the site survey and continues on through the installation and testing. During the design phase, responsibilities range from the equipment specification, to the negotiation of the proposal with government representatives. During the Installation phase lead technical engineer for the project and management of the resources allocated. Utilizing the Project program, develop the schedules for the proposal and a stream lined version of the schedule for the install team, for weekly updates to keep management informed of the project status. Current performing the management of warranty issues throughout the ICIDS-III sites. This requires in-depth knowledge of the system operation, regulatory requirements, people skills, and knowledge of the contract to determine disposition of the warranty calls.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Performed all functions of ICIDS I and II installations. Performed maintenance of IDS, CCTV, Access control systems throughout the US. Integrated upgrade of the ICIDS I equipment from CTOS operating system to Win NT OS. Performed onsite maintenance Ft Lewis, which included troubleshooting, LAN, Fiber, and standard phone line communications. Provide guidance and training to customer personnel in establishing operation, maintenance, and inspection procedures and techniques. Advises and assists in effecting design changes to improve equipment efficiency and/or reduce cost of operation. Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Responsible for all aspects if the installation of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Entry Exit Control Systems (EECS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), and Fiber Optic Cable (FOC). Tasks included developing design of system, Scope of Work (SOW) for specific installations for the Contracting Officer, and evaluating subcontractor proposals. Supervised subcontractors during installation and controlled the budget. Conducted final acceptance testing with strict adherence to US Army Corps of Engineers Guide Specifications (CEGS) and National Electrical Code (NEC).

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Field Engineering Technician, responsible for the installation and configuration of field alarm panels, sensors, multiplex panels, and UPS. Conducted testing to verify system status was properly reported to the Main Monitoring Stations. Responsible for building and configuring PCs required for the ICIDS program. Modified standard PCs and integrated unique hardware to operate under the CTOS operating system for the ICIDS program. Conducted site surveys and developed concept designs, which required accurate sketches, systems recognition, and telephone line testing. Performed maintenance, which involved the troubleshooting of Field Alarm Panels, modems, sensors and software configurations.Developed AutoCAD and Tango drawings for specific installations from field notes and sketches. Tasks included supporting the ICIDS group to develop, modify, and review security system drawing packages for technical accuracy. Supported Engineering Change Orders (ECO) with logistics research and drafting modifications.

Uss Kidd

Responsible for operation, preventative and corrective maintenance of radar controlled weapon systems. Ship assignment, USS Kidd, required prompt system restoration to minimize weapons system downtime through the effective use of microwave frequency counters, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators to isolate defective modules and components. Availability of replacement parts while at sea provided a unique challenge to modify and re-fit as needed. Repair, test, and restoration times were critical to the overall ship's battle worthiness.

Diploma, Close In Weapons System

Honors Graduate for CIWS gun system.

Certificate, Electricity & Electronics

Completed Basic Electricity and Electronics Completed Advance Electricity and Electronics

Vocational, Electricity

Activities and Societies: Vocational Industrial Clubs of AmericaAwarded Electrical Medal for Highest average of all Electrical students