Caleb Bland
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Summary
Construction and engineering professional with eight years of progressive experience in the U.S. Army, demonstrating expertise in leading high-performing teams within fast-paced and demanding environments. Skilled in engineering, electrical, and carpentry operations, with a strong command of processes, procedures, and OSHA safety standards. Experienced in materials cost estimation, personnel management, training, and development. Proficient in troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair, with a focus on complex problem-solving. Successfully managed equipment, assets, and programs valued at $5M, ensuring risk mitigation, safety compliance, and quality assurance. Supported by ongoing professional leadership and technical training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Vehicle Maintenance & Operations
US Army
12.2016 - 12.2024
- Lead a team of engineers in the planning, execution and completion of combat engineering tasks in high-pressure, tactical environments. Ensuring the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of team members while fostering a cohesive and mission-focused work environment.
- Supervised the construction, fortification and demolition of structures such as bridges, obstacles and defensive positions. Providing essential support to ground operations.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in rapidly changing conditions, adapting engineering solutions to meet the evolving needs of the mission.
- Coordinated with higher command and other units to ensure effective integration of engineering tasks within overall mission objectives.
Combat Construction
US Army
12.2016 - 12.2024
- Creating structures for protection and security, such as bunkers, blast walls, and other fortifications.
- Constructing roads, bridges, airstrips and essential facilities in remote or hostile areas under difficult conditions.
- Managing teams of engineers and construction personnel in high-pressure environments, ensuring projects are completed on time and within safety guidelines.
- Following military standards for construction, including material selection, durability, and compliance with safety protocols.
- Ensuring safety protocols are in place for high-risk environments, managing logistics and resource constraints, and adapting to changing circumstance in the field.
Vehicle Maintenance & Operations
US Army
12.2016 - 12.2024
- Conducting thorough inspections and testing of combat vehicles, identifying defects, assessing vehicle performance and implementing corrective actions.
- Expertise in adhering to maintenance schedules and adhering to operational standards to guarantee mission success.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance actions, vehicle performance reports and inventory management. Ensuring compliance with military standards and readiness requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure that all vehicles are battle-ready. Trained junior personnel on maintenance procedures and vehicle operations, providing leadership and guidance during critical missions.
- Proficient in diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems within a range of combat vehicles, ensuring optimal functionality and readiness for combat. Skilled in performing preventative maintenance, overhauling powertrains and conducting repairs on suspension, hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems.
Education
Highschool -
Cuba Highschool
Cuba05-2015
Skills
- Process improvement
- Carpentry
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Microsoft Suite
- Communication
- Team building
- Project management
- Organization
- Safety compliance
- Maintenance planning
- Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Decision making
Training
Combat Engineer Course, 240 Hours-2016
Distributed Leader Course, 80 Hours-2018
Basic Leadership Course, 120 Hours-2018
Life Saver Course, 120 Hours-2019
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Software
- Microsoft Office Suite 360 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Operating Systems
- MAC / Microsoft Windows
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vehicle Maintenance & Operations
US Army
12.2016 - 12.2024
Combat Construction
US Army
12.2016 - 12.2024
Vehicle Maintenance & Operations
US Army
12.2016 - 12.2024
Highschool -
Cuba Highschool
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