Matthew M Kelpis
4111 W Ave J-3
Lancaster, CA 93536
I have a great interest in becoming part of your team. I am confident my education and skills
will be a perfect match for a leadership position.
I would bring to your company a broad range of knowledge, including:
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Extensive maintenance and quality experience
Supervise/Manage large groups
Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues as a mechanic and manager
Superb communication skills and customer focused
Integrity, fairness, sincerity, openness, and professionalism
I look forward to discussing this position with you. Please contact me by phone at (661) 8161279 or by e-mail at MattKelpis@gmail.com. I have enclosed my resume for your review, and
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Matthew M Kelpis
Matthew
Kelpis
4111 W Ave J-3
Lancaster, CA 93536
661-816-1279
mattkelpis@gmail.com
Objective
To secure a challenging and rewarding career with your company. I believe my
superior communication skills, matched with my vast experience and knowledge in
all forms of organized maintenance to top supervisory positions, will be a great asset
to your team.
Work Experience
Wire Line & Perforating Operations
09/2009 – Present Halliburton, Kuparuk, Alaska
 Reduce well intervention costs and increase production by analyzing down hole
well conditions by the use of logging tools via braided line with electric core while
transmitting live data to the surface.
Slick Line Operations
10/2007 – 07/2009 Schlumberger, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
 Reduce well intervention costs and increase production by selective placement
and retrieval of wellbore hardware, such as plugs, gauges and valves located in
side pocket mandrels. Adjustments of Valves and Sleeves, as wells as repairing
of collapsed tubing. Crane operations.
Broker/Owner/President
1/2003 – Feb/2010 Vestors Realty Inc., Lancaster, Ca
 Supervision, Management, Contracts (read, interpret, write), Negotiator, Pay
Scheduling, Credit Reports, Financing, Forms, Time Management, Public
Speaking, Typing, Data Input
Engine Management/Jet Engine Mechanic
12/1988 - 10/2005 United States Air Force, Edwards Air Force Base, Ca
 Supervising Aircraft Jet Turbine Engine Mechanic, Led and trained team in all
phases of engine management working with GE-F110-100, F110-129, F118,
F101-102, J85, and J60 jet engines, Production Control, Electro-Environmental,
Hydraulics, Crew Chief, Personnel Management/Supervisory Skills: 120
military/civilian union mechanics, Quality Assurance Inspections, Engine Tracking,
Core Automated Maintenance System, Engine Management, Hazardous Materials,
Occupational Safety & Health, Technical Order System: reading, interpretation,
implementation, TMDE/PMEL(Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory):
knowledge in maintaining, tracking, ordering, and usage, Contracts: reading,
writing, interpretation, Routing, Supply System, Record Keeping,
Mechanical/Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical/Electrical Testing, Computer
Trouble Shooting, Computer Data Input, Inspection, Teardown, and Build-Up of
General Electric and Pratt & Whitney Series Jet Engines, GTCP-165-A Auxiliary
Power Units, and Boeing 707 Airborne Warning And Control System Airframe.
Military Experience Broken Down
Feb 2003 – Feb. 2005
Engine Management, Edwards Air Force Base, CA
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Served as Non Commissioned Officer In Charge supervising six
civilian and military members
 Led and trained team in all phases of engine management
working with GE-F110-100, F110-129, F118, F101-102, J85,
GTCP-165, and J60 jet engines
 Production Control Maintaining engine historical records, records
reviews, Time Compliance Technical Orders, scheduling,
forecasting, production control, data input
Feb. 2002- Feb. 2003
Accessories Section, Edwards Air Force Base, CA
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Served as Non Commissioned Officer In Charge supervising
civilians and military engine accessory mechanics performing
maintenance on Jet Fuel Starters, Aircraft Mounted Accessory
Drives, Fuel Controls, Oil Pumps/Tanks, Fuel Nozzles, Pressurizing
and Drain Valves, Spray Rings/Bars, Actuators, Gearboxes.
Provided assistance and interpretation of technical data to
mechanics.
Monitored and ensured accurate completion of time compliance
technical orders.
Planned and coordinated maintenance workflow during engine
build process.
Supervised receiving, shipment, and parts due in to supply for
maintenance to ensure all equipment and parts were available.
Solved production problems by coordinating with engineers and
submitting waiver request letters in an expedient manner.
Superb networking skills, teamed with other organizations to
cross utilize parts and equipment.
Apr. 2001 - Jun. 2002
After Burner Section, Edwards Air Force Base, CA
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Served as Non Commissioned Officer In Charge supervising up to
120 military/civilian union mechanics in all phases of
maintenance; inspection, teardown, and build-up of GE-F110-100,
F110-129, F118, F101-102, J85, and J60
afterburners/augmenters.
 Managed Personnel, Core Automated Maintenance System, Supply
Management, Maintenance, Scheduling, Production Control,
Technical Order system-reading, interpretation, implementation,
TMDE/PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory)
knowledge in maintaining, tracking, ordering, usage.
Dec. 1988 – Apr. 2001
Jet Engine Mechanic, Keflavic AS Iceland, Torrejon AB Spain,
Soesterberg AB Netherlands, Elmendorf AFB Alaska, Luke AFB
Arizona, Edwards AFB California
 Maintained Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100/220, and TF33-PW100A series, General Electric F110-GE-100 Series engines, 2GGTCP-165-1-A Auxiliary Power Unit, and all associated support
equipment through all facets of production; Inspection, Teardown,
and Build-up.
 Vast experience in inspection and troubleshooting.
 Knowledgeable in the technical order system, and timecompliance technical order system.
 Well versed in the supply system; researching, ordering, tracking.
Education
 Process Plant Technology Associates with Bismarck State College, Grad. 12/2010
 Organizational Management Bachelors with Ashford University, Grad. 4/2012
 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Torrejon Air Base, Spain, 1/1991 - 3/1991
 United States Air Force; multiple leadership/safety/quality/technical courses
Certifications
NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative) qualified
Class A Commercial Drivers License
Crane Certified Operator
Secret Security Clearance (inactive)
Skills
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Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, and identify opportunities where others
cannot
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Ability to identify when something is of real value to the company and focus
attention on the right tasks; focus and follow-through are what benefits the
company the most
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Reliable in performing work that requires a “first best result”
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Effective in learning very technical “non-routine processes”
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Able to “act” rather than “react” prior to job start
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Ability to understand “reliability and repeatability”
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Ability to work in extreme environments, Overseas Experienced,
Management/Supervision of large groups, Production Control, Quality Assurance,
Occupational Safety & Health Inspection/Implementation, Oil Field Operations,
Heavy Equipment Operations, Oil Well Servicing, Commercial Driving, Hazardous
Materials Management/Handling, Turbine Jet Engine Maintenance,
Troubleshooting, Schematic Reading & Interpretation, Hydraulic, ElectroEnvironmental, Crew Chief, Precision Measurement Tool Handling/Usage,
Inspection, Equipment Account & Bench Stock Management, Supply System,
Fork Lift Experience, Crane Operations Certified, Public Speaking, Personnel
Leadership, Seasoned Negotiator, Communication, Implementation, Sales
(management, teaching), Typing, Data Input, Finance
References
Robert Liddelow, BP Wells Group Supervisor
Cell: 907-252-4225
Jeff Bottorff, Kakivik North Slope Project Manager
Cell: 907-440-9890
Kevin Bybee, Schlumberger Field Service Manager
Cell: 307-679-6656