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CHRISTOPHER D. DECKER
(302) 698-7799
Summary: Secret/NACLC Clearance. A recognized leader and manager of diverse organizations
of up to 200 multi-discipline facility technicians, engineers and administrative personnel
in minor construction, building operations and maintenance of large facilities and
campuses. As a successful Operations and Maintenance Superintendent, leveraged
more than 20 years of documented success and progressive responsibilities culminating
in guiding senior level management and engineers in identifying requirements,
procurement and execution of construction and facility maintenance priorities to meet
demanding military mission sets. This includes responsibility of $3 million operations,
maintenance and repair budget supporting a myriad of facility systems to include critical
electrical, mechanical, industrial controls, fire suppression, water/waste water distribution
and collection, structural, power production, heavy equipment operation and pest
management services. Oversaw Operations Engineering section responsible for project
management, data analysis, resource optimization and life cycle requirements. Possess
exceptional leadership and teamwork experience with a focus in asset management,
construction, maintenance and repair of facilities.
Education:
Feb 2011 GPA: 3.87 Associates in Applied Science, Instructor of Technology and Military Science
with focus in Instructional System Design, Community College of the Air Force
Jul 2007 GPA: 3.27 Associates in Applied Science, Ecological Controls with focus in Mechanical
Systems Operations and Maintenance, Community College of the Air Force
Professional Experience:
11/16-Present Facilities Superintendent Scott Air Force Base, IL
Recognized as #10 of 127 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers
Leads 58 person electrical and power production organization and manages $500 thousand
budget to accomplish operations and maintenance supporting 608 facilities and 2.6 million
linear feet of electrical distribution systems valued at $1.8 billion across a 3.6 thousand
acre campus. Reviewed infrastructure assessments and industry proposals to ensure
technical accuracy and compliance with government’s regulatory guidance and
procurement process. Performed administrative duties to include, peer counseling,
performance feedback and appraisals, disciplinary actions, awards and recognition, work
prioritization and preventative maintenance plans.
- Led $1M electrical distribution design, repair and replacement project in support of
Department of Defense’s largest communications server and data center.
- Directed emergency recovery actions and led in-depth root cause analysis of
catastrophic electrical substation failure impacting Supply Chain Operations, Air Force
Network Integration Center and Air Mobility Command’s command and control
functions.
CHRISTOPHER D. DECKER
(302) 698-7799
06/16-11/16 Operations and Maintenance Superintendent Scott Air Force Base, IL
Hand-picked over senior employees to lead Operations and Maintenance department. Led
176 person facility operations and maintenance organization and managed a $3 million
budget to accomplish multi-faceted maintenance and minor construction projects supporting
826 facilities and 5.2 million linear feet of utilities including electrical, mechanical,
plumbing and waste water collection and treatment valued at $4.6 billion. Guided craftsman
in daily operations and maintenance of structures (including doors, windows, framework,
repair and remodel projects), interior and exterior plumbing systems (including water
service/distribution, waste water collection piping, building drains, fixtures, natural gas
distribution, pneumatic systems, fuel systems, oil/water separators, grease traps),
interior/exterior electrical systems (including breaker panels, interior/exterior lighting,
wiring/conduit, troubleshooting and repair of electrical distribution, substations),
mechanical systems (including chillers, boilers, air conditioning, variable frequency drives,
exhaust fans, cooling towers, ductwork, industrial control systems, split units), pest control
services and heavy repair (including road and airfield repair and maintenance, heavy
equipment operation). Researched training opportunities for craftsmen to hone specialized
skillsets. Prioritized and delegated daily workloads to meet organizational goals and mission
sets. Liaison between maintenance department and engineering department, provided
maintenance requirements and potential issues on project designs.
- Project manager for renovation of 17 thousand square foot maintenance hangar.
Converted facility to accommodate snow removal and control operations maintaining
57 miles of road and 2 airfields. Guided 50 person construction team including
carpenters, plumbers, HVAC/R technicians, electricians, fire suppression and alarms
contractors and pavement crews.
12/15 – 06/16 Operations Engineering Superintendent Scott Air Force Base, IL
Recognized #1 of 15 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, #1 of 15 Senior Non-
Commissioned Officer of the Quarter.
Managed the facility maintenance, project management, customer service and service
contracts department. Oversaw delivery of data standards and analysis, industrial control
systems procurement and administration, service contracts for solid waste, grounds,
custodial and other recurring and non-recurring purchase order contracts. Oversaw the
asset management division including utilities, mechanical, transportation and pavements
and structural. Led engineers, data analysts, workforce managers and craftsmen who focus
on proactive systems performance analysis, resource optimization, and life-cycle
requirements in addition to the traditional role of interfacing with customers to gather and
validate emergent operations and maintenance requirements and develop maintenance
plans. Tracked asset criticality and lifecycles, and measured asset performance. Interpreted
and analyzed building design reviews, blueprints and schematics to ensure projects adhered
to Scope of Work, government policies and guidance. Established polices and standard
operating procedures for accomplishment of assigned functions.
CHRISTOPHER D. DECKER
(302) 698-7799
- Guided deployment of TRIRIGA/NexGen IT work management system. Trained 212
personnel on system utilization and work management processes. Recognized as
subject matter expert by Headquarters Air Force on system deployment. Guided rollout
at 5 military installations.
01/14 - 12/15 Infrastructure Superintendent Scott Air Force Base, IL
Recognized #1 of 216 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers of the Quarter
Led 67 person operations and maintenance team and managed $1 million budget. Oversaw daily
operations and maintenance of 608 mechanical/HVAC/R systems (including chillers, cooling
towers, boilers, split units, variable frequency drives, industrial control systems, ductwork, exhaust
fans), plumbing systems (including fixtures, valves, pumps, pressure reducing valves, water
heaters, natural gas distribution, fire suppression systems and components, oil/water separators,
grease traps, drain/waste/vent systems, sewer collection systems, wastewater treatment plant
operations, fuel distribution and valve systems) and pest control services. Organized, prioritized
and delegated daily work flow, researched and procured service contracts, material acquisition,
developed scope of work for repair/replacement projects. Developed reports on yearly budget
requirements, on hand materials, skill training opportunities and oversaw capital projects. Advised
management on issues, courses of action and potential shortfalls dealing with manpower, materials
and fiscal requirements.
- Researched and procured 25 mechanical/HVAC systems repair/replacement projects
valued at $16 million. Worked with tradesmen, engineers, contractors and vendors to
develop cost effective solutions to aging infrastructure. Reduced energy costs by $750
thousand and saved 1,200 maintenance man-hours annually.
01/09 – 01/14 Mechanical Superintendent Sheppard AFB, TX
Recognized #1 of 16 Flight Superintendents, #1 of 68 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter
X2.
Directed basic skills training of Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance, HVAC/R, Operations
Management and Pest Management newly assigned military trainees. Oversaw instructional
system design/development, objectives and proficiency testing, $28 million in training aids and
hands on demonstration equipment. Directly supervised 76 personnel, performed performance
appraisals, provided feedback, set performance and proficiency goals and developed training
plans. Delivered initial skills instruction on operational theory, maintenance and principles of
mechanics of HVAC/R systems, plumbing systems, fire suppression, backflow prevention, aircraft
fuel distribution and storage, water distribution and storage, wastewater collection and treatment
to 3,000 Air Force, Army and Navy students annually. Advised senior management on course
related issues, training deficiencies and student performance. Developed policies, procedures and
instructions to align personnel with organization goals and mission sets. Advised management and
course developers on improvement/streamline opportunities to incorporate newest technology and
learning strategies.
