1. Cannon M. Slawson
1309 Black Hills St. ● Gillette, Wyoming 82718 ● (307) 257-4385
cannon.slawson@live.com
EXPERIENCED RELIABILITY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
HCM Manager ● Quality Assurance Experience ● Oil Analysis Experience ● Level I Thermographer ●
Level I UE ● Level I UT ● Progressive experience in Failure Analysis, Defect Elimination, Hydrocarbon
Management, and Shaft Balancing and Alignment, Pump and Motor Installation, Pipefitter.
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED AVIATION MECHANIC/PLANNER
Turbofan Engine Expert ● Quality Assurance Experience ● Power Plant Trained
Progressive supervisory experience in aircraft maintenance with strengths in quality assurance, task
prioritization to improve aircraft status, and management of personnel training. Technical expertise in jet
engine repair, operation of aerospace ground equipment, troubleshooting, aircraft inspections, and launch
and recovery operations.
Highlights of Experience
Mechanical Reliability Technician Jun/2008 to Present
Cloud Peak Energy, Gillette, WY
Manage the oil analysis program for 120+ pieces of heavy mining machinery consisting of; draglines,
shovels, excavators, track dozers, rubber tire dozers, graders, scrapers, loaders, drills, haul trucks, water
trucks, cranes, fuel/lube trucks, bulk diesel, and various bulk oil. Project manager for the installation,
troubleshooting, and reporting of the Liquid Automation System Fuel Management hardware and software.
Utilized the LAS system to gather information in regards to fuel economy and burn rates on Cummins
K2000, QSK50’s and 60’s, along with Detroit 16V4000 and 12V4000’s in order to help make business
decisions of engines bought. Managed the Wheel Motor Backlash inspections on the 4000 hour
preventative maintenance inspections, and failure analysis inspections on them. Installed over 15 kidney
loop setups on bulk fuel and lube stations; along with portable setups for hydraulic, and wheel motor
filtration. Assisted with the installation and utilization of Infrared Windows at the plant; where 60+
windows were installed. Helped in starting the Infrared, and UE program; routes, and analysis for the site
on both mobile and stationary equipment. Perform UT inspections on draglines, shovels, trucks, and
support equipment. Carefully track components and equipment for high hours, PM’s, and condition based
maintenance on Ellipse and eMesa. Perform and report failure analysis and defect elimination for the site to
asset management.
● Performed over 300+ failure analysis reports over 6 year time span; many of which through defect
elimination proved corrected though improved maintenance procedures, PM’s, and condition based
maintenance.
● Has reached a 90% or better equipment availability rate through improved maintenance practices,
a 10%-15% increase from recent years for 120+ pieces of heavy machinery.
● Managed the Hydrocarbon program for the entire site.
● Project manager for 7 capital projects for the site.
Maintenance Control Specialist Apr/2007 to Jun/2008
USMC, MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA
Supervise 100+ aircraft maintenance professionals conducting safe maintenance critical to a productive
flight schedule for 13 aircraft and 63 pieces of associated support equipment. Examine and verify aircraft
discrepancy books to identify deficiencies that alter the mission capability of aircraft. Carefully track
mandatory aircraft inspections driven by aircraft and engine hours. Work directly with schedulers to assign
aircraft to tasked missions based on current aircraft status. Sea duties include Flight Deck Coordinator
about Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Carl Vinson, and USS John C. Stennis.
● 2,000 successful missions safely launched, executed, and recovered as a direct result of expert
management of maintenance resources, astute prioritization of tasks, and keen attention to detail.

2. ● Ensured readiness and agility during 3 aircraft carrier exercises and 4 land deployments by
deployments by directing embarkation and logistics activities for 200+ Sailors and Marines.
Quality Assurance Inspector Oct/2006 to Apr/2007
USMC, MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA
Ensured high quality of maintenance consistent with demanding standards and specifications for 13
aircraft. Assessed completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance through; documents, materials, and
products and well as direct observation and evaluation of maintenance performance. Prepared status reports
comprised of production rates and progress, material inventories, expended materials, and key customer
information. Audited 6 maintenance centers and 13 programs bi-annually gauging compliance with
standards. Managed logs and records for 113 qualified maintenance personnel. Trained and qualified
personnel in aircraft turn up procedures.
● Held manufacturers accountable by recognizing multiple maintenance malfunction trends and
submitting appropriate engineering reports to Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, and Rolls Royce.
Jet Engine Mechanic Supervisor Jan/2005 to Oct/2006
USMC, MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA
Supervised 51 jet engine mechanics to provide maintenance for 40 multi-million dollar aircraft.
Coordinated and assigned tasks to ensure adherence to rigorous flight schedule. Managed, directed, and
monitored planned and unplanned maintenance. Troubleshot and repaired jet engine systems, ordered,
received, and controlled aircraft parts, and supervised personnel through all phases of maintenance.
Directed timely aircraft and ground support equipment training for all personnel.
● Ensured seamless flight line operations and maintained currency by performing 500+ hours of
daily, pre-flight and post-flight inspections critical to the launch and recovery of jet aircraft.
● Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for volunteering for 4 combat deployments
in, MCAS Yuma, AZ, El Centro, CA, and China Lake, CA, along with 5 emergency rescue deployments
within a nine month period.
Jet Engine Mechanic Jun/2003 to Jan/2005
USMC, MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA
Repaired aircraft engines, fuel systems, and related components for 15 multi-million dollar aircraft.
Perform aircraft launch and recovery duties, service aircraft before and after flight, and perform mandatory
inspections of aircraft. Ensured aircraft were clean, corrosion free, and properly serviced. Employed
various aerospace ground equipment assets to service, maintain, and reposition aircraft.
● Contributed greatly to execution of demanding flight schedule through dedication of 1,000+ hours
conducting daily, pre-flight, and post-flight inspections and performing launch and recovery operations.
Education & Training
● Power Plants and Related Systems, NAS Pensacola, FL, 2003-2004
● Advanced Turbofan Engines, NAS Oceana, VA, 2004
● Quality Assurance School, MCAS Miramar, CA, 2007
● Advanced Bearing Maintenance (Timken) – Sheridan, WY, 2008
● Failure Analysis I & II – Casper, WY, 2008-2009
● Noria Level I Oil Analysis – Gillette, WY, 2009
● Certified Level I Thermographer (Infrared Training Center) - Aurora, CO, 2009
● Certified Level I UE (UE Systems) - Golden, CO, 2009
● Kepner-Tregoe Project Management Course – Gillette, WY, 2009
● Certified Level I UT (Hellier) – Santa Ana, CA, 2011
● Peregrine Leadership Training Course- Gillette, WY, 2013
● Wyoming State Mine Forman- Gillette, WY, 2013
Awards & Decorations
● Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2)
● Global War on Terrorism Medal

3. ● Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
● National Defense Service Medal
● Good Conduct Medal
● 7 years incident free at Cloud Peak Energy