Austen Shurtz

Hands-on Military professional with 8 years technical experience and trained in an accelerated program, looking for an opportunity to grow into a leadership position within a company, promoting a safe and proficient work environment.

Electrical apprentice at Sky Energy (2025-11 – Present)

• Preformed duties of rough-in wiring of new construction homes
• Ran wiring for bedroom and living area receptacle circuits, small-appliance circuits, general lighting, and dedicated circuits for ranges, dryers and HVAC units.
• Replaced circuit breakers, to include GFCI breakers
• Full Main and Sub panel replacements
• Experience working with DC and AC voltage
• Installing Full Solar Edge system, to include the inverter, AC Disconnect, running all associated wire and EMT conduit, full roof layout, and solar panel install

Air Defense Section Team Leader at U.S. Army (2017-04 – 2025-11)

• Led and supervised a team of air defense personnel, ensuring effective training, readiness, and performance in mission objectives.
• Managed air defense operations, including the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of radar and missile systems
• Developed and executed tactical plans
• Conducted regular training exercises to maintain team proficiency, technical ability, and system operations.
• Certified as a Unit Movement Officer and Deployment planner, facilitating the movement and transportation of over 35 million dollars worth of equipment

Administration and training coordinator at U.S. Army (2017-04 – 2025-11)

• Coordinated and organized training schedules, ensuring all staff received required training, certifications, and professional development
• Coordinated the training of over 310 junior enlisted soldiers for Basic Leaders course(BLC)
• Developed clear, concise, and comprehensive standard operating procedure(SOP) to outline procedures and workflows, ensuring consistency and compliance with organizational standards.

Systems operator at U.S. Army (2017-04 – 2025-11)

• Preformed daily air defense operations maintaining multiple computer systems resulting in the smooth and continuous team operations
• Trained certified in Network fundamentals and telecommunication within 4 months maintaining mission readiness
• Conducted weekly preventative maintenance on Military vehicles leading to a 50% increase in overall operational readiness

Electrical, Mechanical, and Technical Skills – Airstreams Renewables, Inc. (2025-09)