Jason Huston

Specialty-vehicle and automotive professional with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in repair-facility operations, commercial fleets, mission-critical vehicle systems, field service, warranty support, estimating, quality control, and technical leadership. Skilled at assessing mechanical and electrical damage, determining repairability, defining parts and labor requirements, documenting decisions, training personnel, and resolving complex customer and vendor concerns. Prepared to apply this technical background to remote specialty-vehicle material-damage claims, appraisal support, and technical leadership.

Owner / Automotive Service and Repair - Freedom Automotive - Seneca, MO

(2026-01)

• Assess visible, mechanical, electrical, frame, and structural damage; determine repairability and appropriate repair procedures using inspections, photos, diagnostic results, and service information.
• Prepare repair estimates and work orders by defining labor operations, parts requirements, repair-versus-replace decisions, and safe, cost-conscious repair paths.
• Explain damage findings and repair techniques to customers, obtain authorization, coordinate with parts suppliers and vendors, negotiate solutions, and resolve disputed or complex concerns.
• Manage repair-facility operations, scheduling, documentation, quality control, final inspections, customer service, vendor relationships, and vehicle return-to-service decisions.

Sales and Operations - Blome Research

(2023-01 - 2026-01)

• Managed research-chemical sales operations, customer inquiries, order documentation, product records, payment coordination, and shipment follow-through.
• Explained product information within company policies, maintained accurate transaction records, and resolved customer and fulfillment issues in a high-volume environment.

Assistant Chief Inspector / Senior Welding Inspector - Pipeline, Welding and Utility Inspection - Multiple Projects

(2017-01 - 2023-01)

• Advanced through pipeline inspection, welding inspection, utility inspection, and senior inspection assignments to Assistant Chief Inspector responsibilities.
• Supported pipeline and natural-gas projects for clients including Phillips 66, Targa Gas, ONEOK, Sunoco, and TransCanada.
• Reviewed field work for compliance with specifications, drawings, safety requirements, welding procedures, and quality standards; documented findings and corrective actions.
• Led inspectors, reviewed work quality and reports, communicated technical findings, coordinated with contractors and project leadership, and tracked deficiencies through completion.

Field Service Engineer - NIIS X-Ray Systems - SSI Inc. - Afghanistan

(2012-01 - 2017-01)

• Supported American Science & Engineering (AS&E) non-intrusive X-ray inspection systems, including warranty repairs, parts diagnosis, exchanges, installation, and return coordination.
• Maintained assigned vehicles in fully mission-capable condition in austere operating environments through preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Coordinated directly with Mercedes-Benz and other vehicle manufacturers or authorized support channels on warranty diagnostics, repair requirements, parts sourcing and exchanges, and return-to-service resolution.
• Diagnosed system failures using schematics, wiring diagrams, service manuals, test equipment, and remote or on-site technical support; worked with systems ranging from low-voltage controls to high-voltage X-ray equipment.
• Maintained and repaired ZBV, MT, SIMS, SIMH, Gemini, SmartCheck, Z-Portal, and OmniView systems at entry control points throughout Afghanistan.
• Served as a technical resource and trained U.S. military personnel and field service representatives at operator and maintenance levels while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Documented inspections, damage and failure findings, service calls, repair decisions, exchanged components, equipment status, and return-to-service results; previously held a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Boilermaker / Foreman - Boilermakers Union Local 592

(2006-01 - 2011-01)

• Led crews performing repair, maintenance, and new construction at coal and nuclear power facilities while enforcing safety, schedule, quality, and work-scope requirements.
• Interpreted blueprints and schematics; worked on boilers, condensers, turbines, generators, oil coolers, structural components, and associated mechanical and electrical systems.

Fleet Mechanic / Shop Operations - H&ST Inc. - Rocky Comfort, MO

(2000-01 - 2006-01)

• Maintained a nine-truck semi and trailer fleet, including preventive maintenance, diagnostics, brakes, clutches, driveline and differential work, electrical systems, refrigeration units, and small engines.
• Diagnosed failures, ordered parts, completed repairs, maintained service records, handled front-counter calls, and opened and closed the shop.

Automotive Repair - Crowder College

Welding Program - Tulsa Welding School

AS&E X-Ray Systems Technical Training - American Science & Engineering

High School Diploma - Seneca High School