Robert Gates

Robert Gates is a seasoned Maintenance and Facilities Engineer currently at Altec since August 2017, focusing on minimizing equipment downtime and managing preventive maintenance schedules. Prior experience includes serving as a Fleet Support Engineer at GE Power Services, where engineering leadership was provided, and monitoring of operational issues on GE equipment occurred. As a Technical Advisor at Alstom Power, Robert verified machine configurations and managed parts in SAP/PMx. A background as a Field Engineer at GE involved international travel for motor installations and preventative electrical testing. Earlier roles include a reliability engineering role at DuPont, an apprenticeship in machining, and customer service experience at Hollywood Video. Robert holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).