George H. Barton Iii
About George H. Barton Iii
George H. Barton III is a Senior Field Service Engineer at Smiths Detection, where he has worked since 2008, specializing in airport security systems. He has a background in customer service engineering and management, with extensive experience in maintaining complex x-ray systems.
Work at Smiths Detection
George H. Barton III has served as a Senior Field Service Engineer at Smiths Detection since 2008, accumulating 16 years of experience in this role. He operates primarily at the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, where he is responsible for maintaining a high scan rate of 22,000 scans per quarter. His performance exceeds the combined scan rate of all other High-Volume Scanners (HCVs) in the fleet. As part of his duties, he conducts weekly phone conferences with the head office to ensure effective communication and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Xerox Corporation
Before joining Smiths Detection, George H. Barton III worked at Xerox Corporation as a Customer Service Engineer from 1987 to 1996. Over the course of nine years, he developed skills in customer service and technical support, contributing to his overall expertise in the field of engineering and service management.
Education and Expertise
George H. Barton III studied at Computer Trade School, where he completed a program in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, earning a Certificate of Completion in 1986. He also attended Riverside City College, focusing on Management, although he did not complete this program. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in technical and management skills, which he has applied throughout his career.
Technical Skills and Experience
Barton has extensive experience with airport passenger and baggage x-ray systems, specifically the Perkin Elmer Line Scan series and L3 Examiner 3DX6000 series. He possesses expertise in maintaining and repairing complex systems, including network computer systems, PLC systems, and accelerator x-ray systems. His technical skills are complemented by his experience managing a team of 21 service technicians in the low volume copier area at Merrill Technical Service.