National Express Technician Earns ASE Certification
Robert Gillen, a maintenance technician for Petermann in Pennsylvania, earns the Automotive Service Excellence Master Technician certification.
Robert Gillen, a maintenance technician for Petermann in Pennsylvania, earned the Automotive Service Excellence Master Technician certification.
Robert Gillen, a maintenance technician for Petermann in Pennsylvania, earned the Automotive Service Excellence Master Technician certification.
ROGERSVILLE, Pa. — Robert Gillen, a maintenance technician who works for a division of National Express, has earned the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician certification.
Master certified technicians are required to complete a series of tests ranging from body systems and special equipment to air conditioning and controls.
“We’re extremely proud of Robert for this achievement,” said Kathy Flowers, general manager for Petermann. “His hard work and dedication to our team does not go unnoticed, and this is a huge compliment to his efforts.”
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals. ASE Certified Technicians work in every part of the automotive service industry.
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