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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Directed staff material activities involving repair, preservation, maintenance and activation programs. Supervised staff work concerned with upkeep and preservation of hull, engineering, electrical, electronic and ordnance materials. Directed allocation of funds. Maintained liaison with staff activities, program management commands, shipyards, and other commands. Conducted combatant craft acceptance trials to ensure contract compliance and craft inspections in the areas of material condition, compliance with directives, and readiness to deploy. Developed plans and policies. Served as technical advisor. Developed and assembled special purpose equipment, or modified existing equipment to obtain required capabilities or results.

Astute experience maintaining and repairing a vast array of engineering systems, management and environmental programs. Performed corrective and preventive maintenance to Diesel, Gas Turbine and Steam plants to include engine rebuilds, dyno testing, boiler tube replacement, hydrostatic testing, bearing replacement, parts and material procurement. Required daily interpretation of system drawings, schematics and technical manuals. Maintained a thorough understanding and enforced workplace compliance of OSHA, EPA and HAZMAT laws and regulations.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

One of only 25 US Naval officers selected, authorized and retained on active duty to fill a critical role in Naval Special Warfare. Handpicked to manage a high valued asset and WARCOM directed priority, the Combatant Craft Heavy (CCH), providing experience and expertise ensuring success in the commands’ primary mission of providing combat ready craft to the Global Combatant Commanders. Managed and oversaw Quality Control checks of the $5.6 M retrofit of an Advanced Technology Combatant Craft Heavy consisting of significant upgrades to the engineering plant, electrical distribution, navigation, and communications systems. Investigates and resolves operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel. Deploys to combat areas to supervise the emergent repairs of Special Warfare combatant craft. Supervises and prioritizes the daily work and operations of 30 personnel maintaining 100% safety. Develops plans and policies and directs allocation of funds.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Supervised the operational maintenance, alteration and repair of Naval Special Warfare combatant craft to include the removal and installation of engines, marine gear, and outdrives. Investigated and resolved operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel. Provided data and information to the functional area manager and craft chief engineer in completion of craft acceptance trials, with focus on quality assurance and performance.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Supervised 118 personnel to ensure that main propulsion, electrical, air conditioning, sanitation, firefighting systems and crew habitability were sustained in peak operating condition. Ensured equipment was maintained and operated within governing parameters and directives to include gas turbines, electrical, fuel, lube oil, hydraulics, refrigerant, and high-pressure air systems enforcing compliance with OSHA and Environmental regulations.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Directed staff material activities involving repair, preservation, maintenance and activation programs. Supervises staff work concerned with upkeep and preservation of hull, engineering, electrical, electronic and ordnance materials. Directed allocation of funds. Maintained liaison with staff activities, program management commands, shipyards, and other commands. Conducted combatant craft acceptance trials to ensure contract compliance and craft inspections in the areas of material condition, compliance with directives, and readiness to deploy. Developed plans and policies. Served as technical advisor. Developed and assembled special purpose equipment, or modified existing equipment to obtain required capabilities or results.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Supervised the operational maintenance, alteration and repair of Naval Special Warfare combatant craft to include the removal and installation of engines, marine gear, and outdrives. Investigated and resolved operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel. Provided data and information to the functional area manager and craft chief engineer in completion of craft acceptance trials, with focus on quality assurance and performance.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Managed the security, good order, discipline and safety of adjudged and pretrial prisoners. Managed a secure, safe and humane environment for prisoners, detainees and staff according to the U.S. Code. Classified prisoners for restoration to active duty or for discharge from military service and return to civilian life. Managed resources which allowed prisoners to serve sentences imposed by the court; fulfill individual responsibilities; and complete plans for restoration to duty or return to civilian life. Supervised retraining programs, which include work; training (academic, vocational, military, physical); social skills; counseling (individual and group); substance abuse (drug and alcohol); religious and brig industries. Provided required reports and assisted the Commander, Navy Personnel Command in gathering and evaluating data concerning administration, operations, programs and management of the brig. Developed plans and policies.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Supervised general machine, metalsmith, carpenter and pipefitter shops in operational maintenance, alteration and repair of ship's hull, watertight fittings, damage control equipment and engineering piping systems. Directed operations and maintenance of main propulsion equipment, including gas turbine generators and auxiliary power plants. Established routine and directed operation of machinery. Conducted analysis and troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, or electronic malfunctions and directed maintenance and repair. Reviewed and maintained fuel consumption records and engineering legal records and reports. Wrote and improved numerous SOPs and other official documentation and briefed leadership. Directed, managed and led 140 officers and enlisted personnel in all aspects of their training and careers as well as the efficient operation, management and repair of all engineering systems. Administered ship's engineering division in operations and maintenance of heating and air-conditioning equipment, diesel engines, boat engines, and electrohydraulic and other auxiliary machinery. Established and maintained standards and procedures for operating and maintaining machinery and equipment. Investigated causes of equipment malfunctions and determined methods of repair of unusual or difficult cases.

Bs, Psychology, Admin/Mgmt Studies

Associate Of Science - As, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies