Christopher Spring

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Captain and Chief Engineer @ SV Wildfire
Orlando, FL, US
Christopher Spring's Location
Greater Orlando, United States, United States
About Christopher Spring

I am a navy veteran and a mustang (technican promoted to manager/leader in the navy) that is using my experience to provide a positive impact to the energy and construction sector. Currently I am in a job that makes a difference in the safety of the technicians we teach and lead. There is never a dull day and the industry is always changing. I am always happy to discuss leadership, training, engineering, and safety. I can be reached via email at: christopher.spring@yahoo.com

Christopher Spring's Current Company Details
SV Wildfire

Sv Wildfire

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Captain and Chief Engineer
Orlando, FL, US
Christopher Spring Work Experience Details
  • Sv Wildfire
    Captain And Chief Engineer
    Sv Wildfire
    Orlando, Fl, Us
  • Prevalon
    Director Of Qehs
    Prevalon Jan 2024 - Present
  • Mitsubishi Power Americas
    Quality Environment Health Safety Manager
    Mitsubishi Power Americas Apr 2023 - Feb 2024
    Lake Mary, Fl, Us
  • Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.
    Director Of Ehs/Training And Development
    Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc. Dec 2021 - Mar 2023
    Altamonte Springs, Fl, Us
    Directly lead a team of 8 safety professionals that is responsible for operations across the state of Florida and over 800 employees and hundreds of jobsites. - Planned and executed annual $2M budget that increased safety initiatives, hardware, and capacity while keeping the budget the same year after year through efficiencies and prioritization of resources. - Initiated safety initiatives that lowered risk, drove compliance, and resulted in a TRIR of 1.35 for 2022 (2.0 industry average. This drove the EMR for the company to a 0.56, saving in excess of $400k annually in insurance premiums.- Transitioned training management system from legacy system to cloud based solution that provides micro learning and instantaneous certification verification in the field.- Spearheaded a coordinated effort to make the safe choice the easiest choice through the creation of electronic training delivery, simulators, standardized curriculum, and a revised safety program that features a pocket field manual.
  • Wind Academy By Siemens Gamesa
    Director And Admissions Manager
    Wind Academy By Siemens Gamesa Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
    Orlando, Fl, Us
    - Spearheaded the creation of Wind Academy, a industry leading Wind Technician training institution that is internationally certified through Global Wind Organization and licensed through the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. windacademyusa.com
  • Siemens Gamesa Renewable Power Private Limited
    Safety Training Manager
    Siemens Gamesa Renewable Power Private Limited May 2019 - Dec 2021
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, In
    - Spearheaded the creation of Wind Academy, a industry leading Wind Technician training institution that is internationally certified through Global Wind Organization and licensed through the Commission for independent Education, Florida Department of Education. windacademyusa.com- Led, managed, and coached a team of five highly qualified safety training specialists utilizing a $7M training facility.- Coordinated the continuous development of industry leading training programs and procedures.- Developed value generating proposals that will lead to a cost savings of $130,000 throughout FY20.- Enhanced trainer effectiveness through innovative teaching aids, instructional techniques, and electronic delivery.- Coordinated the maintenance and operations for the North America training headquarters for SGRE wind technician training.- Board member for GWO North America committee.
  • Us Navy
    Training/Security/Cargo Director - Destroyer Squadron Four Zero
    Us Navy Jul 2017 - Oct 2019
    Washington, Dc, Us
    -Served as Executive Officer during a four month deployment that included the first deployment of a shipboard UAS to the Carribean Sea, developing the procedures and processes to support such. Directly responsible for leadership, evaluation, and guidance of 49 sailors and four civilian contractors.-Served as Officer in Charge of a month long underway to support JIATF-S counter drug operations and JTF-B helicopter training. Directly responsible for the leadership, evaluation, and guidance of 22 sailors.-Designed and managed all security and force protection for three multinational exercises in eight countries. -Facilitated 150 doctors and 100 multi-disciplinary experts provided medical care and training to 5000+ local populous throughout South and Central America. -Developed cargo load plans for two multinational exercises, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of 600 tons of cargo to Central America. Extensive use of iCODES and CargoMax load planning software. Sought after by Military Sealift Command to be the lead cargo planner for the east coast.-Coordinated 70 separate training events to raise required training from 33% to 90% over a period of six months. Instituted revolutionary new certification process that ensured deploying units were prepared for their missions, providing the first certification of Destroyer Squadron Four Zero in over a decade.
  • Us Navy
    Chief Engineer Uss Lassen (Ddg 82)
    Us Navy Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
    Washington, Dc, Us
    -Led, managed, evaluated, mentored, and trained the ship's engineering department of 86 highly trained engineers across a wide spectrum of specialties. Consistently ranked #1 among peers.-Administered ship's engineering department, directing the preparation of required engineering records and reports. -Directed operation and maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary machinery and electric power equipment. Superintended engineroom, boilerrooms, machine shop, and electrical and other engineering spaces. Directed maintenance of boat machinery, control of damage, repair of hull, and repairs not specifically assigned to other departments. -Directed procurement and use of fuel, lubricants, spare parts and other engineering equipage. Instituted controls that ensured the safe transfer of over 2M gallons of fuel.-Maintained comprehensive maintenance program for entire ship. Served as the Quality Assurance Officer for over $2B dollars worth of government property.-Detailed knowledge of gas turbines, reverse osmosis desalinators, electrical generators, propulsion machinery, refrigeration systems, and all marine sanitation systems.
  • Us Navy
    Student - Surface Warfare Officer School - Department Head
    Us Navy Jun 2015 - Feb 2016
    Washington, Dc, Us
    The Department Head course prepares Officers for duty as Engineering Department Heads aboard all classes of Navy ships. Among the topics of instruction are Information Operations, Air and Missile Defense, Surface Warfare, Undersea Warfare, and Expeditionary Warfare. In addition to academic studies, students participate in Multi-Mission Tactical Trainers (MMTTs) where they demonstrate their proficiency as a Tactical Action Officer (TAO). Training then shifts to intense engineering concepts and procedures for preparation for service as Chief Engineer. In depth use of hands on training aids and immersive engineering plant control simulators.
  • Us Navy
    Assistant Professor Of Naval Science - Embry-Riddle Riddle Aeronautical University
    Us Navy Jan 2012 - May 2015
    Washington, Dc, Us
    -National curriculum developer for the Naval Operations and Seamanship course. This curriculum was taught at 80 accredited institutions accross the country to include: US Naval Accademy, Penn State, Auburn, Stanford, University of Florida, University of Arizona, George Washington University, MIT, and Yale.-National director of the Mariner Skills Simulator ship handling simulator that was installed at 35 accredited institutions. Directly responsible for the operation and maintenance of a $250,000 ship simulation system. Developed instructor training guides and custom built simulations for Mariner Skills Simulator. -Planned, organized, taught, and graded two separate courses over the academic year, with class averages of 30 students. Courses taught were Maritime Navigation as well as Naval Operations and Seamanship. Maritime Navigation is considered a sophomore level undergraduate course. Naval Operations and Seamanship is considered a senior level undergraduate capstone course. -Certified US Sailing instructor for the development of future naval officers and their proficiency of naval principles and terminology.
  • Us Navy
    Training And Development Director - Uss Samuel B. Roberts (Ffg 58)
    Us Navy Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
    Washington, Dc, Us
    -Facilitated the initial and continuing education of 200 men and women on board the frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). -Coordinated over 1,500 paid and free technical schools to raise overall training completion from 65% to 98%. Completely overhauled the ship's existing in-house training program, allowing for more time to work WHILE receiving addition training.
  • Us Navy
    Communications Manager - Uss Samuel B. Roberts (Ffg 58)
    Us Navy Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
    Washington, Dc, Us
    -Directly responsible to the Commanding Officer for all operational, administrative and maintenance functions of the ship's communications and IT systems. This included all line of sight and satellite communication systems during two separate deployments overseas.-Ensured all incoming and outgoing Naval message traffic and electronic communications is processed accurately and in compliance with existing regulations. Tracked all capabilities, limitations and conditions of assigned equipment to ensure compliance with current policies and instructions; and initiate actions to correct all equipment deficiencies. -Planned, managed, and executed all communications training, evolutions, and ship-wide functions. -Managed the Command, Control, Communications, Computer (C4) systems. Directed the proper operation, maintenance and repair of electronic communications equipment/systems onboard the ship.-Promoted to ship’s Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) manager, responsible for all centralized distribution and accounting systems designed to provide appropriate safeguards for sensitive/classified cryptographic publications, messages, documents, keying material, equipment and related devices. -Managed the receipt and accountability of all cryptographic material allocated to the command’s Electronic Key Management System account. Flawlessly handled classified materials and keying material up to the classification of Top Secret with ZERO incidents.
  • Us Navy
    Machinist Mate - Nuclear - Uss Jimmy Carter (Ssn 23)
    Us Navy Sep 1999 - Dec 2007
    Washington, Dc, Us
    -Responsible for the operation and maintenance of Naval Nuclear propulsion plants and associated equipment-Supervise and administer naval nuclear propulsion plant operations-Thorough understanding of reactor, electrical, and mechanical theory involved in the operation of the nuclear reactor, steam plant, propulsion plant, and auxiliary equipment-Operation and repair of systems associated with reactor plants, propulsion plants, and auxiliary support systems (e.g. air compressors, distilling plants, propulsion turbines, electric power generation turbines, shaft line components, air conditioning equipment, feed and condensate, steam, hydraulic, seawater systems, air, potable water, lubricating oil and oil purification, reactor auxiliary and support systems pumps, valves, and heat exchangers)-Perform tests, transfers, and inventories of lubricating oils, fuels, and water; and maintain records and reports.-Created a material program that was responsible for tracking every nuclear related installed component in the engineroom and reactor compartment. This included all repairs, operations, and maintenance for over 4,000 separate items that will be tracked for the life of the submarine.
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Assistant Professor Of Naval Science
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Jan 2012 - May 2015
    Daytona Beach, Florida, Us
    -National curriculum developer for the Naval Operations and Seamanship course. This curriculum was taught at 80 accredited institutions accross the country to include: US Naval Accademy, Penn State, Auburn, Stanford, University of Florida, University of Arizona, George Washington University, MIT, and Yale.-National director of the Mariner Skills Simulator ship handling simulator that was installed at 35 accredited institutions. Directly responsible for the operation and maintenance of a $250,000 ship simulation system. Developed instructor training guides and custom built simulations for Mariner Skills Simulator. -Planned, organized, taught, and graded two separate courses over the academic year, with class averages of 30 students. Courses taught were Maritime Navigation as well as Naval Operations and Seamanship. Maritime Navigation is considered a sophomore level undergraduate course. Naval Operations and Seamanship is considered a senior level undergraduate capstone course. -Certified US Sailing instructor for the development of future naval officers and their proficiency of naval principles and terminology.

Christopher Spring Education Details

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Leadership
  • U.S. Naval War College
    U.S. Naval War College
    Joint Professional Military Education Phase I
  • Penn State University
    Penn State University
    Organizational Leadership
  • Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (Nnptc)
    Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (Nnptc)
    Machinist Mate

Frequently Asked Questions about Christopher Spring

What company does Christopher Spring work for?

Christopher Spring works for Sv Wildfire

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Christopher Spring's current role is Captain and Chief Engineer.

What schools did Christopher Spring attend?

Christopher Spring attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, U.s. Naval War College, Penn State University, Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (Nnptc).

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