**David Wesley Barrs**1920 Hobson Dr, Suffolk, VA 23436Phone: 386-854-5409Email: [Your Email Address]**Objective:**Seeking a Power Plant Operator position to leverage 15 years of experience as a Chief Gas Turbine Mechanic in the United States Navy, with expertise in power generation, instrumentation, oil analysis, and a proven track record of leadership.**Education:**- High School Diploma**Work Experience:****Chief Gas Turbine Mechanic**United States Navy, 2009-2024- Managed and maintained gas turbine power plants, ensuring optimal performance.- Oversaw a team of technicians, providing leadership and mentorship.- Conducted risk management and trend analysis to enhance operational efficiency.- Proficient in records keeping and documentation.- Developed expertise in equipment troubleshooting, diagram reading, and hydraulics.- Conducted oil analysis and testing for predictive maintenance.- Managed fuel systems, air systems, cooling systems, pumps, and seawater cooling.- Recipient of two Department of Labor apprenticeships: Pumper Gauger and Power Plant Operator.- Qualified as Engineering Officer of the Watch and Engineering Duty Officer on two ships. - Engineering Department WAF Coordinator for USS Ramage (DDG-61) FEB2020-JAN2021**Skills:****Soft Skills:**- Leadership- Active Communication- Mentoring and Coaching- Risk Management- Trend Analysis- Records Keeping**Hard Skills:**- Diagram Reading- Equipment Troubleshooting- Electric and Mechanical Fundamentals- Hydraulics- Seawater Cooling- Pumps- Oil Analysis- Fuel Systems- Air Systems- Cooling Systems- Power tools and hand tools usage- Field level metcal calibration and instrumentation**Certifications:**- Department of Labor Apprenticeships: Pumper Gauger and Power Plant Operator**Languages:**- English