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San Diego, California, United States

- Lead Technician responsible for maintaining oversight of all maintenance activities of assigned boat performed by eight technicians on the US Navy’s Harbor Security and Port Operations small boats.- Provide technical support, following the rules set forth in various OEM and technical authorities documentation, for performing repairs, troubleshooting, tests and inspections on the US Navy’s Harbor Security and Port Operations small boats.- Perform installation, troubleshooting and repair of navigation, RADAR, and thermal imaging systems in accordance with the OEM instructions, NAVSEA standard items, NSTM and other applicable standards.

National City, California, United States

- Provide manpower and manhour estimates to the Production Manager and the General Manager for repair proposals.- Coordinate required trades (electrical, fiberglass, welding, etc.) efforts to effect repairs.- Perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on Cummins QSB 5.9/6.7 and Steyr SE series engines, Mercury and Suzuki Outboards, Doen and Hamilton jets, and Mercury Mercruiser outdrives.- Conduct repairs and Boat Alterations to assigned projects in accordance with the SOW, NAVSEA Standard Items, NSTM and other applicable standards.- Proficient in the use of Cummins InSite and Mercury G3 diagnostic software.- Identify deficiencies, material discrepancies, shortages, and schedule impacts to the appropriate department or manager. Provide recommended corrective actions.- Order materials using the requisition process to complete the assigned task.- Assist Logistics in parts identification, Sourcing materials, capabilities, and other resources to accomplish required task.- Attend SOW walkthrough and bay trials with qualified government personnel and APS QA personnel.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

- Provide Technical Support following the rules set forth in various technical authorities, documentation and certification guidelines (DNV-GL) for performing controlled assemblies, tests and inspections on the US Navy’s Dry Combat Submersibles (DCS).- Provide support and assistance to SDVT-2 performing preventive/corrective maintenance and troubleshooting of certified mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and life support systems on autonomous manned submersibles. - Ensure all work performed on oxygen systems in accordance with MIL-STD-1330.- Perform installation and testing of prototype assemblies on the DCS- Proficient in the use of common hand tools and testing equipment to include but not limited to, torque wrenches, digital multimeters, hydrostatic test rigs/vessels, soldering stations, micrometers, durometers, and fillet gauges.- Generate and review Field Work Instruction for technical accuracy and to ensure adherence to the standards set forth in DNV-GL Rules for manned submersibles.

San Diego, California, United States

- Mechanical Division Supervisor responsible for assigning and monitoring maintenance performed by twelvemechanical technicians on the US Navy’s Submarine Rescue System (SRS) and support equipment.- Responsible for ensuring all technicians are trained properly and if required have the necessary qualifications prior to working on SRS equipment within the Scope of Certification (SOC), high pressure gas systems such as oxygen and critical breathing air, hydraulics, and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classed man rated launch and recovery systems.- Generated and reviewed Controlled Work Packages for technical accuracy and to ensure adherence to the standards set forth in the US Navy’s Certification Guidelines for Deep Submergence Systems (SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290) or ABS Rules for Underwater Vehicles.- Reviewed and audited maintenance schedules prior to final approval by the Maintenance Manager.- Prepared and executed daily maintenance and material status briefings for Undersea Rescue Command and Program Office (PMS391) leadership.- Qualified LARS Operator for the SRS, launching the 20-ton PRM, a manned rescue submersible, for local training, international exercises, and “real world” submarine rescue deployments. Senior operator responsible for training prospective technicians.

San Diego, California, United States

- Quality Assurance Inspector, ensured work performed followed the rigorous rules set forth in various technical authority documentation and certification guidelines (P-9290/ABS). Witness controlled assemblies, tests and inspections, and cleaning- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance of certified mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and life support systems on manned submersibles. All work performed on oxygen systems in accordance with MIL-STD-1330.- Performed overhauls of valves, hydraulic actuators, hydraulic valve packs, mechanical latching systems, subsea thrusters, and hydraulic compensators.- Proficient in the use of common hand tools and testing equipment to include but not limited to, torque wrenches, digital multimeters, hydrostatic test rigs/vessels, soldering stations, micrometers, durometers, and fillet gauges.- Member of the Advance Travel Team for Submarine Rescue, responsible for surveying the deck of the selected Vessel of Opportunity to be used for operations. Survey includes identifying fuel/water tank locations, no weld zones, structural bulkheads, deck obstructions, sounding tubes and other interferences to aid in the installation of the Submarine Rescue System- In the absence of the Lead Mechanical Technician performed duties as assigned to include CWP review, mobilization supervision, and tasking of technicians.- Test Director for the post-installation static and dynamic load, and functional testing of the SRS Launch and Recovery System (LARS) A-Frame. A critical milestone performed during mobilization of the SRS and witnessed by the attending ABS Surveyor to ensure the systems is safe for manned operations. Senior LARS Operator for the SRS.- Recognized by leadership by being selected as the Employee of the Quarter following sustained superior performance as a senior technician providing mentorship and guidance to less experience technicians.