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Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Surface Maintenance Engineering Planning Program (SURFMEPP) Modernization Intergration Analyst.Subject Matter Expert for assigned ship class modernization working in concert with TYCOM, Program Office, Maintenance Teams, In Service Engineering Activities (ISEA), Ships Program Managers (SPM), Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs), SURFMEPP Detachment Engineers, Port Engineers and Alteration Installation Teams (AIT) to facilitate ship specific modernization planning and execution. Develops, collates and briefs maintenance and modernization documents and strategies to all working levels of the maintenance team, to include SES and Flag-level.Creates and validates existing alteration work notifications (WNs) in Maintenance and Ship Work Planning (M&SWP).Conducts availability integration and modernization analysis, utilizing Navy Data Environment (NDE), Navy Modernization and Entitled Process, Validation, Screening, and Brokering (VSB), and M&SWP systems.Manages Mandatory Safety Alterations (MSAs) by generating 2Kilos and tracking them from creation to completion ensuring they are accomplished within the current Fleet Readiness Plan (FRP). Analyzes costs, schedules and performance to develop a baseline for managing the MSA program throughout its life-cycle. Uses qualitative and quantitative techniques to assess the effectiveness of ship repair maintenance and modernization processes. Reports results of data analysis and issues to stakeholders and managers.Completes modernization integration and duration comprehensive analysis and review for planning programs.Support a robust engineering process within SURFMEPP reviews of proposed changes to Fleet Modernization Program (FMP) requirements.Prepares technical documentation and reports, such as Engineered Maintenance and Modernization Plans for manager approval. Prepares written presentations with justifications to gain acceptance of recommended improvements to organizational processes.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Provide engineering, technical support, and financial services in support of the Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT).Experience in Navy LCS ship class maintenance and modernization and lifecycle management processes and procedures.•Knowledge in Navy surface ship depot maintenance requirements, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) requirements and Operation and Maintenance, Navy (OMN) funding appropriations.•Experience in advance planning and execution of Navy LCS ship class maintenance and modernization.•Experience analyzing Navy maintenance reports and providing recommendations on maintenance planning, execution and accomplishing modernization related requirements.•Experience identifying/solving problems and effectively communicating in a clear, concise, organized manner both orally and in writing.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provide subject matter expertise (SME) and support of events for specialized training projects in support of Waterfront Training. Provide collaborative SME/engineer/expert content capture and data review, incorporation of data, images, and visuals into deliverable products• Identified service training needs and develop necessary curriculum, training aids and instruction techniques for use by military, federal personnel, and end-users• Assisted with the design and development of training content• Participates and represents Gemini in associations/groups that focus on military training and education• Supported the development of new course curricula as needed by working with military and civilian stakeholders

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Directly responsible for engineering readiness, best practices, training and evaluations of Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT). Type Commander duties at (COMNAVSURFLANT) including administrative control, training, maintenance and readiness of assigned surface ships and logistic support of commands assigned to Surface Atlantic Forces.• Coordinated and evaluated 175 material checks during 9 TYCOM Readiness Evaluations, 2 Mid-cycle and 5 INSURV inspections• Provided subject matter expertise during MM rate Job Duty Task Analysis in support of the implementation of “Sailor 2025” • Provided recommendations in support of Type Commander (TYCOM) PQS workshop for auxiliary and main propulsion watch stations• Provided engineering readiness, effective training, evaluation, and technical recommendations to all COMNAVSURFLANT ships• Provided assistance and training to 40 ships during preliminary inspection phases; overall increasing Atlantic Fleet Readiness by 25%

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Administers, manages and evaluates shipboard engineering programs. Recognizes engineering systems and major components external to the propulsion plant which comes under the cognizance of the Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW). Evaluates operating conditions and makes recommendations to the engineering officer. Operate, maintain, and repair (organizational and intermediate level) ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery such as: steering engine, hoisting machinery, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, windlasses, elevators, and laundry equipment. Operate and maintain (organizational and intermediate level) marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers; perform tests; transfers, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water. Maintain records and reports, and may perform duties in generation and stowage of industrial gases. Evaluates engineering management programs and equipment capabilities and performances; reviews ship's trial reports; verifies accuracy of ship's technical drawings; provides leadership, project management, communications and supervision of machinist's mate duties, expectations and mission requirements.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Directly in charge of supervising and managing an engineering readiness team to support the crews of Patrol Coastal (PC-1) Class ships. Key readiness element in ship's maintenance; providing extended Operational-level maintenance capability and specialty skills as required for thirteen (PC-1) class vessels.• Successfully organized and led 11 engineers in providing “heavy lift” support for transporting USS Hurricane and USS Monsoon to the US Central Command area of responsibility• Prepared four PCs for TYCOM material inspections and two complex maintenance availabilities; in conjunction with completing 80 formal work packages and 65 structural weld repairs• Managed and streamlined the accountability of 413 miniature/micro miniature (2M) and METCAL test equipment; ensuring the recertification of the 2M workbench and saving the Navy over $30,000 in future casualty repairs

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Team Leader of foreign military Mobile Training Team (MTT)/Embedded Training Team (ETT), deployed to provide support of Combatant Command's Security Force Assistance (SFA), Security Assistance (SA) and Security Cooperation (SC) programs. Assists in Partner Nation (PN) development in basic to intermediate level skills inherent to internal security and stability.• Developed briefing material to track and coordinate mobile training team missions in 23 countries; identifying logistical and training requirements• Successfully completed 82 mobile training team missions to 29 partner countries directly supporting security cooperation objectives across 5 Combatant Commands• Conducted over 120 hours of technical assistance and training to 45 partner nation students while deployed to Ghana and Nigeria in support of “OBANGAME Express 2012”• Provided assistance and information to contractors in the development of maintenance and repair curriculum for foreign military training • Coordinated and supervised 3 training teams in Nigeria, Tanzania and Comoros; delivering over 94 hours of instruction to 48 foreign military students

Great Lakes, Il

Direct teaching and learning activities in schools, training centers, and selected reserve units; write learning objectives; prepare test items; evaluate instructional materials and results; and counsel students on academic learning problems. Applies effective instructional techniques; develops, implements, and evaluates curricula, instructions, and course supporting materials; conducts in-service training; conducts instructor evaluations; conducts formal course reviews. Know lesson planning, instructional strategies, selection of visual aids, and teaching skills; designs lessons from a body of content; develops behavioral objectives; prepares test items; evaluates instructional materials and the results of instruction; presents material clearly; possesses platform (teaching) skills.• Managed day-to-day operations of 30 personnel and 12 laboratories for Basic Engineering Common Core instruction using computer-based training and instructor led training• Ensured that 75% of instructors were certified to teach Basic Life Support to effectively train and qualify 40,000 students and 100 staff members• Recommended amendments and looked for process improvements to deliver course curriculum and instructor certification plans • Reviewed over 800 student records and tracked training certifications and evaluations for laboratory instructors

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Performed duties associated with Hazardous Material Control and Management. Performs Hazardous Material Control planning and management of material handling equipment. Responsible for inventorying, receiving, transferring, and properly turning in all hazardous waste from all Navy commands.

Associate'S Degree, Vocational Education

Associate'S Degree, Applied Marine Engineering