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United States

NSWC PHD LCS Sustainment Combat Systems Project Engineer. Supports the United States Navy, Program Executive Office, as the Combat Systems Project Engineer for the Littoral Combat Ship Program. Responsible for the planning and execution of modernization, upgrades and testing to all Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence (C5I) systems onboard Littoral Combat Ships. Heads the review of upgrades and installations performed by contractors for completeness, technical accuracy and design quality. Plans and manages the testing of all C5I systems performed during post repair sea trials. Reports directly to the Program Executive Office, in Washington DC, on the status of all upgrades and installations onboard Littoral Combat Ships. Provides leadership and project management guidance to Combat Systems Project Engineers, Test Coordinators, Technicians and Logisticians involved in the installation, modernization, testing, integration and repair of Combat and Weapons Systems onboard all in-service Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Responsible for providing insight into the current status and future requirements of all in-service LCS’s to the Availability Execution Team, Alteration and Installation Team (AIT) Managers. Assists in the planning, execution, programming and budgeting of team resources to successfully execute availability requirements onboard LCS’s.

San Diego Ca

On-site support to Naval Sea Systems Command’s Program Executive Office (PEO) for the Unmanned Small Craft (USC) class of ships ( former PEO LCS). Direct representative to the Program Office for Maintenance and Sustainment (PMS 505R) and oversees the coordination and execution of program management support between various government organizations, contractors and sub-contractors. Provides routine advisory and executive level support for action and milestone planning and tracking, project planning and progress, program metrics establishment and tracking, and Strategic Communications.

Greater San Diego Area

Naval Marine Engineer. Designs, develops, and analyzes new ships and/or ship systems. Maintains and modernizes existing ships and systems. Provides On-site support to Naval Sea Systems Command’s Program Executive Office (PEO) for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class of ships. Direct representative to the Program Office for Maintenance and Sustainment (PMS 505R) and oversees the coordination and execution of program management support between various government organizations, contractors and sub-contractors. Provides routine advisory and executive level support for action and milestone planning and tracking, project planning and progress, program metrics establishment and tracking, and Strategic Communications.

San Diego Ca.

3M Material Maintenance Officer for COMLCSRON ONE. Overseeing all Preventive Maintenance for LCS-1 and LCS-2 class ships, to include, ships force, contractor and regional maintenance center personal. Assisted in the revision of the LCS Material Maintenance Manual ensuring strict compliance with current fleet standards. Manages 90 professional Sailors responsible for all facets of material readiness and assessments.

Uss Kidd Ddg 100

Material, Maintenance Manager, Executive Department LCPO for a FLT IIA DDG out of San Diego. Responsible for the ships Material Maintenance system to include Gas Turbine and Aegis systems. -Coordinated the scheduling of preventive maintenance consisting of 6 departments with 43 work centers and 275 professional Naval Sailors, ensuring strict maintenance procedural compliance throughout the ship.•Reviewed and approved the submission of maintenance procedure feedback reports to Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) and higher technical authorities.•Reviewed and approved all jobs request written for submission to Port Engineer for outside repair activities work.•Coordinated the validation of all shipboard equipment to ensure accurate equipment configuration support and database

I was an Afloat Training Specialist, Engineering Gas Turbine Team Leader, and Electrical Systems and Navosh programs Subject Matter Expert. -Coordinate and supervised the training of over 1200 Pacific Fleet personnel in the operation, and casualty control of Main propulsion engine, generators, air conditioning units, refrigeration plant, air compressor, fuel, oil, and hydraulic systems in preparation for the Engineering Operational Certification (EOC).•Review, assess, and train US NAVY supervisory personnel in the administration of safety and engineering programs (i.e. Electrical Safety, Tag out, QA, Training, etc) for compliance with current instructions.•Provide sound feedback to Commanding Officers (Senior Executive) on the progress of training and provide recommendations on how to improve the overall performance of personnel.•Generate a detailed report including observations, recommendations, and material and program review discrepancies resulting from the inspection and training conducted.

•Supervised 60 departmental personnel in the operation of (4) gas turbine propulsion engines, (3) electric generators, (4) air conditioning units, refrigeration, (2) high capacity reverse osmosis units, steering system, fuel, lube oil, and hydraulic systems while the ship is underway.•Qualified as Engineering Officer of the Watch, the highest engineering qualification in the Navy, on USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) Gas Turbine Power Plant.•Reviewed equipment logs and ensure that all equipment is operating normally.

San Diego Ca

I was the Electrical Division LCPO. Responsible for all electrical systems onboard a Ticonderoga Class Cruiser, encompassing HVAC, Propulsion and HM&E systems.-Supervised 6 personnel in the operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of shipboard electrical equipment to include three 450 volt electric switchboards, three gas turbine driven generators and its control equipment, propulsion auxiliary electrical equipment, four air conditioning control units, two auxiliary system evaporation control unit, refrigeration unit and sewage collection and transfer system.•Managed the maintenance of all shipboard electrical equipment including 450/120 volt distribution system, emergency power bus transfer equipments, control panels, aircraft lighting system and support equipments.•Supervised the requisition of repair parts for the division and ensure that proper parts, tools and equipment are available to divisional personnel.

Associate'S Degree, Supervison And Management

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