Robert Eskridge Email and Phone Number

*Primary Point of Contact for U.S. Navy Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) and Shore Training Facility certification in the Deep Submergence Branch of the Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance Division at NAVSEA HQ.*NAVSEA System Certification Authority Representative for 6 atmosphere manned testing involving U.S. Navy Deep Submergence assets.*NAVSEA Deep Submergence Branch Team Leader for Sustaining Certification, Post-Overhaul Certification, and Post-Availability Certification Surveys.*NAVSEA SUBSAFE, Deep Submergence Systems - Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) and Functional auditor of U.S. Naval Shipyards and private contractors.

Responsible for the safe execution of Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) testing for non-nuclear systems onboard U.S. submarines.Supervised or directed the performance of over 400 HM&E system test procedures.Developed or revised over 200 HM&E system test procedures.Ensured the safe and timely completion of HM&E system tagout isolations during 17 submarine dry docking evolutions.Conducted critical reviews of testing failures and prepared detailed shift reports to senior shipyard management personnel.Sea Trials Coordinator responsible for the safe execution of critical at-sea testing for HM&E systems.

Responsible for maintenance, testing, and operation of weapons launch equipment on U.S. submarines. Responsible for the ship's small arms and ammunition handling and storage.Small Arms Instructor/Range MasterQuality Assurance InspectorQuality Assurance SupervisorCommand Career CounselorPublic Affairs OfficerWork Center Supervisor Tactical Weapons Handling Supervisor Diving Officer of the WatchUSS GATO (SSN 615) 08/82-12/85USS RICHARD B RUSSELL (SSN 687) 01/86 - 04/89USS SILVERSIDES (SSN 679) 12/91-12/93USS ATLANTA (SSN 712) 01/94-01/96USS BOISE (SSN 764) 11/98 - 01/01

Responsible for conducting command equal opportunity training, assessments, and complaint investigation for 52 warships and 4 shore commands.

Conducted classroom training and laboratory evaluation of submarine school students and refresher training for submarine crews in the area of submarine damage control and fire fighting. As a member of the Master Training Specialist selection board, I conducted evaluations of potential Master Training Specialists, made selection recommendations, and conducted remedial training for instructors requiring additional communication and instructional techniques.