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Mayport, Florida

Readiness Control Officer (RCO) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Training Facility - Instructor Tier 3Develops; organizes; and conducts Engineering systems training and educational programs for Readiness Control Officers assigned to Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Conducts traditional knowledge-based classroom instruction and performance-based laboratory training. Responsibilities:- Primary instruction in Readiness Control Officer Capstone Training, Officer of the Deck Capstone Training, Junior Officer of the Deck Capstone Training, and Crew Certification Training.- Secondary instruction in Tactical Action Officer Capstone, Force Net Supervisor, and Defensive Systems Operator Capstone.- Observes and assesses Tier II contemporaries during Practice and Certification Teaches per requirements NAVEDTRA 135.- Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.- Supports Course Reviews and Curriculum Updates; conducts training gap analysis provides formal feedback and recommendation for Course improvement via NKO COP.- Documents the training conducted with specifics of the individual areas / watch station and is responsible for generation of a formal assessment of measure of success via written report.- Develops position descriptions; reviews resumes and conducts interviews of prospective employees Tier II below.- Responsible for the preparations of subordinate Tier I and II employee annual performance appraisals for leadership.- Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.- Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.- Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness.- Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Perform Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) engineering, design, and technical support to the Littoral Combat Class Sustainment Program.Review items for technical accuracy, develop technical solutions to Hull unique and Class specific issues in coordination with Hull Managers, Maintenance & Material Managers, Port Engineers, and Ship's Force in support of Maintenance Availabilities, Acceptance Trials, Light Off Assessments, and Final Contract Trials.Conducted Leadership Continuum Training for Fiscal Year 2018 Chief Petty Officer Selectees, providing key leadership principles and skills to the next generation of enlisted leaders.

Greater San Diego Area

Senior Enlisted Propulsion Engineer (Top Snipe) LCS Crew 104 & 111. Led 16 Highly Experienced Engineer's in the Opeartion and Maintenance of all Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Equipment.Directed program magement, operations, and maintenance onboard USS FREEDOM (LCS-1), USS FORT WORTH (LCS-3), USS MILWAUKEE (LCS-5), and USS DETROIT (LCS-7) to include two Main Propulsion Diesel Engines, two Gas Turbine Engines, four Ship's Service Diesel Generators, and associated main and auxiliary equipment.Awarded Navy Commendation Medal on USS FREEDOM for leading team through a Damage Control Assessment (DCMA) with a score of 97% and a Light Off Assessment with a score of 98%. Immediately following Sea Trials and follow on maintenance availibility an Engineering Operational Certification (EOC) was conducted resulting in "Unrestricted Operations". This was the first time in the history of the program a crew accomplished this on first attempt.Top Snipe on the Hand Picked crew to oversee casualty repairs to the USS FORT WORTH and return her safely to San Diego. With the Ship in a 20 month Deployment led his team to produce a DMCA score of 97% and a LOA score of 99%.Qualified six enlisted sailors as Readiness Control Officers, the most senior engineering plant watch normally requiring formal schooling, through an intense On-the-Job program resulting in the most qualified engineering Crew in the LCS program.Qualified Engineering Training Team Member with LCSRON ONE for LCS and conducted training for Train to Qualify (T2Q) and Train to Certify (T2C) with RCO training computer systems. Proficient with set-up and tear-down of portable training system used onboard vessel to include troubleshooting common software/hardware computer problems.Coordinated and Facilitated the CPO365 Program for LCS Crew 104 engaging senior enlisted leaders training and sharing leadership principles and experiences enhancing each others potential and mentoring future leaders.

Greater San Diego Area

Senior Enlisted Propulsion Engineer (Top Snipe) MCM Crew Persistent. Led 26 Highly Experienced Engineer's in the Opeartion and Maintenance of all Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Equipment.Directed program magement, operations, and maintenance onboard USS DEVASTATOR (MCM-6), USS SCOUT (MCM-8), USS ARDENT (MCM-12), and USS CHIEF (MCM-14) to include four Main Propulsion Diesel Engines, three Ship's Service Diesel Generators, and associated main and auxiliary equipment.Served as Heavy Lift Chief Engineer supervising 10 personnel in the maintenance, upkeep, hull preservation, and detailed inspection of MCM-8 and MCM-12 for transit from Bahrain to San Diego.Qualified five Engineering Officer's of the Watch (EOOW) the most senior engineering plant watch as well as achieved 100 percent advancement of sailors through an agressive tailored training program adapted to each individuals' unique learning style.Managed the completion of 10,000 man-hours of preventative and corrective maintenance.Managed ten work centers on USS SCOUT through overseas drydock availability, two main engine overhauls, and four diesel inspections. Cleared over 800 critical line items through contractor language barriers getting vessel through Light Off Assessment with a score of 94% and remained mission capable for an unprecedented year long deployment.Engineering Training Team Coordinator and Damage Control Training Team CoordinatorCoordinated and facilitated the Leadership Continuum Training for Fiscal Year 2013 Chief Petty Officer Selectees for all eight forward deployed 5th FLeet AOR MCMs.

Greater San Diego Area

Special Boat Team Maintenance and Material Manager for ten 82 Foot MK V Boats and Transports, 32 Navy Special Warfare (NSW) 11 Meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) and Prime Movers and all associated support equipment. Managed 48 operational combat detachment work centers deployed world wide.Transitioned Command to computer based maintenance scheduling and built 48 workcenters. Created local instruction covering communication, documentation, and surveillance to manage the unique nature of dealing with deployed maintenance with a home based central database.Trained 204 Sailors in the qualifications of maintenance person and craftsman bringing the maintenance team in line with established requirements and standars resulting in two successful annual inspections and 18 internal craft pre-deployment inspections.Led 20 man team through three MKV maintenance availibilities, one overseas main engine replacement, 200 craft discrepancy repairs, 50 depot level repairs, and the first Slip docking of the craft. These efforts resulted in 24K nautical miles and 1200 underway hours in support of Host Nation Operations in support of Global War on Terrorism.Increased the morale, efficiency, and training for deployed personnel by designing and building a dual purpose lounge and training classroom with internet capabilities.Supervised 16 personnel in a repair shop for 32 NSW RHIBs which oversaw the change out of 20 diesel engines, 6 transmissions, 8 large scale electrical repairs, 2 jet drives, 12 hydraulic failures, and eight diesel inspections. These repairs provided continuous mission support and saved the Navy 300K dollars in contracted costs.Identified training deficiency at Command and corrected by conducting the required Supervisor training for 155 personnel in house saving the Command thousands of dollars in per diem and lost travel time.

Greater San Diego Area

Maintenance and Material Manager for ARCO ARDM-5, floating drydock. Led 35 Highly Qualified Engineers in the management, operation, and maintenance of HM&E to include two wingwall cranes.Unsurpassed docking systems knowledge resulted in selection as Ballast Control Officer for all docking evolutions significantly contributing to the docking and undocking of nine nuclear powered submarines, without safety violations or incidents.As Command's Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor identified a deficiency in mandatory supervisor training and instead of sending all 35 personnel to training, obtained certification to teach course and saved Navy time and money by conducting traing at the Command.Assigned as Assistant Quality Assurance Officer and tasked with training and correcting all surveillance and inspection discrepancies. Created QA training program for Dock raising level of knowledge at all levels which prevented reoccurence of past discrepancies resulted in a graded program as highly effective for following three years.President of First Class Petty Officer Association. Organized the retirements of two sailors and coordinated volunteer activities for Habitat for Humanity.

Sasebo, Japan

Led four engineers in the Auxiliary Division responsible for the operation, corrective and preventative maintenance of two Ship's Service Diesel Generators, two Auxiliary Boilers, two Distiling Units, Low Pressure Air Compressor (LPAC) and related equipment and systems.Performed a complex overhaul of LPAC restoring vital redundancy allowing critical safety repairs to be conducted on second compressor.Supervised a complete grooming and repair to both Ship's boilers and identified a regulating valve deficiency preventing correct operation due to failed shaft keyways resulting in both distilling plants to operate off a single boiler saving the Navy thousands of dollars in wasted fuel costs. Tasked with leading the Light Off Assessment Tiger Team and corrected over 400 material discrepancies resulting in a successful LOA.Unmatched trainer with exceptional engineering knowledge. His success rate with qualifying newly reported engineers is without equal. Has the ability to communicate and instruct at any level. His trainees qualify well before their due dates. Developed and Implemented a new agressive departmental training program tailored to each division and to each watch station resulting in a 50% increase to watchstander proficiency and a 40% increase in personnel qualifications.Engineering Training Team Member and Damage Control Training Team Member

Greater Chicago Area

Earned qualification as Instructor (NEC 9502) and Certified as a Master Training Specialist at Service School Commad Great Lakes. Instructed Propulsion Engineering Basics class on the fundamentals of internal combustion engines and associated auxiliary equipment, High Risk egress trainer, mechanical core fundamentals, and common engineering core fundamentals.Trained over 250 Sailors in Basic Engineering Common Core course of instruction with an overall grade point average of 87 percent. Assisted in the Curriculum review and revision process of course.Hand selected as a positive role model for retraining division to help salvage troubled sailors selected to remain in the Navy following Judicial Punishment. Assisted in the revision of standard operating procedures resulting in fair and equitable treatment yielding 263 sailors returned to the training pipeline and 46 discharged over 6 months. This was an improvement of 20%.Increased the efficiency and the effectiveness of the Command's mandatory physical training program by designing and creating a user-friendly switchboard operated Access Database to track and record all personnel data and prepare automated reports reducing the manning required to fulfill program requirements.

Newport, Rhode Island

Assigned as Auxiliary Division Work Center Supervisor responsible for the scheduling, forecasting, and material procurement of all maintenance for four Ship's Service Diesel Generator's, HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), potable water, hydraulics, high and low pressure air compressors, and supporting equipment.Maintained the Internal Condition Assessment System (ICAS) Pilot program for computer knowledge and administered program and equipment onboard making pilot a success. As subject matter expert built all equipment logs in ICAS allowing Ship'd Force to be first FFG to transition to paperless logs.Most junior member onboard assigned to Engineering Training Team and Damage Control Training Team due to ability to master Ship's system knowledge and pass on to other personnel.

Greater Chicago Area

RTC / SSC Great Lakes