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Greater San Diego Area

San Diego, California, United States

Uss Carl Vinson

Supervised the daily operation of the ship's auxiliary engineering plant encompassing steering gear machinery; aircraft elevators; hydraulic cranes, doors and ramps; low and high-pressure air compressors; air conditioning units; refrigeration equipment; firefighting water pumps; oxygen and nitrogen production and distribution equipment; and galley and laundry equipment. Ensuring the safety, housekeeping, quality and production of all machinery and operators. Provided leadership for 72… Show more Supervised the daily operation of the ship's auxiliary engineering plant encompassing steering gear machinery; aircraft elevators; hydraulic cranes, doors and ramps; low and high-pressure air compressors; air conditioning units; refrigeration equipment; firefighting water pumps; oxygen and nitrogen production and distribution equipment; and galley and laundry equipment. Ensuring the safety, housekeeping, quality and production of all machinery and operators. Provided leadership for 72 personnel in the operation, maintenance and repair of all equipment. Efficiently managed personnel activities including the quality and timeliness of assignments. Provided direction, counseling, coaching, skill assessment and evaluations to junior personnel. Scheduled shift and work assignments to maximize performance, manage work hours, vacation and absences.Provided instruction on the safe operation of all assigned auxiliary engineering plant equipment and casualty control procedures.Oversaw installation and equipment upgrade projects while serving as a point of contact for all vendors and contractors during two extended shipyard maintenance periods. Show less

Supervised the operation and maintenance of auxiliary machinery such as electrohydraulic steering engines and elevators, refrigeration plants, air conditioning systems, air compressors, gaseous nitrogen generators, liquid oxygen producers, and desalinization plants, high pressure boilers, steam turbines, reduction gears, turbogenerators, pumps and oil purifiers.Communicated with employees to ensure efficient plant operation in a structured, stressful and ever-changing environment… Show more Supervised the operation and maintenance of auxiliary machinery such as electrohydraulic steering engines and elevators, refrigeration plants, air conditioning systems, air compressors, gaseous nitrogen generators, liquid oxygen producers, and desalinization plants, high pressure boilers, steam turbines, reduction gears, turbogenerators, pumps and oil purifiers.Communicated with employees to ensure efficient plant operation in a structured, stressful and ever-changing environment. Communicated with senior management to ensure company objectives were met. Strong ability to communicate to multiple levels and functions within the organization.Selected employees best suited to accomplished tasking. Trained employees in tools to accomplish tasks. Assigned employees to work as teams in the accomplish of company goals. Mentored and evaluated employees on their job accomplishment and performance.Conducted the alignment of piping systems for oil, water, air, oxygen, nitrogen, and steam. Controlled the operation of industrial gas producers, ships steering systems, air conditioning systems, galley equipment, desalinization plants, turbogenerators used to produce electrical power, boilers and steam turbines, and service systems. Cleaned, adjusted, tested and performed preventive maintenance on auxiliary machinery and associated pumps, heat exchangers and valves.Made entries in operating logs. Analyzed logs for trends which may indicate potential malfunctions. Took initiative to anticipate and respond to pending issues. Identified and implemented changes as needed to prevent re-occurrence.Scheduled planned preventive maintenance on all equipment. Assigned maintenance to the correct personnel to accomplish the task. Forecasted future maintenance to ensure adequate supply support at time of maintenance.Reviewed technical manuals, schematics and blueprints to comprehend the operation, troubleshoot, and repair complex engineering systems. Show less

Afloat Training Group, San Diego

Conducted classroom and job-site training to hundreds of employees across numerous organizations in procedural compliance, operation, troubleshooting, program management and casualty control procedures of engineering and machinery plants. Enforced strict adherence to safety, maintenance, quality assurance and calibration programs to ensure 100% operational capability of equipment and systems assigned. Developed and administered examinations to evaluate effectiveness of training on… Show more Conducted classroom and job-site training to hundreds of employees across numerous organizations in procedural compliance, operation, troubleshooting, program management and casualty control procedures of engineering and machinery plants. Enforced strict adherence to safety, maintenance, quality assurance and calibration programs to ensure 100% operational capability of equipment and systems assigned. Developed and administered examinations to evaluate effectiveness of training on subordinates.Assessed organizations on their adherence to company policy. Conducted 20 engineering department inspections identifying material degradations, program deficiencies, and procedural compliance. Evaluated shipboard personnel during the conduct of over 200 machinery evolutions and casualty control drills to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all main propulsion and auxiliary equipment onboard 32 Pacific Fleet ships.Advised executive level leadership on preparation for and administrative of material and readiness inspections, the opening and inspection of equipment, and the preparation of work requests. Provided information and advice on utilization, capabilities, reliability and operations. Prepared, reviewed and submitted reports identifying deficiencies to allow for process improvement.Reviewed and prepared directives and instructions for attaining organizational objectives. Ensured instructions were up to date with current technology and changing company goals. Show less

Uss Boxer

Supervised the daily operation of the ship's auxiliary engineering plant encompassing steering gear machinery; aircraft elevators; hydraulic cranes, doors and ramps; low and high pressure air compressors; gaseous nitrogen generators; air conditioning units; refrigeration equipment; fire fighting water pumps; and galley and laundry equipment. Ensuring the safety, housekeeping, quality and production of all machinery and operators. Provided leadership for 67 personnel in the operation… Show more Supervised the daily operation of the ship's auxiliary engineering plant encompassing steering gear machinery; aircraft elevators; hydraulic cranes, doors and ramps; low and high pressure air compressors; gaseous nitrogen generators; air conditioning units; refrigeration equipment; fire fighting water pumps; and galley and laundry equipment. Ensuring the safety, housekeeping, quality and production of all machinery and operators. Provided leadership for 67 personnel in the operation, maintenance and repair of all equipment. Efficiently managed personnel activities including the quality and timeliness of assignments. Provided direction, counseling, coaching, skill assessment and evaluations to junior personnel. Scheduled shift and work assignments to maximize performance, manage work hours, vacation and absences.As a qualified steam engineering officer of the watch, oversaw the operations of the ships main propulsion plant and a team of 21 operators. Responsible for the safe operation of two main propulsion boilers, two main propulsion turbines, two water distillation plants, five electric generators, lubricating oil pumps, water pumps and all associated equipment. Oversaw installation and equipment upgrade projects while serving as a point of contact for all vendors and contractors during two extended shipyard maintenance periods. Show less

Responsible for the safe operation, testing, inspection and performance of organizational and intermediate level maintenance on high and low pressure liquid oxygen and nitrogen generating plants. Tested liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen for purity and acetylene contamination. Performed required inspections on compressed gas cylinders prior to and after charging them to the proper pressure.Manufactured liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen by operating liquid oxygen and nitrogen generating… Show more Responsible for the safe operation, testing, inspection and performance of organizational and intermediate level maintenance on high and low pressure liquid oxygen and nitrogen generating plants. Tested liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen for purity and acetylene contamination. Performed required inspections on compressed gas cylinders prior to and after charging them to the proper pressure.Manufactured liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen by operating liquid oxygen and nitrogen generating plants to achieve capacity production under various climatic conditions. Conducted the valve alignment for the safe distribution of gaseous oxygen, gaseous nitrogen, high pressure air, and low pressure air to various customers.Performed operation and maintenance on mechanical refrigeration systems, reciprocating high pressure and centrifugal low pressure air compressors, cryogenerators, vacuum pumps, and gaseous distribution systems.Made entries in operating machinery logs in order to monitor, detect, analyze and correct abnormal situations which may arise during the operation of liquid oxygen/nitrogen generating plants and associated equipment as prescribed on planned maintenance requirement cards and applicable instructions. EPA type II certification. Show less

Cargo/Weapons Elevator (Mechanical Track) Maintenance School, Shipboard Elevator Hydraulic/Mechanical System Mechanic, Pass

To provide personnel in mechanical ratings with the knowledge and skills required to safely maintain cargo/weapons elevators in accordance.

High School Diploma, 9-12

General Studies

Cryogenic Equipment Technician School, High And Low Pressure Cryogenic Technician

Provide personnel with the technical knowledge and skills necessary to operate and maintain both high and low pressure Oxygen/Nitrogen.