Experience

Dept of the Navy

• Defense & Space
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Project Superintendent (Nuclear)

  • Oct 2019 - Present



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• NUCLEAR OPERATIONS ZONE MANAGER

  • Jun 2015 - Oct 2019

  Manager continuous execution of Nuclear Maintenance aboard Aircraft Carriers and Submarines

• Nuclear Marine Machinery Mechanic Supervisor

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2015

  Provide Nuclear oversight in the overhaul and repair of Nuclear components aboard Nuclear Aircraft Carriers and Submarines

• Nuclear Marine Machinery Mechanic Workleader

  • May 2012 - Jun 2012

  Assisted Supervisors and Mechanics with planning, and execution of Nuclear work during ships availabilities.

• Marine Machinery Mechanic

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  7/2010 - 6/2012• Currently in the NNSY Nuclear program primary valve repair. Working with engineering, quality assurance, radcon in a team environment to analyst a proficient resolution to completed mechanical repairs in sensible and cost effective way. • Performed ship checks and inspections to evaluate equipment conditions prior to starting task. • Provided data and feedback to engineering on mechanical issues that occur during overhaul and4 repair.• Prepared written detailed discrepancy reports. Provided detailed shift reports for the oncoming shifts. • Performed inspections of components prior to and after completion of work, and verified work met government quality standards. • Utilized QA forms during ships availabilities QA 2, QA 17, QA 34, and Level one material data sheets.• Witnessed vital evolutions and processes during the production phase to insure appropriate tolerances where met by procedure requirements. • Witnessed testing upon completion of work to guarantee complex’s ship systems where restored to normal operating condition. • Coordinate with ship force, project management, and other trades to complete assigned task within the production schedule. • Adhere to the engineering radiological boundaries set forth by TGI’S TWD’S, DL’S, DR’S, and RDR’S. Interaction on pre - job briefs with concerns of safety, and other potential stopping points. • Setup SCCM machine for “CEE” canopy cutting and land area refurbishment on nuclear valves. Performed valve seat repair per technical requirements stated by NAVSEA manuals.• Utilized UIPI’S, SSCB’S, NPM chapters, and RADCON manuals to accomplish work IAW NAVSEA instructions. Served in a lead capacity to oversee critical phases of repair during ships availability on propulsion equipment: Turbines, pumps, shafts, reduction gears, SSTG’s, hull valves, and all associated systems piping.• Utilized precision measuring tools during technical task.• Show less



Altria

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Maintenance Technician

  • Jul 1997 - Aug 2009

  • In a multi-craft environment performed, emergency, preventive, and predictive, reactive maintenance in a state of the art high-speed manufacturing facility. • Responsible for troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical issues servicing tobacco conditioners, conveyor belts, conveyor rollers, right angle transfers, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic piping, silos, pin feeders, dryers, tobacco cutters, grinders, flavor cylinders, pumps, steam cylinders. Proto 80’s, Dual Hopper Max’s, and Proto 100’s, steep angle conveyers, suction rod conveyors, garnitures, splice units, paper bobbins, gluing systems, plug units, max units, mass flow elevators, cigarette reservoirs, foil units, label units, stamp units, polyunits, and cartoner units. • Perform troubleshooting and repairs of pneumatics, hydraulics, vacuum systems, and associated piping on the above components. • Operate a wide range of shop equipment, including lathes, mills, surface grinders, hydraulic shears, and hand brakes. • Machine components to precise specifications, per engineering instructions, technical manuals, and drawings. • Experienced in minor welding and plasma cutting as needed to accomplished modifications of new or existing components. • Consult management, engineering, and other maintenance personnel in a team environment to collect ideas, and address a course of action for complex repairs. • Perform audits of the above equipment and evaluate repairs. • Perform in-depth disassemble, repair, and reassemble of major components. • Expedite ordering of material by using Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (SAP) to minimize downtime and stay under budget. • Conduct quality assurance audits and inspections of material prior to installation, and after equipment are returned to service. • Operated equipment to verify proper operation, and performance inspections for abnormalities under normal operating conditions. Show less



Concord Chistian Church

• Leadership

  • Jul 1998 - Jan 2009

  • Managed Structural and Aesthetic maintenance of Concord Christian Church building and grounds • Planned and coordinated workdays to accomplish specific task and needed repairs • Procured material and staged prior to workdays • Managed complex repairs, and maintained a contact list of professionals for repairs of A/C, heating, plumbing and electrical • Projected and managed the annual budget of $47,000 by analyzing money spent per year, making adjustments, and presenting to the finance committee • Negotiated contracts for lawn, building cleaning, rental of temporary buildings and pest control • Communicated with vendors to correct deficiencies with warranty issues • Managed the preventive maintenance program of tractor and equipment • Drafted mowing schedule and recruited volunteers for mowing 5 acre area behind church building not associated with lawn contract • Maintained a list of professionals within the church to response in an emergency situation • Worked with other leaders of the organization to develop policy and procedures such as job descriptions for building and grounds and other ministries • Involved professionals in their areas of expertise to provide services for the church • Served on the relocation committee to accommodate church facilities during major renovations of church building Show less



Newport News Shipbuilding

• Supervisor Machinery Installation Dept.

  • Nov 1994 - Jul 1997

  Managed a team of outside machinist. Responsible for; preparation, installation,verification, and control of critical components and/or classified work. This wasassociated with the inspection and testing for the 688 Class Submarines constructionand overhaul on the following systems: Main Steam, Auxiliary Steam, High PressureDrains, Low Pressure Drains, Ship Service Turbine Generator Lube Oil, Main PropulsionLube Oil, Lube Oil Purifiers, Engine Room Fresh Water, and Condensate & FeedSystems. Integrated production efforts with many other departments and levels ofplanning, trades, supervision and engineering to sequence installations of suchcomponents in a predetermined method. Participated in the development and verificationof technical requirements from material procurement, work inspection, testing, and teamsafety. Provided installation of critical components: Main Sea Water Pumps, and Valves,Shaft Seals, Wheel and Shafting, Stern Tube Bearings, Rudder, Stern Plains, MainTurbine Alignment, Ships Service Turbine Generator Alignment, Main Reduction Gears,Motor Generators, HPAC, LPAC, Air Dryers, of the master work compliance and controlsystem for nuclear submarine certification, and SUBSAFE certification Show less

• Outside Machinist

  • Jul 1982 - Nov 1994

  Responsible for interpreting drawings and technical documents for the followingsystems: Main Steam, Auxiliary Steam, High Pressure Drains, Low Pressure Drains,Ship Service Turbine Generator Lube Oil, Main Propulsion Lube Oil, Lube Oil Purifiers,Engine Room Fresh Water, and Condensate & Feed, for the construction and overhauloperations on the 688 class Submarines. Used a variety of portable equipment and handtools. Installed critical components as per technical documents, test addendums, andengineering support on the following components: Main Sea Water Pumps, and Valves,Shaft Seals, Wheel and Shafting, Stern Tube Bearings, Rudder, Stern Plains, MainTurbine Alignment, Ships Service Turbine Generator Alignment, Main Reduction Gears,Motor Generators, HPAC, LPAC, and Air Dryers, of the master work compliance andcontrol system for nuclear submarine certification, and SUBSAFE certification. Used avariety of portable equipment and hand tools. Successfully trained and assigned tasks tosubordinates to ensure that their jobs were performed in a safe and effective manner.Performed operation of steam electric plant systems during Dock trial testing. Under thecontrol of engineering, and supervision. Operated steam electric systems as per tech.manuals, and test addendums. Maintained logs of all systems operations.Setup and operated portable steam boiler for various steam tests aboard 688 ClassSubmarines. Maintained function of boiler, and chemical injection correct for ship boardsteam systems. Show less



Grapha Manufacturing

• CNC, NC Machinist

  • Nov 1980 - Apr 1982

  Setup, operated cnc, nc machine tools, machining componets for paper binding machinery. Worked to high tolerance drawings, and experience in using metric measuring eqiupment. Setup, operated cnc, nc machine tools, machining componets for paper binding machinery. Worked to high tolerance drawings, and experience in using metric measuring eqiupment.



Newport News Shipbuilding

• Machinist

  • Nov 1978 - Nov 1980

  Performed machine work using technical drawings. Operated various machine tools. Lathe, mills, slotters, drill presses. Have experience in the use of precision measuring equipment, mics, depth gauges, indicators, and other associated tools of the trade. Performed machine work using technical drawings. Operated various machine tools. Lathe, mills, slotters, drill presses. Have experience in the use of precision measuring equipment, mics, depth gauges, indicators, and other associated tools of the trade.