Project Support Engineer

• Jan 2023 - Present

Lead Assessor/ Operations Manager - Afloat Training Group San Diego

• Nov 2019 - Oct 2022

Supervised Navy Trainers and Assessors in developing engineering plant operation proficiency onboard Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), CG-47 Class Guided-Missile Cruisers, DDG-51 Class Guided-Missile Destroyers, LHA-6 Amphibious Assault Ships, and DDG-1000 class Guided-Missile Destroyers operating in the Pacific Fleet area to conform with Surface Force Readiness Manual.Scheduled, planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated engineering mission objectives and submitted reports in a timely manner for analysis and risk assessment to maintain San Diego-based US Navy vessels in a high state of engineering plant readiness.Managed scheduled personnel, logistics, administrative support, and resources within the department, directly supporting Pacific Fleet ship’s readiness for tasking and deployment. Resolved any conflicts or significant issues and ensured events were smoothly executed. Show less

Operations Manager - Commander Destroyer Squadron Seven/ Command Logistics Western Pacific

• Jul 2015 - Oct 2019

HM&E Lead, Supervised civilian and military personnel in conducting material assessment on all HM&E, equipment and ship structure through tailored assessments to determine ship material condition, validate equipment configuration status, and assess management program effectiveness.Managed the Current Ship's Maintenance Project for 2 Littoral Combat Ships operating in the Seventh Fleet which included repair parts procurement coordination between Fleet Logistics Center San Diego and vendors worldwide.Coordinated engineering maintenance availabilities for LCS ships and ensured timely completion of technical assistance requests, and contractor jobs while managing quality assurance and specifications within military standards. Show less

Team Leader/ Trainer - Afloat Training Group San Diego

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

Conducted over 200 ship trainings in support of shipboard Light off Assessment, INSURV preparation, tailored training, material checks demonstrations, and Engineering Certifications.Trained, evaluated, and critiqued shipboard training teams and watchstanders on propulsion and electrical plant operations.Periodically reviewed and updated engineering publications and directives which naval vessels utilize as guides to keep shipboard engineering programs compliant with current instructions. Show less

Operations Manager(Leading Chief Petty Officer) - USS Higgins (DDG-76))

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2012

Managed and trained all Auxiliary, Main Propulsion, Electrical, and Damage Control Divisional maintenance personnel in overseeing all engineering equipment readiness onboard ship.Performed duties as engineering Main Propulsion Leading Chief Petty Officer, overseeing the daily operations, administration, and personnel management of 80 personnel.Outstanding Shipboard Gage Calibration Program manager who ensured shipboard operating gages, transducers, switches, electronic meters, and vital test equipment was maintained. Show less

Operations Manager (Leading Petty Officer) - USS Sampson (DDG-102)

• Feb 2007 - Jul 2009

Assisted the leading Chief Petty Officer on daily management, operations, and maintenance of the Main Propulsion and Electrical systems and proficiency training of over 20 personnel.Performed inspection, troubleshooting, and repair on main propulsion and electrical systems including (4) LM-2500 Gas Turbines, (3) Allison 501 K-34 Gas Turbine Sets, propulsion consoles, motor controllers, fiber-optic data multiplexing systems, and electro-hydraulic propulsion systems.

Instructor -LCAC Craft Control Expeditionary Warfare Training Group

• Feb 2004 - Feb 2007

Delivered 2880 hours of technical classroom and lab training while applying knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, and programming and following machine, equipment, and tooling manuals.Lectured class on troubleshooting and repair of Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) electronic control systems, fire protection systems, digital sensors to include (2) Suntstrand T-62 Auxiliary Power Units and (4) TF-40B Gas Turbine engines.Evaluated the proficiency of staff to determine ongoing professional development needs. Performed curriculum audits, updating content to include course content, agendas, outlines, and presentation materials and courses. Show less