Maintenance Mechanical
Resume:
Joseph D. Yates
Bessemer, Alabama 35022
*************@*****.***
Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical)
Mechanical technician with formal training and over 7 years of hands on
experience in preventative maintenance of gas turbine engines including
mechanical, electrical and fuel systems with an understanding and
appreciation for efficiency.
Summary of Qualifications
Preventative Maintenance
. Management and direct oversight of propulsion plant preventative
maintenance program, including the scheduling and auditing of all
maintenance performed.
. Performed preventative maintenance on lube oil system, including
pumps, purifiers, valves, high and low pressure air systems.
Technical Expertise
. Direct management of fuel system, including maintenance,
purification, accountability record-keeping for approximately
30,000 gallons per day.
. Trouble-shooting of mechanical systems.
. Reading propulsion system blueprints, diagrams and schematics.
. Oil water separator (gravity feed Sarex) maintenance and repair.
. Water production through reverse osmosis membrane system.
Education
2006 United States Navy, Great Lakes, IL
Gas Turbine Systems Technician, Mechanical "A" School
2000 University Christian School, Brandon, MS
High School
Specialty/Short Courses
. Safety Officer Certification Course (U.S. Navy, Jacksonville, FL),
2009
. Propulsion Systems Monitor, (U.S. Navy, Mayport, FL), 2010
. Fuel Oil Quality Management, (U.S. Navy, Mayport, FL), 2008
. Lube Oil Quality Management (U.S. Navy, Mayport, FL), 2008
. Damage Control (Firefighting), (U.S. Navy, Mayport, FL), 2008
. Plant Equipment Monitor, (U.S. Navy, Mayport, FL), 2008
. JP5 Helicopter Refueling Crew Leader, (U.S. Navy, Mayport, FL), 2007
Professional Experience
2012-2013 Naval Operations Base, Norfolk, Virginia
Mast and Antenna Mechanic
Responsibilities included the scheduled maintenance and installation of
radar masts on fast attack submarines in order to maintain the highest
level of operational readiness. Collateral responsibilities included gage
and tool calibration team leader.
Major Accomplishments include:
. Maintained 100% of all scheduled maintenance during this time
period.
2006-2012 USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58), Mayport, FL
Divisional Supervisor, Main Propulsion
Responsibilities included the operation and maintenance of two LM 2500 gas
turbine engines and associated electrical and mechanical equipment and
components; fuel service and purification system; high and low pressure air
systems; maintenance and record keeping of fuel systems; helicopter
refueling systems and reverse osmosis system for water production. These
responsibilities included the direct supervision of 25 technicians within
this division.
Major Accomplishments include:
. Maintained 100% of all scheduled maintenance during this time
period.
. Manufactured mechanical parts for gravity feed oil-water separator
that had not previously worked for eight years, resulting in a Navy-
wide procedural repair change. This procedural change resulted in
a $1.85 million cost savings.
. Direct management of the engineering division resulted in shipboard
certification six weeks prior to schedule, resulting in a savings
of over $860,000 in host country port fees. (Awarded Navy
Achievement Medal)
Personal
. Married
. Two children (ages 10 and 3)
. Health - Excellent
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