Alfredo Zuniga

*** **** ****** **.

St. Augustine, FL

904-***-****

abltqp@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Professional seeking to be challenged in a position that will

require the utilization of my experience, in engineering, management, and

team development skills. An employee who accepts the challenge of one's

environment while having fun as a loyal member of your company.

SUMMARY:

Veteran; 4 years of active duty service in the United States Navy.

Certified -Gas Turbine System Mechanical Engineer US Navy

Outstanding individual with proven strategic leadership and

program/project management skills.

Extensive experience in planning, developing, and administering

training and education programs.

A superb communicator who can inspire teamwork and encourage

individual growth.

Recognized by superiors and peers for professionalism; systematic

and result - driven.

Supervised and managed the overhaul of six GE LM2500 gas turbine

engines on Naval Ships.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Gas Turbine Systems Mechanical Engineer

United States Navy Mayport Naval Base, Florida

DEC 2004- AUG 2008

Specially trained to operate, repair and perform organizational

preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical components of gas

turbine engines, main propulsion machinery including gears, shafts and

controllable pitch propellers; and assigned auxiliary equipment and

propulsion control systems.

Maintained and repaired gas turbine engines and auxiliary equipment;

working with blueprints, schematics and charts; performing administrative

procedures related to gas turbine propulsion system operation and

maintenance; performing work area inspections.

Tested and analyzed lubricating oil and distillate fuels used

onboard the ship for contamination, neutralization and precipitation;

operated standard test equipment. Maintained and updated logs and

records.

Trained personnel on the activities and engineering procedures

related to operation of Gas Turbine Engines, auxiliary equipment and safe

fuel and lube oil transfers. Started/stopped engines and checked proper

performance; replaced and adjusted operating tolerance of contacts, micro

switches, relay switches, pressure switches and temperature switches.

Complete knowledge of gas turbines, assembling and dissembling all

parts.

Operated electric plant control and main propulsion equipment;

operated pumps, turning gear, air compressors, oil purification system,

low pressure air dehydrators and engineering control systems.

Operated & maintained the Gas Turbine power plant with the maximum

availability.

Implemented preventative and corrective maintenance procedures,

troubleshooting actual and potential problems areas and implemented

viable solutions. Raising defects for equipment & doing isolation

according to the work order permit.

Performed preventive maintenance on ship's fuel system and air

system; maintained sea water service system, waste drain system, oil

purification system and manually operated valves.

Supervised purchases, installation and start up and troubleshooting

for process equipment, elaborated operation manuals and trained operation

personnel.

Preventive Maintenance Analyst

United States Navy Mayport Naval Base, Florida

DEC 2004- AUG 2008

Reviewed maintenance schedules and notified mechanics about the

types of service needed.

Compared schedules to records of maintenance work actually

performed.

Prepared charts and reports on maintenance activities.

Calculated how many mechanics and spare parts are needed to maintain

equipment.

Operated computers and calculators to enter or retrieve maintenance

data.

Analyzed maintenance information and requirements, and developed

visual presentations.

Monitored maintenance management scheduling effectiveness.

International Logistic Coordinator

United States Navy Mayport Naval Base, Florida

DEC 2004- JUL 2008

Provided the inventory, organization, and careful transport of the

materials and resources needed by the ship's engineering department

across the globe.

Performed executive-level duties in inventory control, financial

management, physical distribution systems, petroleum management,

personnel transportation, and other related areas.

Analyzed the demands for supplies and forecast future needs.

Managed the inspection, shipping, handling, and packaging of supplies and

equipment.

Oversaw the handling of special items, such as petroleum and

hazardous materials.

Summer Oil Rig Internship

Pemex Petroleum Cancun, Mexico

MAY 2004- AUG 2004

Trouble shot and repaired mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and

electrical/electronic equipment, numeral controls, power supplies,

drives, gages and test equipment.

Installed, diagnosed, repaired, and maintained equipment. Visually

inspected and tested machinery and equipment.

Installed, started and shut down equipment in accordance with NOM

Norma Official Mexican safety procedures for machine activation and

shutdown and in line with Pemex requirements.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Global Vision Volunteer Boston, Massachusetts

English Teacher/ Volunteer Central and South America

JAN 2009- OCT 2009

Nine Month teaching/ volunteer tour in Central and South America.

Taught alongside local teachers in indigenous communities; 4 weeks in

Nicaragua, 6 weeks in Honduras, 9 weeks in Guatemala, 10 weeks in Ecuador

and 10 weeks in Peru.

Dedicated everyday to teaching literacy and numeracy to

underprivileged indigenous communities. Provided educational

reinforcement and first-time education.

Participated in Eco-construction which is used to make furniture,

walls, ovens and even houses using only clay, sand, dry herbs, hands,

feet and imagination. It was a fascinating opportunity to step back in

time and learn how our ancestors built some of the earliest dwellings.

Community Sailor Volunteer Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois

SEPT 2004- DEC 2004

Provided hot meals for the homeless.

Established temporary shelter for the homeless citizens and their

families.

Distributed donated clothing during the cold winter of Chicago.

EDUCATION:

University of North Florida

Florida Community College of Jacksonville, Florida

United States Navy

Gas Turbine Mechanical A and C School, Naval Station; Great

Lakes, Illinois

Petty Officer's Leadership Academy, Naval Station; Mayport,

Florida

Fundamentals of Total Quality Leadership

Materials and Maintenance Management School, Naval Submarine

Base; Kings Bay, Georgia

Material and Maintenance Management

Certificate.

South Texas College

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Coordinated, managed, and scheduled the planned maintenance of Main

Propulsion division, to include the training of 15 mid-level Sailors.

Saved the Department of the Navy millions of dollars in repair cost

throughout my naval career by preventing and repairing all issues within

the main propulsion plant.

Lead a division of professional technicians and subject matter

experts. Navy Command Assessment Report of July 2008 stated: "Entire

department is enthusiastic, motivated, and mission oriented. There is a

high level of team cohesiveness and willingness to work beyond the scope

of their immediate job titles."

Recipient of various Naval awards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified Main Engine Room Watch & Subordinate Machinery

Operations (Navy Certified)

Advanced Damage Control (Navy Certified)

Leadership Training Continuum (Navy Certified)

Repair Parts/Supply Parts Petty Officer (Navy Certified)

Quality Assurance Inspector/Administrator (Navy Certified)

Millwright Technician

Utility Operator/Mechanic

Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Project

SKILLS:

Extensive experience in Engineering, Management, Training and

Development. Consistently assuming increased responsibilities. Strong

leadership and motivational skills; proven ability to quickly build

rapport, establish trust, train and motivate people of all levels of

internal management and staff to achieve their maximum potential.

Recognized for professionalism, positive mental attitude, commitment to

excellence, and demonstrated ability to communicate and interact

effectively with senior management, associates, and customers. Great

computer skills. In-depth knowledge of hardware, software, desktop

publishing and typing. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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