Ryan F. Mahony
**** **** ****** ( Cocoa, FL ***** 321-***-****
*********@*****.***
Mechanical Technician / Heavy Equipment Operator
Self Motivated... Cost Effective... Safety Conscious... PRP Security
Clearance...
An enthusiastic, detail-oriented professional with an affinity for
technology, up-to-date skills, and comprehensive land, air, and sea
industrial knowledge from Space Shuttle main engine maintenance
and boat construction to railroad and ground transportation and innovative
wireless communication.
. Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Testing,
Inspections, Recordkeeping
. Diagnostic Computers, Equipment and Machinery, Electronics, Fabrication,
Hydraulics and more
. Hazardous Materials such as Resins, Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP),
Gun Flush, Acetone
. Torque Wrenches, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Pneumatic Tools, Band Saws,
Taps & Dies and more
. CAD Drawings, Parts Lists, Modifying WADs (work authorized documents) and
Chemical Training
. Strictly complies with all governmental rules and regulations and company
policies and procedures
computer proficiency
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; AutoCAD; 3D Imaging;
Industry-Specific and Proprietary Software; Computerized Controls
professional experience
YOH Enterprise Contractor for Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL June,
2011 to current
Mechanical Engineer Technician B
Directly supports communications systems including new wireless
documentation for the U.S. Navy and Air Force as well as various commercial
customers such as Boeing and Lockheed.
. Builds mesh and pallet reflectors, makes and/or installs critical custom
components such as flight hardware utilizing government support equipment
(GSE) precision tooling, laser tracker for correct measurements and
location, and photogrammetry software. Clean room environment.
. Prepares vibration test launch simulations for rocket payloads. Runs
scissor lift and overhead crane.
. Sets-up and prepares equipment and works with adhesives/bonding agents.
MIDCOM Contractor for Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, KSC, FL 2009 to June,
2011
SSME Mechanical Technician
Directly supported Operations Technicians maintaining reusable liquid-fuel
rocket engines.
. Performed SSME following each flight including disassembly, inspection,
re-assembly and testing of line replacement units, e.g., pumps, valves,
actuators, and electrical components.
. Assisted engineering in diagnosing, locating, and correcting malfunctions
in flight hardware and associated ground support equipment in accordance
with work authorization documents.
. Actively employed knowledge of government safety standards in production
environments and
complied with company and customers requirements within scope of written
procedures.
DCR Contractor for Lockheed Martin, Melbourne, FL May, 2010 to August,
2010
Mechanical Assembler
Processed, assembled, and tested PTDS air frame/platform components per
print and CAD drawings.
. Built forward, main, aft, and close haul sections with aluminum decking
for walkways.
. Installed generator motors, tether winch drums, flying sheaves, platform
drives, morning tower, and hydraulic power packs (50hp and 30hp).
. Completed installation, testing, and troubleshooting of platform
hydraulic systems including hydraulic accumulator, pumps, servo valves,
reservoir, oil cooler, fittings, and related systems.
. Routinely built, installed, serviced, and tested hydraulic and close haul
winches.
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4525 Pine Street ( Cocoa, FL 32926 321-***-****
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professional experience (continued)
Atlantic Metro Cast, Cape Canaveral, FL 2008 to 2009
Travel Lift Operator
Responsible for transporting concrete pilings to customers located at the
Kennedy Space Center.
. Operated heavy equipment and crane, performed trouble shooting, carried
out maintenance on crane, front end loader, forklifts, and generators, and
ensured compliance with safety rules and policies.
. Daily checkouts involved hydraulic lines and fluid levels, fuel lines,
fuel pumps and diesel engines.
HERZOG Contracting Company, St. Joseph, MO 2007 to 2008
Florida East Coast Technician
Accountable for the upkeep of established railroad tracks as well as new
rail construction.
. Maintained, repaired, and installed steel railroad tracks and implemented
safety precautions.
. Maintained generators and weld machines. Utilized electrical/mechanical
tools and stick welding.
. Maintained contact with dispatcher to allow for safe passage of trains,
i.e., ensured a clear track by overseeing crew's removal of equipment and
received permission from dispatch to return to work.
Sea Ray Boats, Inc., Merritt Island, FL 1998 to 2007
Technician Leader / Master Design & Lamination Departments
Built fiberglass molds and prototype boats for world's largest manufacturer
of sport and pleasure craft.
. Fit checked, assembled, tested, and inspected molds utilizing design
engineer drawings and worked directly with engineers to make AutoCAD
adjustments. Handled various chemicals utilizing PPE.
. Installed 80kw generators, hydraulic reservoirs and lines, and engines.
Used thermoform machinery and 2 & 5 axis mill robots. Executed walk down
tests on all components.
. Received multiple awards for "Employee of the Month" and "Safety
Suggestions."
additional relevant experience
Horse Trainer, Owner & Operator of "No Sweat Horse Training"
Truck Loader/Unloader for leader in express package transportation
Air Boat Builder: constructed hull and installed engine, propeller, seating
credentials and training
NASA Certificates: Permit Required Confined; Electrical Connector Mate;
Hydraset Operator; Inficon/Alcatel MSLD Prod; Pendant-Controlled/User/O;
Scissor Lift without OUTR; Pendant-Controlled/User-O; Torque & Safety
Wiring; ROC: Extensometer; Antiseize Lubricant; Torque Lock & Adhesive;
Rotating Sling OPER; Electrostatic Discharge; Air Purifying Respirator;
Work at Heights/Fall Prot; SSME Rotation; SSME Rotation On Handler; OPF
Scissor Lift
Operator; Lockout/Tagout-Authorized; Hearing Conservation; Orbiter AFT
Access
Industry Trainings and Certifications (KSC, NASA, Pratt & Whitney,
Harris) including, but not limited to, Confidential Information, Safety
Compliance, Hazardous Waste Control, PPE,
ACE Operating System, Six Sigma Programs, First Aid, Foreign Object
Debris Control (F.O.D.)
Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL: Degree-prep studies including
Algebra
Cocoa High School, FL: Aerospace Academy, Auto Mechanics, Body Shop
( Speaks "Construction" Spanish (