Conrado S. Mercado
**** ******** ****, *** *****, CA 92154
Home: 619-***-****, Cell: 904-***-****
Email: **.*******@*******.***
Summary of Professional Experience
U.S. Navy Active Duty: May 1983 to present. Highest Rank Achieved: Master
Chief Electrician (E-9). A culmination of over 30 years of Surface
Engineering experience in Hull Structure, Mechanical, Electrical (HME):
Distinctly served onboard USS Prairie AD-15, USS Bunker Hill CG-52, USS
Curtis Wilbur DDG-54, ATG Western Pacific, USS O'Bannon DD-987 USS
Roosevelt DDG-80, SPAWARSYSCEN Pacific, USS Makin Island LHD-8 performing
the following billets: Ship's Electrician, Electrical Division Leading
Chief Petty Officer, Engineering Department Leading Chief Petty Officer,
Engineering Department 3M Assistant, Division Officer and Ship's 3M
Coordinator.
. A meticulous manager, outstanding leader, and technical expert on
various surface ships' Engineering Department
. 30 years of enlisted experience as Ship's Electrician, Material
Maintenance and Management (3M) Coordinator, Maintenance, Training and
Supervision.
Summary of Qualification
. Active US government Secret security clearance
. Material Maintenance and Management (3M) Coordinator
. Qualified Engineering Officer of the Watch Gas Turbine ships
. Qualified Instructor
. Qualified Quality Assurance Officer/Supervisor
. Qualified Surface Warfare Specialist
Areas of Expertise
. Maintenance Management
. Project Management
. Material Assessment
. Supervisory and Management
. Process Development
. Testing and Surveys
. Machinery Controls
. Quality Assurance
. Mitigating and Coordinating
Employment History
USS MAKIN ISLAND LHD-8 JUL 2011 - APR 2012
3M Coordinator
Responsible for managing the ship's 3M Program. Trained over 3,000
personnel and lead 64 Work Centers in the proper administration of PMS and
MDS.
. Constantly provide in-depth and up-to-date training to all work
centers resulted in 99% completion of all scheduled maintenance.
. Effectively revised the procedure for submitting 3M Reports to reduce
paperwork and man-hours.
. Implemented new aggressive way of conducting Self Assessment to enable
the work centers submit proper report and complete their Quarterly
Self Assessment in a timely manner.
SPAWARSYSCEN PACIFIC SEP 2008 -
JUL 2011
Branch LCPO / Team Leader
Managed 45 mostly Senior Enlisted Personnel with seven different ratings
and four civilian technicians in conducting NTCSS testing, database groom
and installation in supporting PACFLT activities.
. Led the team in providing comprehensive NTCSS/OOMA life Cycle Support
to over 140 Command/Units per month. Timely and effectively resolved
over 10,000 NTCSS trouble calls enabling over 250 Pacific Fleet units
to operate at peak Logistic and operational readiness.
. Certified over 3,000 test case of Viking and Charger software upgrades
for NTCSS suite and successfully launching these capabilities for the
Pacific Fleet.
. Successfully implement NTCSS/OOMA pre-deployment grooms to the Battle
Group. Performed over 400 hours of required operational checks and
functional training for the key personnel, ensuring each unit has a
reliable system with trained administrator during their deployment.
USS ROOSEVELT DDG-80 SEP 2005 - AUG 2008
3M Coordinator
Responsible for managing the ship's 3M Program. Trained over 300 personnel
and lead 42 Work Centers in the proper administration of PMS and MDS.
. Skillfully implemented comprehensive training in the proper
administration of PMS and MDS resulting in the successful completion of
two 3M Assessments which significantly contributed to the Command
winning consecutive Battle Efficiency Award (BATTLE "E") for the year
2005 and 2006.
. Successfully coordinated and supervised six Continuous Maintenance
Availabilities and two CNO Availabilities that include 900 Intermediate
Level and over 100 Depot Level repairs enabling the ship to maintain an
impressive material condition of readiness.
AFLOAT TRAINING GROUP WESTERN PACIFIC AUG 2000 - JUL 2004
3M Lead Assessor / Team Leader / Instructor
Responsible for the material readiness and training of 18 Forward Deployed
Naval Forces (FDNF) ships.
. Single-handedly established the 3M Team and created new up-to-date
checklists to serve as guidelines for assessments. Trained over 600
personnel from various FDNF ships and led the 3M team in conducting 30
Baseline Assessments and 26 Assist visits.
. Due to limited qualified manpower, hand pick and trained selected
personnel to assist in conducting assessment on various FDNF units,
saving the Navy over 30,000 dollars in TAD and travel target funds.
. As a Gas Turbine Team Leader, planned and flawlessly executed 22
Tactical Training Strategy Events and assisted INSURV Inspectors in two
events.
USS CURTIS WILBUR DDG-54 MAY 1997 - MAY 2000
LCPO / Program Manager / Training Team Member / 3M Coordinator
Responsible for the ship's 60 Hertz and 400 Hertz Distribution system. Also
manage major Engineering Programs.
. As Engineering LCPO and acting Main Propulsion Division officer.
Coordinated a diverse and complex set of Main Propulsion evolutions and
repairs including Dynamic and Static over-speed checks on all four LM
2500 GTM's, Fault Current and Reverse Power relay checks on all three
GTG's.
. As Engineering Training Team Member. Diligently trained all EPCC and
Switchboard Operators. All were evaluated SAT during Mid Cycle
Assessment and Underway Demonstration.
. Trusted Engineering Officer of the Watch (EEOW) and Exceptional Program
Manager. Effected significant improvements in the administration of
Engineering programs; Tag Out, Electrical Safety, Heat Stress and
Quality Assurance programs. Each was evaluated "EFFECTIVE" and
contributed significantly to the ship winning the 1997 and1999 COMDESRON
FIFTEEN Battle Efficiency (Battle "E") award.
. Expert in the facets of 3M. Engineering Department 3M Assistant and hand
pick to assume the 3M Coordinator billet for the ship.
USS BUNKER HILL CG-52 OCT 1993 - MAY 1997
Electrical Division LCPO / Engineering Department 3M assistant
Responsible for the ship's 60 Hertz and 400 Hertz Distribution system. Led
seven electrician in the maintenance and repair of Electrical Plant and
Auxiliary Equipment.
. Brilliant Technician and reliable in crisis. Demonstrated extraordinary
technical and leadership skills in directing repairs to the ventilation,
lighting, and electrical distribution system after an extensive fire in
Main Engineroom #2. Restored 95 percent of the electrical damage within
12 hours of the casualty
. Responsible for a highly successful 3M Assist visit conducted by ATG
WESTPAC. His in depth training to the Work Center Supervisors and
meticulous program administration resulted in Engineering Department
setting the standard for PMS onboard.
Education
. National University - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC)
. 9517 - Ship's 3M Coordinator
. 9502 - Classroom Instructor
. 4671 - Cargo Weapons Elevator Electronic and Electrical System
Maintenance Technician
. 4626 - DD963 / LHD1 Electrical Component Maintenance Technician
. 4621 - IMA Electrical Shop Journeyman
. 4615 - Electrical Motor Rewinder
. 9700 - Infantry, Gun Crews, and Seamanship Specialist Trainee
Navy Training and Certification
. Joint Fleet Quality Assurance Officer/Supervisor
. Advance Leadership Development Program Chief Petty Officer
. Leader Development Program for Leading Petty Officer
. Electrical Equipment Maintenance Course
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