IRVING ARVID NORMAN JR.
Hubert, North Carolina 28539
Home Phone: 910-***-****
E mail: **********@*****.***
Objective:
Challenging and rewarding position, where my skills may be utilized with the opportunity for growth
and advancement.
5 April 2013 – Present: Unemployed
27 September 2011 – 4 April 2013
Worked in Iraq as a (Field Security Technician) for SOC-SMG.
Install, maintain, repair, and account for all technical/communication security equipment.
Establish and implement maintenance plans and inventory/accountability Install,
maintain, and repair communications equipment, Close Circuit Television Cameras
(CCTV), alarm systems, imminent danger notification systems, intrusion systems, and
access control systems.
Conduct site surveys.
Completed certificate program for Motorola radios.
Maintenance Experience:
Worked for 2 years in the petroleum industry, installing pumps, piping, valves,
gauges, tanks and associated plumbing and hardware in tank farms, terminals
and working on underground petroleum lines.
Pipeline Integrity: Inspections performed on a variety of anomaly types including
corrosion, stress cracking, dents, gouges and other forms of outside-force damage.
Coating Rehabilitation: Remove existing coatings and apply new coatings using:
SPC288 Fuse Bond Epoxy Power Crete J Coal Tar Hot Tape.
Directional Drilling and Pipe Line Relocations: Respond to the ruptures;
Recover product and install temporary piping, Re-route and install new line,
Remove existing line.
• Pipe Line Relocations
• Pipe line Integrity
• Anomaly Inspection Digs
• Pumping Stations
• Tank Inspection & Repairs
• Terminals
• Directional Drilling
• Above Ground Piping to Tanks
• Meter Station
• Delivery Lines
• Loading Racks
• Fire Protection
• Compressor Stations
U.S. Navy
GMT/WT performed organizational, intermediate, and depot maintenance on nuclear
weapons and components; stores, inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs, and packages nuclear
weapon components and associated equipment; assembles, disassembles, and converts
nuclear weapons, warheads, and/or components; maintains magazines and assembly and
stowage areas; maintains sprinkler and alarm systems.
Packages, unpack ages, handles, and stows nuclear weapons; operates handling
equipment applicable to nuclear weapons; inspects magazines and records temperatures;
performs modernization and stowage monitoring tests on nuclear weapons and
components; operates torque tools; repairs sealing surfaces, mating areas and threads;
replaces fastening hardware and seals, pipe fittings, seals, and gaskets; inspects and cleans
components of electrical equipment; solders, wire wraps connections, and tests for shorts,
grounds, and continuity; replaces electrical components; installs and removes dust covers
and shorting plugs; uses and cares for pneumatic and electrical power tools; operates
measuring devices; detects and treats corrosion; performs preventive maintenance;
operates magazine fire fighting systems; performs nuclear weapons accident response and
decontamination procedures; completes maintenance data system forms; uses drawings;
inventories tools and portable test equipment. Replaces nuclear weapon components;
inspects nuclear weapons, components, and equipment; tests alarm and sensing devices;
troubleshoots and repairs ordnance electrical systems; maintains nuclear weapons test
equipment; installs components in hydraulic systems; troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic
pumps; repairs magazine fire fighting systems; maintains publications; complies with
requirements for nuclear weapons tactical inspections.
More than 7 years experience aboard US Naval Sea going vessels.
Vast-hands on experience in fixed damage control equipment, portable damage
control equipment and personnel protective equipment, for functioning and
serviceability.
Systems used and duties preformed such as, first-aid and rescue, fire watch,
ships 3-m systems, 3-m systems work center supervisor, damage control,
damage control petty officer.
Read and interpret manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins and
other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing
unserviceable equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance duties to include, cleaning screens, greasing
moving parts, checking doors and hatches for serviceability and watertight
integrity, inspect and clean fire main systems and perform operational check out
of those systems.
Service equipment to insure a safe operating condition, also clean ships interior
and exterior, parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions.
Perform maintenance duties using mechanics hand tools.
Perform duties such as paint, chip, grind, needle gun and fire watch during ships
scheduled overhaul, while in dry dock.
Inspection and servicing of portable and non–portable fire extinguishing systems.
US Air Force Reserve
Inspected, tested, maintained US Air Force C 141 and C 17 aircraft for functioning and
serviceability, disassembled, repaired and reassembled aircraft for use.
Maintain aircraft, support equipment (SE), and forms and records. Perform flight chief,
expediter, crew chief, support, aero repair, and maintenance functions.
Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and aerospace SE. Use
technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interpret
and advise on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and SE.
Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and SE. Tests repaired
components using mockups and test equipment. Adjust, aligns, rig, and calibrate aircraft
systems. Perform engine run up. Accomplish weight and balance functions. Jack, tow and
service aircraft.
Inspect aircraft structures, systems, components, and SE. Perform aircraft and component
inspections. Interpret inspection findings and determine adequacy of corrective actions.
Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and
operation. Inspect and operate powered and non powered aerospace ground equipment.
Inspect and identify aircraft corrosion for prevention and correction. Review maintenance
forms, aircraft records, and reports to ensure complete documentation. Inventory and
maintain alternate mission equipment.
Perform flight chief, expediter, crew chief, aero repair, support, and maintenance functions.
Coordinate maintenance plans to meet operational commitments. Assist in launching and
recovering aircraft. Review maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and
production effectiveness.
Stripped aircraft of re movable armament equipment and disassembled cleaned and
repaired dismantled equipment and non removable armaments.
Operate aircraft systems such as electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning, fuel, pressurization,
flight controls and landing gear to diagnose malfunctions.
Service and repair aircraft to ensure air worthiness.
Read and interpret malfunctions maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other
specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or
damaged components.
Assemble and disassemble aircraft components by changing, removing, and/or replacing
parts/Line Replaceable Units.
Install components (e.g., torque nuts/bolts, splice wires). Install safety wire/safety cable.
Connect and disconnect components (e.g., flanges, fittings, connectors) for testing and/or
inspection.
Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft and engines prior to, during or after flight to
ensure air worthiness.
Perform miscellaneous duties to include, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, checking
brakes, service engines and airframe components, required to keep aircraft in safe
operating condition, also clean aircraft interior and exterior parts and assemblies with
solvents or other cleaning solutions.
Inflate tires, fill gasoline tanks and oil reservoirs and grease aircraft, using grease gun.
Perform duties such as; replace batteries, filters and similar accessories, using mechanic's
hand tools.
Remove inspection plates, cowling, engine covers floor boards and related items, to permit
access for repair or inspection and replace items upon completion of work.
Read and interpret manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other
specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing unserviceable
equipment.
TECHNICAL TRAINING:
Aerospace maintenance course (C 17A), Charleston, SC 1996.
Aerospace Maintenance Course, San Antonio, TX 1995 1996.
Weapons Elevator Operator, USS AMERICA 1988.
Nuclear Weapons Radiological Controls Technician Course, Norfolk, VA 1987.
Nuclear Weapons Advanced Maintenance, Norfolk, VA 1987.
Nuclear Weapons Supply, Norfolk, VA 1987.
Nuclear weapons Technical/Maintenance Procedures, Norfolk, VA 1985.
Gunner's Mate Technician Class "A" School, North Island, CA 1985.
OFFICIAL DESIGNATIONS:
Damage Control Petty Officer
3M Maintenance Man, (301 Levels)
3M Work Center Supervisor, (302 Levels)
6,000 lb. Electric Pallet Truck Operator
4,000 lb. Electric Forklift Operator
6K Diesel Forklift Operator
Trolley/Hoist Operator
Bridge Crane Operator
Portable Equipment Operator
Handling Team Member
Nuclear Weapons Handling Supervisor
Nuclear Weapons Handling Safety Observer
Nuclear Weapons Hook Leader
Command Disablement Team Member
Radiological Controls Technician
Nuclear Weapons Supply Technician