SeniorMarine Mechanic / Technician, Supervisor, Manager

Bradley B. Dickson

Home of Record: *** Spivey Lane, Dixon Springs, TN. 37057

Email: ***************@*****.***

Home: 615-***-**** Cell: 615-***-****

LINKEDIN profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/brad-dickson/3a/346/33b/

Work Experience:

Boeing Aircraft Company, North Charleston, SC

Sep, 2011- Feb. 2014 Assembler B, Aft Structures

Fabrication and assembly of 787 Dreamliner structure and components to include the following skills and responsibilities: FAA and Industry Certifications (over 30) for Bond and Ground, Electrostatic Discharge, Sealant application and installation (ie BMS5-45, 5-105, 5-92) in the form of fillet, fay, aero seal and edge seals, Alodine corrosion application and safety (600, 1100 and 1240), Close tolerant drilling (.003" tolerance), riveting, shim fabrication and installation, Fastener installation (high locks, high lites, and huck fasteners with Huck guns), Quackenbush drilling machines, high reaches, fall protection, confined space entry, HAZMAT, and use of precision measuring tools to include Fedmax, calipers, Gapman, ball gauges and borescopes.

Use of Velocity and EID software for both engineering reference and documentation IAW PR-2001.

First Time Quality self inspections are a critical responsibility to identify work is completed to specification. The ability to identify problems and implement ER (emergent removals) and SRR (SOI revision requests) to correct and improve engineering instructions as well as final quality.

Completing my work skillfully, ethically, honestly and professionally is critical to maintaining the PR-2001 certification from the FAA we have worked so hard to acquire. The ability to provide any information to FAA inspectors requests at any given time is critical. Employee Involvement Team Lead and Tool Focal. Actively involved in LEAN education and advancement. I have a proven record of first time quality installation and knowledge of all aspects of structural installation, documentation, adherence to regulations and problem solving that has allowed me to be part of a critical team that has improved production and first time quality over 300% in the past year turning what was a critical choke point in the assembly process into a reliable, efficient and successful point of pride for Boeing.

PAE / Lockheed Martin Naval Expeditionary Base, Camp Lemonnier, Republic of Djibouti, Horn of Africa Harbor Security Maintenance Annex Manager, Senior Marine Mechanic

Oct. 2009 – May 2011

Hired by Lockheed Martin to create a unique annex responsible for maintaining a large number of US Navy 34’ Sea Arks, 7, 8 and 11meter Zodiac vessels, and other Special Marine Equipment used for Force Protection / Counter Terrorism, Counter Piracy and EOD operations in the African Theater of Operation as well as State Dept, sponsored training of various African Union Military Units in the use of US supplied vessels and equipment. I proved the effectiveness and value of a small well run team of skilled professionals operating in theater. This has allowed the Navy to complete the mission with fewer personnel deployed and has led to tremendous cost savings

Authoring of SOP’s, BOE’s (Basis of Estimate) and maintenance procedures based on Navy statements of work, marine structural component assembly, wiring, maintenance, repair and overhaul in accordance with US Navy 3M Standards for the following: high performance turbo diesels, transmissions, out drives, jet drives, outboard motors (both 2 and 4 stroke), AC/DC electrical systems, fuel systems, generators, hull systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electronic equipment (radar, depth sounders, radios, etc.), fly by wire controls and associated trailers Detailed understanding of marine structural drawings and blueprints, machine shop mathematics and shop safety. Custom fabrication and machining of tools and parts required to accomplish the mission but not readily available using welding (MIG and stick), NC and CNC machining,Custom fabrication of sheet metal, fiberglass, composites and hardwoods. Preparation and execution of monthly briefings for Camp and Unit Commanders, Contracting Officers and Operations Officers on budget variances, safety, personnel issues, performance, challenges, expectations and provided feedback to improve mission readiness. Management, Supervision and Mentoring of Foreign National Marine Technicians and Marine Supply Specialists. Complete detailed record keeping of all maintenance performed, HAZ MAT (waste, usage and storage), safety training and oversight, equipment and part orders, budget status, boat logs, employee performance evaluations and time keeping. Network both locally and regionally for expendables, parts and special services that were temporarily unavailable through military channels due to lengthy shipping and replacement times

Travel throughout Africa and the Mediterranean when required for US Military and State Department requested work.

Recorded zero lost mission time on all vessels from the inception of the Annex in 2009.

Recorded not only zero lost time injuries for all managed employees but had zero accidents for the entire 18 months of my employment.

Boat Mart Inc. Nashville, TN.

9/2007 – 3/2009 Service Manager / Senior Marine Technician

Billington Mobile Marine Repair Sarasota, FL.

11/2003 – 6/2007 Owner/Operator/Marine Technician

Service Manager / Marine Technician

11/2003 – 9/2006 Dockside Marine LLC. Sarasota, FL.

Incinerator Operator

11/1994 – 9/2001 Merck & Co. Inc. West Point, Pa.

- Operated and maintained a very large, state of the art fully automated rotary kiln incineration system with pollution control and a stone hearth incinerator both from a modern control room and throughout the facility. Associated equipment included shredders, walking floors, remote control 12 ton claw cranes, conveyor and weighing systems, skid loaders, front end loaders, automated loading systems, pollution control systems and live feed EPA monitoring equipment. surveillance equipment. Waste stream included plant trash, bio hazard, hazmat, low level radioactive waste, return drugs, aqueous waste, sharps and laboratory waste. Training included Hazwopper, confined space entry, SCBA, lockout/tagout, EPA standards, Covey training and emergency firefighting techniques.

United States Army

11/1985 – 9/1994

Honorably Discharged at the rank of E-6, Staff Sergeant

Held five Mission Occupation Specialties. (19D, Cavalry Scout, 19E,Tank Commander M60A3 MBT, 19K, Tank Commander M1A MBT, 13B Artillery, and 54B Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons Specialist) Airborne, Small Group and Battle Focused Instructor qualifications. Security Clearance: Secret (currently inactive) Complete history available upon request. Awards and Medals listed below.

Skills and Expertise:

Aircraft Assembly (specializing in CFRP) including 30 plus FAA certifications, Government Contracting, Public Speaking, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Excel, Maximo, Velocity, Power Point, Management and Supervisory Skills, Conflict Resolution, Payroll and Timekeeping, Public Speaking, Business Services, Marine Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Procurement, Fire Safety, Risk Management, LEAN, Covey, Technical and Shop Mathematics, Report Writing, Military Leadership, Battle Focused Instruction and Small Group Instruction (Army), SOP/Maintenance and BOE (basis of estimate) Authoring, US NAVY 3M, Marine Diesel Repair,, Outboard Engine Repair ( 2 and 4 stroke), Inboard Marine Engine repair, Marine gear boxes and transmissions, Out Drives, Jet Drives, Fiberglass repair, Marine Propulsion System Repair, Custom Electronics Rigging (AC and DC), Electrical Troubleshooting, Power Generation Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Marine Fuel and Hull Systems, Metal Fabrication, NC and CNC Machining, Close Tolerance drilling, Precision Measuring and Layout, Boat Handling and Towing, HAZMAT, HAZWOPPER, Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Compliance, SCBA / Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tag out, Business Services, Procurement, Fire Safety, Risk Management, LEAN, Covey, Employee Involvement, 5S, Tool Control

Education and Certifications

2011- LEAN Team Lead training

2011 - LEAN Manufacturing- Lean 101, Lean 201

5/2010 - Cummins Marine Diesel Custom Training, Newark, NJ.

1/2002 – 10/2003 Marine Mechanics Institute Orlando, FL.

Certification, Industry and Factory Training for the following marine manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Volvo Penta, Mercury / Mercruiser, Johnson, Evinrude and Crusader

1/2000 – 12/2000 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pa. Marketing

1997 Merck and Co. Inc, West Point, Pennsylvania

Covey Training and LEAN Manufacturing principles

1/1988 – 6/1988 Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pa.

7/1984 – 8/1985 Montgomery County Community College

8/1981 – 6/1984 William Tennent High School Warminster, Pa.

Professional References:

Master Chief Fred Mora

MISRON 1 Det. B US NAVY

*****@********.***

Timothy Delaney, Site Safety and Health Officer/Safety Manager,

US Navy, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Phone: 011-**-***-****

email: **********.****@*****.***

Deborah Gillespie, Sr Project Management Engineer (PME)

email: ******.***********@*****.***

Military Awards, Medals and Badges:

Army Meritorious Service Medal 1st award

Army Commendation Medal 3rd award

Army Achievement Medal 3rd award

Army Good Conduct Medal 3rd award

NCO Professional Development Ribbon w/ number 2

Overseas Service Ribbon w/ number 2

National Defense Service Ribbon

Kuwaiti Liberation Medal

Army Service Ribbon

Army Reserve Service Ribbon

Army Reserve Achievement Medal

Parachutist Badge

Expert Marksman Badge (Tank Weapons, Rifle, .50 cal)

Sharpshooter Badge (pistol)

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