EDUCATION/NAVY SCHOOLS (partial listing)
AA Electronics Technology - University of Phoenix - June 1998
Basic Electricity/Electronics (8 wk)
Nuclear Weapons Training for ASROC Supervisors
Sonar - STG ‘A’; AN/SQS-26BX Maintenance.; AN/SQQ-89(v)4/6 Operations; FF-1052 Sonar Suite Supervisor
Underwater Fire Control System Maintenance - MK-114; MK-116 Mod 0
2M (Mini/Micro-miniature) Electronic Repair
Transducer Test Set Operation/Maintenance AN/WQM-8
Navy Instructor-Basic; Training Course Curriculum Model Manager
Auxiliary Security Force/Visit, Board, Search & Seizure (VBSS)
Navy/DoD Hazardous Waste Originator
Shipboard Gage Calibration
SCOTT SCBA Specialist/Field Level/Technician Level Maintenance
EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE
Electronic Systems - 21C12A Firefighter Trainer Device, multiple active/passive Sonar, depth sounding, underwater communications, underwater fire control, bathymetry systems, PLCs, VFDs
Hydraulic Systems - winches, rams, Sonar dome pressurization, ASROC/Torpedo loaders, drive systems
Pneumatic Systems - HP air @ 4500/4000/3000#, LP air to 150#
Electro-Mechanical Systems - valve operators, solenoids, motorized winches, motor generators, actuators, centrifuges/separators, Kern K3500 Document Inserter
Servo-Mechanical Systems - Sonar fire control/stabilization, gas regulators
Cooling Systems - salt water, chilled water, demineralized electronic cooling water
Gas Storage/Charging/Regulation Systems - Propane, CO2, N2
Survival Support Systems - SAR/SCBA, Scott SCBA, EAB, OBA
HVAC - facility ventilation, controllers, monitor refrigeration units
Mobile Machinery - forklift, Bobcat, pallet jack, backhoe, scrubbers, sweepers
Calibration – Datametrics 1127-2/King Nutronics 3666 Pressure Comparators, King Nutronics 3605 Thermo Unit, CDI 250/2000 Torque Tester
WORKPLACE HISTORY
Kern, Incorporated. Jan 2018 to Feb 2022. Site/Customer Service Technician Jackson, MI
oPerform repairs and maintenance on K3500 high speed document inserters, and paper handling equipment on-site at Consumers Energy, East Parnall facility. Adjust all facets of inserter machines for optimum speed and minimum stalls; perform shipping/receiving functions; maintain parts inventory and machine maintenance documentation in SAP-based platform; rebuild subassemblies for casualty spares; assist/train operators in adjustment processes and deficiency recognition; test new material and build/store applications.
Valicor Separation Technology. Oct 2016 to Jan 2018. Shop Technician Dexter, MI
o(Company changed name to Trucent) Perform assembly, repairs and maintenance on centrifuges, fluid separators and various support/auxiliary equipment; install and plumb various pumps/motors (120/480V), layout and wire in electrical panels/PLCs, cut and band seal-tite/hoses. Test-operate (Run-Off), debug programming and prepare new machines/skids for shipment. Strip, clean, refurbish and overhaul lease returned equipment. Maintenance and repairs to shop equipment/facility, assist in warehousing/inventory functions.
Sigma Technologies, Ltd. Apr - Oct 2016. Field Data Technician MI based
oPerform detailed Overhead Line Inspection (OHLI) on 3 phase power lines, power poles and attached equipment (CE 2999). Recommend repair or replacement of damaged or obsolete power poles or attachments, providing inventory specifications for QC/planning. Identify maintenance or emergency work items. Maintain custody of specialized tools/equipment and communications devices, traveling via POV to sites throughout MI, Northern IN/OH.
Nilfisk-Advance, Inc. Jul 2015 - Mar 2016. Field Service Technician II MI based
oPerform diverse preventive, corrective and repair maintenance to a broad base of floor care equipment, ranging from vacuum cleaners to street sweepers. Maintain custody of service vehicle (van) and associated inventory, travel to customer sites, perform maintenance and/or repairs, quote extended repairs, order additional parts as necessary, and process required documentation electronically to corporate headquarters.
Worth Surveying Aug 2011 - Feb 2015. Survey Technician Jackson, MI
oCollect, process and present land/property survey data to licensed surveyor for legal representation, employing various electronic, GPS and theodolite mechanism resources. Conduct water quality analysis sampling on/near surveyed oil well sites. Provide elevation data to oil drilling rig supervisors. Conduct FEMA flood plain surveys. Locate underground pipelines, utilizing specialized locating equipment, to provide as-built AutoCad drawings. Stake out oil/gas well pads and pipelines within DEQ, boundary, easement and right-of-way requirements. Develop sketches, draft and final survey grade drawings in AutoCad file format. Laid off as a result of OPEC measures.
Lockheed Martin May 2000 - Aug 2011. Electro-Mechanical Technician II Silverdale, WA
oService Contract Act position. Provide diverse mechanical, technical, logistical and administrative support services at the 21C12A Submarine Firefighting Trainer/Facility and other training simulators at the Trident Training Facility (TTF) Bangor, WA: Operate and maintain extinguishing agent recharging systems; perform all planned and corrective maintenance on the 21C12A Firefighter Trainer Device and auxiliary/related equipment; primary SAR/SCBA (MSA) and SCBA (Scott) maintenance technician; safety and regulatory management to NFPA, NIOSH, NAVOSH, OSHA, and CFR-29 standards; maintain, repair and overhaul all facility compressors, appliances and devices; perform facility HVAC/Wastewater operations and maintenance; administer and generate various forms/records; calibrate/compare various system gauges and thermometers; modify and manufacture specialized tools and protective devices; acting Facility Manager when necessary. When contractor faced significant fiscal issues, facility manning levels dropped from 5 to 1 – singularly continued to provide both operational and maintenance support to exhaustive levels, keeping the facility fully operational until relocation.
KITSAP FARM GARDEN & TRACTOR Oct 1999 - May 2000. Assembler Silverdale, WA
oAssembler for home/garden equipment to industrial mobile machinery assembly; facility and shop equipment maintenance; installation of front loaders/backhoes and onboard tractor hydraulics; assisted mechanics in repair and overhaul of service vehicles and customer equipment.
WSDOT/FERRIES Jun 1999 - Jun 2000. Operations/Ordinary Seaman Seattle, WA based
oResponsible for safety/supervision of passengers/vehicles aboard various Ferry craft of the Washington State Department of Transpotation.
K2 Jun 1999. Manufacturing/assembly Vashon Island, WA
oTemporary contract position. Prepared and set molds and presses used in snowboard manufacturing process.
RANCHO SANTA FE TECHNOLOGY Apr - May 1999. Computer upgrades WA/OR based
oTemporary contract position. Upgraded LAN/WAN-based software/equipment for Wells-Fargo Financial Consultants.
SUNRISE TECHNOLOGY Mar - Apr 1999. Network upgrades/installation Bremerton, WA
oTemporary contract position. Installed and tested network cables for local auto dealership’s LAN.
KAISER ALUMINUM/TACOMA WORKS Nov - Dec 1998. Anode tender Tacoma, WA
Industrial aluminum manufacturing process worker.
oOperated unique articulating hydraulic/pneumatic equipment under extremely arduous conditions in maintaining the aluminum “pot” anode. This was a replacement worker position while union members were on strike.
A & F SERVICE CO. Oct - Nov 1998. Appliance delivery/installation WA based
oTemporary contract position. Home delivery, assembly and test operation of material/products (Sears) to customer satisfaction.
U.S. NAVY Mar 1978 - Jul 1998. Chief Surface Sonar Technician (STGC)SW FL/CA/HI based
oVariety of maintenance and operations tasking on 5 ship classes and 3 shore facilities; Technical representative and Navy Instructor on multiple active/passive and auxiliary surface ship Sonar/surveillance systems; maintained and repaired surface ASW weapons systems and related auxiliary/support equipment; supervised technical maintenance and operations personnel; provided support in diverse administrative, training, inspection, certification, QA, fiscal, logistics, safety and security-related tasks. Unique expertise in hyperbarics/Sonar Dome Pressurization System (SDRW) operations, maintenance and repair.
GENERAL MOTORS - ASSEMBLY DIV Jul 1977 - Mar 1978. Assembly/repair Ypsilanti, MI
oVarious auto assembly functions, leading to line repairman (a unique promotion after only a few months).
SPECIAL SKILLS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Held/eligible for Top-Secret DoD Clearance (SBI); Secret clearance expired 2/12
Awards: NAM (3), NGCM (5), SoQ/SoY, Navy League award
Graduated 1st in class in 4 of 5 major Navy schools that allowed ranking
Hyperbaric and oxygen tolerant (P&O2) tested to U.S. Navy diving standards
Electrical/electronic test equipment, measuring devices, power/hand tools
Technical documentation, blueprints and schematics, specification sheets
HAZMAT operations/industrial hygiene standards; HMIS/MSDS literate
NAUI Certified Open Water Diver (SCUBA)
Operated bridge cranes, backhoe, forklift, Bobcat, specialized hydraulic/pneumatic devices
Veteran – (no disability) - 7 Navy deployments; Operation Desert Shield, Maritime Interception Operations (MIO) Middle East; Coast Guard Law Enforcement Operations (LEO) Central America