Adam Michael Vesely

**** ****** **. *** # ***-D, Metairie, La 70003 (504) 810 – 0828 (Cell / Home)

admk31@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Analytical, dedicated, and goal-driven mechanical engineer uses out-of-the-box thinking in problem solving, personnel management, and training. Time management and prioritization techniques result in proven track record of success. Skills and expertise include: Microsoft Office programs; industrial and fire safety; fire protection and suppression systems; valve repair and testing; engineering systems (such as steam and gas turbines, steam generators, and their ancillary equipment); maintenance, material, and management systems; and quality assurance. I am also comfortable with reviewing engineering drawings and going through RSMeans data books.

EXPERIENCE:

ABM Industries, New Orleans, La 2020 – Present

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Coordinator

Currently tracking the progress and completion of over 2500 separate work orders, with both a customized Excel file and automated program.

Currently managing a workforce exceeding 15 personnel in multiple disciplines: concerning engineering, HVAC, and general maintenance, and several others.

Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans, New Orleans, La 2019 – 2019

Summer 2019 Engineering Student Intern

Designed an Excel program to calculate the water level in both water towers for the Carrollton Water Plant, based on pressure, height, and given geometry.

Assisted in the writing of a bidding proposal for storage tank inspections.

Gave valve maintenance inputs for future repairs and replacements for the Algiers Plant.

US Navy 2001 – 2015

Fire Prevention and Valve Repair Specialist with Nuclear Power Training

5+ years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and inspection of fire suppression systems, water treatment, life support, ventilation, drainage, auxiliary systems, and air quality testing equipment.

5+ years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and testing of common valves (including relief valves).

5+ years of experience with ship propulsion machinery, heat exchangers, lubricating and hydraulic oil, refrigeration and air conditioning, and water level control systems for U.S. Navy steam generators.

10+ years of training experience in Quality Assurance, Planned Preventative Maintenance, and Lock-Out Tag-Out practices, with an emphasis on the safe operation of all associated equipment as a priority.

10+ years of managing and coordinating multiple divisions of maintenance work centers which ranged from the aforementioned systems, using a computerized maintenance management system.

EDUCATION:

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, La 2016 – 2019

University, B. S. Mechanical Engineering (Dec 2019)

Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy, Norfolk, VA 2013 – 2013

Qualified Member of the Engineering Department, Student

U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Training Unit, Goose Creek, Charleston, SC 2002 – 2003

Nuclear Power Trained Mechanic, Student

TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS:

Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy 2012 – 2015

Certified Valve Repair Technician, Valve Repair

Performs I-Level Maintenance procedures in inspecting and repairing various marine valves, and other steam system components in support of Intermediate Maintenance Activity requirements.

Demonstrates knowledge of repair procedures, repair and maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and the proper use of industrial machinery as per the Journeyman Qualification Standards.

Operated I-Level facility machines, such as: drills, hydraulic and manual presses, air compressors, hydraulic testing stands, hydrostatic testing stands, lapping machines, and sand blasters.

Gas Free Engineer 2014 – 2014

Certified as Navy Gas Free Engineer, Gas Free Operations

Prepares personnel to assume the duties and responsibilities, and to perform the tasks as the designated Gas Free Engineer on board Navy vessels.

Makes personnel aware of hazardous atmospheres, trains in use of various instruments available to determine if hazardous atmospheres exist; and deals with actual procedures that the Gas Free Engineering Program is functioning properly.

Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy, Norfolk, VA 2013 – 2013

Qualified Member of Engineering Department as designated by the USCG.

Qualified as Fireman / Oiler / Water Tender for steam systems.

Qualified as Junior Engineer for unrestricted (any sized) vessels.

Qualified as Electrician QMED, understanding the components of the basic electrical diagrams for the average engineroom on a vessel.

Successfully passed the Rating Forming Part of the Engineering Watch Assessment.

SCOTT SCBA Repair School 2012 – 2012

Certified SCOTT Air-Pak Repair Technician, SCBA Air-Paks

Performs SCOTT SCBA Air-Pak inspection, maintenance, repair, and testing procedures at the Intermediate Maintenance Level.

Work Center Supervisor Leadership Course 2007 – 2007

First Line Leadership Development Program

Responsible for the growth, development, and daily direction of subordinates; by accomplishing mission, leading people, leading change, working with others, and resource stewardship.

Applies leadership skill sets based on the content derived from the Leadership Competency Model.

Provides with leadership skills necessary to function as effective leaders and managers within the job positions.

Nuclear Power Training Unit, Goose Creek, Charleston, SC 2002 – 2003

Nuclear Power Trained Mechanic, Student

Describes the fundamentals of nuclear propulsion power and the interrelationship of its mechanical, electrical, and naval reactor subsystems.

Develops and exercises oral communication skills; understand the physical nature of nuclear radioactive particles, their detection, interaction with matter, and human health consequences.

Gains knowledge of the safe operation of a nuclear power plant and its subsystems with an emphasis on industrial safety principles.

Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects problems in nuclear mechanical, electrical, or reactor control systems at the component level with an emphasis on mechanical systems.

Strengthens oral communication skills; mechanical, electrical, and reactor infrastructure emphasizing mechanical, chemical, and reactor plant safety systems manipulations.

Applies technical classroom knowledge to the practical, safe operation of Navy nuclear power plants.

TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS (cont.):

Naval Nuclear Power School, Goose Creek, Charleston, SC 2002 – 2002

Nuclear Power trained Mechanic, Student

Able to use hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and test instruments; describe working principles of machinery including piping, tubing, valves, breakers, various pumps, air compressors, refrigeration systems, condensers, and steam turbines; and perform maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems associated with a propulsion plant.

AWARDS:

Admiral’s Flag Letter of Commendation 2006 – 2006

Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Exhibiting diligence in quality work practices and strict adherence to maintenance procedures and technical standards, he has been instrumental for his division’s successful completion of two major shipyard planned availabilities, including an arduous dry-docking maintenance period. Demonstrating superior administrative skills and attention to detail as the divisional Preventative Maintenance System (PMS) Petty Officer, his diligent efforts in ensuring the readiness of all divisional PMS records and accountability logs during the ship’s first major Preventative Maintenance Assessment was instrumental in Machinery Division’s superior performance resulting in a grade of excellent.

This involved the maintenance on secondary (steam) side of the nuclear reactor, including all of its auxiliary systems and components (i.e. centrifugal pumps, screw-type pumps, hydraulically-operated valves, spring-operated valves, high-pressure air compressors, evaporators, and distilling units, etc.) not just as a supervisor, but also as a maintenance man.

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 2010 – 2012

Commanding Officer, USS Shoup (DDG-86)

He was hand selected to supervise the largest workcenter on the ship because of his outstanding attention to detail. His knowledge, leadership, and focus significantly improved Shoup’s damage control readiness and directly contributed to Shoup’s highly successful damage control certification.

This regarded fire suppression systems (portable extinguishers and fixed systems), drainage systems (portable submersible pumps, installed pumps, and those systems with non-moving components such as: eductors), watertight integrity for hatches, scuttles, and doors.

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