PHILLIP J. JONES

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EDUCATION

BS Mechanical Engineering, 2005, Auburn University

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

NAVY NUCLEAR SUBMARINE OFFICER

18 years of leadership and management experience within multi-discipline and cross-functional teams both large and small. Extensive program and project management experience. Extremely knowledgeable with project planning and supervision, quality assurance, communications, interpersonal skills, team building, and motivational leadership.

NUCLEAR MACHINST MATE

In-depth knowledge of all mechanical systems and components to include the normal operation, troubleshooting, and repair of all system components. Integral part in repairing pumps, valves, heat exchangers, distilling units, purifiers, strainers, propulsion turbines, reduction gears, and bearings. I gained a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of nuclear and submarine safe material controls as well as quality assurance, repair procedure writing, and retest requirements.

EXPERIENCE

Feb ’21 – Jan ‘23, Executive Officer Navy Nuclear Power Training Command

Second in a command of over 4,000 sailors that is responsible for the initial training of all nuclear operators and supervisors, and a site consisting of nine buildings, 226 acres of ground, 3600 barracks rooms, and a $3.5 million annual economic impact.

*Coordinated with multiple external organizations to drive improvements in the professional development program of junior officers during initial training.

*Improved administrative program and processes, streamlining day-to-day operations leading to diverting manpower to other areas of need

* Very engaged with all personnel within the command to focus on project improvements,

*Top Secret Security Clearance

Feb ’19 – Feb ’21, Executive Officer of USS NEW JERSEY, SSN-786

Second in command of submarine during new construction and initial manning consisting of a crew of over 140 people. Managed the day-to-day operations of the entire ship, managed all training, medical and administrative programs as well as day to day schedule.

*Established initial command procedures for daily operations, qualifications, training, and administration.

*Established process improvements within all departments to increase productivity.

*Built a highly functioning team across four departments to ensure the ship was ready to meet all construction and testing goals ahead of schedule with first time success.

*Collaborated with detailers ensuring the command had appropriate personnel on board to support and ever-changing construction schedule

*Top Secret Security Clearance

Aug ’17 – Nov ’18, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the Commander of Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR)

Maintain the day-to-day planning and advise the Executive Director’s on all his travel, schedule, and executive level top secret briefings across nine departments and over 30 outside organizations.

*Worked with the Navy Submarine League and Johns Hopkins Atomic Power Laboratories coordinated the planning, brief approvals, and guest list for the 2018 Submarine Technology Symposium.

*Provided support to outside organizations for fleet certification and training exercises ensuring deploying ships were ready to meet all mission goals in every warfare area

*Top Secret Security Clearance

Apr ’15 – Aug ’17, SUBMARINE OPERATIONS OFFICER CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR

The only subject matter expert responsible for all the planning, coordination, and execution for all submarine certification events for all Atlantic Fleet Surface Combatants to include Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Readiness Groups. Only advisor to the Admiral and the team on submarine safety, operations, and communications.

*Organized, planned, and executed over 10 exercises ensuring the safety of over 70 naval vessels.

*Trained all combatants prior to the exercise on safety protocols and event geographical layout to include traveling to Columbia and Peru to train their submarine crews.

*Communicated with the submarine crews underway, ensuring any changes to the operations or schedule were understood and safety was maintained

*Top Secret Security Clearance

Mar ’14 – Apr ’15, NAVIGATOR / OPERATIONS OFFICER PCU WASHINGTON SSN-787

Coordinated, managed, and directed the day-to-day operations of the Navigation and Operations Departments to include all publications, personal security screenings, schools, and IT infrastructure.

*Created training and qualification programs

*Established process improvements in the screening process for all reporting personnel to verify security clearances and required schools prior to arrival

*Organized the first major inspection and led the root cause analysis and corrective actions for deficiencies identified during the inspection.

*Top Secret Security Clearance

Feb ’12 – Mar ’14, COMBAT SYSTEMS OFFICER USS MINNESOTA, SSN-783

Managed all aspects of sonar, fire control, torpedo, and torpedo delivery systems. Oversaw all small arms and force protection programs on board. Directed and trained an inexperienced workforce for all ship’s operations for operational excellence and safety.

*Delivered a VA class submarine in record time.

*Completed first weapons system certification.

*Managed all training and qualification programs to include weapons handling, small arms, and force protection.

*Established methods of process improvements in programs increasing productivity and readiness of personnel and organization.

*Recognized as best Officer of the Deck at the command.

*Managed and supervised the first torpedo load by a Virginia Class Submarine in Norfolk, VA.

*Managed the Navigation and Operations Department in the absence of the Navigator.

*Senior Supervisory Watch for initial reactor control rod testing.

*Officer of the Deck for first new construction submarine to participate in a major fleet exercise.

*Qualified for Command at Sea.

*Top Secret Security Clearance

Jun ’09 – Jun ’11, NAVAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR NROTC VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

Taught Naval Weapons Systems and Naval Engineering Systems as well as the junior class advisor.

*Assisted students in developing study plans to increase their retention of complex subjects.

*Oversaw submarine week summer cruises for the East Coast for over 600 midshipmen to include arranging travel, housing, meals, training simulator schedules, and submarine rides.

Sep ’06 – Jun ’09, DIVISION OFFICER USS HARTFORD, SSN-768

Held multiple division officer positions to include Electrical Assistant, Main Propulsion Assist, Chemistry and Radiological Controls Assistant, and Assistant Engineer

*Hand-selected to take over a struggling machinery division ensuring the boat remained on schedule during an arduous shipyard availability

*Developed and managed an audit and surveillance program to ensure the highest of standards in radiological controls work processes

*Managed radiological controls, radioactive materials, and chemistry programs.

*Managed the personal dosimetry program with zero defects

*Managed machinery maintenance, training, qualifications, personnel programs.

*Managed electrical safety, electrical maintenance, and training programs.

*Coordinated and supervised multiple tactical development exercise projects.

*Qualified Engineering Officer of the Watch, Officer of the Deck and Submarine Warfare

*Top Secret Security Clearance

Jul ’00 – Feb ’02, INSTRUCTOR NAVY PROTOTYPE TRAINING UNIT CHARLESTON, SC

Instructor in Navy’s most challenging school teaching the principles of watchstanding and engineering on a critical reactor.

*Primary supervisor in engine room during a major maintenance availability

*Guided over 200 students through their qualification process

*Selected to qualify Engineering Officer of the Watch as a petty officer

*Conducted 100’s of maintenance and repair items

Jul ’96 – Jul ’00, MACHINIST MATE USS MICHIGAN, SSBN-727

Junior mechanic standing watch and conducting maintenance on all mechanical systems on a nuclear power plant. Assistant QA officer and lead planner for all controlled maintenance and retest.

*Qualified Engineering Watch Supervisor in charge of supervision of all operations in engineering spaces

*Managed the quality assurance training program.

*Lead planner for all maintenance and repair items to include retest of nuclear and sub safe systems

*Ensured all parts were ordered and on hand for all maintenance performed

*Secret Security Clearance

Mar ’94 – Jun ’96, JUNIOR STAFF INSTRUCTOR NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING UNIT

Responsible for training students in the knowledge, design, and operation of naval nuclear power plants.

*Part of maintenance teams that conducted major diesel engine repairs and retest, turbine exhaust boot replacement, and various mechanical maintenance during maintenance shutdown periods.

Oct ’93 – Mar ’94, NAVY PROTOTYPE SCHOOL

Hands-on study of design and operations of mechanical and electrical systems in a nuclear power plant.

Mar ’93 – Sep ‘, NAVY NUCLEAR POWER SCHOOL

Advanced Coursework in Math, Thermodynamics, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials, and Plant Operations.

October ’92 – Jan ’93, Machinist Mate Nuclear Field “A” School

14-week curriculum focusing on the basic maintenance, construction, and operation of mechanical components to include pumps, steam turbines, valves, heat exchangers, lube oil strainers and purifiers, and reverse osmosis/distilling units.

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