Naval Mechanical Logistics & Technical Data Manager

Stephen J. Porter

Virginia Beach, VA • 757-***-**** • ***************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Mechanical engineering and logistics professional with over 37 years of combined U.S. Navy and defense industry experience supporting complex naval combat systems, shipboard mechanical equipment, configuration management, technical data management, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS). 20 years serving in the US Navy as an Engineman which involved maintaining and operating Diesel Engines of various size and configuration. Maintain and Operate Engineering Support equipment which included Fire and Seawater pumps, Fresh Water and Sewage Pumps. Maintained and repaired Galley and Scullery equipment. Proven expertise managing engineering changes, validating ship configurations, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting lifecycle sustainment for U.S. Navy surface ships and aircraft carriers. Extensive experience collaborating with engineering, logistics, maintenance, and fleet stakeholders to ensure configuration accuracy, technical compliance, and mission readiness. Active Secret Security Clearance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mechanical Systems Support, Configuration Management, Engineering Change Management, Technical Data Management, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) Systems, Ship Configuration Validation, Technical Documentation, Fleet Modernization Engineering Drawings & Specifications, Preventive Maintenance Systems (PMS), Equipment Inspections & Validation, Lifecycle Sustainment, Root Cause Analysis, Database Management, Cross-Functional Team Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Noblis MSD

Configuration Technical Data Manager

June 2025 – July 2026

Support U.S. Navy engineering programs by managing technical data, configuration baselines, software versions, and engineering documentation for fleet modernization and lifecycle sustainment initiatives.

Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems

Staff Logistics Management Analyst

May 2020 – June 2025

Supported Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Dam Neck, providing logistics and configuration management support for Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) modernization and installation programs.

Applied Technical Systems / CDI Marine

Configuration Management Specialist

July 2009 – May 2020

Supported Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Dam Neck, providing logistics and configuration management support for Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) modernization and installation programs.

United States Navy

Engineman 1st Class

June 1989-June 2009

20 years serving in the US Navy as an Engineman which involved maintaining and operating Diesel Engines of various size and configuration. Maintain and Operate Engineering Support equipment which included Fire and Seawater pumps, Fresh Water and Sewage Pumps. Maintained and repaired Galley and Scullery equipment.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Navy, Engineman First Class (EN1(SW/AW)), Retired

Experience in diesel propulsion systems, pumps, compressors, valves, piping systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, auxiliary machinery, HVAC support, fuel and lube oil systems, damage control systems, preventive and corrective maintenance

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Mechanical

Responsible for maintaining and operating various size Diesel Engines. Fairbanks-Morse, Detroit Diesel, Westerbeke and Cummins. Attended Cummins Diesel Engine overhaul course while in the USN. Experience with Vehicle Preventative and corrective maintenance to include Brakes, Suspension, Cooling systems and Oil Changes. Maintained and monitored Ships Auxiliary equipment such as valves, Pumps, Galley and Trash Disposal equipment. Obtained Certified Hazmat Training while active duty. HM&E Systems, Equipment Validation, Engineering Drawing Review, Technical Specifications, Fleet Modernization, Lifecycle Sustainment, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Shipboard Equipment Inspection

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Technical Studies, Tidewater Community College

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Active U.S. Department of War SECRET Security Clearance

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA-10 Certification

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