Bremerton, Washington, United States
A properly functioning machine requires a knowledgeable mechanic with the skills to carry out the tasks at hand effectively and efficiently. A desire to know more, passion for good honest work, the ability to troubleshoot on the fly, and a meticulous attitude will help that mechanic excel in the machinery industry. US Navy Machinist’s Mate: -USS Nimitz Reactor Propulsion Department 2016-2019 -MSRON-1B Portland 1st Platoon 2020-2024 -MSRON-11 HVU Bangor Engineering Department 2021-2023 -MSRON-11D 2024-Present Pacific Propeller International (2019-2021): -General Maintenance Technician -C-130 Hercules Brake Overhaul Technician Lockheed Martin Space (2023-Present): -Ordnance Mechanic Four-time Command Sailor of the Quarter winner, three Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medals, two overseas deployments, and two meritorious citations from a Commander and a Captain.
US Navy Reservist; part-time employment with Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron Eleven - Delta Company. Operating a tactical watercraft includes: -Weapons operation -Search and rescue tactics -Combat first aid -Diesel engine operation and maintenance -Maritime navigation -Tactical communications -Vessel piloting And general defense and security of US Navy warships and other maritime assets. In 2024 I proudly deployed to the Horn of Africa region in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Prosperity Guardian. Schools, training, and education: -Cummins Deisel Engine Overhaul Technician -Crew Served Weapons Instructor -Shipboard Fuels and Oils Testing -Coastal Riverine Navigator School -Coastal Riverine Coxswain School -Watertight Enclosures Technician
Small boat security and Force Protection operations for US Naval assets. In addition to conducting maritime security escorts aboard tactical watercraft, I oversaw the completion of periodic maintenance for our boats and boat equipment, including vehicles and weapons.
Whatever broke on the shop floor, I fixed, from calibrating flowmeters to filling pot holes and everything in between. For about four months I also served as a technician in the then-new Brakes Department, where I refurbished C-130 brakes entirely. This included metal refinishing, painting, lock wiring, replacing parts, tolerance and hardness testing, and hydraulic testing.
I worked in the steam plant (engine room) side of both nuclear power plants aboard USS Nimitz. This included mechanical maintenance, lock-out/ tag-out procedures, and machinery operation. I specialized in operating and tending the ship’s distilling units, turning seawater into fresh water for use as both potable water and reactor feed water. I proudly deployed in 2017 to the Arabian Gulf as part of Operation Inherent Resolve.