Objective
An experienced planner, purchaser and qualified welder/instructor as per NAVSEA/DoD standards in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW. With eleven years of US military experience, a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, 1998), fully bi-lingual (English/Spanish), excellent MS Office Skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines. With an outstanding ability to communicate with people at all levels, approachable and able to build relationships quickly.
Experience
Welding Instructor/Logistics Coordinator
NAVSCIATTS, US Navy; Stennis Space Center, MS USA
May 2006 - October 2009
Lead Instructor in a International Military School for the subject of general welding(SMAW, GMAW and GTAW), oxyacetylene welding and cutting, fiberglass repair, gel-coat repair and rubber inflatable boat repair with over one hundred International Military Students during the past three years . Lead coordinator for Engineering Mobile Training Teams to several US partner nations to include Azerbaijan, El Salvador and Yemen among others. Coordinated teaching, repair/training aides purchases, curriculum and professional development to over forty five US Navy service members.
Welder/Planner/Purchaser
USS Kitty Hawk CV63 Aircraft Carrier, US Navy; Yokosuka, Japan
April 2004 – April 2006
Planned, supervised and performed necessary task for fabrication, installation and repair of shipboard structures and high pressure steam systems. Instructed junior personnel in proper welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW in CFe, CRES and Alum) and basic maintenance procedures for assigned engineering systems. Performed necessary administrative records and reports to superior officers. Responsible of purchasing necessary material and equipment needed for repairs. Approved work related quality assurance forms along with performing non-destructive testing of welding repairs and emergency repairs.
Welder/Planner/Purchaser
Assault Craft Unit 4, Hovercraft Unit, US Navy; Little Creek, VA USA
November 2002 - March 2004
Planned, supervised and performed necessary task for fabrication, installation and repair of aluminum hovercraft structures and gas turbine piping systems. Instructed junior personnel in proper welding techniques (GMAW and GTAW in CRES and Alum) and basic maintenance procedures for assigned engineering systems. Performed necessary administrative records and reports to superior officers. Responsible for purchasing necessary material and equipment needed for repairs. Approved work related quality assurance forms along with performing non-destructive testing of welding repairs and emergency repairs.
Welder/Planner
USS Nimitz CVN 68 Nuclear Power Aircraft Carrier, US Navy; San Diego, CA USA
March 1999 – October 2002
Planned, supervised and performed necessary task for fabrication, installation and repair of shipboard structures, nuclear power plant and high pressure steam systems. Instructed junior personnel in proper welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW and GTAW in CRES and CFe) and basic maintenance procedures for assigned engineering systems. Performed necessary administrative records and reports to superior officers. Responsible for purchasing necessary material and equipment needed for repairs. Approved work related quality assurance forms along with performing non-destructive testing of welding repairs and emergency repairs.
Education
Certification
US Navy/DoD Secret Security Clearance Holder
Certified US Navy Instructor to US DoD Standards
Qualified Welder SMAW, GMAW and GTAW for CFe, CUNI, CRES and Alum under
NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248
Qualified in Welding Positions A, B, C, D and E as per NAVSEA Technical Manual
S9086-Ch-STM-010/CH-074 Welding and Allied Process
US Navy NAVOSH Safety Council Courses
Zodiac North America Inflatable Boat Repair Course
Detroit Diesel 6V92 Series Trouble Shooting Course
Boston Whaler Marine Fiberglass Repair Course
Health & Safety Awareness Engineering Workshops
Safe Crane Operation Training Courses
Fork Lift Truck Operator, Up to 5 ton truck operator and 44 Passenger bus
Red Cross First Aid Course and NOLS Wilderness Advance First Aid
Basic Weapons Certifications
Skils