WORK SUMMARY:
•Over 27 years experience serving on and repairing ships for the U.S. Navy both in the military and as a civilian contracted Naval Architecture Technician, working for both Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and Naval Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) involving repairs on everything from nuclear submarines to aircraft carriers. Provided waterfront deck plate engineering support/supervision involving disciplines of ships main propulsion machinery, turbo generators, associated systems (condensate, circulating water, lube oil, etc); compressed air, potable water, air conditioning/ refrigeration systems, and steering systems. Submitted “red line†drawings, field sketches, and reports to ensure all upgrades and changes were properly documented for future work.
•Over 25 years providing engineering support to all naval class ships in the area of hull and structure repair, including hull cuts, structure support, padeye (permanent and temporary) installation, and door and hatch repair/replacement. Also provided engineering support for the repair and testing of material handling devices (MHD) including deck gear, mooring/anchoring equipment, and cranes of all types used on naval combat and auxiliary ships.
•Over 15 years experience as a planner/estimator directly responsible for developing Technical Work Documents (TWD), material costs, man-hours and test requirements in all disciplines of ship repair including but not limited to high-pressure pneumatics, high-pressure hydraulics systems, and sea water systems. This position required knowledge of schematics, mechanical blueprints, and other technical documentation to develop the TWD and ensure all required testing parameters were complied with by the governing authority.
•Served as a naval quality assurance supervisor and inspector for over 15 years conducting testing of all shipboard systems repaired during upkeep periods. This included testing on submarines involving the submarine safety program (SUBSAFE) repairs, Level-I repairs completed on submarines and surface ship rated systems, various cleanliness standards, and nuclear safety requirements. Also was certified as Naval Crane Test Director responsible for certifying repairs on various types of shipboard cranes and floating cranes operated by the navy.
•Over 14 years combined of Ship Superintendent and Project Management experience both in the military and as a civilian. Directly responsible for ensuring all assigned repairs and growth work were completed within the budget and in a timely manner. Conducted briefings for all responsible parties prior to the start of work, routinely during work, and upon completion of work. Also tracked day to day progress to ensure milestones were being met, and when required developed additional work arrangements ensuring all growth work was included and proper documentation developed.
•Communicated frequently with outside contractors, equipment manufactures, and other shipyards ensuring all aspects of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) were being complied with. This involved being able to communicate effectively with personnel from various demographics, skill levels, and backgrounds.
Christopher M. Andres
Work Experience:
(9/09 – present) Ancient Mosaic Studios, Fort Pierce, FL
Plant Supervisor for a 3 million dollar a year manufacture of custom stone tables. Responsibilities include supervising the normal day to day operations of the plant, and the direct supervision of over 30 employees. Development of both employee and company guidelines/policies to ensure safe, productive, and Lean Process operations are adhered too.
Developed and implemented equipment maintenance programs to improve both the operation and service life of plant equipment of various types. Improved and redesigned the pneumatic air supply system used throughout the plant to improve productivity. Responsible for replacing out dated high maintenance pumps used in the plants water reclamation system with efficient and maintenance free pumps.
Research and procure replacement parts and materials following the Lean Process to ensure limited stowage space, first in first out, and other cost saving procedures are followed for efficient plant operation. This ensures that the plant operates within the budget restraints required to ensure the highest profit margin.
Personally responsible for ensuring all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards are adhered to including but not limited to hearing, eye safety, respiratory, and hazardous material (HAZMAT) programs are enforced. Also that all products exceed the quality assurance check points developed for each step of the manufacturing process are completed.
(12/08 – 06/09) Ardent Services, New Orleans, LA
Project Coordinator for work being completed by Ardent in the new construction electrical installation on a medium oil tanker as a subcontractor. Ensured all installations of electrical equipment/wire trays were IAW with drawings and if a conflict were discovered I developed field sketches and red lines drawings to document changes made. Developed and attended briefings on the status of work at assigned site to include man-hour, material, and budget concerns to ensure smooth operation. Responsible for performing pre-quality assurance inspections on installed equipment and wire runs prior to final certification inspections by the proper governing agency. Directly responsible for all safety requirements IAW OSHA standards are adhered to at the work site, and personnel are provided the proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the work being performed.
(01/08 - 10/08) Rybovich Boat Company, West Palm Beach, FL
Service Manager to provide direction a team of 42 technicians assigned of various trades for the maintenance/modification to mega yachts brought in to Rybovich. Developed work proposals concerning the scope of work to be accomplished during the yachts repair and also new identified work and presented these to the customer. Developed timelines and milestones for the project and ensured man power, material, and space occupation issues by other trades or outside contractors were avoided. Consulted with both the customer and contractors as required to ensure smooth operation of work and funding requirements. Provided direct technical support in areas of conflicts between all trades to ensure timeline was not interrupted or delayed Provide quality assurance pre checks based on the regulations of several class societies to include but not limited to Lloyds, ABS, and the USCG.
(10/01 – 01/08) Perot Systems Government Services (ADI Corporation) (10/01- 02/03), CDI Marine Company (02/03-01/08), Portsmouth, VA
Naval Architecture Technician contracted to support Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) Engineering. Responsible for the coordination between ships, shops, contractors, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), and engineering in direct support of maintenance projects including, but are not limited to scheduled overhauls, fleet modernization, troubleshooting, and others as assigned. Provide structural evaluations to ensure structures will support weight of rigging work on both submarines/surface ships. These evaluations include: design/installation of temporary/permanent padeyes, inspection of installed padeyes/structures used for rigging, calculating applied force including side loading, removal/reinstallation of structural/equipment interference, and researching weight and dimensions of equipment.
Provided engineering oversight for the efforts required in the development of technical work documents (TWD). This included but was not limited to testing, scheduling, and the estimation of both personnel and materials required for completion of the project. Provided direct deck plate engineering support to resolve technical conflicts for work in progress on both submarines and surface ships. Ensured all requirements/testing of repairs, installation, and upgrades to major ships systems (i.e. pneumatic, hydraulic, seawater, propulsion, deck, and auxiliary equipment) conformed to the requirements of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFFM), Technical Manuals, Cognizant Drawings, Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) and Shipyard Planning Standards. Developed contracts and MOA’S with contractors for both submarine/surface ship repair and provided oversight on these contracts both as a Project Manager and deck-plate engineering as required.
Engineering technician (mechanical) provided direct support to mechanical engineers, in the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of machinery, consumer products, and other equipment, applying knowledge of mechanical engineering technology, under direction of engineering and scientific staff. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of scientists and engineers. Developed sketches and rough layouts, records data, makes computations, analyzes results, and writes reports. Estimates labor costs, equipment life, and plant space. Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies. Devised, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products, such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo systems, machine tools, and measuring instruments. Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control. Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications. Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method. May test and inspect machines and equipment in manufacturing departments or work with engineers to eliminate production problems.
(10/81 – 10/01) United States Navy:
Ship superintendent responsible for development and coordination of both normal and emergent repairs performed on both submarines and surface ships. This included the development of a timeline including milestones to encompass the required repairs in a timely manner to ensure ships availability for assigned duties. Routinely attended meetings with all the major personnel involved (ships CO, Repair CO, contractors). These meetings involved discussions concerning progress, issues and status involving the repairs in progress. Ensured that the budget allotted for the repair progress was adhered to and any funding issues were promptly addressed and resolved.
Planner/estimator responsible for the development of the technical work document (TWD) required ensuring the repairs to both surface ships/submarines are completed IAW all technical and NAVSEA governing documents. This included material and parts identification and procurement, man-hour allotment by trade group, space management on the vessel, research and providing proper technical documents, step by step instructions, and testing plan IAW governing authority.
Quality Assurance served both as an inspector and ships quality assurance officer assistant both on submarines and ashore. Developed and reviewed testing procedures to ensure all requirements of the NAVSEA governing authority were adhered to. This included the Submarine Safety Program (SUBSAFE) involving repairs performed to nuclear submarines. Also performed inspection of special replacement parts (LEVEL I) to ensure the parts met all military specifications (MILSPEC) and other NAVSEA requirements. Ensured the verification of test equipment, test setup, testing, and properly documented test as required for the repair. Qualified both ships repair and ordnance inspector and quality assurance officer assistant
Torpedoman’s Mate (Technician) assemblies, repairs, and performs maintenance on underwater electronic torpedoes that are launched from surface ships, aircraft, and submarines; troubleshoots, tests, and replaces defective elements and components in the torpedo electronic systems; uses instrumentation and test equipment. (Technicians) tests internal circuits of major units; uses working drawings in making modifications to torpedo; maintains a technical library; trains subordinates to perform maintenance on weapons; prepares preventive maintenance schedules. Performs maintenance on test equipment (a sophisticated computer system with a number of interfaces to the torpedo and instrumentation) used by Technicians; has a thorough knowledge of interfacing, of interfaced equipment, and of digital and computer electronics.
Machinist’s Mate (Submarines) operates, maintains, and repairs auxiliary equipment, launching and firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance and small arms; prepares underwater and vertical launch ordnance for firing; conducts post-fire and post-run routines. Performs mechanical systems operation and maintenance associated with ship and weapons storage and launch; operates and maintains diesel engines, seawater circulating systems, air conditioning oxygen and ventilation systems; conducts receipt and transfer of and missiles, maintains calibration logs; uses schematics and mechanical blueprints; performs ordnance, component, and small arms maintenance; performs setup and maintenance of vertical launch systems. Conducts inspection of torpedoes and missiles for quality assurance; performs mechanical maintenance, writes technical reports; coordinates small arms maintenance; tests weapons for security. Identifies factors governing mechanical maintenance, quality assurance, documents field changes, and ammunition transaction reports; schedules weapons transfer; supervises non-nuclear and nuclear explosives handling and certification; verifies and develops procedural documentation; coordinates weapon/countermeasures firing tests and weapon/component handling.
Machinist’s Mate (Surface) operates, repairs, and performs maintenance on ship propulsion machinery and auxiliary equipment. Operates main propulsion steam engines, turbo generators, and associated systems (condensate, circulating water, lube oil, etc); operates auxiliary systems, including compressed air, potable water, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and steering systems; completes maintenance forms; exercises environmental control procedures to prevent or minimize air pollution and oil spills. Calibrates pressure and temperature sensing devices; carries out chemical water treatment procedures; performs maintenance on whistles, sirens, anchor windless, cranes, winches, steering engines, food preparation and dishwashing machinery, and air and reefer compressors; operates and performs mechanical maintenance on propulsion system equipment; adjusts thermal expansion valves, pressure switches, thermostats, and regulator valves; may serve as lead man; completes maintenance reports; inventories installed equipment; orders repair parts; uses computer software. Identifies factors governing main propulsion plant efficiency, cause of poor performance, and appropriate remedies; tests, dehydrates, and recharges refrigeration and air conditioning systems; may serve as engine room watch supervisor (underway); instructs engine room personnel in casualty control and plant operation procedures; reviews completed maintenance data forms; prepares weekly schedules of preventive maintenance; prepares environmental pollution control reports.
Education: Bachelor of Arts, June 2003, ST Leo University, ST Leo, FL
Major: Criminology Management/Public Administration
Minor: History/Political Science
Bachelors’ Degree GPA: 3.7/4.0
Clearance: Secret
Computer Skills: MICROSOFT Excel, Access, Word, Project, and Power Point. I attended numerous military training seminars, schools, and programs in various. These included but were not limited to the disciplines of management, planning, supply, ordnance maintenance, various cleanliness standards, nuclear power requirements, and Navy Maintenance Database (NMD).
Numerous Naval: Management/Leadership Courses, Safety/Hazardous
Material Courses, Electrical/Mechanical Courses, Ordnance Maintenance/Safety Courses, Physical Security/ Anti-Terrorist Courses, Curriculum Development/ Instructional Courses, Maintenance Planning, Quality Assurance Courses including ISO 9000, and 6 Sigma (Green Belt).
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