Chad Hodges

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  • Timeline

    Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

    Leading Chief Petty Officer Gas Turbine Technician (electrical)

    US Navy
    USS Thomas S. Gates
    Jan 2002 - Jan 2009

    Leading Chief Petty Officer Gas Turbine Technician (eletrical).

    US Navy
    USS Kidd (DDG 100)
    Current Company
    Mar 2010 - now

    Officer in Charge, Surface Warfare Officers School, Engineering San Diego

    United States Navy
    Greater San Diego Area
  • About me

    Transitioning Naval Officer, Surface Warfare Officers School, Engineering San Diego at United States Navy

  • Education

    • Rutherford high school

      1991 - 1992
      High school
  • Experience

    • Us navy

      Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

      • Engineering system maintainer for ships power generation and propulsion, responsible for the maintenance, repair, operation and training for ships engineering plant and maintenance team of 40 operator technicians. • Coordinated the maintenance, repair and operation of 4 GE LM2500 gas turbine main propulsion engines, 3 Allison, 501 K17 electrical generator sets, auxiliary systems.• Engineering control system maintainer and operator, trained by Canadian Aerospace Engineering (CAE), for US Navy’s Smart Ship Program.• Lead calibration technician, electrical and mechanical.

      • Leading Chief Petty Officer Gas Turbine Technician (electrical)

        Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
      • Lead Gas Turbine Technician (electrical)

        Jan 1995 - Jan 1999
    • Us navy

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2009

      • Led and supervised two divisions in the operation, maintenance, and repairs of multi-million dollar and critical engineering equipment. Oversaw maintenance, training, qualifications, and engineering plant operation. • Managed ships calibration program for over 3000 electronic and mechanical gages and indicators for power generation and system monitoring.• Designated as the engineering testing officer for newly installed or upgraded systems. • Project lead Ship Superintendent for construction and oversight for DDG FIIA program, DDG’s 89, 95 and 100.• Specialized in the management of ship construction timeline and system installation and testing.

      • Leading Chief Petty Officer Gas Turbine Technician (eletrical).

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2009
      • NAVSEA Lead Ships Superintendent

        Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
    • United states navy

      Mar 2010 - now

      Responsible for the safe and proper operation of the engineering plant in compliance with regulations, standing orders, and other competent authority. Ensures engineering logs, bell books, and prescribed operating and legal records are properly maintained. Conduct inspections of the engineering plant; ensures that pre-scribed tests, methods of operation, and instructions pertaining to the safety of personnel and material are strictly observed. In the absence of the damage control officer the responsibility also includes responding to damage control casualties. In addition, responsible for the training, qualification, and development of an underway watch team to ensure the engineering plant is fully capable of fulfilling all operational tasks.Qualified in steam, diesel and gas turbine propulsion power plants. Show less • Managed and supervised 45 technicians in the damage control and repair division.• Coordinated training and certification for a 400 person ship’s crew in emergency response procedures.• Hazmat spill response team manager trained and administrated spill contingency plan. • Manager for confined space entry program, certifications and procedures.• Managed Ship’s Quality Assurance Program. Ensure compliance with all technical specifications during maintenance, repairs, re-certifications, and documentation is complete and can be audited. Specific duties : -Train and qualify personnel -monitor and audit the QA program -Complete QA forms and records -Prepare formal work packages -Meet controlled material requirements -Conduct in-process control of fabrication and repairs -Test and recertify equipment -Document any departure from specifications• Coordinated all ships major and minor maintenance overhauls. Tracked all work production for over 12 million dollars in ships upgrades and overhauls. Show less • Managed ship’s 12 month $ 100 million depot level overhaul. Responsible for the daily coordination and scheduling of system testing and ship restoration.• Managed and administrated the ships Quality Assurance Program. Qualified Quality Assurance Officer.Ensure compliance with all technical specifications during maintenance, repairs, re-certifications, and documentation is complete and can be audited. Specific duties : -Train and qualify personnel -monitor and audit the QA program -Complete QA forms and records -Prepare formal work packages -Meet controlled material requirements -Conduct in-process control of fabrication and repairs -Test and recertify equipment -Document any departure from specifications• Coordinated the scheduling and management of all shipboard maintenance and repair projects with a budget of approx. $1.2 million. Show less

      • Officer in Charge, Surface Warfare Officers School, Engineering San Diego

        Jul 2015 - now
      • Engineering Officer of the Watch

        Jul 1998 - Jul 2015
      • Damage Control Assistant, Engineering Officer, Quality Assurance Officer

        Apr 2013 - Jun 2015
      • Student, SWOS Damage Control Assistant - Senior Enlisted (DCASE) School

        Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
      • Ships Maintenance Officer, Quality Assurance Officer

        Feb 2012 - Jan 2013
      • Electrical Officer

        Mar 2010 - Feb 2012
  • Licenses & Certifications