Jerome Hunt

Experience

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  US Navy

  Dec 1987 - Dec 2007

  Senior Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician

  Responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of propulsion gas turbines and gas turbine generator sets, waste heat boilers, power distribution switch gear, and various pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic support systems. Coordinated safe plant light off and start up testing after major maintenance periods. Units and Operations:USS Oldendorf DD 972; Operation Desert Shield, USS Hayler DD 997, USS Hopper DDG 70; Operation Enduring Freedom

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  Ameren

  Dec 2007 - Nov 2008

  Shift Supervisor Edwards Power Station

  Supervised utility plant operators in the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of a three unit 700 mw coal fired power plant to ensure daily generation commitments. Administered protective work programs in accordance with OSHA, company and industry standards. Conducted work safety briefs and safety spot checks.

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  Peaker Services, Inc.

  Nov 2008 - Jun 2011

  Engineering Technician

  Integrated, installed and provided support of Woodward industrial control systems for steam turbine, diesel, and gas engine generator sets and mechanical drive applications. Programmed, configured and tuned engine and generator controls. I provided on call field service and phone support for customers of Woodward Industrial Control products.

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  UCC Environmental

  Jun 2011 - May 2017

  Planned, organized, and coordinated system installation, startup, training and troubleshooting using established procedures. Assisted with contract closeout, supporting project quality, schedule and cost commitments, while maintaining overall focus on engineering, service and the customer.Coordinated system erection and start up activities to ensure that UCC systems were installed and operated in accordance with quality standards and contract commitments. Resolved field installation and operational issues expediently, maintained focus on contract schedules and field costs.Conducted post-startup activities for customer acceptance of the system and throughout the warranty period.Established and maintained written and verbal communications on each assignment with the Project Manager, customer representative(s) and UCC departments. Kept accurate departmental records and reports in accordance with policy. Show less Coordinated site activities including erection, startup, customer training, and troubleshooting ensuring equipment is installed and operated in accordance with contract design drawings and operating instructions. Provided technical assistance and documentation as required to resolve issues while maintain overall focus on service, schedule, and the customer. Installed, troubleshot, repaired and calibrated engineering plant control systems including PLCs, VFD motor controllers, DCS and transmitters. Show less

  • Technical Service Engineer

    Jan 2013 - May 2017

  • Field Engineer

    Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
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  T-Solutions, Inc.

  May 2017 - Mar 2019

  Port Engineer

  Provide in-country oversight on the behalf of Naval Sea Systems Command of the Continuous Lifecycle Support (CLS) Program to support the Iraqi Navy in maintaining mission readiness of 12 SwiftShips 35 Meter Patrol Boats, 2 River Hawk 60 Meter Offshore Support Vessels, 26 Safe Boats Class Defenders, Synchro-Lift, and Dredger. • Responsible for managing all ship maintenance, including the planning and executing of all shipyard work packages, voyage repairs, and modernization. • Chairperson of weekly Planning Board for Maintenance Committee with senior Iraqi Navy leadership that executes long range maintenance plan and training implementation.• Develop maintenance schedules for each ship and maintain corresponding work package for major work during vessel overhaul. • Conduct daily ship checks to identify and document ongoing overhaul and work not identified by ship force and maintenance contractor. • Oversight of prime contractor ensuring quality control and safety procedures are adhered. • Supervise and document dock and sea trials following repair availability. • Established and maintained professional relations in an immense multi-cultural work environment. Show less

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  T-Solutions, Inc.

  May 2019 - Oct 2020

  Port Engineer

  Validated all off ship maintenance, recommend the level of maintenance and timeframe for repairs, while providing risk assessments and prioritization for all maintenance requirements. Attend all ship maintenance, repair, and assessment events for all issues related to maintenance scope, planning, logistics, fiscal requirements and/or constraints and impacts to material readiness.

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  Fincantieri Marine Group

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2023

  Responsible for all aspects of ship repair and ship building operations at a progressive multi-complex waterside shipyard, ensuring employee safety and well-being, overall quality performance while meeting schedule milestones and maintaining budget.Directly supervise 4 to 8 employees, and indirectly supervise up to 800 employees of all trades. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies, and procedures, interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraising performance. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Dec 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Production Manager

    Nov 2020 - Dec 2022
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  T-Solutions, Inc.

  Aug 2023 - now

  Port Engineer