Kyle Weir

Experience

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  Clean Power Systems

  Jan 2002 - Dec 2007

  Photovoltaic System Engineer

  Installed solar systems for new, custom homes and business, meeting the safety, time, performance, costs, and policies provided by the company and industry standards. Performed assignments independently, as a team supervisor and as part of a team (three (3) to eight (8) man crews). The assignments may have required study, analysis and consideration of several possible courses of action, techniques, general layout, or CAD designs, and selections of the most appropriate. Managed and executed projects by; a) Using constructed components, sub-units, or simply adapts standard equipment. B) Solved issues and corrected malfunctions, or CAD drawings not meeting safety regulations. c) Followed layouts, scientific or engineering diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment for project integration. d) Conducted electrical, strength, and other tests that required minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selects, set-ups, and operated standard test equipment and records test data. e) Extracted and compiled a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.; processed data identifying errors or inconsistencies, and selects the method of data presentation. f) Assisted in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and available materials. g) Developed information concerning previous operational failures and modifications. Used judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and looked for source to clarify information, which was pertinent to specific items or components. Show less

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  Herca Solar

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2010

  Photovoltaic System Engineer

  As lead and supervisor, provided teamwork requirements, related site or customer issues, furnished general instructions, scope, objectives, time limitations, priorities, and mentored team. Provided advice where significant deviations from standard engineering practices occurred. Observed work progress and coordinated work performed by team, (adherence to completion and cost schedules). Coordinated work with the inspectors and other work associates toensure tasks completion. Managed up to eight (8) people. Show less

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  Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2017

  Rigger, Work Lead/Supervisor

  Assist the shipyard in moving, handling and shipping of parts that attribute to today's United States Navy Fleet. Job Duties include but not limited to the following :1) Align, level, and anchor machinery.2) Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.3) Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams and ceilings using padeyes, bolts and clamps.4) Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gallows frames, and other equipment.5) Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.6) Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.7) Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.8) Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.9) Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.10) Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.11) Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.12) Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts. Show less

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  Puget Sound Naval Ship Yard & IMF (NASNI)

  Jul 2017 - now

  Oversees the development of point papers and other products that justify or defend decisions related to human resources or workforce programs, such as accelerated WT pay scale placement, use of recruitment and retention incentives, and recruitment and promotion processes for apprenticesDesign program briefs to update senior leaders on human resources programs including accelerated entry, internship, use of Direct Hire Authority vs Management Identification of CandidatesAdvise leadership and staff on laws, policies, doctrine, principles, practices, and ethics related to staffing, recruitment, human resources development, communication, public affairs, and visual informationOversee data collection in support of NAVSEA data calls, Program Objective Memorandum (POM), President's Budget, etcOversee meetings with human resources leadership (HRO and OCHR) to solve problems such as improper processing of final apprentice completions and promotions from WT to WG IAW with OPM appropriated fund manual subchapter 11-6; accelerated program entry in recognition of previous experience and granting of program breaks for various circumstances requiring broad interpretation and application of staffing rules and regulationsProvide consultation to senior managers including the Board of Directors (comprised of Division Heads), Production Department administration, and Senior HRO and OCHR leadership to develop strategies for solving controversial human resources management problems such as impact of Covid policies, reasonable accommodation requests, and other requests for variation from standard program Show less Tracks apprentice progress through program and ensures apprentices meet all program requirements.Ensures continuity of operations by addressing and resolving issues that may interfere with instructional delivery.Communicates with personnel at various levels from a number of Dept. of Navy organizations and the educational institution to provide program status information, and ensure adequate resources for execution or courses.Assists with the planning and development of instructional schedules and coordination of resources in support of course schedules.Oversight of apprentices from multiple commands in academic and trade settings.Ensures compliance with program standards, local instructions, and other directives.Interprets program policies, various local and higher-level instructions, and regulations and provides guidance based upon those interpretations.Addresses and makes recommendations for the resolution of personnel performance and conduct issues. Plans work assignments, establishes priorities for work to ensure efficient and effective training experiences for apprentices.Identifies developmental and training needs for apprentices and works with leadership to provide for identified training.Recommends promotions and awards for employees.Reviews curricula, lesson plans, assessment methods and instructional material for technical accuracy, consistency with course objectives, educational effectiveness, and program policies and coordination with the total training plan.Possess a practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of instruction: evaluates and approves/disproves course objectives, curricula, instructional materials, exams, training plans and instructional methods.Skillful in the identification, analysis, and resolution of a range of instructional problems to ensure that instruction is carried out as planned and as efficiently and effectively as possible. Show less

  • Apprentice Program Manager at PSNS & IMF San Diego (NASNI)

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Training Instructor; (Lifting & Handling Group)

    Jul 2017 - Oct 2022