Matthew Hays

Experience

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  US Navy

  Feb 2002 - Jul 2011

   Canvassed assigned areas for potential Navy applicants via telephone and face-to-face contact Established and maintained relationships with members of the community  Screened potential applicants to ensure they meet Navy standards Applied professional sales skills to identify applicant needs and present relevant Navy features and benefits Developed and presented Navy career workshop content to area high school and college students Retrieved and reviewed applicant documentation and prepared applications for qualified enlisted sailors Maintain records of future sailors’ progress throughout the delayed entry process Developed training sessions for future sailors on general military knowledge and physical fitness Show less  Managed the workload for the entire damage control community on U.S.S. Boxer Led 33 junior sailors in the repair and upkeep of fixed and portable firefighting equipment  Maintained detailed records on all ship repairs and preventive maintenance, including parts used, members assigned, problems identified, and repair timeline Planned, organized, and conducted major repairs of vital firefighting systems using technical manuals and piping diagrams Planned and executed fire, flood, toxic gas, and chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) drills  Tracked an inventory of over $3 million in damage control equipment throughout the ship Prepared and executed classroom training for firefighting tactics and CBR procedures Conducted daily inspections for safety and fire hazards to be reported to the commanding officer Show less  Repaired and maintained six historical Buildings at Naval Base San Diego Prepared and submitted work repair orders to local and external contractors Created technical drawings of six buildings using a computer-aided drafting (CAD) program for future planning of a merger with another maintenance facility Using VISIO, Planned building improvements to expand capabilities without affecting the building exterior. Designed a security door and secure vault for the commands Distance Support Operational Center put the design for bid and construction. Show less

  • Petty Officer First Class, Navy Recruiter/Canvasser

    Jul 2008 - Jul 2011

  • Petty Officer First Class, Damage Controlman

    Jun 2004 - Jun 2008

  • Petty Officer Second Class, Facility Manager

    Feb 2002 - Jun 2004
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  Hawthorne Cat

  Jun 2011 - Feb 2014

  Generator Technician

  • Performed preventive maintenance and repair on emergency and standby generators. Work focused on the mechanical repair of the engine, the electrical repair of the alternator, and the electronic control of the system operations and power production.• Prepared and submitted service reports for routine and emergency repairs. Reports included repair parts required, work hours needed, and approximate cost of repairs. If required arrangements were made for a temporary generator to be installed during the repair. To support this the report would include circuit draw needs, power calculations to support the circuit in accordance with the NFPA 70E guidance, number of current carrying conductors required, and the most appropriate electrical tie in point. • Performed electrical diagnostics on AC and DC systems using applicable test equipment. • Provided in the field and on-site customer service to ensure customer satisfaction. • Load tested generators using resistive and reactive load banks.• Performed preventive maintenance and repair on marine engines and control systems. Engine overhauls on Caterpillar 3500 and 3600 series engines. • Repaired and modified electrical and electronic systems to meet customer needs.• Demonstrated emission control products to potential customers. • Performed on-site fabrication and installation of generator engine cooling/air injection systems to meet individual site requirements. Show less

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  U.S. Navy Reserve

  Jun 2012 - Feb 2014

  Petty Officer First Class, Intelligence Specialist

   Gathered and analyzed intelligence to present to stakeholders tailored to an assigned mission or operational area Analyzed real-time information on multiple organizations maritime movements and patterns Constructed and presented detailed daily intelligence briefings to keep decision makers aware of the geopolitical environment and the deployment of Naval assets

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  US Navy

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2023

  Fully qualified Ship Superintendent responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring budgets and maintenance for a ZUMWALT-class DDG ship homeported at Naval Station San Diego. Key liaison between Naval Fleet representatives, including senior shipboard personnel, Regional Maintenance Project Managers (PM), Port Engineers (PE), and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Optimized scheduling and minimized costs by identifying "Windows of Opportunity" to reduce premium costs and operational impact. Coordinated Intermediate and Depot Level maintenance tasks, including MACHALTs, SHIPALTs, and AERs, with production departments, Alteration Install Teams (AIT), and subcontractors.Conducted regular ship inspections on machinery, piping, mechanical, hull, electrical, electronic, and combat systems to assess feasibility, minimize delays, and ensure job alignment. Reviewed and approved job specifications, blueprints, Automated Work Requests (AWR), and work estimates, collaborating with Regional Maintenance Contracts personnel on project costs. Attended Planning Board for Maintenance meetings with ship command and SWRMC leadership to discuss progress and upcoming maintenance availability.Provided training, resulting in 28 sailors earning a NAMTS NEC and eight receiving rank advancements. Managed repairs of 48 IPDS-LR detection units. Served as the Electrical Safety Officer, drafting comprehensive safety instruction, conducting training, developing tool inspection guidelines, and establishing group training assignments. As Assistant NAMTS Coordinator, facilitated over 100 sailors earning NECs in various skill areas. Additionally, served as an Enlisted Leadership Development Instructor, helping 18 sailors meet leadership training requirements. As Command Casualty Assistance Calls Officer, provided critical support for notifications, memorial planning, and benefit guidance to families of deceased or injured service members. Show less • Managed repairs and maintenance for Navigation equipment to include electronic navigation charts, surface search radars, remote steering control, Automatic identification system, GPS (NAVSSI), and Gyrocompass Managed repairs and maintenance for internal communications systems to include closed circuit television, alarms and indicators, aviation equipment, and internal telephone system. • Managed and maintained two networks supporting 300 users and five application services. Provided 24-hour client support for computer replacement, printer repair, troubleshooting, and desktop/thin client reimaging. • Oversaw the management of a mesh network facilitating critical ship control systems, including navigation data, engine control, alarms, and indicators to allow minimal manning at sea. • Improved knowledge, effectiveness, and organization of 20 three-person watch teams, as evidenced by external performance assessment scores increasing by 32% as well as increased advancement and retention, by creating interactive training sessions in a collaborative team environment that increased information flow and ownership.• In preparation for network upgrade, planned systems storage reduction timelines, system back-ups, transferred network information to a temporary server. After the new servers and distribution wiring were installed, the network software was installed in the new equipment and the software was configured for the upgraded components.• Leadership and Mentorship for 19 personnel between two specialties maintaining over 10,000 pieces of equipment vital for ship control, safety, and navigation. Work Authorization coordinator during two major ship overhauls. • Coordinated and scheduled 400+ repair jobs being conducted on Combat System equipment. Maintained the Combat systems tagout system and work authorization program to maintain safety and accountability during major repairs. Qualified Combat System Coordinator watch stander on DDG Class ships. Show less

  • Naval Ship Superintendent

    Oct 2020 - Sept 2023

  • Chief Petty Officer, Interior Communications Electrician

    Mar 2015 - Oct 2020
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  Microsoft

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  Microsoft Software & Systems Academy Student (Server and Cloud Administration)

  • Performs tasks as a system administrator utilizing Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Microsoft Azure, and PowerShell to install, configure, manage, and support IT resources on-premises, in cloud, or utilizing a hybrid environment.• Active Directory Domain controller project design using Hyper-V, using different sites and services, trusts, internal DNS. Created users, computers, devices, SQL databases, and multiple webservers behind a load balancer. Design focused on replication of active directory to redundant domain controllers in geographically separated locations coupled with the use of clustered storage for failure recovery of critical applications.• Independent and guided study of coding languages Python, HTML5, Ladder Logic, and C#. Projects include small games of chance, data entry and storage, website construction, traffic light control logic, and machine logic for assembly lines. Show less

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  Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.

  Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

  Interior Communications Electrician

  - Perform valve actuator mechanical, electrical, and network trouble shooting and repairs.- Conduct fiber optic and copper wire repairs on various LAN’s and machinery control networks systems.- Organized focus groups with key members of the maintenance team for multiple ship classes to identify and develop repair capabilities for under supported communications equipment.- Competent Person Certified for the atmospheric testing and safe entry of confined hazardous compartments to support the repair and replacement of tank level indicating equipment. Show less

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  South-West Regional Maintenance Center

  Mar 2024 - now

  Product Line Supervisor

  - Supervisor for C953 2M/Fiber repair and C957A Exterior communications Repair. Provided leadership, mentorship, and management of personnel for a total of 16 personnel including active-duty service members, contractors, and 5 government civilian direct reports.- Assigned tasks and advise directs on ship repair processes involving exterior Communication systems, Fiber Optic cable troubleshooting and repair, and Micro miniature repair (2M). Directed a team supporting Navy ships by removing, repairing, installing communication antennas, troubleshooting UHF and SATCOM radio systems, and providing emergent repairs and troubleshooting for network infrastructure on destroyers, cruisers, and amphibious vessels. Oversaw circuit card repairs through the Navy Gold Disk program and provided onboard technical assistance for fiber optic and copper cablerepairs across various systems, resulting in annual savings of over $1.6 million FY2024. Created and implemented process controls and tracking to support the Navy's second chance program. Process improvement project increase circuit card repair production by 300% returning circuit cards and assemblies deemed unrepairable back to the fleet.- Managed multiple programs within the assigned repair shops including HAZMAT, Safety, 3M, Calibration, Training, timekeeping, manpower, Quality Assurance, a Zero-Based Budget (ZBB) valued over $200K, and ensure all required resources are in place and administrative processes comply with directives. Manage personnel leave, overtime, and training schedules. I assist in identifying qualified candidates to fill civilian and contractor roles in the shop. Closely monitor and report on the manning and training in my assigned shops to ensure the correct number of personnel are present with the training and experience required. Managed reimbursable funds in excess of $800,000 used to purchase repair parts and charge labor to support the Navy Supply System and specifically the 2M Second Chance program. Show less