Samuel Mendelson

Experience

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  Premier Energy Services LLC

  May 2015 - Jun 2015

  HVAC Engineering Assistant

  • Conducted inspections of client HVAC units, including both central systems and single units. Recorded air and coolant flow and temperature readings to assess the efficiency of the systems. Further inspected insulation, seals, and general condition of systems.• Participated in consultation meetings with clients providing recommendations in response to recorded data and analysis to save on energy and cost.

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  Brooks Management Company

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Grounds Maintenance Assistant

  • Supported general contractors in the repair and renovation of apartment complexes, including demolition, cleaning, painting, and road maintenance tasks.

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  Office of Technology Services, Corcoran College of Art and Design

  Jan 2016 - May 2019

  Student Technology Specialist III

  • Troubleshooted and communicated solutions for hardware, software, and cloud services to users quickly and efficiently ensuring minimal inconvenience.• Developed an action plan to enhance the onboarding and training process for new student workers, that refined methods, procedures, and instructional materials to ensure a more streamlined and effective learning experience.• Overall user satisfaction consistently rated the highest out of all campus IT offices at more than 93% positive reviews from users. Show less

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  Trading Partners International, Llc

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Warehouse Technical Worker

  • Tested and refurbished uninterrupted power sources (UPS), power distribution units (PDU), monitors, laptops, computer towers, etc. for packaging and resale.• Catalogued and organized warehouse storage that minimize disruptions and improve efficiency.• Managed the collection of electronic waste from various businesses and locations across multiple states, including Virginia and New York.

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  Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

  Sept 2019 - now

  • Collaborate with Fleet maintainers to solicit practical feedback on maintenance procedures leading to improvements in maintenance steps, tools utilized, and time requirements, ultimately reducing maintenance costs and man-hours.• Authored and implemented comprehensive maintenance procedures, followed by executing verification and validation processes, to ensure their effectiveness in improving the material condition of critical substructures - including doors on the leading edge extension (LEX) and engine variable exhaust nozzle (VEN).• Moderate and drive discussions in a monthly international conference involving 100+ members through critical corrosion concerns and mitigating actions across the F/A-18 Fleet. • Conduct site visits to other Naval Air Stations to communicate latest information on HAZMAT, maintenance practices, and procedures to Squadrons and leadership. Show less • Analyze failure data and leverage findings to drive improvements to or validate maintenance plans by employing the Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) method. • Address various failure modes through analysis including fatigue, wear, and corrosion, ensuring high reliability and availability of F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft.• Serve as a key member of the Structures Team, specializing in the evaluation of aircraft components critical to structural integrity, load-bearing capacity, load distribution, and aerodynamic stability and smoothness.• Projected cost avoidance of functional failures via verifying and validating preventative maintenance plans totaling $60M in material costs, $400k in personnel costs, and 4,000 maintenance man hours. Show less

  • Corrosion Action Team Assistant Project Manager for Airframe Structures

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Aerospace Engineer

    Sept 2019 - now