Lance Owen

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jun 1989 - Aug 2014

  STSCS
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  US Navy, Trident Training Facility

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Lead Instructor for Sonar Course’s, (Master Training Specialist)

  Conducts on-the-job training, classes, or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects. Presents lectures and conducts discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence, using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides. Observes and evaluates students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement. Plans course content and method of instruction. Prepares outline of instructional program and training schedule and establishes course goals. Selects and assembles books, materials, supplies and equipment for training, courses or projects. Administers oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training. Corrects, grades, and comments on lesson assignments. Develops teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, or study materials for instruction in vocational or occupational subjects. Prepares reports and maintains records, such as student grades, attendance, training activities, production records, and supply or equipment inventories. Recommends advancement, transfer, or termination of student or trainee based on mastery of subject. Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions and integrates relevant information into training program. Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media Show less

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  US Navy USS Houston/USS San Francisco

  May 2004 - Sept 2007

  Sonar Division Leading Chief Petty Officer (Supervisor) Emergency Managment

  As the Division Leading Chief, I was responsible for the supervision of a 20-person workforce. In this position, I was the expert in the operation and repair of the installed electronic equipment. This position also resulted in the direct oversight of a department of over 50 sailors in their separate work areas in the daily operations of a forward deployed submarine. Responsible for the management of programs of three work centers to include training, schools, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and personnel management programs with positive results for the organization. I was responsible for the development and execution of drills and scenarios to test the commands ability to respond to various manmade and natural disasters. Show less

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  US Navy, Commander Subarine Squadron 15

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2011

  SONAR Assitant to the Commodore, (Manager/Inspector) Emergency Manager

  As the Lead Sonar Assistant in the region, I was responsible for the training, staffing and equipping of four forward deployed submarines and one surface ship, in the execution of missions vital to national security. As a liaison, I was responsible for equipment installation of several multi-million dollar Sonar systems that required my direct oversight and support in execution. As an Inspector, I was responsible for proficiency of the four separate crews of over 1200 sailors in their ability to execute tasking. I assisted with developing and implementation of an EAP and ERP that dealt specifically with Typhoon readiness and response. I was a member of the Emergency Operation Center and Incident Commands for various emergencies. Show less

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  US NAVY, USS Frank Cable

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2014

  Weapons Department Leading Chief Petty Officer (Manager) Emergency Manager

  -Provided services to forward deployed Naval forces in the execution and support of the following programs, ordnance handling, firearms, Force Protection (security) measure, and the weight testing of weapons handling equipment and crane equipment. Responsible for the supervision, oversight and program management of four high-risk work centers including 80 workers. Programs I managed included emergency response, a qualifications and training programs in support of over 1000 personnel, Arm Ammunition and Explosive programs for over 100 weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition, a key custody program to secure sensitive areas and a continuing college educational program. I was responsible for the training budget and scheduling of skills based training for the command. I was also responsible for development and participation in Incident Commands for execution of drills and scenarios to test the commands ability to respond to various manmade and natural disasters. Show less

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  Duke Energy Corporation

  Sept 2014 - now

  I am responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of Duke Energy's high voltage (525kV, 230kV, 100kV and 44kV) electric transmission system on a continuous basis. -Responsible for the oversight and management of instruments and control of equipment at a coal fired power plant. This includes federally regulated equipment to ensure compliance with federal law. Focused on safety; I was part of the companies Safety Committee bringing fresh ideas to the program, while providing training on various safety topics as a Subject Matter Expert. Hand selected to work in the Instrument and Control Department.

  • Director System Operations

    Nov 2024 - now

  • System Operations Manager

    Aug 2022 - Nov 2024

  • System Operator

    Apr 2016 - Nov 2024

  • Production Team Memeber

    Sept 2014 - Apr 2016