Russell Thomas

Experience

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  US Navy

  Dec 1999 - Jul 2011

  Department Manager for Strategic Mission Operations on one of the 14 Navy's SSBN submarines.Coordinates the day-to-day actions of four Division Managers, five work center supervisors, and 50 personnel in maintenance, refurbishment, and operation of high pressure air, electronic, and hydraulic systems used in the Strategic Weapons System. Administers divisional and departmental operations, maintenance, training, and administrative aspects of associated with the assembly, maintenance, and repair of advanced electronic and electro-mechanical navigation and targeting systems carried on submarines. Performs critical complex work functions and equipment surveillance supporting the training of assigned personnel, repair, maintenance of equipment, and employment of Strategic Weapons systems. Performs routine performance counseling of managers responsible for performance improvement of employees to enhance a positive culture within the organization. Show less Operations Engineer supporting SSGN and Trident II Launching Systems. Provided technical support on the overall operation, and maintenance of the Trident launcher subsystem and Support Equipment. Provided guidance and training to US Navy personnel and contractors in establishing operation, maintenance, and inspection procedures and techniques. Coordinated the planning, organizing and execution of Trident Submarine and Nuclear Weapon Systems maintenance and alteration periods between Naval Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific, Strategic Systems Programs and General Contractors that maintained the Pacific strategic submarine force at sea with maximum nuclear weapon system readiness through the day to day monitoring of qualified maintenance personnel from the submarine, maintenance facility and general contractors, ensuring the high standards of nuclear weapons safety and security are maintained.As the Subject Matter Expert on all matters pertaining to assigned SWS security, maintenance, alteration and training activities, planned, coordinated and executed ashore maintenance. Show less Supervises divisional operations, maintenance, training, and administrative aspects associated with the assembly, maintenance, and repair of advanced electronics and electro-mechanical navigation and targeting of submarine weapons systems. Performs work functions supporting training of assigned personnel, repair, and maintenance of equipment. Manged and performed divisional and departmental operations, maintenance, training, and administrative aspects of associated with the assembly, maintenance, and repair of advanced electronic and electro-mechanical navigation and targeting systems carried on submarines. Performs critical complex work functions and equipment surveillance supporting the training of assigned personnel, repair, maintenance of equipment, and employment of Strategic Weapons systems Show less Demonstrated technical expertise in the coordination and support of training and certifying Pacific Fleet SSBNs related to maintenance, security and safety requirements of the Trident II D5 weapon systems. To include the installation of the most current weapon system training into the facility and removal of an obsolete training system. Developed, maintained and exercised various training techniques, curriculum development, test item analysis and lesson plans provided to the fleet. Qualified and certified as a Navy Master Training Specialist. Served as Lead Instructor for three different courses of instruction concurrently, overseeing a division of 15 instructors training the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Strategic Weapons Systems operations, maintenance and functionality. Show less

  • Department Manager (Dept. LCPO) USS Alabama (SSBN 731)

    Jul 2008 - Jul 2011

  • Division Manager ( Waterfront Support/Force Protection Officer) Naval Submarine Support Center

    Jul 2006 - Jul 2008

  • First Line Supervisor (Leading Petty Officer), USS Nevada (SSBN 733)

    Mar 2003 - Jun 2006

  • Curriculum Developer/Lead Instructor, Trident Training Facility Bangor, WA

    Dec 1999 - Mar 2003
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  US Navy

  Feb 2012 - Apr 2015

  Responsible for Operations Management of conducting afloat and ashore Nuclear Weapons Technical Inspections, routine observations, assessments of technical operations and administrative reviews and audits of nuclear weapon safety, security and surety programs to include root cause analysis and process improvement pertaining to complex critical documented standards and expectations. Interprets and relays technical information to executive leadership for developing policy and standards. Analyzes, determines need for, and manages remote naval detachment funding and budget to include purchases, travel, and contractual oversight with supporting organizations. Oversees all training, manpower decisions, performance counseling of performance improvement of employees.Led a team analyzing for trends and implementing policy and program changes to establish positive measures to ensure adequate safety and security of nuclear weapons. Responsible for oversight and inspecting all nuclear weapons accident/incident drill, security exercises and technical operations pertaining to the U.S.Pacific Fleet.Communicated orally and in writing with all levels of civilian, military, contractor, other federal, state, and local agencies and private industry officials.Led 6 Division Managers and responsible for $100K operating budget. Show less

  • Senior Subject Matter Expert (Inspector), U.S. Pacific Fleet Nuclear Weapons Inspection Detachment

    Jul 2011 - Apr 2015

  • Missile Technician

    Aug 1994 - Apr 2015

  • Senior Executive (Senior Enlisted Advisor) COMSUBPAC Nuclear Weapons Inspections Detachment

    Feb 2012 - Mar 2013
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  BAE Systems

  May 2015 - Jun 2017

  Quality analyst/Security analyst

  Actualizes the BAE Systems QMS. Prepares and conducts Annual QA Management Review. Monitors objectives and action items through closure. Develops updates, distributes, and executes Master Audit Schedule and monthly schedules. Coordinates monthly audits and tracks completion percentage and conformity for scheduled audits. Promulgates and ensures integration and conformance with quality plans, policies, and objectives. Ensures that QMS activities conform to quality requirements, ISO 9001:2015, and contract-related requirements and quality. Performs QA check and provides QA guidance to concerned parties and ensures current versions of directives, work instructions, and forms are available to Supervisors in the field. Provides training for Management and employees for ISO 9001:2015 recertification audits. Ensures that implementation of a QMS meets the requirements of ISO certification. Performs QA review and QA guidance during the generation and revision of TO Quality Plans. Provides guidance and feedback regarding quality metrics, performance standards, and AQLs within PWS and Task Quality Plans. Conducts Process and Product Quality Assurance (PPQA) Audits (“contract audits” or “task audits”), procedural audits, and QMS audits. Determines conformity with contract requirements produces and distributes audit reports, and generates Corrective Action or Preventative Action (CAPA) if non-conformity or potential non-conformity is identified. Trains management, supervisors, and employees regarding CAPA elements required of an ISO certified company.Executes the corporate industrial security program. Responsible as the sole security interface between the customer and BAE Systems, providing new hire and termination services, tracking of customer related security training requirements for company personnel, Performs clearance related paperwork and processing for all BAE Systems personnel and coordinates interfaces with the subcontractors also partnered with the BAE team. Show less

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  BAE Systems, Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2022

  • Administrative Project Manager

    Feb 2018 - Mar 2022

  • Senior Project Analyst

    Jun 2017 - Oct 2021
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  Lockheed Martin

  Oct 2021 - now

  Production Supervisor