Curtis Yoder

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jan 1989 - Jan 2009

  Chief Petty Officer
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  USS Belknap CG-26

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  Interior Communications Electrician/Gyro Technician/Work Center Supervisor EE03
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  USS Philippine Sea CG-58

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  Interior Communications Electrician/Work Center Supervisor/Gyro Technician/Site TV Program Manager
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  USS Horne CG-30

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Interior Communications Electrician/Gyro Technician
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  MCM Rotational Crew Delta

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Interior Communications Electrician/Machinery Console Technician/Work Center Supervisor EE03
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  Navy Recruiting District Kansas City

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Recruiter In Charge/Recruiter NRS Salina KS
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  USS Emory S Land

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Electrical Division Supervisor

  Examined object, system, and facilities, such as telephone, ships entertainment, air-conditioning, electrical and propulsion plant, and analyzed information to determine installation, service, and repair needed. Trained workers in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and work aids, such as blueprints, hand tools, and test equipment. Established and adjusted work methods and procedures to meet operational schedules, using knowledge of capacities of machines, equipment, and personnel.* Achieved top Engineering Department qualification as Engineering Duty Officer and top Divisional Qualification as Electrical Plant Supervisor.* Maintained and operated ships 60 and 400 hertz switchboards, generators, and distribution systems.* Provided subject matter expertise to 28 personnel in 5 shops to lead the team to an outstanding score in the ships Engineering Group inspection. Show less

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  TSC Great Lakes

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Instructor
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  Center for Surface Combat Systems

  Aug 2001 - Oct 2004

  Gyrocompass Course Supervisor/Instructor

  Provided advanced instruction in the AN/WSN-2 Stabilized Gyrocompass, AN/WSN-5 Inertial Navigation System, and MK-23/MK-19 Gyrocompass courses. Researched and prepared an outline of instruction including electrical, electronic, electro mechanical, and gyro theory. Conducted classes, and training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, and methods of designated subjects. *Selected as the 2003 U. S. Navy Enlisted Surface Community Instructor of the Year.*Achieved qualification as a Master Training Specialist.*Chosen for technical expertise to represent Electrical Schools in Task Force Excel and other U. S. Navy Revolution in Training programs.*Provided subject matter expertise in the management and development of curriculum for 17 Electrician and Interior Communications schools. Show less

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  Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center

  Oct 2004 - Nov 2009

  Field Service Engineer

  Provided engineering technical support to U. S. Navy and Military Sealift Command ships operating from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. Read technical manuals and blueprints, conferred with users, conducted computer diagnostics, and used test equipment to determine nature of problems and provide technical assistance. Repaired, reworked, and calibrated electrical, electronic, and electro mechanical assemblies to meet operational specifications and tolerances. *Ranked as the Top Performer among peers two years in a row.*Chosen as inspector for the C5RA inspection team to the MCM ships located in Bahrain for subject matter expertise in ICAS/ISCS Software associated with Machinery System Control Consoles.*Contributed MCM subject matter expertise in the resolution of more than 30 INSURV(Engineering Board of Inspection and Surveys) material discrepancies.*Utilized advanced technical and troubleshooting skills in the repair of more than 100 material discrepancies to bring MCM Navigation & Engineering Systems to the highest standards in more than 5 years. Show less

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  Norfolk Ship Support Activity

  Oct 2009 - Nov 2009

  Field Service Engineer

  Same as Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (Detachment Naples Italy) added solely due to name change of organization.

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  Norfolk Ship Support Activity

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2011

  Ship Surveyor

  Provided ship repair and maintenance support to U.S. Navy ships both home ported and forward deployed in the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet area of operations. Surveyed sites by conducting field investigations of reported material problems, provided viable solutions and advised customers on necessary site preparation and planning. Accomplished project management by conducting technical planning, preparing cost estimates, writing work specifications, and providing contractor oversight to supervise and coordinate the project. • Provided support services for a propeller blade change out in a foreign port, one of the first of its kind accomplishment, by arranging crane services, supporting diving operations, and accomplishing Non Destructive Testing Inspector requirements allowing the ship to successfully accomplish mission requirements.• Developed excellent skills in performing Continuous Maintenance Availabilities, Voyage Repair Availabilities, and ship to shop services while conducting ship repairs in the areas of piping systems, structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and chemical cleaning.• Achieved SSPC certification as a NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector valid until 31 May 2014.• Successfully completed the classroom requirements and met on the job training requirements for Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspector in the areas of Visual Inspection (VT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).• Maintained a valid security clearance. Show less

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  Norfolk Ship Support Activity

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  Production Controller

  Selected for expertise as General Marine Surveyor to fill manning shortages at Norfolk Ship Support Activity Regional Maintenance Center Detachment Naples. Screened Automated Work Requests (AWR’s) and Casualty Reports (CASREP’s) to determine scope of work and validate work packages fall with in the scope of Voyage Repairs. Performed ship checks for work requests by using experience in pipefitting, shipfitting, electrical, mechanical and machining areas to determine work to be performed in foreign ports. Used expertise in structural, mechanical and electrical trades to develop detailed work specifications using latest directives, instructions, U. S. Navy Technical Requirements and sound marine practices for work to be performed by foreign military and private shipyards. Developed detailed government cost estimates for labor and materials and established timelines for accomplishment of work packages. Conducted arrival conferences, maintenance briefs and on-site ship checks with foreign contractors and ships force personnel. Interpreted specifications and work requirements by reviewing General Specifications for Repairs to U. S. Navy Ships, NAVSHIPS Technical Manuals, NAVSEA Technical Manuals, Technical Repair Standards, blueprints and original equipment manufacturer technical documentation with foreign contractors and ship’s force personnel to ensure complete understanding of work to be accomplished and coordination required to complete the job with in the period of performance. Conducted in-process surveillance of contractor jobs to ensure work was completed in accordance with work specifications, orders and directives. Developed specification modifications for increased/decreased work items and communicated with FISC Contracting Specialists to complete work packages ahead of schedule. Completed product verification inspections (PVI) for final acceptance of work completed by contractors to ensure compliance with Nondestructive Testing (NDT) requirements. Show less

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  Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center

  Mar 2012 - Oct 2020

  Project Manager at Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center

  Performed the primary duties as the first Project Manager (PM) for Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Site Romania (AAMDS RO) providing oversight and coordination of the major planning, execution, and post execution phases of all repair, alteration, and modernization work for the first hybrid ship-facility (HN 1) in its class and served as the lead member of the overall ship maintenance team. Conducting the daily coordination and directing all aspects of Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Continuous Maintenance (CM) availabilities, and serving as the principal advance planning manager. Directly supervised a team of over 5 government employees, contractors, and various Alteration Installation Teams (AIT) in the completion of over 12 major Ship Alterations while conducting Depot Level work packages for 2 continuous maintenance availabilities, planning 1 CNO and 2 additional CM availabilities. Overcame a lack of personnel by driving the maintenance team to fulfill other duties as assigned and reaching out to other entities through out the maintenance community for support as necessary. Performed the duties of Marine Surveyor/Supervisor Marine Surveyor responsible for planning, execution, supervision and administration of more than 200 work items in association with more than 50 Emergent Maintenance (EM) Voyage Repairs and other technical services on forward deployed ships in the Fifth and Sixth Fleet Area of Operation. Directly supervised five Marine Surveyors and one Type Desk, overseeing the organization, coordination, planning and execution of ship repair activities within the European, Africa and South West Asia Area of Operations (AOR), Produced and created detailed daily and weekly reports to the Commanding Officer (CO), Operations Director, Officer-In-Charge (OIC), Assistant Officer-In-Charge (AOIC) and Deputy Officer-In-Charge (DOIC) as well as Annual Reports to Congress and Pentagon officials. Show less

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  T-Solutions, Inc.

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2024

  Combat Systems Port Engineer

  Providing life cycle management of Combat Systems equipment. Maintenance Team Leader validating, screening, and brokering jobs for the combat systems at Aegis Ashore and MILCREW of USS Hershel Woody Williams (ESB 4).

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  Amentum

  Aug 2024 - now

  Engineering Documentation Specialist