Thomas Ray

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jul 1989 - Sept 2009

  DEFENCE MARITIME OPERATIONS Submarine Operations Manager|Exercise Planning Manager|

  • Promoted through a succession of roles based on my leadership skills, technical expertise and consistently outstanding performance on the job.• Worked as Reactor Control Assistant, Damage Control Assistant, Operational Intelligence Officer, Head of the Weapons Department, Exercise Planning Officer for a carrier battle group, Operations Manager for Electronic Warfare across Iraq and finally the Operations Manager for US submarines operating in the Pacific.• Led teams of up to 50 staff, including authoring the business plan, communicating the plan to the team, determining priorities, setting team goals, allocating resources, monitoring day to day work activities and authoring management reports.• Given the mandate to plan, resource and manage a diverse spectrum of operations.• Monitored operational readiness and implemented changes needed to ensure the business could meet likely commitments. • Developed a raft of performance indicators to keep the Board appraised of performance at the business unit. • As a confidante, provided advice to the CEO and Board on operational performance, capability development, organisational structure, internal processes and policy. • Provided high level oversight of corporate governance issues. • Presented briefings to the weekly operations management team encompassing all aspects of business operations, including logistics capability, asset management and operational readiness.• Involved in strategic planning, organisational change initiatives and general decision-making. • Analysed performance against business objectives and implemented changes in procedures, administration and equipment to ensure goals were achieved. Show less

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  USS WILLIAM H BATES / USS HAWKBILL

  Sept 1997 - Mar 2000

  Reactor Control Assistant / Damage Control Assistant

  DIVISION OFFICER· Led Damage Control division of up to fifteen workers responsible for the ship’s damage control, hydraulic, atmosphere control and plumbing systems. Directed all maintenance, training, qualification, and administrative functions.· Led Reactor Controls division and Torpedo/Fire Control division with up to ten workers responsible for the ship’s reactor controls and tactical weapons systems. Directed all maintenance, training, qualification, and administrative functions.· Developed weekly and daily work plans and oversaw all maintenance, equipment installation and testing, and all safety measures. · Organized and managed an extensive preventive maintenance system covering all equipment assigned to Damage Control division. Led all required troubleshooting and repairs following any equipment failure.· Organized and managed an extensive preventive maintenance system covering all equipment assigned to Reactor Controls division. Led all required troubleshooting and repairs following any equipment failure.· Managed Quality Control program to ensure absolute integrity of workmanship and materials during any maintenance on mechanical systems relied upon to prevent seawater flooding into the submarine.· Supervised and directed watch team operation for a $2 billion nuclear submarine and for the submarine’s nuclear propulsion plant. Recognized for superior watch team performance.· Led watch team, controlling all maintenance on a daily basis. Coordinated all work to prevent conflicts. Implemented safety precautions to prevent injury or equipment damage when working on high-energy systems. Show less

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  Carrier Strike Group Five

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Submarine Operations
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  Commander Submarine Group Seven NACCC

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Deputy Program Manager for Training

  • Given the charter to manage collective and individual training for over 200 staff supporting a multi-billion dollar aircraft carrier.• Coordinated high level training functions to ensure numerous employment streams were capable of providing effective support to operations. • Supervised a closeknit team during a period of high operational tempo.• Functional responsibilities encompassed training strategic, training resource management, forecasting, capability analysis, internal consultancy, collective training and individual training programs.• Advised executive decision-makers on critical skillsets to meet operational capabilities and provided input to training development initiatives to meet emerging workplace needs.• Forecast training resource requirements, managed training facilities and administered numerous courses.• Provided technical advice on all aspects of the training cycle to the management team, including training analysis, design, delivery and evaluation.• Oversaw various human resource functions, including training, coaching, mentoring, performance appraisal, counselling, personnel administration, promotion and posting recommendations, remuneration issues, staff satisfaction and employee relations. • Developed a range of skills that are directly transferable to any employer, including strategic planning, operations management, risk management, personnel administration, teamwork, leadership development, problem solving, interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, organisational, customer service and management reporting skills. • Authored a Training Management plan for the Emergency Planner employment category. Show less

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  Jacobs

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2015

  Senior Project Control Engineer / Senior Project Manager • Joined a leading global Defence industry provider specialising in scientific research and testing, information technology services, construction management, operations and maintenance, buildings and mission critical facilities.• Functional responsibilities encompassed project management, compliance assurance, internal auditing, continuous improvement, policy development, compliance, corporate governance and management reporting. • Oversaw quality management for a $1.6 billion road transport network reconstruction program, including auditing subcontractor quality systems and managing sub-consultant contracts. • Identified gaps in road testing methodology in remote areas and led a team conducting quality assessments in far West Queensland to remediate shortfalls, protect the brand and delivery quality roads to address Federal and State concerns. • Acted as a Contract Manager and key liaison between Defence and a Primer Contractor to project-manage rectification of deficiencies with a Defence fuel installation, addressing infrastructure shortfalls to meet current Australian standards.• Handpicked for the position of Deputy Project Manager and Lead Planner for a $500 million coal mining infrastructure upgrade at Poitrel mine to increase capacity. • Appointed Deputy Project Manager for a Queensland Treasury due diligence project, coordinating technical staff to value port and rail assets for the purposes of leasing..• Gained exposure to all stages of the project life-cycle including project management, requirement analysis, system design, specification, development, testing and implementation.• Oversaw project cost control, scheduled all project activities, conducted quality assurance audits and ensured projects were completed within scope, on time and within budget.• Managed stakeholder liaison, reported on achievement of all project milestones and authored regular reports for executive management. Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    Apr 2011 - Sept 2015

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
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  FieldCore

  Nov 2016 - Jun 2021

  Steam Turbine Technical Field Advisor/Consultant

  Manages and provides technical direction to skilled labor crews of 5 -65 individuals to perform troubleshooting, routine maintenance, repairs, overhauls and modifications to turbines and auxiliaries to ensure components are properly installed, maintained and aligned to the correct technical specifications utilizing technical manuals, OEM drawings, engineering manuals and Power Answer Center.• Plans, schedules and executes projects in a safe efficient manner to meet start up dates.• Writes professional and accurate field reports. Show less

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  GE

  Jul 2021 - Dec 2022

  Technical Field Advisor/Consultant (Steam Turbines)

  Manages and provides technical direction to skilled labor crews of 5 -65 individuals to perform troubleshooting, routine maintenance, repairs, overhauls and modifications to turbines and auxiliaries to ensure components are properly installed, maintained and aligned to the correct technical specifications utilizing technical manuals, OEM drawings, engineering manuals and Power Answer Center.• Plans, schedules and executes projects in a safe efficient manner to meet start up dates.• Writes professional and accurate field reports. Show less

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  Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

  Apr 2023 - now

  Maritime Analyst