Adam Wright
Summary
I am a US naval submarine force veteran with a background in manufacturing, process improvements, and machinery overhauls. I have ten years of experience with various mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. I have served in various hands-on roles as a technician as well as leadership roles such as but not limited to shift lead, plant reliability team, process safety management, and various on-the-job supervisory roles. I have been heavily involved in major projects with extensive time spent on major system overhauls, new system installs, integration, and process improvements. I am capable of performing the most advanced hands-on technical work but I am also strong in documentation and job planning. I am well-versed in time management, delegating tasks, carrying out project masterplans, and tracking task completion to maintain strict schedules. My unique asset's are my exceptional troubleshooting skills and strong conceptual thinking. I am a problem solver that refuses to accept problems as "just the way things are". I have routinely utilized my knowledge of machinery, technological advancements, and human behavior to create true long-term solutions to real life problems. These assets combined with work experience across a broad spectrum of industries allows me to tackle obstacles placed in front of me with ease. I am also a resourceful person that takes ownership and initiative to research problems rather than waiting idly for someone else to solve them for me. I am currently seeking a challenging career where I can continue my professional development and become a major contributor to the future success of your organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Integration Engineer - Turbomachinery Technician
Blue Origin
07.2022 - Current
- Assemble, modify, test, and fully document the production of turbo-machinery used in Blue Origin's BE-3U and BE-4 Rocket Engines
- Install and test all components in Turbo-pump Assemblies such as turbines, impellers, rotors, clutch assemblies, and various instrumentation.
- Perform inspections and photo-documentation of assembly processes throughout builds while documenting, evaluating, and generating non-conformance reports as needed
- Optimize workflow, scheduling, and implement corrective actions necessary for process improvements.
- Calculate tolerances and component fits to ensure proper fit, form, and function
- Utilize surface plates, height gauges, C micrometers(micrometers), and various other precision measurement devices, including CMM machines.
- Calculate stack-up for proper orientation to minimize imbalance in balance assemblies
- Document all work by creating non-conformance reports, inspection reports, test result evaluations, prevailing and running torque calculations, and final torque values
- Performing routine assembly and disassembly of turbo pump rotor assemblies.
- Rotor assembly balancing and balance corrections
- Routinely perform leak checks using Helium, Nitrogen, and cryogenic leak tests utilizing LN2
- Formal training in torque methods and calculations, torque conversion factors, Krytox applications, Cerakote and other specialty coatings, ESD hardware handling, wire harness routing/installation, fluid fitting installations, cryogenics, EHS compliance, and various training applicable to aerospace and manufacturing environments.
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Kennametal
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed maintenance and repairs of various equipment and systems, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Participated in maintenance planning to coordinate downtime repairs with production demands. Created realistic timelines to completion. Analyzed manpower and equipment needs to complete jobs within the specified time frame to ensure minimal downtime.
- Complete machine overhauls that were intended to retrofit machinery with modern technology, improving efficiency, quality, safety, and providing optimal user experience reducing downtime and necessary training for machine operators.
- Evaluated machinery and plant systems creating long-term action plans to improve efficiency and safety through training, preventative maintenance plans, machine overhaul and technological implementation.
- Performed troubleshooting of electric motors and pumps, repaired electronic components, engineered and implemented modernized safety circuits to prevent injuries, installed and programmed VFD drives, performed routine work utilizing PLC's, highspeed counters, and various other electro-mechanical systems.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Benjamin Moore & Co
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Took ownership of major repairs and rebuilds increasing the plants operation efficiency (OEE).
- Replaced and repaired pneumatic pumps, electrical pumps, variable drives, single-phase motors, 3-phase motors, gearboxes, clutch assemblies, solenoid controlled valves, relays, power supplies, motor starters, load cells, HMIs, PLCs, High-Speed Counters, pneumatic valves, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, servo motors, servo drives, flowmeters, vacuum generators, bearings, bushings, cutting assemblies, Pigging systems, and multiple conveyor types.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
- Prepared reports and presentations for senior and corporate leadership to assess the operational readiness and capabilities of current plant systems.
- I was a primary member of the plant's process safety management board (PSM) and was responsible for reporting compliance and incompliance with federal code.
Navigation Electronics Technician-Sub. (ETV)
United State Navy
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Served as an Electronics Technician on board the nuclear submarine USS West Virginia
- Operated and performed maintenance on electronic and mechanical equipment used for detection, tracking, recognition, and identification of all maritime vessels and navigational aids; worked and performed routine and corrective maintenance on Interior Communications(IC), alarms, warnings and indicators, ship's control, entertainment, gyrocompass, inertial navigation, atmosphere control, and instrumentation control systems
- Monitored and operated the ship's navigation center, maintaining highly accurate data for use by the strategic weapons system
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
- Assisted the Officer of the Deck as the on-watch navigator (Quartermaster of the Watch), ensuring safe interactions with other vessels while maintaining the ship's mission planning and operational readiness.
- As a junior sailor I rapidly qualified and stood my senior-in-rate watch station (Quartermaster of the Watch). I was certified directly by the ship's captain and served as a member of the ship's operations team coordinating mission planning, and developing ship's navigational plans to ensure mission success.
Production Worker - Changeover Team
Prince Metal Stampings Inc
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Inspected parts produced on tandem press lines before packaging and shipping to various North American auto manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Corrected and cleared line stoppages reducing maintenance downtime and production quotas were completed prior to shipment schedule.
- Responsible for identifying and reporting issues with tandem press lines to the Area Manager and/or maintenance department
- Specialized as a member of the plant change-over team performing initial job set-up, tooling changes, and program change-over's to prepare the production team to start the next run of parts.
Education
BS in Technological Entrepreneurship and Management - Ira Fulton School of Engineering
Arizona State University
05.2025
General Studies -
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Gadsden State Community College
Advanced Diploma with Technical Endorsement in Electronics Engineering Technology -
Etowah High School
Skills
- Roadmap Planning and Prioritization
- Hardware Installation and Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Project Management
- Code Compliance
- Documentation
- Tool Management
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Blueprint and Schematic Understanding
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Technical Documentation
- Electrical Design
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Employee Development
- Team Building
Technical and Advanced Skills
- Workmanship standards of the highest quality.
- Tuning machinery to maximize efficiency and longevity
- Interpretation of engineering drawings - mechanical & electrical
- Formal education in electrical theory and applications of electrical systems.
- Formal education and knowledge of digital electronics to include various circuits and functions ( AND, OR, NOR, XAND, etc.)
- Analog and digital test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, meggers, DLROs)
- PLC functions and troubleshooting
- Familiar with workplace safety and how to ensure a safe environment
- Standard operating procedures(SOPs) and job hazard analysis (JHA)
- Implementation of work area controls to ensure work meets OSHA and other federal code requirements such as NFPA, NEC, and ASM requirements.
- I was a member of the emergency spill/contamination reaction team.
- Previously, HAZWOPER certified
- Strong computer literacy utilizing Microsoft products to include Microsoft Excel.
- Top Secret SSBI Clearance with SCI (Inactive) (2015)
- Secret Clearance - Investigation last conducted in 2015.
Other Education
- Heisler Bail-O-Matic Technician Training School – Feb 2019, Mar 2020, Feb 2021(108hrs total)
- Submarine Voyage Management System 9.0 Operator, June 5, 2017 - June 9, 2017 (40 hrs.)
- D-5 Backfit SWS Navigation Operator School, Sep 20, 2016 - November 10, 2016 (328 hrs.)
- Trident Interior Communications School, Aug 22, 2016-Sep 19, 2016 (175 hrs.)
- Electronics Technician “A” School, Sep 21, 2015 - Feb 12, 2016 (720 hrs.)
- Tactical Computer Network Operator School, Aug 17, 2015 - Sep 14, 2015 (175 hrs.)
- Electronics Core Apprentice Technical Training, Jul 13, 2015- Aug 13, 2015 (160 hrs.)
- Basic Enlisted Submarine School, May 18, 2015 - July 10, 2015 (300 hrs.)
- Recruit Basic Training, Feb 19, 2015 - Apr 18, 2015 (976 hrs.)
Professional References
- Mark Miller, Senior Integration Engineer -Turbomachinery Lead, Blue Origin, Huntsville, Alabama, (336)-687-6455
- Jonathan Griffin, Maintenance Technician II, Benjamin Moore, Pell City, Alabama, (205) 353-5935
- Eric Hendrix, Area Manager, Prince Metal Stampings Inc, Gadsden, Alabama, (256) 390-6591
Personal References
Taylor Walker, Former UPS Supervisor Huntsville, AL, (256)490-6211
Secody Howard, Lead Aviation Mechanic, Sciences and Engineering Services, Huntsville, AL, (254) 462-8770
Timeline
Integration Engineer - Turbomachinery Technician
Blue Origin
07.2022 - Current
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Kennametal
03.2022 - 07.2022
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Benjamin Moore & Co
06.2018 - 03.2022
Navigation Electronics Technician-Sub. (ETV)
United State Navy
02.2015 - 06.2018
Production Worker - Changeover Team
Prince Metal Stampings Inc
07.2013 - 11.2014
BS in Technological Entrepreneurship and Management - Ira Fulton School of Engineering
Arizona State University
General Studies -
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Gadsden State Community College
Advanced Diploma with Technical Endorsement in Electronics Engineering Technology -
Etowah High School