Alan Avery Holman
Keyport,WA
Summary
Results-driven leader with a strong focus on detail and a proven track record in technical support. Combines technical expertise with exceptional interpersonal skills to enhance team productivity. Committed to delivering high-quality, consistent support to meet organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician/Test Writer
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, Washington
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Review repairs and tailor testing procedures to certify work to comply with joint fleet maintenance standards, quality assurance, general safety, SUBSAFE, Diver Safety, and Fly by Wire standards.
- Insuring cleanliness standards, determining appropriate testing pressure and test medium to properly test both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Modifying test procedures in dynamic situations to provide rapid work turnaround and provide on time product delivery while working with multiple departments to manage the project's schedule.
- Developed procedural templates to streamline test writing for regularly performed maintenance.
- Conduct review of interdepartmental procedures to provide clarity in verbiage and grammatical accuracy.
- Spearheaded team building and a team visionary ethos to provide consistent development both professionally and personally for all members of the team, highlighting quality first time work, accountability, respect, and continuous training models.
- Provided quick and accurate processing of all tasks assigned, including the testing of special projects over multiple refit periods.
Electronics Technician 1
INDUS Technology
Keyport, Washington
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducting tests of equipment, components, and parts under a variety of simulated environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, sand, etc.); developing and designing test and repair equipment.
- Adapting and modifying varied test instruments and accessories used in testing of mechanical functioning of items by cross-referencing documented issues with technical drawings to conduct fault isolations.
- Qualified as a Variable Speed Switch (VSS) Technician. As such, overhauling the assemblies to ensure proper functionality, adherence to engineering drawings and specifications, fleet ORDALTs, and the material quality.
- Test the units with calibrated pressure sensitive tools.
- Implemented changes to test procedures to eliminate test faults; providing solutions to problems of component failure and operating characteristics in accordance with associated engineering practices.
- Supervising/administration/training of overhaul, repair, and maintenance of MK21 MOD 3 Exploders.
- Utilizing multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized testing equipment to determine faults, verify functionality, adhere to quality assurance standards, and prepare for immediate use.
- Managed asset inventory and workflow to provide consistent productivity. By the end of FY23, saved over $220,000 in planned labor.
Electronics Technician 1
Delphinus Engineering INC.
Keyport, Washington
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Overhaul, repair, and maintain MK21 MOD 3 Exploders.
- Utilize multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized testing equipment to determine faults, verify functionality, adhere to quality assurance standards, and prepare for immediate use.
- Independently determine troubleshooting plans of action.
- Manage asset inventory and workflow to provide consistent productivity.
Field Marketer/Independent Contractor
Solgen Power
Bremerton, Washington
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Door to door sales marketing specialist, aimed to inform the community of solar power home conversion, state and federal incentives, and set appointments for consultations.
Body Damage Estimator
Modern Collision Rebuild & Service
Bainbridge Island, Washington
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Utilized CCC One to provide estimates for the repair of auto body damage with strenuous attention to detail, determined the extent of damages on foreign and domestic vehicles, ensuring repairs met manufactures' standards, company standards, up-selling jobs to have OEM parts installed, verified necessity for system calibration, and negotiated with insurance companies to provide customers with the highest satisfaction while adhering to all safety standards.
- Improved system utilization and employment to ensure all processes were followed, resulting in overall office and shop performance and efficiency.
Electrical Mechanic
Trident Refit Facility (TRF)
Bangor, Washington
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Perform maintenance on Ohio Class Submarines.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair defensive weapon’s systems, navigation equipment and sound monitoring systems.
- Independently work on, manage personnel and supervise first time quality work on the following systems: Command Control System, Defensive Weapons Systems (MK-118, BLK-1C, BSY-1), fire control systems, Monitoring Subsystem, Data Processing, and related subsystems.
- Develops, plans, organizes and conducts program surveys, audits and projects.
- Provides technical guidance during the operational planning process to ensure the integration of safety risk management.
Fire Control Technician Second Class
Trident Refit Facility (TRF)
Bangor, Washington
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Assisted Shop 67E/F in repairing Defensive Weapons, Monitoring, and Ship’s Control Systems onboard Ohio Class Submarines.
- Maintained HAZMAT storage and disposal in the shop, to include MSDS updates for all products associated with safely completing production.
- Provided technical guidance, leadership and supervision to 7 Fire control technicians for diverse repairs to submarine weapons systems including planning maintenance, and scheduling man hours.
Fire Control Technician Second Class
USS Alabama (SSBN 731)
Bangor, Washington
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Operated and maintained the BLK-1C with Tactical Control System (TCS) Upgrade fire control system to continuously provide a tactical picture, safety-of-ship and achieve the ship’s mission on schedule.
- Trained the division on functionality and procedural usage of the system, resulting in 100% proficiency and mission readiness.
Fire Control Technician Third Class
USS Miami (SSN 755)
Kittery, Maine
07.2011 - 09.2014
- Assisted the weapons department during a two year extended overhaul at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PSNS) in Kittery, Maine.
- Responsibilities included downgrading the classification of the AN/BYG-1(V)9 Ti10 Fire Control system and appropriately disposing of classified hard drives.
Education
High School Diploma with Honors -
Heritage Christian Academy
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee12.2006
Skills
- Testing procedures and quality assurance
- Fault isolation and troubleshooting
- Test equipment calibration
- Procedure development and modification
- Quality assurance management
- Asset inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving strategies
- Time management techniques
- Attention to detail
- Technical documentation and writing
- Report writing and analysis
Certification
- OSHHW32, Hazardous Materials HAZCOM/Environmental Awareness, 12/31/19
- PROC8259ALL, Submarine Access, 02/29/20
- PROC989B, Lockout/Tagout-Plus Authorized Employee, 01/20/20
- PROC990B, Lockout/Tag-Plus for Affected Employees, 02/27/20
- PROCESVC, Electrostatic Discharge Worker, 09/25/19
- PROCGFAT, Gas Free Awareness, 01/10/20
- PROCNNQC-WORKER, Non Nuclear Quality Control Worker
- PROCPMTE, Precision Measurement Qual S/11,17,51,64,740 Divers, 03/09/22
- RADNN-R1000, Limited Radiation Worker [106.1.A], 06/04/20
Training
- Advanced Target Motion Analysis, 01/01/16, 02/29/16
- Basic Noise Principles, 01/01/13, 01/31/13
- Armed Sentry/Security Reaction Force, Basic, 01/01/12, 01/31/12
- Tactical Computers and Network Operator, 01/01/11, 02/28/11
- Electronics Core Apprentice Technical Training, 12/01/10, 01/31/11
- Submarine Basic Fire Fighting, 11/01/10, 11/30/10
- Submarine Escape Trainer, 11/01/10, 11/30/10
- Basic Enlisted Submarine School, 09/01/10, 11/30/10
- Basic Submarine Damage Control, 10/01/10, 10/31/10
- Personal Financial Management, 10/01/10, 10/31/10
Performance Awards
- Peer Recognition Program at TRF, 07/01/18, 07/31/19, For unparalleled dedication to the Weapons Repair Department and becoming an asset to Shop 67E at TRF.
- Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal
- Navy Expeditionary Medal
- Navy Good Conduct Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
Timeline
Engineering Technician/Test Writer
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
11.2024 - 10.2025
Electronics Technician 1
INDUS Technology
08.2023 - 03.2024
Electronics Technician 1
Delphinus Engineering INC.
11.2022 - 08.2023
Field Marketer/Independent Contractor
Solgen Power
09.2022 - 11.2022
Body Damage Estimator
Modern Collision Rebuild & Service
08.2021 - 08.2022
Electrical Mechanic
Trident Refit Facility (TRF)
11.2019 - 07.2021
Fire Control Technician Second Class
Trident Refit Facility (TRF)
12.2016 - 11.2019
Fire Control Technician Second Class
USS Alabama (SSBN 731)
09.2014 - 12.2016
Fire Control Technician Third Class
USS Miami (SSN 755)
07.2011 - 09.2014
High School Diploma with Honors -
Heritage Christian Academy