Andrew Chavez

Leadership & Management Duties:

• Served as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for the cryogenic work center, acting as the quality assurance arm within the unit.
• Supervised daily operations and enforced compliance with maintenance protocols, safety standards, and mission readiness.
• Provided direct management oversight of 15 personnel and served as supervisor for over 50 additional workers across multiple departments.
• Oversaw professional development and physical/mental readiness of team members to ensure deployment capability, in alignment with USMC standards.
• Delivered personal mentorship to 20 marines through monthly check-ins, progress evaluations, and corrective action plans to address deficiencies.
• Conducted and submitted quarterly performance reviews through the chain of command to support leadership decision-making.
• Acted as the Aviators' Breathing Oxygen Program Manager, overseeing compliance, safety and availability of high-purity oxygen for flight operations
• Trained over 2,000+ personnel and contractors on the safe and effective use of mission-critical cryogenic equipment accordance with USMC standards.
• Collaborated closely with environmental health & safety personnel
• Acted as Phase I Trainer for the cryogenics unit, responsible for conducting official training and licensing on gear and operational procedures

Cryogenic Equipment Operator Duties:

• Operated in a customer-service-focused role, handling critical supplies of liquid and gaseous oxygen to support flight line operations.
• Maintained detailed compliance documentation, ensuring adherence to Naval Aviation Maintenance Program procedures and California environmental regulations.
• Managed logistics to maximize equipment uptime and minimize operational delays, optimizing resource availability for flight operations.
• Maintained accurate maintenance, safety, and operational logs to ensure readiness of cryogenic systems and support equipment for mission-critical use.