Andrew Nichols
San Diego,CA
Summary
As a boiler console operator Andrew methodically operated and maintained a 700 PSI V2M boiler reliably provided 100,000 LB/Hr of superheated steam to two 2500 Kw turbine generator and two main propulsion turbines. Throughout out his five years of service he has proved himself repeatedly as a technical expert in his field and made a multitude repairs to vital equipment to include main feed pumps and potable water evaporators sustaining the USS Essex's ability to remain mission ready at all times. As a petty officer second class in the United States Navy Andrew as trained 5 turbine generator operators, 3 burnerman, 6 machinist mate lower levels and 2 boiler console operators. While the ship was inport and in a standby status Andrew assigned and supervised the completions of 7,534 preventative and corrective maintenance checks in accordance approved ship board procedures. In every role assigned to Andrew he has adapted to and exceed the standards impressed upon him.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boiler Console Operator
Department Of Defense
02.2019 - Current
- Maintained daily equipment reports.
- Reacted calmly during times of highly stressed or emergency situations.
- Documented discrepancies, referring discovered issues to supervisor for remediation.
- Monitored systems and responded appropriately to alarms and emergency situations.
- Followed work orders precisely to identify equipment needed, materials required and sequences to correctly completing assignments.
Concrete Finisher
Calicotte Incorperated
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 100 pounds to move job materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abeka Academy
Pensacola05.2018
Skills
- Mechanical Repair expert
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Watchbill coordinator
- Independent learner
- CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- Identified and repaired leaking tubes to main and auxiliary steam condensers.
- overhauled a 850psi Main feed pump twice.
- identified and repaired leaking tubes in distillate cooler
- removed and replaced valves exceeding weights of 300 lbs
- regularly trained junior sailors in operating procedures of the main propulsion plant.
Certification
- ASVAB Score of 91
- Oil transfer and Spill prevention supervisor
- Work center supervisor
- Boiler Console operator
- Boiler technician upper level
- Boiler technician lower level
- Distilling plant operator
- Engine room upper level
- Engine room lower level
Timeline
Boiler Console Operator
Department Of Defense
02.2019 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Calicotte Incorperated
06.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Abeka Academy