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Andrew Robert Hales

Chesapeake

Summary

Assistant Chief Test Engineer with 17 years of experience in the overhaul of naval vessels, specializing in complex nuclear test programs. Involved in all aspects of availabilities from planning and execution to final testing and certification.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Chief Test Engineer

Norfolk Naval Shipyard
08.2019 - Current
  • - Assisted in developing a comprehensive technical and strategic schedule for assigned projects.
  • - Provided oversight of the technical requirements contained within the Project Schedule.
  • - Liaised with project management regarding readiness for milestones and key events in support on ahead of schedule execution.
  • - Oversaw team of 5-7 engineers responsible for day-to-day operations. Responsible for training and development of engineers under my supervision.
  • - Maintained first-hand knowledge of the day-to-day progress of reactor plant operations and testing.
  • - Ensured that satisfactory reactor plant test documents are approved for use and meet all technical and safety requirements.
  • - Acted as Chief Test Engineer in their absence.

Shift Test Engineer/Shift Test Supervisor

Norfolk Naval Shipyard
01.2008 - 08.2019
  • - Managed the overall test program operation for the assigned shift. Ensured that all operations were performed in accordance with all technical manuals and safety requirements
  • - Identified problems affecting testing or plant conditions, conducted root causes investigation, and provided recommended corrective actions to management and oversight organizations.
  • - Wrote complex mechanical and electrical test procedures involving ships equipment and test equipment for multiple phases of work and plant conditions.
  • - Worked directly with naval officers and enlisted crew to ensure the safe authorization of work during submarine overhauls and conduct component and system level testing following completion of work.
  • - Acted as Shift Test Supervisor when assigned. In charge of all testing and STEs for the assigned shift and was the direct representative of the Chief Test Engineer for the assigned shift.
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Education

Bachelor’s of Engineering - Naval Architecture

State University of New York Maritime College
Bronx, NY
01.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe FrameMaker
  • Advanced Industrial Management (AIM) system

Certification

  • Qualified Shift Test Engineer on the S6G, S8G, and S9G reactor plants
  • Learning Organization 101
  • First Line Supervisor Training
  • Completed Project Management Fundamentals Course
  • Attended IPTD 1 and IPTD 3 for MARF DLA

Timeline

Assistant Chief Test Engineer

Norfolk Naval Shipyard
08.2019 - Current

Shift Test Engineer/Shift Test Supervisor

Norfolk Naval Shipyard
01.2008 - 08.2019

Bachelor’s of Engineering - Naval Architecture

State University of New York Maritime College

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