Andy Sihavong
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Accomplished Submarine Sonar Technician with the US Navy, recognized for achieving the Battle Effectiveness Award in 2023. Expert in equipment maintenance and root cause analysis, demonstrating exceptional technical training and data management skills. Proven ability to enhance operational readiness and ensure safety compliance in high-stakes environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Submarine Sonar Technician
US Navy
Honolulu, HI
09.2020 - Current
- Received Battle Effectiveness Award in 2023 as the crew with the highest overall readiness
- Received Weapons Readiness White “W” in 2022, and 2023 as having attained the highest departmental readiness
- Maintained safety by verifying compliance and assuring proper factory testing.
- Supported activities to maintain equipment in reliable condition.
- Executed root cause analysis to improve yield and reliability.
- Organized, analyzed, and prepared technical data reports.
- Organized and managed large datasets related to the operation of submarine sonar systems.
- Documented maintenance actions and kept equipment records updated.
- Applied engineering principles to develop and operate electrical, mechanical and data processing systems.
- Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems.
- Conducted daily maintenance checks of submarine sonar systems to ensure optimal operation.
- Created detailed documentation of all maintenance procedures conducted on submarine sonar systems.
- Maintained communications and information security levels and observed appropriate security level requirements.
- Provided technical direction and training to other technologists.
- Gathered and evaluated data for validity, accuracy and completeness.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery.
- Assessed risk levels and took appropriate measures to mitigate potential hazards.
- Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and recorded data in engineering logs.
- Performed daily checks on fire alarms and equipment, ensuring they were in proper working condition.
Education
Navy Course:Sonar Technician Submarines "A" School
Naval Submarine School
Groton, CT01-2022
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Root cause analysis
- Technical documentation
- Data analysis
- System troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Data management
- Technical training
- Sonar system maintenance
- Advanced sonar operation
- Military experience
Affiliations
- As a Morale Welfare and Recreation(MWR) Chairman, I managed a budget of over $37,000. Coordinated two annual command Holiday Party and two command Picnic events, hosting over 165 Sailors and their families. My contribution led to a vast improvement in team work and esprit de corps throughout the command.
- As a MWR Chairman, I digitally designed and coordinated with partner companies to create merchandise to fundraise events, raising over $56,000 in profit.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Laotian
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Awarded the "Warrior of the Week" for recognizing a downward trend in logs, preventing damage to equipment and injury to personnel.
Timeline
Submarine Sonar Technician
US Navy
09.2020 - Current
Navy Course:Sonar Technician Submarines "A" School
Naval Submarine School
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