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Benjamin Smeltzer

Gig Harbor,WA

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills. Has trained employees to independently handle daily functions and excel in given tasks. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Current SECRET clearance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Navy Diver

US Navy
11.2016 - Current
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Exercised impeccable risk management with regular revisions to safety protocol.
  • Supervised and trained other divers in performance of essential functions and duties of position.
  • Managed the documentation of findings and produced reports to aide assessing and correcting quality concerns.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Took appropriate safety precautions such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions began.

Maintenance Manager

US Navy
10.2020 - Current
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.

Quality Control Supervisor

US Navy
10.2020 - Current
  • Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors.
  • Trained personnel in proper sampling techniques, raw materials testing protocols and finished product inspection and testing strategies.
  • Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
  • Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2026

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Technical Writing
  • Materials Requisition
  • Staff Management
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Employee Performance Assessment
  • Team Operations
  • Underwater Construction

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 16 members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of DSEND dive suit.

Qualifications

  • Security Clearance - SECRET
  • Red Cross certified CPR/ AED/First Aid
  • Navy Dive School Graduate
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Re/Entry Control Supervisor (Quality Assurance Supervisor)
  • Diving Life Support System Operator
  • Rigging and overhead crane operations
  • Gas Free Engineer
  • Underwater Cutting/Welding/Demolitions

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

US Navy
10.2020 - Current

Quality Control Supervisor

US Navy
10.2020 - Current

Navy Diver

US Navy
11.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Arizona State University
Benjamin Smeltzer