Benjamin W. Hensel

• Surface Forces Atlantic Agent to Norfolk, Maine, and FDNF Europe Naval Assets
• Trained, inspected, and certified 28 ships in DC-I, DCMA and all basic phase inspections ensuring 100% fleet readiness.
• Evaluated training and qualification programs to ensure compliance with assessment and operational readiness.
• Conducted assessments of personnel qualifications to enhance mission effectiveness and watch team performance.

• Directly managed and supervised 48 personnel in the maintenance and upkeep of all DC and AUX Equipment during a 24-month CNO Availability through corrective and Maintenance and Material Management (3M).
• Evaluated fire protection and safety programs onboard Pinckney during availability, ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NAVSEA Standard Items, and Navy Technical Publications.
• Conducted daily comprehensive safety and fire protection inspections, identifying, documenting, and tracking deficiencies.
• Served as the primary liaison between SWRMC, ship's force, private shipyard contractors, and federal/local emergency responders, coordinating safety and training requirements across the maintenance project.
• Led and evaluated 13 firefighting, emergency management, and major casualty drills involving Navy personnel, shipyard workers, and municipal/federal fire departments, improving response times by 30% and overall readiness ratings.
• Participated in Eight mishap and casualty investigations (fires, flooding, injuries, hazardous material releases), producing formal analyses and corrective action recommendations adopted at the program level.
• Reviewed and enforced over 200 safety-related contractual requirements, evaluating high-risk operations including hot work, hazardous materials handling, PPE, fall protection, environmental compliance, and industrial safety.
• Applied expert-level knowledge of blueprints, engineering drawings, damage control plates, and technical documentation to assess risk, verify compliance, and resolve complex safety issues during ship repair operations.
• Created the first joint training with Civilian and military Fire Organizations which successfully paved a path to mutual response continuity.

Directly supervised 33 personnel.

• Responsible for ship's Damage Control training program, Gas Free Engineering certifications, Marine Gas Free Engineering Inspections, and Maintenance Material Management (3M).
• Created and implemented procedures on inspecting and training personnel in fire safety, general safety, job hazard analysis, risk management, job hazard recognition, and medical response.
• Proficient in training and conducted onsite training of personnel on the proper use and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, installed fire suppression equipment, establishing incident command posts, and mitigation during emergency situations.

Surfaces Forces Pacific Agent responsible for the inspection and certification of Pacific Fleet ships.

• Evaluated operational effectiveness of training programs to enhance personnel readiness.
• Conducted assessments of equipment and systems to ensure compliance with Navy standards.
• Developed detailed reports on assessment findings.

• Supervised 26 personnel in daily operations of a forward deployed Cruiser.
• Managed training programs for personnel, enhancing skill sets and operational readiness.
• Oversaw maintenance of equipment, improving reliability and minimizing downtime.
• Developed strategic initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize resource allocation.
• Mentored junior personnel, fostering professional development and leadership skills.
• Oversaw personnel evaluations, fostering professional development within the division.

• Correctional Officer in charge of the daily movement and management of prisoners and operations throughout the facility.
• Prisoner Management Department Leading Petty Officer responsible for the management of 70+ military staff, assigning tasks.
• Performed startup of vocational services, writing Standard Operating Procedures resulting in certifications for incarcerated personnel for post time served job opportunities and skillsets.
• Trained all personnel in emergency management to include evacuations, fire response, muster and accountability, hazardous material handling, and general safety and health.

• Flying Squad Scene leader, conducted operations for emergency services onboard.
• Trained and educated over 1100 personnel in the use and maintenance of firefighting equipment and Personal Qualification Standards.
• Managed, trained, and qualified personnel in fire safety, personal protective equipment, firefighting tactics, safety.
• Organized a medical training program certifying 32 personnel in emergency medical triage and response.