Bradley Malphrus

Start, operate, check diesel and gas engines; Properly align fuel systems for receiving and transferring fuel. Overhaul and/or repair internal combustion engines.

• Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to take apart and reassemble machinery for maintenance and component replacements.
• Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
• Used Asset logistics Maintenance System to enter and manage data on malfunctions, parts and equipment required and repairs completed.
• Examined parts for defects such as breakage or excessive wear.
• Managed the successful completion of preventive maintenance to promote machine reliability and longevity.
• Managed department budget for small boat and facilities maintenance.
• Supervised 12 employees which consisted of providing training, employee reviews, career development and mentorship.
• Conducted facilities maintenance to include HVAC, Kitchen equipment etc.
• volunteered over 300 hrs to local little league program as a coach and assisted with field maintenance on three different fields ensuring the youth in the community have a quality experience with youth recreation sports.

Assigned to Maritime Law Enforcement Academy from June 2018 to June 2020. Demonstrating exceptional professionalism as the NON-Compliant Vessel Pursuit Schoolhouse Assistant Engineering Petty officer, I supervised more than 5,000 hrs of maintenance on 18 Small Boats, ensuring the safe completion of high risk training for more than 400 students during 42 course convenings. Exhibiting superb technical acumen , I led the units transition to Coast Guard Centralized Cutter Boat Pool program resulting in reducing maintenance requirements for the unit. I qualified as a High Risk Training Safety Officer, providing keen oversight to the safe execution of over 300 training evolutions, assumed duties and responsibilities of the Engineer Petty Officer during the onset of Hurricane Dorian. I served as the direct liaison with the U.S. Maritime Administration, ensuring the safe storage of 24 small boats, 3 trucks, 10 golf carts , valued at more than 5 million dollars for the duration of the storm. Awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal (gold star in lieu of a 4th)

Assigned to Surface Forces Logistics Center, Industrial Operations Division, Advanced Ship System Instruction and Support Team from July 2014 to June 2015. During this time I became a vital team member providing effective technical trouble shooting assistance to the fleet while deploying over 40 days and expending over 300 man - hours on critical repairs. Most notably while deployed to the Coast Guard Cutter Pompano , my technical and mechanical acumen were vital to the repairs of the engine bed rails allowing for a successful engine alignment to be acquired. Theses timely repairs allowed CGC Pompano to continue operations bolstering District Eights ability to meet operational commitments. Awarded Commandants Letter of Commendation Ribbon Bar (gold star in lieu of a third) .

Assigned to Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous from June 2015 to May 2018. I conducted engineering maintenanance and repair during nine counter drug and law enforcement patrols that resulted in the interdiction of 6,892 Kilograms of cocaine, 22 suspected smugglers, and 39 migrants. During a major drydock and two dockside availabilities, I supported contracted repair and replacement of 3.2 million dollars of structural elements and shipboard machinery. I conducted numerous cutter and aviation fuel transfers and supported over 1,000 flight evolutions leading to the certification of the flight deck teams for two Coast Guard Helo Standardization inspections. Trained over 50 members in various engineering watch stations. Led five emergency repairs to major machinery including the ships elctrical generator that left the ship disabled in a foreign port for nine days.

Awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal ( gold star in lieu of a third).

Assigned to Maritime Force Protection Unit Kings Bay I qualified as Tactical boat engineer , Remote Operated Small Arms Mount gunner. I successfully completed more than 220 escort missions, accumulating over 1100 hours underway protecting the Navy Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Fleet. Integral part of the successful completion of the units first Standardization inspection resulting in a near flawless inspection earning the unit coveted Sumner I. Kimball award for readiness. Led efforts to allocate over 40k dollars from year end funding to purchase

new Utility Vehicles which were used to transport personnel ans weapons during mission preparations. I dedicated much off my off time to the youth soccer program for multiple age groups ensuring there was sufficient coaching to have enough teams for children to sign up for.

Awarded Coast Guard Achievement Medal