BRANDON TURNER
Lexington,NC
Summary
Industrious Engineering Supervisor with skillsets and proven track record of team leadership, project management and customer relations. Excellent communication skills focusing on training, motivating and cultivating skills of an engineering team and department.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Motivated engineer recognized for strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities coupled with successful several-year track record in industry. Dedicated to offering innovative solutions to eliminate legacy issues and elevate performance metrics. Diligent creator of innovative workflows and exceptional final products.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
U.S NAVY
HUNTERSVILLE, NC
07.2022 - Current
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Referred suitable candidates to relevant departments for additional assessment.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
- Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
Engineer/Diesel Mechanic
U.S NAVY
SAN DIEGO, CA
05.2016 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve production efficiency.
- Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
- Documented all engineering activities according to established procedures.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Adjusted engine timing to factory specifications.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Disassembled defective units to diagnose malfunctions and repair them accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
- Checked all fluid levels regularly; topped off when necessary.
- Worked with a team of mechanics to complete projects efficiently within time limits.
- Ensured that all tools were properly cleaned after use.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty equipment.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete corrective and preventative repairs and installations.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in Naval ships and small boats to complete repairs.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Engineer/Diesel Mechanic
U.S NAVY
Manawa, COUNTRY OF BAHRAIN
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Improved function of engines by air filters, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Disassembled and overhauled internal combustion engines, pumps and generators.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Maintained small boats by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
Recruiter
U.S NAVY
JONESBORO, GA
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
- Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
Engineer/Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
U.S NAVY
NORFOLK, VA
12.2006 - 12.2011
- Performed regular maintenance and inspection of equipment to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to identify potential design flaws or improvements.
- Monitored performance levels of machinery throughout production cycles.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
Education
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - MTU ENGINE COMPONENTS AND MAINTENANCE
MTU 8000 CM1/M
Detroit, MI06-2016
MTU 396 CM1/M - DIESEL GENERATOR PREVENTATIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINT
MTU
Detroit, MI06-2016
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - DIESEL ENGINE PREVENTATIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINT
110' WPB PAXMAN DIESEL ENGINE COURSE
Yorktown, VA02-2015
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - DIESEL ENGINEERING
CALHOON MEBA ENGINEERING SCHOOL
Easton, MD02-2011
Skills
- Recruitment
- Partnership Development
- Prioritization
- Project Management
- Equipment knowledge
- Training and mentoring
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Performance Testing
- Field Operations
- Performance updates
- Forward-thinking mindset
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Public speaking ability
- Schematic reading
- System Troubleshooting
- Energy efficiency
- Design troubleshooting
- Machine Learning
Accomplishments
Two Navy and Marine Accommodation medals, and 8 Navy Achievement medals.
Affiliations
Very active, and energetic, certified diver and free time I enjoy working out so I wont feel old
Timeline
Recruiter
U.S NAVY
07.2022 - Current
Engineer/Diesel Mechanic
U.S NAVY
05.2016 - 05.2022
Engineer/Diesel Mechanic
U.S NAVY
03.2015 - 04.2016
Recruiter
U.S NAVY
01.2012 - 02.2015
Engineer/Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
U.S NAVY
12.2006 - 12.2011
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - MTU ENGINE COMPONENTS AND MAINTENANCE
MTU 8000 CM1/M
MTU 396 CM1/M - DIESEL GENERATOR PREVENTATIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINT
MTU
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - DIESEL ENGINE PREVENTATIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINT
110' WPB PAXMAN DIESEL ENGINE COURSE
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - DIESEL ENGINEERING
CALHOON MEBA ENGINEERING SCHOOL
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