Braydon Busskohl
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Worker
America Soda (Solvay Chemicals)
05.2024 - Current
- Move large equipment and loads by operating fork lifts and loaders
- Keep company grounds attractive and safe with basic landscaping, tree trimming and weeding, including operation and maintenance of ground sprinkler systems
- Manage equipment maintenance needs, including repairing or replacing broken components, as well as daily inspections
- Adapt quickly to changing conditions or priorities within given project scope in order to accomplish an extremely wide variety of tasks necessary for plant operations.
Electrical and Instrumentation Intern
American Soda (Solvay Chemicals)
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with internal employees, both in maintenance department and some outside
- Became more proficient in a hands on environment with plant instrumentation and electrical systems, 3-phase motors, high pressure steam systems, and gained basic knowledge in new areas such as CEMS (Carbon Emission Monitoring System) and the plant layout.
Armorer
US Navy
02.2017 - 02.2023
- Oversaw and conducted over 30,000 hours of weapon preventative and corrective maintenance on a wide range of weapons and their respective mounts
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of various firearm types, calibers, and manufacturers
- Inspected weapons for defects, wear, and damage
- Maintained and repaired firearms to ensure optimal performance
- Customized firearms according to sailor/marine specifications and preferences
- Ordered necessary parts and supplies to maintain inventory levels
- Received training on new industry technologies related to firearms through workshops or conferences
- Conducted routine maintenance on various types of firearms/cannons.
Range Safety Officer, Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, and Crew Served Weapons Instructor
U.S. Navy
02.2017 - 02.2023
- Tasked to oversee all range preparation and planning, range setup and management, and safety for shooting events
- Instruct personnel in proper use of, manage files for, and oversee command qualifications for all weapons ranged from 9mm - 5" cannon, to include m240b, m249 (SAW), M2HB (.50 Cal), M2A1, MK48, M14, M4, M16, MK19, 25mm, 30mm, and others
- Conducted daily inspections of shooting ranges to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Participated in emergency response drills to maintain proficiency in crisis situations
- Developed and implemented range safety policies, procedures, and protocols both at-sea, and at off-base range installations.
Deli supervisor
Little America Hotel
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Supervise and manage employees in day to day operation of the deli at Little America Hotel.
Equipment Operator
Tom Stuart Construction
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Translated construction plans, utilizing different equipment ranging from Skid-steer's and Crawler's to Excavator's doing a range of work including: landscaping, concrete and asphalt preparation, piping and conduit installation as well as assisting in crane operations.
Education
A.A.S. Electrical and Instrumentation Technology -
Western Wyoming Community College
High School Diploma -
Lyman High School
Lyman, WYSkills
- Management of material resources
- Management of personnel resources
- Judgement and decision making
- Systems analysis
- Systems evaluation
- Time management
- Communication
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Supervision
- Electrical systems troubleshooting and maintenance
- Electromechanical systems troubleshooting and maintenance
- Industrial safety
- Mechanical systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Diagnostic Techniques
- Safety Compliance
- First Aid and CPR
- Equipment monitoring
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- SynDeck Epoxy Flooring installation
- ATT - advanced technical training in electrical systems (U.S. Navy)
- TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care)
Accomplishments
- Gun Mount Captain, and Lead 30mm MK46 Mod 2 GWS (gun weapon system) technician: safely led 6 person crews to expend over 5,000 rounds from large caliber weapon systems with no safety mishaps. In addition, i preformed casualty analysis, fault detection/isolation, modular replacement, repair, test, and alignment of individual equipment using Built-in-Test capability.
- Small Boat Operator: In support of ships missions, force protection, in inland or international waters operating a RHIB (rigid hull inflatable boat) and managing a boat crew of 3, I successfully completed a wide range of tasks ranging from, personnel transfer to other ships, piers, and docks to transporting ordnance, and even recovering a man overboard
Military Education Courses
- Coxswain - Small boat operator license for RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) 7m and 11m.
- Master Helmsman - Met standard to operate helm and associated controls for craft over 500m in length during special evolutions. (Flight operations, Underway Replenishment, War-time operation, etc.)
- CSWI - Crew Served Weapons Instructor
- SAMI - Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor
- Cannon Operations and maintenance - 5", 30mm, 25mm, 20mm CIWS (Close In Weapons System)
- SVTT - Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes
- RSO - Range Safety Officer
Awards
- Eagle Scout (2013)
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal X2
- Meritorious unit commendation
- Arctic Service medal
- Operation Inherent Resolve
- Global War on Terrorism
- Expeditionary Global War on Terrorism
- Sea Service Medal
- Expert Marksman Achievement Medals (Handgun and Rifle)
Timeline
Utility Worker
America Soda (Solvay Chemicals)
05.2024 - Current
Electrical and Instrumentation Intern
American Soda (Solvay Chemicals)
12.2023 - 05.2024
Armorer
US Navy
02.2017 - 02.2023
Range Safety Officer, Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, and Crew Served Weapons Instructor
U.S. Navy
02.2017 - 02.2023
Deli supervisor
Little America Hotel
07.2016 - 02.2017
Equipment Operator
Tom Stuart Construction
12.2015 - 07.2016
A.A.S. Electrical and Instrumentation Technology -
Western Wyoming Community College
High School Diploma -
Lyman High School