Brian Jedele
Niantic,CT
Summary
Energetic and Goal Oriented Senior Military Operations and Project Manager with 26 years of proven leadership experience mitigating risks and driving operational excellence of critical technology and programs valued at over $30M. Possesses Unique communication skills across all levels of the organization; from engineers and technicians to management and executives leadership. Led, trained, evaluated and mentored the productivity of 92 specialists across diverse, fast-paced environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
Zimmerman Associates, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Assigned to work at Submarine Technical Support Center (STSC) Groton, CT
- Submarine Towed Array Handling System Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Provide Fleet Technical Support (FTS) in the operation, maintenance, installation, testing/evaluation, troubleshooting and instructions for the U.S. Navy Submarine systems in both local and distant support roles.
- Provides technical SME support to include but not limited to: repair of OK-276A, OK-276B, OK-276(), OK-418, OA-9070, OA-9070A, OA-9070B and OA-9070E Towed Array Systems.
- Provide direct fleet support by responding to fleet technical assist requests for troubleshooting guidance and assistance and determining part identification and availability
Airport Lineman
Hartford Jet Center
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Transported, and loaded fuel into jet aircraft, helicopters, and general aviation aircraft.
- Operated equipment to reposition and stow aircraft in and out of hangers.
- Climbed, bent, knelt, crawled and stooped on frequent basis and for extended periods.
- Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures, confirming compliance with regulations.
- Guided inbound and outbound airplanes to and from the ramp.
- Executed regular airfield inspections, identifying and reporting safety hazards or issues to supervisor.
Flight School Student
ATP Flight School
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Certified Private Pilot FEB 2023
- Instrument rating student.
System Engineer IV
MIKEL INC.
08.2018 - 10.2022
- Implemented schematics, diagrams, written, and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues for legacy BSY-1 and ARCI SONAR Systems.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Improved product quality by customizing tools and eliminating variability.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital and fiber optic circuits, power supplies and servo systems.
- Assisted with TEMPALT equipment installation, calibration and testing of ARCI Step IV engineering systems onboard Virginia Class and 688I Class submarines.
Senior Training Manager
Naval Submarine School
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Engaged 6 instructors to deliver training material, administer tests, counsel students on academic problems, document academic performance, evaluate training, and perform curriculum maintenance tasks to ensure validated formalized training requirements are executed
- Utilizing the Navy Authoring Instructional Material (AIM) managed/updated 5 Advanced Sonar Courses taught at 7 worldwide locations
- Coordinated between 3 companies to develop and deliver a new course to sustain fleet occupational and standard operating proficiencies
- Lauded by Submarine Learning Center as highly effective advanced training delivered 6 weeks ahead of schedule
- Managed weekly company training to 62 Sonar instructors developing cross training scenarios to improve team readiness for all operations.
Operations and Team Development Manager
USS San Jaun SSN 751
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Leveraged the productivity and talent of 18 skilled technicians to operate and maintain $29.4M of submarine sonar and information systems
- Mastered one system installation and trained staff on 4 critical technical projects requirements
- Working knowledge of ARCI IETM to troubleshoot, repair/rebuild, and operate BQQ-10 Sonar and Towed Array Systems.
- Knowledgeable in the Navy Planned Maintenance System overseeing all Sonar PMS and MRC documentation for ARCI and supporting Sonar subsystems
- Working knowledge of CASREP reporting documentation.
- Authored and and implemented project operations documentations, and created and conducted all cross-divisional training scenarios to support the successful system upgrade to APB-11.
Senior Simulator Training Manager
Naval Submarine School
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed 10 instructors in the operation of 4 Submarine Attack Center simulators delivering advanced real world training scenarios evaluating and provide corrective actions to 15 Submarine crews, and Naval Officer students
- Working knowledge of Team Dimensional Training to facilitate/evaluate and improve team dynamics across all experience levels
- Coordinated with the Technical On-Site Advisor (TOSA) for all simulator hardware/software updates.
- Development of Sailors led to the recognition of one Sailor of the Year(2011), two Sailor of the Quarters(2011,2012), and one Instructor of the Quarter(2013).
Maintenance & Training Supervisor
USS Philadelphia SSN 690
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Supervised 16 personnel in the performance of maintenance, training, and safety for submarine sonar operations
- Working knowledge of the Navy Maintenance and Material Management System
- Provided direct oversight and coordination in maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, repair, and documentation
- Guided technicians utilizing AN/BQQ-10 Interactive Electronic Technical Manual through repair work down to the circuit card level of high-value sonar systems worth over $20M, including interfacing information systems, hydraulic and mechanical systems, and associated subsystems
- Sustained technician proficiency by creating and executing long and short range training plans and schedules.
- Composed training objectives, prepared exam items, evaluated instructional materials, tested goals and results, and delivered lectures employing effective questioning techniques.
Simulator Instructor
Naval Submarine School
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Instructor/operator of 4 Submarine Attack Center simulators delivering advanced real world training scenarios evaluating and providing corrective actions to 15 Submarine crews, and Naval Officer students.
- Qualified Master Training Specialist demonstrating highly effective teaching skills and a comprehensive understanding of learning management, training administration and curriculum management.
- Implemented Team Dimensional Training to facilitate and redirect crews to self evaluate to improve team readiness for all operations.
Submarine Sonar Technician
USS Santa Fe SSN 763 / USS Pasadena SSN 752
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Coordinated and executed all aspects of submarine sonar and information system operations and maintenance
- Operator of Sonar and Sonar subsystems to ensure safe underwater navigation.
- Tested, repaired or replaced electrical and electronic components and parts
- Localized equipment malfunctions to systems, subsystems, circuits or parts
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, technical publications, and employed technical manuals to perform repair and troubleshooting of submarine sonar and information systems and all associated auxiliary systems
- Employed electrical and electronic test equipment: oscilloscopes, multi-meter, megohmmeters, frequency counters
Education
Chelsea High School
Navy Recruit Training (Boot Camp)
SONAR Technician "A" School
Towed Array O-Level Maintenance
AN/BSY-1 Acoustic Combined Maintenance "C" School
Basic Instructor Training
ATP Flight School
Skills
- Task Leader/Supervisor
- Master Training Specialist
- Security Clearance
- SONAR ARCI Programming and Maintenance
- Technical Documentation and Reporting
- Advanced Electronics Troubleshooting and Repair
- Certified in Navy Shipboard Fiber Optics testing/installation
- Commercial Pilot
- Certified Flight Instructor
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Zimmerman Associates, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Airport Lineman
Hartford Jet Center
07.2023 - 06.2024
Flight School Student
ATP Flight School
10.2022 - 06.2023
System Engineer IV
MIKEL INC.
08.2018 - 10.2022
Senior Training Manager
Naval Submarine School
01.2015 - 07.2018
Operations and Team Development Manager
USS San Jaun SSN 751
01.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Simulator Training Manager
Naval Submarine School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Maintenance & Training Supervisor
USS Philadelphia SSN 690
01.2007 - 01.2010
Simulator Instructor
Naval Submarine School
01.2003 - 01.2007
Submarine Sonar Technician
USS Santa Fe SSN 763 / USS Pasadena SSN 752
01.1997 - 01.2003
Chelsea High School
Navy Recruit Training (Boot Camp)
SONAR Technician "A" School
Towed Array O-Level Maintenance
AN/BSY-1 Acoustic Combined Maintenance "C" School
Basic Instructor Training
ATP Flight School
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