Carlos Sheppard
Hampton,VA
Summary
Dynamic Engineering Technician II with a proven track record at Huntington Ingalls Industries, excelling in quality control and deadline management. Expert in AutoCAD and precision measuring tools, I enhance project outcomes through critical thinking and effective team collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality results while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician II
Huntington Ingalls Industries
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
- Contributed to a safer working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
- Collaborated closely with engineers in developing new products or improving existing ones, providing valuable input from a technician''s perspective.
- Paid strong attention to detail in the preparation, assembly, and installation of intricate components supporting engineering projects.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
- Drafted technical reports and documentation for engineering projects.
Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
01.2010 - 06.2024
- Minimized material waste through precise measurements and skilled cutting and burning techniques during the fabrication process.
- Streamlined workflow for welding processes by accurately aligning bulkheads, beams and plates and tack welding in place steel and stainless steel parts.
- Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and maintain components such as Foundations, Coamings and T-Bars within hull of ship.
- Contributed to cost savings by utilizing resources efficiently during fabrication and assembly processes.
- Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
- Expedited project delivery timelines by skillfully managing multiple tasks in parallel while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Improved vessel safety by regularly inspecting and repairing ship structures, including hulls and decks.
- Incorporated preventative maintenance measures into daily workflows resulting in longer-lasting tools and equipment.
- Enhanced ship structural integrity by proficiently cutting, shaping, and assembling steel components.
- Increased team efficiency by providing guidance on proper tool usage and equipment maintenance.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Ensured adherence to quality standards by conducting thorough inspections of assembled parts before final installation.
- Promoted a safe working environment through consistent compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Education
GED -
Hampton Adult Education
Hampton, VA12-1998
Skills
- Strong leader
- Quality control
- Deadline management
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- SAP
- AutoCAD expert
- Microsoft excel, project, and Visio
- Excellent communication techniques
- Critical thinking
- Dependable and responsible
- Project management
- Precision measuring tools
- Operations monitoring
- Testing
- Installation
- Detail drawings
- Product Inspections
- Work instructions
- Quality control and assurance
- Equipment operation
- Equipment operator training
- Diagnostic procedures
- Problem diagnostics
- Quality testing
- Stress tolerance
- Team collaboration
- Error troubleshooting
- Installation oversight
- Design problem solving
- Diagram interpretation
- Preventive Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
Timeline
Engineering Technician II
Huntington Ingalls Industries
06.2024 - 05.2025
Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
01.2010 - 06.2024
GED -
Hampton Adult Education
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