CODY SPINKS
Summary
US. Navy Veteran. Dedicated Engineering Technician with 6 years of experience in quality assurance system inspections, and maintenance procedures in high-stake military environments. Proven ability in troubleshooting and maintaining complex weapon systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment on submarine platforms. Superior leadership amongst peers and strong team dynamic collaborative skills through high stressed situations. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and aims to leverage technical skills and leadership experience in an Engineering Technician role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US Navy Missile Technician
US Navy
05.2018 - Current
- Developed strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment for the quality assurance planning of over 40 controlled work packages in Level 1, SUBSAFE, and Scope of Certification systems, ensuring error-free outcomes with no rework required resulting in 100% equipment functionality.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while performing critical measurements and calculations of 40+ Quality assurance inspections across various systems leveraging intricate wire diagrams and systematic drawings to ensure equipment was held to the highest standard in safety and efficiency.
- Enhanced missile system reliability by conducting thorough missile flight electronic software testing and troubleshooting procedures that yielded 100% functionality of hundreds of missiles.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing a team through the Onload and Offload procedures of 200+ Tactical Tomahawk from start to finish.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement by taking on the Special Operations Forces team lead role to provide technical knowledge and extensive team training that led to mission success.
- Managed time efficiently in planning and executing preventative and corrective maintenances to electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems during four critical submarine maintenance availabilities and a significant major maintenance period in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective troubleshooting solutions on Attack Weapons Systems (AWS) pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems as well as Seal delivery vehicles electrical and mechanical operation.
- Mentored 8 junior technicians by sharing knowledge and best practices in order to develop a highly skilled team.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative while tackling a difficult task of regaining a contaminated diver air bank. Utilized trends from most recent gas testing analysis reports and provided feedback in testing practices that resulted in the correct air specification to the contaminated air bank to support Diving operations and critical to the lives of Navy Divers
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment by formulating a program that revamped and reorganized the tactical publications onboard the ship that resulted in an above standard in most recent naval inspection.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring new addition team members in ship qualifications to develop new study habits and techniques to help retain information to maximize their time during their qualification process. This aided in 50 new team member qualifications.
Field Service Technician
Aquamatic East Coast
Inwood, WV
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Interpreted equipment diagrams and manuals to fully understand mechanical and hydraulic system design.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility to meet the costumers needs.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement on new system designs and installation practices.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance on system motors and materials to maintain optimal pool cover system functionality.
- Established positive customer relationships by providing punctual, cost-effective solutions for automatic pool cover services.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing prompt and efficient on-site support for technical issues.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems on automatic pool cover hydraulic and mechanical systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, WVSkills
- Analytical Analysis
- System Maintenance
- MS Office, Excel, Word
- Dependable and Responsible
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Courteous and Professional
- Adaptability
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Personnel Management
- Repair and Installation
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Basic Tools
- Tactical Data Systems
- Maintain Equipment
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Ordering Cleaning Supplies
- Basic Carpentry
- Performance Monitoring
- Electromechanical Devices
- Parts Replacement
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Task Prioritization
- Technical Drawings
- System Layouts
- Schematics Reading
- Pneumatic Systems
- Manual Testing
- Assignment Scheduling
- Training Programs
- Missile Testing
- Goal Management
- Safety Standards
- Resource Management
Certification
- Active TOP-SECRET SCI security clearance
- Quality Assurance Inspector
Volunteer High School Wrestling Coach
- Acted as a positive role model for young athletes.
- Devoted to help student athletes meet their academic and athletic goals.
Work Availability
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Timeline
US Navy Missile Technician
US Navy
05.2018 - Current
Field Service Technician
Aquamatic East Coast
05.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Alderson Broaddus University