Cole Marxen
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Experienced Nuclear Machinist Mate Chief with a strong nuclear engineering, engineering, maintenance, and submarine operations background. Seeking any role to leverage my expertise in planning, maintenance, and collaboration to ensure the smooth operation of complex mechanical and electrical systems. Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations, and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic. Hardworking well-qualified combat professional maintaining equipment, completing patrols, and briefing leadership. Valid Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinery Division Leading Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy, USS Washington (SSN 787)
12.2022 - Current
- Led a team in developing maintenance plans to meet operational objectives and national tasking.
- Trained and mentored personnel in complex engineering operations, casualty control and tactics.
- Conducted in-depth trend analysis and assessed the impacts on Manpower, Personnel, and Training operations.
- Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills to prepare comprehensive reports and briefings.
- Facilitated collaboration with cross-departmental teams, enhancing project outcomes.
- Mentored over 40 Sailors across three divisions ensuring the highest levels of operations, training and maintenance.
Staff Training Instructor
US Navy, MTS 701, NPTU Charleston
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Evaluated the success of training programs and recommended improvements to Senior Management to enhance training effectiveness.
- Scheduled and coordinated training events and qualification watches for over 250 students.
- Assessed skill gaps for training students and developed training guides to meet qualification goals.
- Maintained strict compliance with Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program standards, regulatory requirements, and quality goals.
- Coached junior training staff and students on correct procedures and optimization strategies for plant operations.
- Built a new off-hull maintenance division from the ground up implementing first-ever processes to ensure high levels of material readiness.
- Developed a complete overhaul of the firefighting procedures utilized on site including coordination with local, regional and national fire departments.
Machinery Division
US Navy, USS Maryland SSBN 738
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Operated and maintained steam turbines, reduction gears, and auxiliary machinery for nuclear submarine propulsion and support systems.
- Maintained auxiliary machinery outside of main machinery spaces, such as electro-hydraulic steering engines, refrigeration plants, and compressed gas production plants
Education
High School Diploma -
Alleman Catholic High School
Rock Island, IL05.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Technical Expertise
- Records Review
- Microsoft Office programs especially Excel and Powerpoint
- Program Assessment including continuous improvement, training development and performance measurement
- Mentorship and teaching including personal and professional development
- Issue Resolution
- Corrective Actions
Websites
Certification
- EPA Universal Refrigerant Worker
- Asbestos Abatement Worker
- Confined Space Competent Person
- Confined Space Rescue
Timeline
Machinery Division Leading Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy, USS Washington (SSN 787)
12.2022 - Current
Staff Training Instructor
US Navy, MTS 701, NPTU Charleston
06.2018 - 12.2022
Machinery Division
US Navy, USS Maryland SSBN 738
04.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Alleman Catholic High School
- EPA Universal Refrigerant Worker
- Asbestos Abatement Worker
- Confined Space Competent Person
- Confined Space Rescue
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