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Corey Gilliard

Suffolk,VA

Summary

Highly skilled Gas Turbine Systems Technician with 24 years of comprehensive experience in maintaining, operating, and repairing gas turbine systems. Possess advanced technical skills, solid troubleshooting abilities, and deep understanding of system controls and processes. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational efficiency and safety in previous roles. Known for ability to work under pressure while adhering strictly to industry standards and regulations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Gas Turbine Systems Technician

United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
08.2001 - 11.2024

US Navy

USS GRAVELY DDG 107

Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical Senior Advisor

  • Led a division of 25 personnel and directed reports in the maintenance and operation of engineering equipment valued at over $200 million dollars
  • Supervised the the operation and maintenance of four GE LM2500 Gas Turbine Engines, three AG9140 Gas Turbines, three Model 250-K34 engines and Gas Turbine control equipment.
  • Coordinated with contractors to ensure that all job-related safety requirements are met.

Afloat Training Group Atlantic

Lead Chief Training Officer

  • Provided quality training to Atlantic Fleet ships. Type Commander's agent for conducting pre-deployment training and evaluating crew efficiency in all warfare areas and required shipboard competencies.

USS MAHAN DDG 72

Gas Turbine Systems Electrician Electrical Senior Advisor

  • Led a division of 20 personnel and directed reports on maintenance and operation of engineering equipment valued at over $200 million dollars.
  • Supervised the the operation and maintenance of four GE LM2500 Gas Turbine Engines, three AG9140 Gas Turbines and Gas Turbine control equipment.
  • Supervised safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.

Surface Warfare Engineering School Command Great Lakes

Course Instructor

  • Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
  • Used electronic equipment and materials to develop and orientate technical skills.
  • Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.

USS BAINBRIDGE DDG 96

Maintenance Supervisor

  • Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability saving the Navy over $4 million in cost and repairs.
  • Led a team of 6 personnel in the operation and maintenance of engineering and gas turbine propulsion equipment correcting over 5 thousand line items enabling Bainbridge to complete critical inspection and be deployment ready.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Monitored, inspected equipment, and troubleshot systems and control boards.

USS Arleigh Burke DDG 51

Maintenance Supervisor

  • Diagnosed faults in electrical circuits associated with gas turbines using multimeters and other testing equipment.
  • Took regulatory action based on readings from charts, meters and gauges.
  • Trained personnel on proper use of safety equipment when working around gas turbines.

Education

Shipboard Engineering Plant Program Manager

Surface Warfare School Command
Norfolk, VA
08-2022

Master Training Specialist

Surface Warfare School Command
Great Lakes, IL
01-2010

DDG Flight I-II Gas Turbine Electrical

Center For Naval Engineering
Great Lakes, IL
08-2007

High School Diploma -

James Island High School
Charleston, SC
05-2001

Skills

  • Test equipment
  • Gas turbine operation
  • Power generation
  • Technical training
  • Vibration analysis
  • Gas turbine maintenance
  • Control systems
  • Valve maintenance
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Plant operations
  • Switchgear maintenance
  • Electrical schematics

Custom

Active Security Clearace

Combat Veteran

Timeline

Gas Turbine Systems Technician

United States Navy, USN
08.2001 - 11.2024

Shipboard Engineering Plant Program Manager

Surface Warfare School Command

Master Training Specialist

Surface Warfare School Command

DDG Flight I-II Gas Turbine Electrical

Center For Naval Engineering

High School Diploma -

James Island High School
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