Christopher G. Athanas
Weymouth,MA
Summary
To obtain position as maintenance mechanic at Boston VA
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Boston, MA
06.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure optimal operation of medical equipment.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to minimize downtime during maintenance activities.
- Developed preventative maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan and reliability.
- Mentored junior mechanics on best practices for troubleshooting and repairs.
- Led safety training sessions to promote adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Communicated effectively across departments regarding upcoming maintenance plans or urgent repairs needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
Boatswain’s Mate
USNS Salvor
08.2021 - 08.2022
- As a Boatswain’s Mate aboard USNS SALVOR I reported directly to the Chief Mate (XO) for all things related to the unlicensed deck department. I was directly responsible for implementing the vessels Safety Management System in relation to the work items and evolutions being conducted on board by the deck department. Additionally, I was responsible for creating work assignments on board the vessel, assigning them to appropriately qualified individuals and verifying that the work was completed in a safe manner to industry standards of ship preservation and repair. As Ship’s Bosun I recorded all deck department unlicensed overtime, I ensured the accuracy of payroll and reported to the Chief Mate any discrepancies. As the senior unlicensed on board I was responsible for training new crew members in their safety responsibilities and distributing proper PPE to all crew members during mooring, salvage and anchoring evolutions. During extended repair periods I worked extensively with the shipyard safety officer ensuring that all safety hazards were addressed and corrected during the daily safety meeting and ensured that all scaffolding and confined space entry spaces were properly inspected each day to ensure safety for the ship’s crew and shipyard workers. During this time I also performed as Fire Marshal ensuring all firefighting and safety equipment was properly maintained, tested and repaired to include AFFF systems, Halon timer controls, Halon releases, portable fire extinguishers and firefighting hoses were properly hydro tested. On this vessel I was the ships carpenter working with wood sanding, staining, painting. Caulking in all ships and public bathrooms. Being tasked with replacing all ceiling tiles in dining area.
Able Seaman
USNS WALTER S. DIEHL
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Served as Fire Marshal aboard DIEHL in charge of all Damage Control Equipment, performed monthly checks and maintenance on all AFFF systems, SCBA refilling station, fire monitors, fire stations and fire nozzles. Additionally, I performed AFFF monthly refractometer tests and performed the semi-annual A foam sampling. As Fire Marshall I served as the Chief Mate’s (XO) safety assistant, ensuring all safety gear was kept up additional duties were as ship’s carpenter doing wood work caulking sealing bathrooms and sanding painting sealing of all things related to a carpenter jobs and all door knobs automatic door closers. Snow removal was done on this ship when necessary.
Turkey hill construction
08.2011 - 02.2015
- Worked in all phases of carpentry frame to finish kitchen bathroom residential and commercial work I also did painting drywall repairs hardware such as door knobs automatic door closers. Drywall repair small jobs or big larger sheet rock jobs. Hard scape masonry repointing bricks patio stone work replacement windows doors all installed with proper hard ware. Building decks digging footings using all power and hand tools to erect and assemble the decks.
Boatswain’s Mate
US Navy
01.2005 - 01.2011
- USS PORTER 2005 - 2009
- USS DEWEY 2009 - 2011
- Boatswain mate damage control Petty Officer. Conducting inspection, maintenance and repair on all divisional spaces for damage control items including: Portable CO2 Bottles PKP Foam bottles, water tight doors as well as all hatches scuttles and quick acting water tight doors. Changing all overhead lights builds starters in lights.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Quincy College
Quincy, MA04.2026
Skills
Executed equipment maintenance and repair operations to ensure optimal functionality
Executed preventive maintenance protocols to ensure optimal equipment performance
Executed troubleshooting procedures to identify and resolve technical issues
Operated hand and power tools to execute precise tasks in various projects
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Boatswain’s Mate
USNS Salvor
08.2021 - 08.2022
Able Seaman
USNS WALTER S. DIEHL
02.2017 - 07.2021
Turkey hill construction
08.2011 - 02.2015
Boatswain’s Mate
US Navy
01.2005 - 01.2011
Business Administration And Management
Quincy College