Daniel Hernandez

Gas Turbine Systems Technicians operate, repair and perform organizational and intermediate maintenance on gas turbine engines and auxiliary equipment; working with blueprints, schematics and charts; performing administrative procedures related to gas turbine propulsion system operation and maintenance; performing work area inspections; testing lubricating oil and distillate fuels for contamination, neutralization and precipitation; operating standard test equipment; stopping engines and checking proper performance and main propulsion equipment; operating pumps, turning gear, air compressors, oil purification system, low pressure air dehydrators and engineering control systems; performing preventive maintenance on ship's fuel system and air system; maintaining sea water service system, waste drain system, oil purification system and manually operated valves; using hoisting and lifting devices and maintaining special tools. maintaining and operating ship's service gas turbine generators and support systems; maintaining and controlling ship's service steam water chemistry; and maintaining the controllable pitch propeller system. Evaluation of potential hazards in the workplace; analyze safety regulations to reduce workplace hazards; manage workers in various workplaces with particular emphasis on safety management; generate a safety plan for specific workplace tasks; select proper personal protective equipment for workplace safety; compare the role of safety with regard to ethical decisions; plan and organize work teams; evaluate work schedules and progress checks; train subordinates; mentor and provide feedback; analyze situations and solve problems; conduct performance evaluations; lead, direct, and control subordinates; recommend subordinates for promotion; utilize Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, and Excel; utilize and operate other software applications used in procuring parts or scheduling work; effectively use PowerPoint to make a presentation; utilize Excel for workplace operations; serve in a supervisory role leading and directing staff; function as a section or team leader in a training role; coach and mentor direct reports at the personal and career level; review areas of training and workplace safety; understand and be aware of resources for advocacy; use various communication techniques and modes (oral and written); conduct large and small scale information sessions; research and draft reports; conduct interviews and evaluations; use technology (email, PowerPoint, Word); provide direction and vision and set goals; plan and allocate human resources to accomplish the goals and mission of the organization; determine manpower needs; plan, schedule, and implement training for people under their supervision; mentor, coach, and motivate workers; provide a proper environment to include safety, fairness, and a discrimination-free workspace; develop strategic operations at an organizational level; align, outline, and plan organizational functions; develop improvement processes; and use decision-making model to address needs.