Darraill Gaines

Coordinates facility preventive and corrective maintenance for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical shops. Conducting market research, producing statements of work, and verifying technical data for contracted maintenance items. Manages vendors and supports active engineering projects for areas of responsibility. Maintains The Joint Commission and NFPA requirements.

Notable projects:

• NFPA 70B Tri-annual electrical inspection repairs.
• Elevator upgrade.
• Site generator annual certification.
• Medical Vacuum System replacement.

55,000/45 hours a week

Perform preventive maintenance on high speed bottling equipment. Diagnose problems with mechanical and electrical systems utilizing operating trends and inspections to reduce downtime and improve product quality. Maintenance includes: calibrating and synchronizing rotating equipment, routine clean/inspect/replace of components, general facility repairs and installations.

75,000/55 hour work weeks

Oversaw and directed the development and safe execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules of completing systems for a Naval Propulsion Plant during overhaul. Responsible for 12 Lead Test Engineers and testing for an assigned shift. Reviewed and evaluated test outcomes to ensure technical standards were met.

Notable evaluations and projects:

• Flood dry dock (Propulsion Plant).
• Main Drainage system overhaul.
• Propulsion Lube Oil system overhaul.
• Steam plant flushing and operational testing.

67,000/50 hour work weeks

Applied engineering principles and experience for a safe and efficient take down, restoration and recertification of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines during overhaul and upgrades. Responsible for setting plant conditions to support work, releasing work authorization, establishing and maintaining temporary support systems, restoration and recertification of equipment and systems.

Final rank E-6/Various hours

Trained and qualified Chief Machinery Operator to support the operation and maintenance of propulsion systems on board CVN 68 class aircraft carriers.

Additional duties over tenure include: Quality Assurance Team Lead, Work Center Supervisor, Work Control and Test Team. Maintenance Group Supervisor, and Repair Parts Manager,