David Hymel
Metairie,Louisiana
Summary
Seasoned Electronics Technician offering 25+ years of experience in the shipbuilding industry. Strong project management background involving domestic and international teams. Comfortable working within and across multiple disciplines including but not limited to electrical, electronics, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. Team player with strong work ethic, adaptability and excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Project Coordinator
Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors
Houma, LA
12.2021 - Current
- Manage electrical outfitting and commissioning of vessel systems on three USACE projects: Olmsted Tug, Davis Replacement Barge, 'Armor-One' mat laying barge.
- Work closely with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely and efficient installation and commissioning of systems.
- Collaborate with Engineers and vendors to ensure all integration requirements are met.
- Maintained adherence to contract requirements set forth by customer.
- Managed material and equipment orders and deliveries to maintain project schedule.
- Communicate effectively with customer through meetings, emails, and walk-thru of projects.
Electrical Supervisor
Eastern Shipbuilding GroupInc
Panama City, FL
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Supervised electrical crew on the USCG OPC Project.
- Assigned work schedule to electricians in accordance with shipyard production schedule.
- Daily submittal of work completed to Electrical Superintendent.
- Managed material and consumables to maintain production.
- Daily personnel attendance reports, corrective action reports, and managed disciplinary issues.
Project Manager
Schottel, Inc.
Houma, LA
03.2014 - 04.2021
- Manage and develop multiple new construction projects throughout the US and Canada.
- Manage and develop retrofit projects on older vessels.
- Worked with engineering departments to ensure that design and integration met contract requirements.
- monitor factory production schedule, shipment of equipment and delivery to shipyard.
- Effectively schedule installation and commissioning of projects with service department.
- Communicated with shipyard and end customer status updates, deficiencies, and post delivery service/claims.
Senior Technical Writer
CHAND, LLC
Matthews, LA
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Assisted in training new employees on company's writing standards and procedures.
- Proofread documents prior to final publishing or distribution.
- Produced internal and external documents and systems that met project expectations.
- Wrote detailed manuals for use and maintenance of USCG FRC Vessels.
- Developed and presented Equipment specific training.
Service Controller
Kelvin Hughes, Ltd
New Orleans, LA
02.2007 - 02.2012
- Provided onsite installation, commissioning, and service on navigation systems.
- Remote technical support to customers and sub-agents.
- Managed and scheduled junior field service engineers to attend vessels.
- managed and supported sub-agents.
- monitored inventory and facility expenses.
- coordinated and provided technical training to customers and sub-agents.
Education
Avionics Technology
US NAVY
Millington, TN05-1990
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Schematics Interpretation
- Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Technical Support
- Microsoft Works
- Electronic Troubleshooting
- Planning and Scheduling
- Electrical Layout and Design
- System Integration Analysis
- Electrical Schematic review and redline
- Budgeting
- System Integration
- Training
- Technical Writing
Timeline
Electrical Project Coordinator
Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors
12.2021 - Current
Electrical Supervisor
Eastern Shipbuilding GroupInc
05.2021 - 11.2021
Project Manager
Schottel, Inc.
03.2014 - 04.2021
Senior Technical Writer
CHAND, LLC
02.2012 - 03.2014
Service Controller
Kelvin Hughes, Ltd
02.2007 - 02.2012
Avionics Technology
US NAVY
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Delgado Community College
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