Davis Hanley
Largo,FLORIDA
Summary
Coast Guard Veteran and maintenance professional with solid background in mechanical management and operations. Known for improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime through effective maintenance practices. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Proficient in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
USCG Port Security Unit 307
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Supervised 18 employees and communicated with other divisions to seamlessly complete mission requirements.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Shop Maintenance Manager, Ship's Systems Operator
USCG Cutter Stratton
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with maintenance team members, streamlining processes for increased efficiency.
- Conducted difficult and complex ship repairs.
- Scheduled and recorded ship's maintenance for the auxiliary department.
- Conducted diligent watches as Engineer of the watch, ensuring the safe and proper operation of the ship's engineering plant.
- Developed training materials for staff members, promoting best practices in system usage and troubleshooting techniques.
- Followed work orders precisely to identify equipment needed, materials required and sequences to correctly completing assignments.
- Developed and tested repair solutions to meet fleet-wide needs.
- Wrote and updated detailed technical documentation for ship-board engineering applications.
Boat Station Mechanic
USCG Station Jones Beach
07.2012 - 07.2020
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Participated in and lead search and rescue and law enforcement missions.
- Performed the duties of Station Officer of the Day and engineer of the watch.
- Maintained maintenance and safety logs. Was unit safety coordinator.
- Mentored junior mechanics in proper diagnostic techniques, tool usage, and workplace safety practices to foster their growth within the Station.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics through diligent work ethic and attention to detail in all repair tasks.
- Participated in or lead ongoing training programs to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
Marine Mechanic
Coast Guard Sector SE New England
02.2008 - 07.2012
- Met tight deadlines without compromising workmanship standards through efficient time management strategies.
- Reduced downtime for mission critical assets by promptly addressing emergency repair requests and prioritizing critical issues.
- Maintained safe working environments through adherence to safety protocols and implementation of risk mitigation measures.
- Increased vessel lifespan by conducting timely overhauls, upgrades, and replacements of critical components.
- Achieved cost savings for the Coast Guard by identifying opportunities for refurbishment or modification instead of complete system replacement where possible.
- Operated with heavy machinery to complete engine replacements on small boats up to 110 foot ships.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
USCG, Air Station Cape Cod
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to complete complex repairs swiftly and accurately.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work completed, ensuring regulatory compliance and easy reference for future repairs.
Maintenance Mechanic Assistant
US Coast Guard Cutter Spencer
09.2004 - 02.2007
- Improved equipment efficiency by conducting regular preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning equipment.
- Kept tools and equipment organized, ensuring efficient access for all team members during repair tasks.
- Participated in safety meetings and trainings, enhancing overall awareness of workplace hazards among team members.
- Documented maintenance activities, contributing to the establishment of an effective record-keeping system.
- Expanded knowledge base by seeking guidance from experienced mechanics on specialized tasks or unique challenges encountered during routine work.
- Stood machinery watch ensuring proper operation of ship's systems.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Hydraulic Theory And Maintenance
Coast Guard Hydraulic "C" School
Yorktown, VA06.2018
Certificate of Technical Studies - Aviation Maintenance
Coast Guard AMT "A" School
Elizabeth City, NC01.2008
Skills
Team Supervision and collaboaration
Adaptability and Flexibility
Maintenance Planning
Maintenance recordkeeping
Skilled Maintenance and Repair
OSHA compliance
Inventory Monitoring
Emergency Response
Employee performance evaluation
Hydraulic systems
Equipment Operation
Worker Training
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop maintenance tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved the first perfect score in CG history during ship engineering evaluations.
- Saved over a million dollars and ensured an important mission was executed on time by repairing the ship's steering system the crew was on pre deployment leave.
- Have received numerous accolades from the Coast Guard including unit commendations, humanitarian awards and achievement medals. All were attributed to my work ethic and technical prowess.
Certification
- Forklift operator License
- Polaris Level 3 technician
- Coast Guard Leadership Training
- High level first aid. (Navy TCCC)
- Advanced Navy damage control.
- OSHA 30 hour course.
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
USCG Port Security Unit 307
08.2020 - 09.2024
Shop Maintenance Manager, Ship's Systems Operator
USCG Cutter Stratton
07.2017 - 08.2020
Boat Station Mechanic
USCG Station Jones Beach
07.2012 - 07.2020
Aviation Maintenance Technician
USCG, Air Station Cape Cod
03.2008 - 03.2009
Marine Mechanic
Coast Guard Sector SE New England
02.2008 - 07.2012
Maintenance Mechanic Assistant
US Coast Guard Cutter Spencer
09.2004 - 02.2007
- Forklift operator License
- Polaris Level 3 technician
- Coast Guard Leadership Training
- High level first aid. (Navy TCCC)
- Advanced Navy damage control.
- OSHA 30 hour course.
Certificate of Technical Studies - Hydraulic Theory And Maintenance
Coast Guard Hydraulic "C" School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Aviation Maintenance
Coast Guard AMT "A" School
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