Derek Schallenkamp
Wasilla,AK
Summary
Experienced and dependable Navy veteran with 20 years experience as a Missile Technician in the Navy's Ballistic Missile Program. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic experience. Strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Matanuska Electric Association
Palmer, AK
12.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with vendors regarding the procurement of required parts or services.
- Performed maintenance and repair of instrumentation systems in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensured safety standards were met when performing maintenance activities on hazardous materials handling systems.
- Documented test results, prepared reports, and maintained records of all activities performed.
- Investigated problems reported by operators and performed root cause analysis to resolve issues.
- Developed technical documentation such as operating instructions, calibration methods.
- Conducted diagnostic tests on equipment to determine necessary repairs and replacements.
- Monitored process control systems to detect malfunctions and identify possible causes.
- Installed, calibrated and tested new or modified instruments to ensure proper functioning.
- Repaired malfunctioning equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Maintained neat and clean shop area.
- Installed, programmed and adjusted electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Cleaned instruments and completed minor adjustments to improve functioning.
- Removed damaged components and instrument systems to complete repairs or replace parts.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Installed new pumps, compressors and other mechanical systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded promptly to emergency call-outs for urgent repair work at the power plant site.
- Operated hoists, cranes, forklifts and other heavy machinery when required during maintenance activities.
- Inspected and tested power plant components such as generators, valves, pumps, motors, switches and associated controls.
- Collaborated with other technicians in diagnosing complex technical problems with electrical and mechanical systems at the power plant facility.
- Adhered to plant safety and environmental policies and procedures at all times.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on generators and associated equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Inspected and repaired electrical systems, including wiring, switches, circuit breakers, and other components.
- Repaired damaged wires or cable assemblies within a variety of electrical enclosures.
- Repaired damaged wires using crimping tools, soldering irons and other specialized tools.
- Installed conduit, junction boxes, switches, outlets, circuit breakers and other devices as needed.
- Troubleshot complex problems involving multiple systems within a power plant facility.
Missile Technician
US Navy
Cape Canaveral, FL
07.2001 - 11.2021
- Establish and review course curriculum and procedures to achieve training goals and certifications for newly enlisted Sailors.
- Present information and reports showing current Sailor course completion status during team meetings along with higher Naval echelons.
- Supervise crew work duties and work schedules.
- Supervised ballistic weapon handling.
- Installed and removed ballistic weapons guidance and electronic packages.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between divisions.
- Evaluated Sailor performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with Navy regulatory requirements and Naval standards.
- Assessed Sailor's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances.
- Delegated work to Sailors, setting priorities and goals.
- Interface professionally with all supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates.
- Maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic system valves, actuators, pumps, low voltage and high voltage power distributions systems.
- Calibrate and maintain low voltage rectifiers, switches and gages.
- Manage and conduct system shutdowns and restorations of low and high voltage system along with isolations of single component to maintain system operations.
- Experience in reading circuit, water, air, and hydraulic diagrams, blue prints, fault isolation procedures, and troubleshooting logic.
- Wrote and preformed controlled work and formal work packages. Technician for quality assurance packages.
- Order and maintain repair parts. Maintain record of certified quality controlled parts for quality assurance.
- Supervise and maintain safe and productive working environment.
- Control the development, planning and completion of maintenance periods.
- Emergency response to include firefighting and first aid. Management of radiation incident/accident area with local response teams.
- 6 years working at the Strategic Weapons Handling Facility Pacific Explosive Handling Wharf. Certified in moving explosive and hazardous materials.
- 10+ years of operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
- 15+ years as an arms, ammunition, and explosives worker.
Education
Fiber Optic Installer
The Fiber School
Online04-2024
Missile Technician Advanced
Trident Training Facility
Bangor, WA06.2016
Advanced Maintenance
Trident Training Facility
Bangor, WA07.2004
Trident 1 Missile Technician
Trident Training Facility
Bangor, WA11.2002
Class A: Strategic Weapons
Trident Training Facility
Kings Bay, GA05.2002
Skills
- Explosive Handling
- Weapons Handling
- Work Planning
- Safety Supervisor
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Testing Procedures
- Tagout-Lockout Applications
- Quality Control
- Order and Control Repair Parts
- Equipment Commissioning
- Instrument Calibration
- Equipment Calibration
- Problem Detection and Resolution
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Equipment Assembly
- Plant Control Systems Troubleshooting
- Work Order Processing
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Task Prioritization
- Wiring Diagrams
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Matanuska Electric Association
12.2021 - Current
Missile Technician
US Navy
07.2001 - 11.2021
Fiber Optic Installer
The Fiber School
Missile Technician Advanced
Trident Training Facility
Advanced Maintenance
Trident Training Facility
Trident 1 Missile Technician
Trident Training Facility
Class A: Strategic Weapons
Trident Training Facility
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