Dexter Andrews
Welling,OK
Summary
Proficient aviation professional with extensive experience in ordnance handling and equipment maintenance. Known for effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail, contributing to successful mission preparations and compliance with safety standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Ordnanceman
USN
Oak Harbor, Washington
05.2020 - Current
- Inspected and maintained aviation ordnance equipment and munitions.
- Loaded and unloaded aircraft with various munitions types.
- Conducted safety checks and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Trained junior personnel on ordnance handling procedures.
- Collaborated with flight crews to prepare for missions.
- Organized and managed ordnance inventory in secure facilities.
- Utilized specialized tools for maintenance and repairs of equipment.
- Coordinated logistics for transport of munitions between locations.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members in fast-paced, dangerous and intense environments.
- Performed safety checks on all aviation-related equipment prior to use or operation.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities performed during shift.
- Supervised operation of aviation ordnance shops, armories and storage facilities.
- Conducted routine maintenance on aircraft weapons systems such as loading, unloading, testing, inspecting, and arming and disarming munitions.
- Provided guidance to other personnel regarding proper handling of explosives and hazardous materials.
- Organized and maintained inventory of ordnance materials in a secure manner.
- Installed pylons and racks used for carrying external stores on military aircrafts.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous material spills or leakage.
- Inspected aircraft components for defects to ensure safe operation of aircrafts.
- Assisted in the preparation of flight plans for flights involving ordnance delivery or drop operations.
- Participated in preflight inspections to ensure that all weapon systems were operational.
- Serviced bombs, missiles and rockets and launched test devices.
- Calibrated test instruments used during maintenance procedures on weapons systems.
- Assembled and loaded aerial mines to missiles and rockets using extreme caution and precision.
- Identified discrepancies between actual condition of parts versus their expected condition according to technical manuals.
- Repaired electrical systems on aircrafts including wiring harnesses and circuit boards.
- Inspected and reviewed systems to ensure compliance with program
- Mentored professionals to align performance with core values and encourage career development.
- Operated ground support equipment such as tow tractors, cranes, hoists, tugs and forklifts.
- Supervised the installation of air-to-air missiles onto combat aircrafts.
- Maintained and repaired armament, ammunition, and related equipment in accordance with technical orders.
- Examined blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed.
- Tied specified lengths of delaying fuses into patterns to time sequences of explosions.
- Placed explosive charges in holes or other spots, detonating explosives to demolish structures or to loosen earth and rock.
- Cut specified lengths of primacord to attach primers to cord ends.
- Lifted and loaded materials into machines for blasting preparation.
- Marked patterns, locations and depths of charge holes for drilling.
- Placed safety cones around blast areas to alert other workers of danger zones.
- Used weighted tape measures to measure depths of drilled blast holes.
- Verified detonation of charges by observing control panels and listening for sounds of blasts.
Pipefitter
Performance Fire Protection
Mooresville, North Carolina
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Interpreted blueprints to determine pipe layout and specifications.
- Assembled and connected pipes using various welding techniques.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure system integrity and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with contractors to coordinate project timelines and resources.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety standards.
- Trained junior staff on pipefitting techniques and safety practices.
- Troubleshot piping issues to ensure efficient system operation and reliability.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems by diagnosing issues with components such as valves or pumps.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Keep up-to-date with new technologies related to pipefitting industry.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Maintain records of all work performed including materials used and time taken.
- Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
- Provide technical advice regarding design specifications of piping systems.
- Adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions or altering lengths of pipe sections.
- Locate blockages in lines using video cameras or other diagnostic equipment.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charles D Owen
Black Mountain, NC08-2016
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management
- Ordnance handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Munitions logistics
- Weapons inspection
- Problem solving
- Technical troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Ammunition stowing
- Time management
- Mentoring junior staff
- Technical manual interpretation
- Firearms handling
- Ammunition loading
- Professionalism
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting piping
- Inspection procedures
- Interpreting blueprints
- Mechanically inclined
- Versatile driving experience
Affiliations
I have a love and passion for autosports, anything car relative or basically anything with wheels and a motor. Second to that is firearms. On weekends or any off time i can get i love going hiking with my family and working on side projects around the house.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
Blue jacket of the quarter
Weaponeer
Certification
- Explosive drivers license
- Explosive MHE license
- First aid and rescue
- TCCC ( Tactical Combat Causality Care
- Chemical , Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Defense
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aviation Ordnanceman
USN
05.2020 - Current
Pipefitter
Performance Fire Protection
01.2018 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Charles D Owen