Donté Travis-Dickerson
Newport News,VA
Summary
Quality-driven engineering professional systematic about testing and improving mechanical designs. Possessing 6+ years of hands-on experience in servicing and modifying overhaul and new construction submarines, carriers, ships and in the mechanical engineering industry. Meticulous and systematic with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Accomplished in manufacturing and repairing precision parts and instruments. Detail-oriented, resourceful and conscientious about producing sustainable products.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician II
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, Virginia
11.2023 - Current
- Support engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of systems and equipment on the submarine.
- Monitored project progress, identifying any issues and recommending solutions to improve efficiency.
- Updated and maintained project documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Ran operational tests on systems and equipment to reinforce proper processes and remedy malfunctions.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with clients.
Ordinary Seaman
Military Sealift Command
Norfolk, Virginia
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Responsible for using emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment on a merchant ship, performing general maintenance, repair, and sanitation duties, and standing watch to ensure the ship maintains a steady course
- Operate deck machinery, such as the windlass or winches while mooring or unmooring, and to operate cargo gear
- Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear
- Stand security-related watches, such as a gangway watch or anchor watch while the ship is not underway
Outside Machinist
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Used precision measuring instruments such as height gages, depth gages, calipers and various types of micrometers
- Performed repair work on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
- Installed and repaired foundations for operating machinery and principal structures and components
- Set up and operated machine shop tools
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals
- Sustained safety protocol, including lock out and tag out, by properly and cost-effectively using equipment and materials
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs
- Designed detailed preventive maintenance schedules to enhance tool performance
- Hydrostatically tested and performed chipping and cleaning duties
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Newport News, VA06.2018
Some College -
The Apprentice School
Newport News, VASkills
- Quality control analysis
- Job-site maintenance
- Preventive repair
- Operation monitoring
- Technical print drawing
- Tapping and milling
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word
- Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Drilling
- Centrifugal pumps
- Compressors
- Deadline management
- Quality control
Timeline
Engineering Technician II
Newport News Shipbuilding
11.2023 - Current
Ordinary Seaman
Military Sealift Command
09.2022 - 10.2023
Outside Machinist
Newport News Shipbuilding
11.2018 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Some College -
The Apprentice School