EDDIE RIVAS
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Experienced professional with 11 years of military service and 8 years in the Maritime ship repair field, with experience in operations, technical work, problem solving,quality assurance and team management. Completing projects safely and efficiently, with a reliable, adaptable and detailed oriented work ethic.
Overview
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
Bae Systems Inc.
08.2021 - Current
replaced and installed electro magnetic pulse (EMP) conduit, built multi-pin connectors, and conducted cable runs for military equipment supporting combat and engineering systems.
Led jobs with coordination of Welding, painting and insulation from several naval ship repair companies.
coordinated welding, painting, and insulation tasks among multiple naval ship repair companies.
prepared daily reports documenting work performance, project status, safety topics, and operational requirements.
Military Police
California National Guard
11.2020 - Current
Provide physical security and law enforcement support for military personnel, facilities, equipment and resources.
Enforce applicable laws,regulations, policies and orders in accordance with military requirements.
Enforce applicable laws,regulations, policies and orders in accordance with military requirements.
performed security operations involving entry control points and tactical control points for state and federal emergency activations as well as quick reaction force in the middle east.
work effectively in team environments, assuring discipline, accountability, communication and critical thinking skills.
Ground Reconnaissance
Counterdrug Task Force
05.2024 - 04.2025
Coordinated support for local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies during counterdrug operations.
Assisted Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Riverside Sheriffs personnel with operations involving narcotics and precursor seizures in over 150 operations in the time of 11 months.
Conducted and supervised a total of 5 soldiers in the events of route planning and identifying potential hazards to reduce operational risk environments.
gathered, analyze and disseminated information from multiple sources to support operational objectives.
Insulation Mechanic
Thermcor Inc.
03.2018 - 07.2020
Installed fiberglass, foam, and mineral wool insulation using hand and power tools on board naval ships.
Led a team in executing jobs, ensuring adherence to naval specifications, safety procedures, and quality requirements in shipboard environments.
Measured surfaces and cut insulation materials to fit irregular layouts and tight access areas.
Maintained cleanliness of work areas and adhered to hazard controls for ladders, scaffolds, and confined spaces to promote safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
United States Marine Corps
01-2020
High School Diploma -
Castle Park High School
San Diego, CAHigh School Diploma -
California National Guard
09-2026
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Southwestern College
01-2017
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Quality control
- Project scheduling
- Critical Thinking
- Technical documentation
- Electrical Systems
- Technical Documentation
- Communication
- Bilingual
Accomplishments
BAE Systems Pioneer award (2022,2023,2026)
USO Volunteer with 150 hrs of Community service.
Certification
DoD secret clearance
DoD LEOSA
TruNarc Narcotic handheld detector
Gemini Narcotic Analyzer
BSIS Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force
Combat Lifesaver
Field Sanitation
Multi-pin Connector Technician
Timeline
Ground Reconnaissance
Counterdrug Task Force
05.2024 - 04.2025
Engineering Technician
Bae Systems Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Military Police
California National Guard
11.2020 - Current
Insulation Mechanic
Thermcor Inc.
03.2018 - 07.2020
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Southwestern College
High School Diploma -
United States Marine Corps
High School Diploma -
Castle Park High School
High School Diploma -
California National Guard
Personal Information
Title: Engineering Technician III
Honors, Awards, Achievements
Certificate of Commendation USMC (11/2015), Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal US. ARMY (12/2023), Army Commendation Medal US. ARMY (02/2024), Army Achievement Medal US. ARMY (08/2025), Pioneer Award (05/2022), Pioneer Award (05/2023), Pioneer Award (02/2026)
Classes/Seminars
- Leading Marines Seminar 2016 (One week)
- Corporals Course 2016 (One week)
- Basic Military Policeman Course 2022 (1 Month)
- Passive Countermeasures System (PCMS) (2-Day) 2018
- Field Sanitation Course (One Week) 2024
- Cable Fabrication Course (One Week) 2025
- Multi-pin Copper Connector course (One week) 2026
Fields of Experience
- Mr. Rivas is an Engineering Technician for BAE Systems in the field of security and intelligence for over 4 years. Performing duties on military equipment combat systems on board US Navy ships.
- Mr. Rivas performs his duties working on conduit replacement according to naval specifications, multi-pin connector building for several combat systems and antennas inside US naval ships. Performs tests on equipment with multimeter and network cable testers while complying with company policies and meeting timelines, he also performs ship checks for additional scopes of work and does end of day reports.
- As Insulation Lead mechanic for Thermcor Inc. Mr. Rivas replaced and fixed existing lagging and rubber insulation in naval and Coast Guard ships on any space that required the mentioned materials doing ships checks and leading small crews to deliver a clean and excellent service for the customers.
- As part of the California National Guard Military Police Mr. Rivas also serves in the National Guard with the rank of E-5 Sergeant as a Squad Leader to promote peace and provide discipline on military posts.
Security Clearance
Secret
Section name
Name: E. Rivas; Title: Eng Tech III; Yrs:4; Loc: CA100; Dept: 0KCAG0; Date:04/26; E/N: 866931