Edgar NunezFlores

Dynamic and results-driven professional with 23 years of Navy experience, including leadership roles at Zumwalt Training Facility. Proven expertise in propulsion systems and damage control, complemented by strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Successfully trained and certified over 450 crew members, enhancing operational readiness and safety across multiple naval platforms.

• 9502- Navy Instructor
• 4206- Shipboard Engineering Plant Program Manager
• 4126- Gas Turbine Generator Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4)
• Presidential Unit Citation
• Navy Unit Commendation
• Navy 'E' Ribbon
• Good Conduct Medal (6)
• Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Sea Service Deployment (6)

• Engineering Officer of the Watch
• DDG-51 Class Ship Training Team Lead
• Engineering Training Team
• Effective Team Leader
• Maintenance Team Expert
• Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
• Damage Control/Firefighting Training Team
• Planning and Development

Team Lead Propulsion, Electrical, Auxiliary and Damage Control Systems Subject Matter Expert, Zumwalt Training Facility, 01/2024 - 12/2025, Contracted as the Team Lead 'Top Snipe' supporting the role as the Propulsion System, Auxiliary Systems Operations, High Voltage Electrical Safety, and Damage Control Operations, Instructor to supplement instructional services, to include remediation, and management support to support engineering and other related subjects as directed by Navy Educational Training Command (NETC), the Training Support Centers (TSCs), Training Support Detachments (TSDs), and the Zumwalt Training Facility San Diego., Alternate Site Manager, Zumwalt Training Facility Prevailance, 01/2023 - 12/2024, Contracted as the Alternate Site Manager and Designated Team Lead 'Top Snipe' to provide the Project Manager (PM) technical expertise necessary to deliver contract requirements and assist the PM in the performance of administrative tasks including instructor training jacket maintenance; monthly/weekly teaching schedule submissions; monthly report submissions; curriculum change recommendations; and act in the absence of the SM., Lead Engineering Instructor (Top Snipe), Gas Turbine/Auxiliaries Propulsion-Non Propulsion Systems Operations and Maintenance Instructor, Zumwalt Training Facility Prevailance Contractor, 01/2020 - 12/2023, Prevailance Contractor Instructor to supplement instructional services, to include remediation, and management support to support firefighting, engineering, and other related subjects as directed by Navy Educational Training Command (NETC), the Training Support Centers (TSCs), Training Support Detachments (TSDs), and the Zumwalt Training Facility San Diego., Engineering Trainer and Assessor for DDG-51 Class, Afloat Training Group, 01/2017 - 12/2020, Directed the management and operations of the Afloat Training Team in the conduct of material assessments of ships, propulsion plant operations, casualty control procedural compliance, and compliance with all engineering management programs and directives., Senior Enlisted Propulsion Engineer (Engineering Main Propulsion LCPO), USS SAMPSON (DDG102), 01/2015 - 12/2017, Directed daily management, operations and maintenance of the engineering plant including maintenance availability, dry-docking, and IMA level repairs as well as proficiency training and professional development of 56 department staff., Senior Enlisted Propulsion Engineer (Engineering Main Propulsion LCPO), USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53), 01/2014 - 12/2015, Senior Subject Matter Expert. Led 25 highly experienced Engineers in the Operation and Maintenance of all Engineering, Hull, and Mechanical equipment., Engineering Department Leading Petty Officer, USS STETHEM DDG-63, 01/2012 - 12/2014, Responsible for the Maintenance and Operation of four Main Propulsion Gas Turbine engines, two Main Reduction Gears, and three Ship Service Diesel generators and associated auxiliary equipment., Work Center Supervisor, USS BENFOLD DDG-65, 01/2003 - 12/2004, Responsible for the maintenance, operation and repair of four Gas Turbine Engine for the propulsion plants, two main reduction gears and auxiliary systems and components while supervising 10 personnel., Work Center Supervisor, USS HIGGINS DDG-76, 01/1999 - 12/2003, Responsible for the maintenance, operation and repair of four Main Gas Turbine Engines, two Main Reduction Gears, three Gas Turbine Generators and auxiliary systems and components supervising 10 personnel., Basic Recruit Training and A School, Great Lakes, 01/1997 - 12/1998, Completed propulsion Engineering Basics class and Gas Turbine and Auxiliaries (Mechanical) A school on the fundamentals of gas turbine engines and associated auxiliary equipment.