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Eric Manuel Corvin
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Eric Corvin

Arroyo Grande,CA
Eric Corvin

Summary

Effective Nuclear and Industrial professional with 18 years of experience operating, maintaining, training, and leading his teams through countless years of professional performance in the Naval Nuclear Power Industry.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pacific Gas & Electric

Nuclear Operations Instructor
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Qualified Nuclear Instructor through the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center

Project Support Engineer
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Possesses a thorough level knowledge of End-to-End project phases (Advance Planning, Planning, Execution, and Closeout), for the Carrier Project Team at Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
  • Liaised with shipboard personnel and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward; demonstrated outstanding abilities to direct problems to various team members, departments, and appropriate levels within the chain of command for countless resolutions to various projects in FY22/FY23
  • Thorough knowledge of NAVSEA Standard items (NSIs), Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), Navy Ships Technical Manuals (NSTMs), General Specifications for Overhaul (GSO), Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs), Various Technical Work Documents (TWDs), Integrated Production Schedules (IPSs), and Availability Key Events and Milestones
  • Communicate with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project executions onboard nuclear aircraft carriers CVN 70 (USS Carl Vinson), CVN 72 (USS Abraham Lincoln), and CVN 68 (USS Nimitz)
  • Technical expert on work policies, and practices including procedures governing Tech Authority, Waiver and Deviation (Departure from Specifications) processes, Liaison Action Request and Reverse Liaison Action Request process and work certifications
  • Exceptional understanding of risk association with maintenance and modernization to develop Quality Management Plans, Risk Mitigation Plans, testing, and oversight/surveillance procedures
  • Directly contribute to the successful completion CVN 70 Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) ahead of schedule while saving the US Navy over four million dollars

Epsilon Systems Solutions

Mechanic
04.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to identify root causes of mechanical issues
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies

United States Navy, USN

Zone Manager
06.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Oversaw distribution and logistics, reducing inefficiencies and streamlining processes for inside machine shop for manufacturing various parts, tools, and repair for Nuclear Fast Attack Submarines
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase productivity of 31A inside repair shop
  • Set guidelines to better coordinate for production shops to have validated procedures from engineering services within the shipyard
  • This in turn allowed first time Quality of Products produce by the various shops
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals by getting Nuclear Fast Attack Submarines to sea on time
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records, and submitted operational reports for over 100 personnel in three different shops at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

United States Navy, USN

Electrical Technical/Reactor Mechanical Technical Assistant
06.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Directed and enforced periodic/repair maintenance on all electrical components outside of Reactor Department spaces to include various 4160/450v Load Centers, Motor Controllers, transformers, special frequency motor generators, A/C Plants, Air Compressors, Various electrically powered equipment throughout the USS Harry S
  • Truman
  • Worked closely with Norfolk Naval Shipyard Engineers, Naval Reactors, and RPCO to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
  • Facilitated the planning and execution of multiple complex maintenance items in a constrained shipyard environment
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records, and submitted operational reports for over 100 personnel in three different shops at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

United States Navy, Ship’s Serviceman

A4W FIDE Instructor
05.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted instructors in preparing and facilitating 40 hours of operational training and instruction on complex nuclear theory to 3 pacific fleet based Nuclear Aircraft Carriers to ensure the crew and ship met all operational needs
  • Spent over 30 hours a week assisting the staff members and Bettis Atomic Power Lab personnel installing new simulator upgrades

United States Navy, USN

Division Leading Petty Officer
01.2016 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Supervised 10 leading staff members in training and administrating of qualifications for 460 sailors
  • Responsible for training four watch-teams and raised an entire letter grade improvement during the last operational exam
  • Led, tracked, and trained over 60 personnel in senior leadership qualifications such as EOOW/PPWO/PPWS along with maintaining records for each personnel
  • Directed and led 76 sailors that corrected 458 material deficiencies that included 3 major pump rebuilds and 46 complex valve overhauls
  • Dedicated to the excellence and improvement of sailor’s well-being allowing increase departments operational readiness

Education

University of Phoenix
, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science from Management
04.2024

University Overview

Graduated April 22nd 2024.

  • Honor Roll 2023

Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer Academy
, Newport, RI

No Degree from Naval Officer Training
04-2020

Naval Instructor School
, San Diego, CA

No Degree from Instructor
04-2019

Naval Nuclear Power Training Program
, Charleston, SC

No Degree from Naval Nuclear Engineering and Operations
09-2007

Skills

  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Reactor Operations
  • Radiation safety
  • Safety Procedures
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Quality assurance procedures
  • Training Program Development
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Eric Manuel Corvin

Title: Nuclear Operations Instructor

Timeline

Nuclear Operations Instructor

Pacific Gas & Electric
04.2024 - Current

Project Support Engineer

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
06.2022 - Current

Mechanic

Epsilon Systems Solutions
04.2022 - 06.2022

Zone Manager

United States Navy, USN
06.2021 - 12.2021

Electrical Technical/Reactor Mechanical Technical Assistant

United States Navy, USN
06.2020 - 06.2021

A4W FIDE Instructor

United States Navy, Ship’s Serviceman
05.2019 - 03.2020

Division Leading Petty Officer

United States Navy, USN
01.2016 - 04.2019

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science from Management

Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer Academy

No Degree from Naval Officer Training

Naval Instructor School

No Degree from Instructor

Naval Nuclear Power Training Program

No Degree from Naval Nuclear Engineering and Operations
Eric Corvin