Maria Fong-Baake
Project Engineer Stf.
Marinette,Wisconsin
Summary
Innovative Proficient Project Engineer with 13 years of experience driving over 7 projects to completion with an additional 7 projects in progress. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications. Goal-driven, Problem Solver ,Proactive, Experienced Leader Strong communication skills Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Excellence-driven professional with a keen eye for detail and a disciplined approach to execution excels at driving projects through to completion based on milestones and contractual deadlines. Adept at coordinating and executing intricate efforts, solving complex matters, positively influencing colleagues and third-party counterparts, possessing a comprehensive background in preservation, preventative and corrective maintenance of US Naval vessels.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer Stf, Preservation & Preventative Maintenance Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Marinette, WI
03.2018 - Current
- Coordinate planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.
- Plan and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
- Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
- Monitor metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs, schedules, and goals.
- Liaise with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
- Prepare and conduct customer presentations, program reviews, status reports, and periodic communications for internal and external customers.
- Manage a team of 5 LM technicians and third-party subcontractors while also overseeing shipyard maintenance operations for 14 hulls thus far.
- Develop and implement the P&PM plan satisfying contract requirements for LCS and MMSC contracts
- Contribute to the training of the Maintenance and Care and Protection team
- Deliver monthly progress reports and program reviews to the Navy Program Office.
- Manage multiple ships and priorities to coordinate maintenance efforts, resolve issues, and improve team productivity
- Facilitate coordination amongst structural trades to maximize efficiency and improve schedule requirements met.
- Assist Superintendents with field activity management, including site logistics, sequencing and coordination, inspection, and scheduling
- Work directly with government customers to create concise reports that provide substantiation for product improvements and increased productivity
- Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications
- Evaluate design change impact assessments, specifications, and drawing releases.
- Coordinate efforts concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
- Managed care and protection efforts by incorporating industry best practices.
- Aid other project and system engineers with their subcontractors and daily responsibilities
- Maintain solid professional relationships with subcontractors, high-ranking Navy officers, the Program Executive Office of Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) for LCS and MMC, the USN agency SUPSHIP, and representatives of the Royal Saud Naval Forces.
- Control engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines, and meet quality assurance targets.
- Foster relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships
- Oversee high profile projects by planning, designing, and scheduling phases
Environment, Safety and Health Part TimCoordinator
Lockheed Martin
Marinette, WI
03.2020 - Current
- Liaison between Site Management and the RMS ESH Branch Locations group to effectively manage ESH issues and conduct site activities in a manner to minimize risk, prevent injuries to personnel, and ensure containment of any environmental impacts.
- Assist the Branch Locations group in gaining a clear understanding of the ESH implications associated with site activities.
- Aid in preventing incidents and injuries is by recognizing hazards and reporting unsafe conditions.
- Play a central role in Emergency Response activities in support of site management and is expected to assist in providing and communicating Emergency Response information to all employees.
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
Logistics Engineer Sr
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Marinette, WI
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Closely collaborated with involved individuals regarding physical inventories and material management.
- Received and inventoried parts, materials, and equipment.
- Communicated with subcontracts, warehouses, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies or fulfill needs.
- Knowledgeable in shipyard warehouse inner workings.
- Maintain excellent relationships with shipyards management staff.
- Reconciled P-card transactions every month in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintained meticulous purchase records.
- Made overhead purchases as needed.
- Saved Lockheed Martin over $50,000 by locating missing equipment and researching to ensure we take the most cost-effective route within our time limits
- Proficient in the P2P / SAP tools.
- Submitted PRs on P2P follow-up communication with buyers to ensure materials were obtained on time.
- Procured parts, materials, consumables, tools, chemicals for trials, PMS, cable team, test engineers, CFs/PCWs, IPDA, and HM&E.
- Recorded and track internal borrow paybacks/ shock material.
- Processed redlines on drawings thru engineering and tracked progress.
- Amended design changes and worked with vendors on parts changes.
- Maintained formulas and enter updates on Cable IMS spreadsheet, Employee daily productivity spreadsheet, and Master cable database spreadsheets for each hull.
- Provided realistic projected start and end dates for all cable IMS tasks for each hull, submit monthly report.
- Provided month-end report for IMS (for each hull), CF/PCW, and up-to-date cable status for each hull.
- Proposed logistics solutions for customers.
Logistics Management Analyst
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Marinette, WI
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Ensured that customer service and time objectives were achieved within existing financial constraints to meet marketing and financial goals
- Ensured execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes, such as replenishment system, data interchange systems, demand management, electronic data systems administration, and related functions
- Built strong relationships with strategic customers through logistics initiatives
- Integrated learning from customers, competitors, operating entities, distribution, transportation, customer service, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve competitive position.
Corrosion Assessor/ Service and Repair Lead
Epsilon System Solutions
San Diego, CA
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted corrosion assessments for exterior and interior structural systems, including but not limited to shipboard coating systems, cathodic protection systems, compartment structure, support structure, tanks, magazines, bulkheads, catwalks, superstructure, deckhouse, island, and foundations.
- Conducted corrosion assessments for exterior and interior structural systems.
- Assess exterior and interior structural systems.
- Documented conditions are found on forms and in systems defined by the customer receiving service
- Versed in Corrosion Control Assessment and Maintenance Manual (CCAMM) requirements, the G1N6 process, and the Corrosion Control Information Management System (CCIMS)
- Working knowledge of Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), General Specifications for Overhaul of Surface Ships (S9AA0-AB-GOS-010), NSTM S9086-DA-STM-010/CH-100, and NAVSEA Standard Items
- Reviewed technical documents to include work specifications, technical drawings, and references to accomplish required tasks
- Experience working onboard LCS class ships to include tank assessments, WAFs / Tag outs, piping repairs to seawater systems, gas turbine water wash system, and firemain systems
- Led a team during installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary power, air, and ventilation
- Assisted in various repair jobs onboard or different class ships, including LCS (both
- Freedom and Independence Class), DDG, CG, FFG, MCM, LPD, LHA, LCAC, ARDM, and USNS Mercy
Gas Turbine Systems
United States Navy
San Diego, CA
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Stood engineering watches ensure accurate operation and safety of the equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance procedures minor repairs to main propulsion gas turbine systems, ship service gas turbine generators, and auxiliary engineering equipment.
- Knowledge of main propulsion reduction gears, shafting/propellers, shipboard electric systems, and internal combustion engines.
- Completed all required recordkeeping, document preparation, and computer data entry into ICAS.
- Served as Instructor to train new crew members; Composed training program for a crew of 30.
- Wrote learning objectives for training; prepared test items; taught classes; and gathered factual information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents to evaluate and counsel students on academic learning problems.
- Created, updated, and maintained individual training and qualification jackets.
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
Education
BBA -
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI12.2022
Certificate - Program Management
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Kenosha, WI12.2022
Skills
- Resource budgeting
- Project forecasting
- Technical analysis
- Earned value analysis
- Subcontracting management
- Contracts Data Requirements List (CDRL) Development
- Contracts Knowledge
- Procurement
- Decision Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Maintenance and Repair
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Possess an active Secret Government Security Clearance.
Timeline
Environment, Safety and Health Part TimCoordinator
Lockheed Martin
03.2020 - Current
Project Engineer Stf, Preservation & Preventative Maintenance Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation
03.2018 - Current
Logistics Engineer Sr
Lockheed Martin Corporation
10.2015 - 10.2018
Logistics Management Analyst
Lockheed Martin Corporation
02.2015 - 10.2015
Corrosion Assessor/ Service and Repair Lead
Epsilon System Solutions
08.2013 - 01.2015
Gas Turbine Systems
United States Navy
09.2009 - 08.2011
BBA -
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Certificate - Program Management
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
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