Gary Glenn Long
Llano,TX
Summary
Chief Warrant Officer Long was a Chief Engineer with extensive experience in safety management and quality assurance. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance operational efficiency through effective problem-solving and adherence to military standards.
Experienced engineer and welding supervisor known for strong leadership and mentoring skills. Instrumental in enhancing team capabilities and promoting a culture of safety and quality, contributing to reduced downtime and improved operational readiness.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
United States Navy, USN
08.1988 - 06.2016
- Led engineering projects for naval systems, ensuring compliance with military standards and regulations.
- Developed and implemented maintenance plans for complex machinery, enhancing operational readiness and reliability.
- Directed cross-functional teams in troubleshooting technical challenges, improving system performance and efficiency.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities in technical competencies.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
Welding Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
08.1988 - 06.2016
- Supervised welding operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and protocols.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance weld integrity and reliability.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on advanced techniques and best practices.
- Coordinated workflow between teams to optimize productivity and reduce downtime.
- Led safety audits, identifying hazards and enforcing compliance across projects.
- Enhanced welding quality by implementing and enforcing strict safety and procedural guidelines.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing industry expertise to improve their skill sets and productivity levels.
Education
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZNo Degree - Welding
United States Navy
Skills
- Safety management
- Stick welding
- Welding supervision
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Plasma cutting
- Gas metal arc welding
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Welding standards
- Team direction
- OSHA compliance
- Quality assurance
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Precision measuring tools
- MIG welding professional
- First aid training
- Wire feed machines
- Pipe fitting
- Precision measuring
- Cutting techniques
- Steel fabrication
- Tool operation
- Personal protective equipment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Inspections
- Blueprints and schematics
- Mechanical and structural engineering
- Equipment operation
- Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Arc welding
- Health and safety
- Machine adjustment
Timeline
Chief Engineer
United States Navy, USN
08.1988 - 06.2016
Welding Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
08.1988 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix
No Degree - Welding
United States Navy