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
Virginia Beach, VA
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
California To Viriginia
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