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Gavin Shaft

El Dorado,KS

Summary

U.S. Navy trained plant operator on three different Navy ships, with five years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining various mechanical and fluid systems. Proficient with system alignments, instrumentation monitoring, start/stop procedures, valves, pumps, and equipment troubleshooting. Safety focused, disciplined, and ready to apply control-room and field operation skills to a role in the mechanical plant industry. Currently on terminal leave and available to begin immediately. Always hungry to learn more.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinist Mate

United States Navy, USN
03.2021 - 03.2026

Operated gas turbine powered generators and engines, steering gear, anchor windlass, 200 ton capacity AC’s, 1.5 ton capacity reefers and, reverse osmosis plants

Performed scheduled, preventive, and repair maintenance to all plant components including but not limited to valves, pumps, hydraulic systems, traverse cable assemblies, and piping components

Extensive knowledge on danger/caution tag-out procedures.

Ability to read and understand Tech manuals

Assists in training, qualification, and supervision of 15+ personnel

Pool Construction

Wichita Pools
04.2020 - 09.2020

Assisted in building/ installing in ground swimming pools including operating machinery, plumbing, concrete work, placing pool liners, and installing equipment (pumps/filters)

Pool and Spa Service

Little Richard’s
04.2018 - 04.2020

Serviced home swimming pools including but not limited to water treatment, pool closings/openings, and pool cleanings

Education

High School Diploma -

Circle High School
Towanda, KS
05.2020

Skills

    Quick learner

    Team work

    Attention to detail

    Continued improvement

    Communication

    Time- management

Accomplishments

Received 4 Navy achievement medals (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)

Received the Navy good conduct medal (2024)

Received 2 combat action ribbons while operating in combat zones (2024, 2025)

Timeline

Machinist Mate

United States Navy, USN
03.2021 - 03.2026

Pool Construction

Wichita Pools
04.2020 - 09.2020

Pool and Spa Service

Little Richard’s
04.2018 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Circle High School