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George Burdess

Portsmouth

Summary

Technical Project Manager with Department of Navy, experience specializing in measurement requirements, Integrated Logistics Assessments, calibration procedure development and metrology related risk assessments. Demonstrated expertise in policy review, writing and project management, significantly enhancing metrology processes. Proficient in crafting solutions that elevate operational efficiency and compliance with Navy METCAL requirements, while delivering impactful technical training to engineering teams.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Project Manager (Technician)

Department of the Navy, NSWC Corona
Portsmouth
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Provide services and support to the METCAL In-Service Engineering program.
  • Duties include; representing the METCAL Program providing technical and programmatic support to the Fleet, Shipyards, and Warfare Centers and providing technical training to engineering teams.
  • Address emergent issues by responding to Calibration Problem Reports (CPRs), updating / revising Instrument Calibration Procedures (ICPs) and performing engineering investigations and risk assessments.
  • Conduct briefings and training on current policy and recommend changes to inform policy updates.
  • Maintain and prioritize the SYSCOM ICP library IAW SYSCOM instructions.
  • Provide support to resolve Calibration Failure Mode Analysis (CFMA) and interval actions.
  • Develop, evaluate and transition interim calibration guidance into Metrology Requirements List (METRL).
  • Maintain and correct METRL entries.
  • Provide programmatic and special project support; including calibration integrated logistics support, Metrology Technical Manager (MTM), METCAL certification, INSURV, SEA05, TMDE calibration scheduling, operations and data analysis, Navy nuclear reactor TMDE life cycle support, direct Fleet support, policy and process development, and program support, as required.

Calibration Lab Engineer (Engineering Technician)

United States Navy
Kittery
06.2019 - 09.2023
  • Provide services and support to the METCAL In-Service Engineering program.
  • Duties include; Direct, manage, and oversee shipyard efforts related to acceptability, utilization, and sustainment of General-Purpose Electrical Test Equipment (GPETE) and Special Purpose Electrical Test Equipment (SPETE) and Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), mechanical tooling and chemical testing related TMDE.
  • Develop laboratory goals, operational procedures, methodologies, lifecycle and configuration management, and resource requirements for critical infrastructure related to metrology and calibration.
  • Provide engineering work directions and procedures via Calibration Problem Reports (CPRs) and communication with METCAL and Shipyard program personnel.
  • Perform root cause analysis, create test reports detailing suitability of measurement processes and techniques related to calibrations of all types of TMDE, develop and manage implementation of resolutions related to calibration issues; new requirements, reported problems, process and/ or equipment deficiencies.
  • Provide technical direction and engineering project management guidance to fellow Engineering Managers (EM) and engineering codes on use of delegated technical authority and risk assessments associated with all local metrology and calibration decisions as delegated from NAVSEA05Z Deputy Technical Warrant Holder, Technical Domain Manager- Marine Engineering regarding local metrology and calibration decisions.
  • Ensure that shipboard and shipyard TMDE are calibrated either by LCP, LCG or ICP is compliant with METCAL calibration processes and policies.
  • Evaluate Manufacturer's measurement scope of competency and accreditation including measurement uncertainty analysis for suitability to meet Navy requirements and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 2017 and ANSI Z540.1.

Shipyard Technical Representative

Department of the Navy NSWC Corona
Norco
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Represent Navy METCAL Program and NSWC Corona, with the assigned responsibility of providing engineering project management to the Shipyard metrology and calibration lab personnel, engineering codes, and SUBMEPP to resolve complex or controversial issues.
  • Serve as on-site METCAL subject matter expert and consultant responsible for preparing and providing oral and written presentations and training.
  • Duties include; These efforts include explanation of program requirements, impacts, findings, risk assessments, options and alternatives to include new calibration methods, concepts and processes.
  • Responsible for formulating, partnering with, and directing the technical engineering work and methods, and defining the necessary resources required to execute tasking related METCAL Program requirements and policy.
  • Provide METCAL technical support, training and planning to the NAVSEA calibration activity and shipyard engineering located at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY).
  • Adapt plans to meet evolving Shipyard and METCAL programmatic needs and requirements in supporting availabilities.
  • Assist Shipyard Calibration Engineering Managers (EM) and calibration engineering staff with research of system instrumentation, measurement requirements, calibration standards, calibration methodology, and servicing requirements to ensure documentation of acceptable TMDE performance and measurement traceability.
  • Provide EM and engineering staff recommended resolutions to technical or procedural deficiencies, modernization requirements or obsolescence issues related to calibration equipment, processes, support and procedures.
  • Provide EM with recommended project replacement plan to address use of Non-NCE standards and reduce the measurement associated risk.
  • Documenting measurement requirements, measurement parameters and methodology for METCAL Measurement Uncertainty Tool, (Test Accuracy (TAR) and Test Uncertainty Ratios (TUR)), Calibration and Measurement Requirements Summary (CMRS), and review and revision prior to submission to METCAL Requirements Engineering Agent for review and approval.

Electronics Technical (Technician)

Department of the Navy NSWC Corona
Norco
01.2009 - 09.2018
  • Research system instrumentation and calibration standards to identify traceability, deficiencies, modernization or obsolescence issues as they relate to Calibration Requirements Analysis (CRA), Calibration and Measurements Requirements Summary (CMRS) development and applicable Instrument calibration procedure and methodology.
  • Duties Include; Train and manage engineers and technicians in the development of CRA and CMRS; to include analysis of METCAL requirements, data collection, logistical, technical manual reviews and operational requirements to establish calibration support.
  • Review methodology and calibration approaches, recommended equipment, and servicing requirements to ensure acceptable TMDE performance and measurement traceability contained in CRA and CMRS reports regarding establishing calibration support.
  • Provide calibration related technical guidance and training to Navy activities and contractors for the development of CRMS reports and other metrology related products.
  • Assist in the review of the revision of the NSWC CRA Process Standard Operating Procedure.
  • Manage CRA and CMRS development tasking assignments to engineers and technicians within the MS14 requirements branch.
  • Coordinate with Branch Head regarding project management, funding and time allocation related to tasking assignments within the requirements branch.
  • Schedule final reviews and approval of CRA and CMRS reports with NAVSEA METCAL Requirements Engineering Agent (EA) to meet delivery schedule and requirements to the Program Offices.
  • Manage funding requirements associated with CVN Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) METCAL requirements.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation and management of work processes needed to support branch customer requirements, products and services.
  • Apply project management principles to assist in the development and completion of CMRS, CRA and CSP documents to multiple Navy System Commands and Program Managers.
  • Interact with NAVSEA 08, Requirements In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) and NAVSEA TMDE ISEA regarding CMRS reviews and addition information requirements related to Reactor and/or General-Purpose Test Equipment (GPETE) specific requirements.
  • Evaluate and recommend enhancements to the processes that allow the organizational goals to be accomplished with regards to CMRS and CRA development and delivery efforts.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and lead on all Marine Corps Automatic Test Systems.
  • Apply techniques and principles to develop and implement test strategies and measurement metrics for the variety of electronic and electro-optical equipment associated with the automatic test systems within the Marine Corps inventory.
  • Manage the development of automated calibration procedures for Third Echelon Test Set (TETS) and Virtual Instrument Portable Equipment Repair Tester (VIPER/T).
  • Assist technicians and/or engineers in operating, troubleshooting, and isolating faults of various systems that have unusual problems associated to the Core, Radio Frequency and Electro-Optical sub-systems fielded to the Operational Forces.
  • Responsible for calibration, evaluation of system instrumentation, system and application program set (APS) troubleshooting, recommendations for calibration support equipment and evaluation for electro-optical equipment.
  • Develop procedures to implement or supplement calibration maintenance and repair support designed to accommodate peculiarities inherent to local operating conditions.

Electronics Technical (Project Coordinator and Technician)

United States Marine Corp
Albany
09.2006 - 01.2009
  • Research and evaluate electronic, electro-optical, and electro-mechanical technologies and design aspects of Marine Corps weapon systems using available literature to determine proper strategies and techniques for automated testing and fault isolation of weapon systems, subsystems and components.
  • Duties include; Conduct technical reviews and final acceptance tests on contractor developed; hardware, software, integration efforts, technical manuals (paper and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM)), drawings schematics and other documentation to ensure compliance with requirements and suitability for Marine Corps use.
  • Witness First Article Testing on the Core, Radio Frequency and Electro-Optic variants of the system; this included the review and evaluation of the proposed calibration process and instrumentation.
  • Review and recommend changes to System Specifications and Statement of Work (SOW) necessary for the development and testing of automated test equipment.
  • Advise the Program Office of potentially controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impact to the program.
  • Perform project management duties that include; the design, development, maintenance, research, and/or Automatic Testing related equipment, applications, feasibility and use relating to Electro-Optical Systems.
  • Maintain quality working relationships with other professional, technical, contractor, Navy/Marine Corps and others involved in ATE issues within the DOD.
  • Collect data, write reports and present the findings to the Program Office for review and action.
  • Coordinate with various contractors to ensure that all requirements for GFE are met and all security requirements are satisfied prior to furnishing this GFE.
  • Analyze management information requirements to develop program or administrative reporting systems including the systems specifications, data gathering, analytical techniques and systems evaluation methodology.

Electronics Measurement Equipment Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
Albany
03.2006 - 09.2006
  • Calibrate equipment in all areas of Physical, Dimensional, Electro/Optical, Laser, and Electro-mechanical in accordance with NAVAIR, NAVSEA, Marine Corps, and Manufacturer’s or NIST calibration procedures.
  • Duties include; Calibration of Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force Physical/Dimensional, Laser and electro-mechanical equipment.
  • Collect document the findings of the evaluation of all hardware and repair parts received from vendors.
  • Conduct research and analysis related to vendor specifications, standards, replacement components, assemblies, sub-assemblies and rules and regulations as they are interpreted and applied.
  • Assist in development of test procedures of all new and existing complex electro-mechanical, electro-optical, electrical, electro-optical and mechanical blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, wiring diagrams.
  • Evaluate, inspect, repair, calibrate, overhaul, re-manufacture, modify, and/or perform other maintenance requirements on electronic and laser systems.
  • Conduct feasibility analysis and cost estimates used to support electro-optical devices.
  • Apply knowledge of electronic theory, mechanical and physical science techniques to solve unusual problems and proficiently transfer this knowledge between different types, models and kinds of electro-optical equipment.

Electronics Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
Yermo Annex
10.2004 - 03.2006
  • Depot overhaul of Javelin, TOW II, Bradley TOW, Night Vision Devices and Forward-Looking Infrared Systems.
  • Duties include; Use a variety of test and diagnostic equipment such as, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and digital multimeters and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to isolate, diagnose, and repair malfunctions.
  • Perform administrative functions in establishing and maintaining maintenance records on equipment maintenance, modification, and/ or repairs.
  • Assist and train entry and intermediate level mechanics and technicians in all aspect of testing, troubleshooting, modifying and repairing sub- assemblies, assemblies and components used in electronic systems of guided missile systems and night vision devices.
  • Collect data, prepare and present oral and written reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership concerning equipment issues, problems and training requirements.
  • Comply with guidelines established by Quality Assurance and Control Measures, Theory of Constraints, ISO9000 and ISO 9001 during performance of assigned duties.
  • Review, interpret and provide technical advice on equipment data from Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), other maintenance directives, and manufacturer's specifications, schematics, and block diagrams for procurement packages, modifications and repair /overhaul actions.
  • Observe, adhere to and enforce safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Electronics Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
07.1981 - 10.2004
  • Serve as Active-Duty Marine (MOS 2717/2181).
  • Duties include; Supervise subordinates in the inspection, modification, maintenance, repair, and alignment of electro-optical ordnance equipment, electro-mechanical ordnance equipment, light armored vehicle components and towed artillery howitzers.
  • Apply techniques and theories characteristic of electronics, such as a knowledge of basic electricity and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics.
  • Troubleshoot electronic systems, components, and/or sub-assemblies to detect and diagnose malfunctions and identify corrective action required.
  • Apply knowledge of electronic principles and theory to independently overhaul, test, troubleshoot, repair, modify, adjust and calibrate a wide variety of complex guided missile components and related devices including electronics guidance system integration.
  • Perform administrative functions in establishing and maintaining maintenance records on equipment maintenance, modification, and/ or repairs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Basic Electronics

Marine Corps Communication Electronics School
Twentynine Palms, CA

Skills

  • Technical training
  • Policy writing and review
  • Calibration procedure development and review
  • Compliance auditing
  • Team management
  • Engineering investigations
  • Risk assessments
  • Project management
  • Process development
  • Requirements analysis
  • Technical project planning
  • Risk mitigation
  • Equipment evaluation
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Technology implementation

Training

  • Completed training as a Certified Lead Auditor trained ISO 9001
  • Completed training on ISO 17025 Auditing requirements

Timeline

Technical Project Manager (Technician)

Department of the Navy, NSWC Corona
09.2023 - 04.2025

Calibration Lab Engineer (Engineering Technician)

United States Navy
06.2019 - 09.2023

Shipyard Technical Representative

Department of the Navy NSWC Corona
09.2018 - 06.2019

Electronics Technical (Technician)

Department of the Navy NSWC Corona
01.2009 - 09.2018

Electronics Technical (Project Coordinator and Technician)

United States Marine Corp
09.2006 - 01.2009

Electronics Measurement Equipment Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
03.2006 - 09.2006

Electronics Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
10.2004 - 03.2006

Electronics Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
07.1981 - 10.2004

Some College (No Degree) - Basic Electronics

Marine Corps Communication Electronics School

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