Gustavo Gonzalez

Fire Controlman

Navy

08.2017 - Current

Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) Phalanx Block 1B Baseline 2 Technician:
Fire Controlman (FC):
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Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment at the organizational and/or intermediate level using ordnance publications, circuit diagrams, and other appropriate documentation to include the signal processor, signal source, improved mixer, single-board video tracker, and digital resolvers
Performs casualty analysis and fault isolation
Operates, tests, aligns and repairs individual equipment, overall system and associated interfaces
Performs search, threat evaluation, acquisition, tracking, engagement and kill assessment of assigned targets
Operates Local Control Station (LCS), WinPASS computer, Remote Control Station (RCS) and associated loading equipment as applicable in support of the ship's weapon system
Fire Controlmen (FC) provide weapon direction systems employment recommendations; perform organizational and intermediate maintenance on digital computer equipment, subsystems, and systems; operate and maintain combat and weapons direction systems, radar systems, surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missile systems, and gun fire control systems at the organizational and intermediate level; inspect, test, align, and repair micro/minicomputers and associated peripheral equipment, network systems, data conversion units, data display equipment, data link terminal equipment, print devices, and system related equipment; perform analyses for detailed systems, computer programs, electronics, and electronic casualty control and operate associated built-in and external test equipment; and load, initialize, and run preprogrammed diagnostics, performance and testing routines for digital computer equipment, digital systems, digital subsystems, and overall combat systems
Fire Controlmen (FC) provide weapon direction systems employment recommendations; perform organizational and intermediate maintenance on digital computer equipment, subsystems, and systems; operate and maintain combat and weapons direction systems, radar systems, surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missile systems, and gun fire control systems at the organizational and intermediate level; inspect, test, align, and repair micro/minicomputers and associated peripheral equipment, network systems, data conversion units, data display equipment, data link terminal equipment, print devices, and system related equipment; perform analyses for detailed systems, computer programs, electronics, and electronic casualty control and operate associated built-in and external test equipment; and load, initialize, and run preprogrammed diagnostics, performance and testing routines for digital computer equipment, digital systems, digital subsystems, and overall combat systems.
Promoted unit efficiency by conducting training seminars to educate subordinate personnel on effective equipment maintenance and troubleshooting methods.
Operated and maintained key combat equipment.
Maintained operational computer systems by inspecting, testing and doing maintenance on CIWS equipment and associated networks.
Identified and reported target positions to accurately calibrate weapons direction systems.
Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Audited hazardous waste weekly to assist with pick-up scheduling and maintain necessary safety controls.
Prepared containers for long-distance shipping and coordinated transportation with contractors.
Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.