Jay Goacher
United States Navy, USN
Bremerton,WA
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Results-driven Missile Systems Maintenance Specialist with a proven track record in troubleshooting and quality assurance. Delivered 200 formal work packages with 100% success over three years while ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing operational readiness through effective training. As the leading petty officer I was directly in charge of training making schedules and leading a team of 20 personnel to ensure 100% mission readiness. Being the system matter expert on over 10 complex subsystems I maintained a high knowledge and technical rigor to always be able to assist my team.
Work History
Missile Technician
5 Years 7 Months- Conducted troubleshooting and repair of missile guidance systems, enhancing reliability and performance.
- Inspected and maintained missile systems to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize maintenance schedules, reducing downtime significantly.
- Trained junior technicians on advanced missile system diagnostics and repair procedures, fostering skill development.
- Maintained 100 percent operational readiness on gas, hydraulic, heating and cooling systems, and dehumidification systems.
- Oversaw adherence to regulatory requirements during missile operations, ensuring mission success and safety compliance.
- Enhanced missile system reliability by conducting thorough maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
- Mentored junior technicians by sharing knowledge and best practices in order to develop a highly skilled workforce.
- Improved overall safety by regularly inspecting and maintaining launch equipment, ensuring proper functionality.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while performing critical measurements and calculations related to missile system specifications.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety regulations, minimizing risk of accidents during handling of hazardous materials.
- Provided crucial support during high-stress situations, contributing to mission success under tight deadlines.
- Provided technical expertise during briefings and presentations to senior leadership, effectively communicating complex concepts.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures, resulting in consistently high-performing missile systems ready for deployment.
- Developed strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment for project success.
Education
No Degree - Engineering
Skills
Electronic troubleshooting
Hydraulic system maintenance
Electrical system maintenance
Pneumatic system maintenance
Calibration methods
Quality assurance
Torque wrench operation
Missile handling
Lockout and tagout procedures
Guidance system inspection
Problem-solving
Leadership
Team collaboration
Safety protocol compliance
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal x5.
- Junior sailor of the year (2026).
- Missile Division Leading Petty Officer.
- Quality Assurance Inspector.
- Quality Assurance Planner.
- Lead work center supervisor.
- Supervised team of 20 sailors.
- Night shift lead during over 2.6 million pounds of ordnance movements.
Certification
- Certified Quality Assurance inspector, United States Navy - 2023-Present
- Certified Missile Technician, United States Navy - December 2021-Present
Timeline
Missile Technician
United States Navy, USN
02.2021 - CurrentRead More
Alexandria Technical College
No Degree from Engineering
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