Jelaune Middleton
Engineering Technician
Riverview,FL
Summary
United States active duty and reserve Navy Veteran, completed four and a half years of active service with honorable discharge. Continued as a reservist and now have 7 years of total service (ongoing). During time in the Navy was responsible for O level maintenance on the C-2A and E-2D aircraft engines. Qualified by the Department Of Labor for aviation power plant technician and general aviation mechanic apprenticeship and journeyman. Qualified by the FAA as a licensed Power plant Mechanic. Currently employed with SAFRAN as an engineering technician responsible for development and total build of new test cells, updates and upkeep of the other test cells and their electrical and mechanical components. Experience with Wiring systems and troubleshooting, soldering, harness’s, operating Consoles, electrical schematics, oil & hydro mechanical system experience. Graduated in 2021 from Hillsborough Community College with an Associates of Arts degree. Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from USF (3.56 Cumulative GPA).
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Engineering Technician
Safran Electrical & Power (Contracted)
Riverview, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Applied engineering principles to develop and operate electrical, mechanical and data processing systems.
- Compiled data and generated graphs to interpret results and suggest key operational improvements.
- Followed verbal instructions and hand sketches to adapt and modify tooling.
- Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
- Tracked hours and expenses for each project, detailing each action and charge.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams and written and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
Education
College -
University of South Florida
Major - Mechanical Engineering
12.2024 -
Associate of Arts - Engineering Transfer Track
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL 05.2020 - 05.2021
Skills
Training SkillsDuring time in the Navy trained 16 entry level personnel on basic qualifications and built them from ground up to equate my own qualifications lowering the overall workload of the job site by 23%Leadership Skills
During 2019 naval deployment was placed in the position of night shift power plant supervisor due to troubleshooting experience and expertise on the C-2A aircraft Lead 122 minor fixes to aircraft discrepancies, six propeller removal & installations, and four engine removal & installations Comprising a total of 1,613 total maintenance hours, with a 986% mission completeness rate on two near 40 year old aircraft
Received three Navy and Marine Core achievement medals over the course of four yearsAppointed sailor of the year (Only one per year in a unit of 800 personnel)
Installation
Decisive
Technical Analysis
Operational analysis
Strong leader
Additional Information
- Experience As a power plant technician conducted testing, checking, adjusting, removing, and replacing of aircraft engines, propellers, auxiliary power units and all of their encompassing parts. Performed organizational maintenance on the E-2D (2 years) and C-2a (4 years) aircrafts totaling over 7,500 mishap free flight hours. Achieved qualifications equivalent to quality assurance representative as well as low power turn operator. During deployment and eight detachments over four years was able to perform general aircraft maintenance, such as airframe and avionics. As an engineering technician with SAFRAN conducted the total build of Test Cell B which encompassed installing conduit, junction boxes, all wires & terminations accordingly, proper use of power supplies, plc’s, etc. Installed wiring, safety cage, and Junction boxes for Test Cell 6. Test cell A has been the biggest project with an all new custom motor and gearbox, completed extensive conduit installation, as well as the entire wiring system, drive wiring, and planning & Installation of lubrication carts and their piping for water and oil.
Timeline
Major - Mechanical Engineering
12.2024 -
Engineering Technician
Safran Electrical & Power (Contracted)
03.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Engineering Transfer Track
Hillsborough Community College
05.2020 - 05.2021
College -
University of South Florida