Jon Ramos
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Proven Hull Maintenance Technician with extensive experience in the U.S. Navy Active Duty, adept in metal fabrication and demonstrating exceptional teamwork. Excelled in enhancing ship safety and operational efficiency, significantly reducing downtime through expert maintenance and repair. Skilled in equipment calibration and fostering collaboration, consistently ensuring peak performance and compliance with stringent standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hull Maintenance Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
01.2013 - 10.2024
- Served as a mentor to junior technicians, sharing knowledge regarding best practices in hull maintenance techniques.
- Ensured watertight integrity of ships with installation and maintenance of various sealing systems for hatches, doors, and fittings.
- Reduced downtime during deployments by quickly diagnosing and repairing damage to ship''s structure and systems.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs efficiently while minimizing impact on operations.
- Enhanced crew safety, performing regular checks on firefighting equipment and participating in emergency drills.
- Increased operational efficiency by performing welding, brazing, and cutting tasks on various materials for ship repair.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of repair work completed by external contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, attending relevant training courses or workshops to stay current on industry standards and best practices.
- Contributed to smooth sailing operations with timely completion of required hull maintenance tasks.
- Minimized risk of water damage by monitoring bilge systems regularly and addressing any issues promptly.
- Enhanced ship integrity by conducting regular inspections and identifying areas requiring repair or maintenance.
- Assisted in planning dry dock periods based on hull inspection results, coordinating necessary repairs or upgrades.
- Maintained safety standards by ensuring proper usage of personal protective equipment and adherence to relevant guidelines.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Education
Essex County College
Newark, NJSkills
Power Tool Operation
Certification
Shipfitter
Safety Technician
Timeline
Hull Maintenance Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
01.2013 - 10.2024
Essex County College