Joseph Matousek
Elizabeth City,NC
Summary
Resourceful Engineman known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in engine maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and collaboration in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineman 2nd Class
U.S. Navy Active Duty
San Diego, CA
02.2020 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance on boilers, pumps, valves, turbines and other related systems.
- Inspected all machinery for proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Responded to emergency situations involving engine failure or malfunctioning equipment.
- Installed new equipment such as pumps, compressors and turbines according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Ordered spare parts when needed for repairs or replacements.
- Collaborated with crew members to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Executed routine maintenance checks on the ship's propulsion system.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed at all times.
- Repaired minor malfunctions in engines, pumps and other mechanical components.
- Reviewed engineering blueprints prior to installation of new systems.
- Provided guidance to junior engineers regarding operation of machinery.
- Maintained records of fuel consumption and lubrication oil levels.
- Prepared reports regarding daily activities in the engine room.
- Identified potential issues before they become costly repairs.
- Monitored engine room logs, gauges, and meters to ensure efficient operations.
- Conducted tests on engine performance and adjusted controls as necessary.
- Replaced worn parts such as bearings, gaskets and seals when needed.
- Troubleshot problems with electrical systems including motors, generators, switches, relays.
- Kept engine rooms clean and ready for inspection by internal and external authorities.
- Managed maintenance of propulsion, service and domestic systems.
- Maintained complete records of engineering department activities.
- Monitored levels of oil, fuel and lubrication available prior to voyage commencement to ensure adequate available quantities.
- Monitored engine, machinery or equipment indicators to report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
- Surveyed systems, troubleshot faults and implemented corrective actions.
- Fabricated engine replacement parts with metalworking machinery.
- Updated daily logs and submitted timely reports of team activities and materials usage.
- Completed all maintenance and repair actions with little oversight to minimize downtime.
Cashier
Food Lion
Elizabeth City, NC
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
Education
Advanced Diesel Engine Repair
Cumming Diesel Engine "C" School
San Diego, CA07-2022
Engineman "A" School
Chicago, IL02-2020
High School Diploma -
Northeastern High School
Elizabeth City, NC06-2019
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Equipment Repair
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Seal replacement
- First Aid Training
- Diagnostic Testing
- Schematic Interpretation
- Repair management
- Engine maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Preventive Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement
- Self Motivation
- System Inspection
- Vessel inspection
- Watercraft engine maintenance
- Goal Setting
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supply Control
Accomplishments
- Command advanced to E-5 by Commanding Officer U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).
- Received Navy Achievement Medal for discovering a hydraulic fluid pump fire, extinguishing said fire and repairing the damaged pump in a timely manner to ensure the ship movement during the ship's 6 month deployment.
- Work center supervisor of 2 shops in "A" Division (hydraulic shop, small boat shop) as an E-4 Only E-4 supervisor on board U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).
- Only Small boat engineer for 2 years (2001 to 2023). Ensuring that the ship was able to deploy underway safely. Assisted in rescue and recovery of personnel involved in a H-60 helicopter crash.
Timeline
Engineman 2nd Class
U.S. Navy Active Duty
02.2020 - Current
Cashier
Food Lion
01.2017 - 08.2017
Advanced Diesel Engine Repair
Cumming Diesel Engine "C" School
Engineman "A" School
High School Diploma -
Northeastern High School