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RYAN JOY
SONAR Technician (Submarine)
Tiverton,RI
Summary
As a Petty Officer Second Class in the United States Navy, I have served as a Submarine Electronics Computer Field SONAR Technician, Repair Parts Petty Officer, Production Recruiter, and Fleet Liaison. Throughout my 6+ years of active duty, I have gained expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating SONAR equipment onboard submarines, as well as managing supply chain and recruitment processes. At present, I am leveraging my experience to serve as a Fleet Liaison at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
6
Certificates
Work History
Naval Undersea Warfare CenterNewport, RI
Fleet Liason/MILDET
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct testing with and provide feedback to system engineers on development of the Navy's SONAR system.
- Review and adjust fleet maintenance feedback reports to ensure the fleet has what they need to keep mission-critical USW systems deployment-ready.
- Lead training sessions for DOD civilians to increase their knowledge of SONAR, its sub-systems, and the effects of electromagnetic interference on it.
- Provide recommendations and input to NUWC's IETM Development team to help improve current and future iterations of interactive tech manuals available to SONAR technicians on US Submarines.
US NavyProvidence, RI
Production Recruiter
08.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Prospected and processed quality recruits for the US Navy, meeting stringent manning requirements for FY 22.
- Supported multiple career fairs, high school presentations, and sporting events in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to promote the US Navy.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to over 20 future sailors as part of the Navy's Delayed Entry Program, preparing them for service and early promotion to E2/E3 prior to arrival at Recruit Training
Command. - Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
USS Columbia SSN-771Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
Repair Parts Petty Officer
11.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Ensured all necessary repair parts and consumables for SONAR equipment were ordered, delivered, and accounted for in a timely manner to maintain 100% readiness.
- Assisted supply division during a critical material readiness inspection, inventorying over 500 parts valued at 1.1 million with 100% validity and zero discrepancies.
- Managed SONAR division's maintenance programs to ensure consistent parts availability during a first-of-its-kind system upgrade.
USS Columbia SSN-771Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
Submarine Sonar Technician
10.2017 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired various SONAR systems and auxiliary equipment, resolving detected issues to restore proper functionality.
- Supported the ship for 1 Western Pacific deployment, 4 submarine command courses, 2 operational reactor safeguard examinations, 1 combat readiness evaluation, and an engineered overhaul.
- Employed mainframe SONAR systems as an Auxiliary SONAR operator to detect, track, and classify acoustic contacts.
- Provided extensive training and mentoring to fellow personnel to convey experience and expertise in sonar and acoustic equipment and enhance team performance.
Education
Weymouth High SchoolWeymouth, MA
High School Diploma
09.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Acoustic intelligence data management
Certification
Active Security Clearance
Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
08/2021
Received for exceptional performance as a Repair Parts Petty Officer and member of the SONAR Division onboard USS Columbia (SSN 771) from September 2017 to August 2021. Instrumental to Columbia receiving the 2020 Battle "E" Award, Petty Officer Joy's active management of SONAR Division's maintenance programs ensured consistent parts availability during a first-of-its-kind system upgrade. His tactical thinking and high level of knowledge directly contributed to the success of USS Columbia during multiple operations and evaluations vital to National Security.
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
02/2021
Received for providing sound recommendations and timely backup to the SONAR Supervisor during Submarine Command Course operations and onboard trainer scenarios. As SONAR Division's Repair Parts Petty Officer, he demonstrated exceptional initiative, managing the inventory of over 500 parts valued at 1.1 million and over 20 DLR turn-ins with 100 percent validity and zero discrepancies.
Fleet Letter of Commendation
06/2018
Awarded Fleet Letter of Commendation for outstanding performance as a Narrowband Operator in SONAR Division on USS COLUMBIA (SSN 771) during a Western Pacific deployment from December 2017 to June 2018. Consistently provided timely reports and expertly searched for quiet contacts, contributing to COLUMBIA's safety and tactical security.
2018. Consistently provided timely reports and expertly searched for quiet contacts, contributing to
COLUMBIA's safety and tactical security.
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Timeline
Fleet Liason/MILDET
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
09.2022 - Current
Production Recruiter
US Navy
08.2021 - 09.2022
AN/BQQ-10(V) TI-14 SUB SONAR A-130-0414
09-2020
Repair Parts Petty Officer
USS Columbia SSN-771
11.2019 - 08.2021
LEIDOS OA-9070 SERIES DEPLOYABLE LEVEL MAINTENANCE COURSE A-130-0087
09-2019
LEIDOS OK-276 SERIES DEPLOYABLE ARRAY HANDLING SYSTEM ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL MAINTENANCE COURSE A-130-0089
09-2019
LEIDOS OA-9070 Series Deployable Array Working Group Intermediate Level Maintenance A-130-0088
09-2019
LEIDOS OK-276A Series Deployable Array Handling System Intermediate Level Maintenance A-130-0090
09-2019
Active Security Clearance
10-2017
Submarine Sonar Technician
USS Columbia SSN-771
10.2017 - 08.2021
Weymouth High School
High School Diploma
09.2012 - 06.2016
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