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Karl Kierce

Karl Kierce

Bremerton,WA

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ships Safety Officer

PSNS
03.2014 - 12.2020
  • As the Ship Safety Officer(SSO) /Fire Safety Officer(FSO) for the USS Jimmy Carter SSN-23, USS City of Corpus Christi, USS Houston, USS Maine and USS Louisiana
  • I have supervised over 50 High Risk Evolutions(HRE) to include Docking and Undocking of the Submarine, Weapons On-loads and Off-loads, Venting and Blowing of Main Ballast Tanks, Freon On-loads and Off-loads, Cofferdam installation and Removal, Fuel On-loads, Dewatering Sonar Dome and Filling Sonar Dome, Secondary Propulsion Testing, Aft Countermeasures On-Loads
  • All HRE have been conduct properly and on time with zero deficiencies
  • As the SSO/FSO I had oversight for the Ships Safety Council and Fire Safety Council
  • Ensuring all safety of ship items are properly mitigated for safety concerns
  • Working alongside of Project Supervisors, Assistant Project Supervisors, Zone Managers, Ships Commanding Officers, and Department Heads for the safety of the ship from Fire and Flooding
  • I do daily ship safety and fire safety inspections to include Hatch tags and fire zone boundaries looking for ways to prevent fire and flooding of the ship while in upkeep/overhaul
  • I have reviewed existing programs for process improvement, corrections, and implementation to include Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention and Response 8010, Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Submarines 6010, M-1199 Drawing for Ship Safety signs, Drill Control Manual 5100-93, Ship Safety Manual 5100.70 and several IPI's
  • Implementing changes for improvement in Ships Safety
  • Write, review, conduct and evaluate quarter safety drills on the submarines in upkeep/overhaul
  • Have conducted shipyard evaluation on other shipyards for instruction compliance
  • Write training programs for training ship's force in shipyard fire safety and watch standing
  • Conduct training to 100 plus ships force personnel
  • Test and qualify ships force personnel in shipyard watch stations
  • Maintain training and qualification data base for all ships force personnel
  • I have been awarded 2 awards since being a Ship Safety Officer
  • Completed the following FEMA courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800

Maintenance Advisor

LKs Automotive Repair
12.2011 - 03.2014
  • Supervised maintenance, quality controlled all completed maintenance, and advised customers of recommended maintenance needed and set planning for scheduled maintenance for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly periods

Maintenance Supervisor

Thyssen Krupp Aerospace NA-Auburn, WA
07.2011 - 12.2011
  • Supervised all maintenance for all machinery and developed planned maintenance schedules for each piece of equipment
  • Trained personnel on shift to shift equipment turnover and inspections
  • Reduced equipment downtime by 33%

SUPERVISORY / Leading Chief Petty Officer

US NAVY, TriTraFac
08.2006 - 09.2011
  • Company Overview: US NAVY, Traffic, Multiple Submarine and Tender Commands; Multiple Commands
  • Qualified SSBN 726 (OHIO) class and SSGN class enlisted Submarine Warfare and Enlisted Surface Warfare (ESWS)
  • Supervised over 60 personnel, providing training and development and technical direction in all aspects of ship's husbandry, preventative and corrective maintenance of submarine and surface ship mechanical and auxiliary systems
  • Tracked and ensured all personnel's qualification status was maintained within prescribed qualification schedules IAW training directives and the Standard Submarine Organization Manual (SSORM) COMNAVSUBFOR INSTRUCTIONs 5400.38 and 5400.39
  • Responsible for safe execution of work and control of ship conditions (trim, list, stability, buoyancy, and watertight integrity) during maintenance actions and underway operations per Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Submarines NAVSEA S9002-AK-CCM-010/6010 (6010)
  • Mentorship and guidance resulted in the selection of five Blue Jacket of the Quarter, one Blue Jacket of the Year, four Junior Sailors of the Quarter, one Junior Sailor of the Year, six Sailors of the Quarter and two number one E-6 onboard submarines
  • With a thorough divisional training program, setting a command precedence with a 94% advancement rate in one year
  • 22 years experience in submarine maintenance, FMA and submarine non-nuclear repair per requirements of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFFM), COMFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3 and
  • Expertise operating and maintaining nuclear submarine Hull Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems including; trim & drain, high and low pressure air, hydraulics, oxygen and nitrogen systems, scrubbers and burners, plumbing and sanitary systems, chill water cooling systems, refrigeration systems, acoustic noise dampening systems, diesel engine/generator systems, switchboards/panels, circuit breakers, battery systems, shore power, interior communications, announcing circuits, alarm/indication/monitoring systems, temporary alarms/communications, ballast control systems, steering and diving control systems IAW JFMM including safety and work control requirements of the 6010 and General Overhaul Specifications for Deep Diving SSBN/SSN Submarines (DDGOS)
  • Proficient in developing, writing and processing Ship's Force and IMA/Shipyard Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) and Tag Out Record Sheets (TORS) in accordance with the Tag-Out Users Manual NAVSEA S0400-AD-URM-010/TUM (TUM), Industrial Test Program Administration Manual (ITPAM) NAVSEA S9092-ACADM-010, including the use of Shift Operating Management System (SOMS)
  • Experienced in developing submarine work procedures and test equipment certification requirements per governing directives to include, but not limited to: JFMM, SUBSAFE/SOC requirements, and proficient in working under MILSTDs and submarine repair instructions
  • Certified Quality Assurance Supervisor and Quality Assurance Inspector
  • Extensive knowledge of submarine SUBSAFE and DSS/SOC quality control programs
  • Places strict adherence to procedural compliance and technical documentation
  • Routinely reviewed and approved complex procedures for maintenance and repair of HM&E systems and components as well as DSS/SOC life critical equipment
  • Ensuring the actions in regard to control of ship conditions of all Ship Safety Superintendents and Ship Safety watchstanders, Ship Security Personnel, and Contractors while they are on duty
  • Qualified as COW, Duty Chief, DOOW on submarines and In-port Duty Chief, In-port Repair Duty Chief, and In-port Repair Duty Officer on surface ships
  • Examined documents, materials, and products, and monitor work processes, in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications
  • Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities
  • Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes, which resulted in positive changes to schedules
  • Revised production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, and engineering
  • Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands
  • Maintained and distributed production schedules and work orders to departments
  • Compiled information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, and customer information, so that status reports can be completed
  • Duties during docking and undocking of USS OHIO (SSGN 726) as the Auxiliary Division LCPO, coordinated all auxiliary division task to include MBT operations and monitoring, topside evolutions and preparations, rig for dive/rig for surface of all compartments, documentation of any auxiliary division rig for dive exceptions, and testing
  • Coordinated and directed administrative changes and implementation of Preventive Maintenance procedures to include safe isolation and work standards in order to meet critical timely completion
  • Supervised all management of Current Ship's Maintenance Project (CSMP), Technical Feedback Reports (TFRs) in tracking deferred and completion of preventive and upkeep availability maintenance IAW with JFMM and 3-M manual for Auxiliary Division
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating ships Safety Of Ship Maintenance Lists (SOSMIL)
  • Conducted production analysis of operations, comparing actual performance with production schedules and end of refit report
  • Extensive knowledge in the operation and maintenance of submarine auxiliary systems resulted in selection as Naval Education and Training Professional Development Subject Matter Expert
  • Master Training Specialist and CET qualifications for all auxiliary division courses to include HPAC/LPAC, Hydraulics, pumps and valves, Diesel, AC&R, Oxygen Generator, Scubbers and Burners, Fire Fighting and DC as well as gage calibration, QAI and a portion of QAO courses
  • Supervised 56 personnel
  • Provided the supervision, training and development of all personnel assigned
  • Tracked and ensured all personnel's qualification status was maintained within prescribed qualification schedules
  • Mentorship and guidance resulted in the selection of five Blue Jacket of the Quarter, one Blue Jacket of the Year, four Junior Sailors of the Quarter, one Junior Sailor of the Year, six Sailors of the Quarter and two number one E-6 onboard submarines
  • For personnel who had trouble maintaining adequate progress provided personalized mentorship to assist them in meeting all goals
  • Command leadership informed of any personnel who would not or could not conform by providing proper documentation to assist in the proper discharge of these personnel
  • US NAVY, Traffic, Multiple Submarine and Tender Commands; Multiple Commands

Auxiliaryman

U.S.Navy
09.1987 - 05.2011
  • IMF from 1996-99 and USS Frank Cable between 1999-2001 in shop 38B AC&R
  • Repair/operated/tested under counter refrigerators, HPAC's, Air Reducers, Nitrogen Reducers, EOG's, Desergers, R-134A Plants, Pumps, and Valves
  • Two-time selection as Junior Sailor of the Quarter
  • This prestigious honor was obtained at two separate commands in the years 1994 (USS Nevada SSBN-733B) and 1999 (USS Frank Cable AS-40)
  • Shipboard Non-tactical Automated Processing (SNAP), Current Ships Maintenance Project (CSMP), Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List (COSAL), FEDLOG, Automated Technical Information System(ATIS), Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), Quality Assurance Manual (QA), 3-M Manual, and other relevant publications and DOD regulations
  • Divisional and Department 3M Supervisor: Supervises and administrated the auxiliary division and engineering department maintenance, material and management program
  • Scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance
  • Provided direct supervision of division personnel in the accomplishment of over 1000 performance based Maintenance items, which ensured quality control
  • Divisional MDCS Supervisor: Managed the maintenance data collection system
  • Coordinates with repair facilities to repair material failures beyond the capability of ships force technicians
  • Ships Safety Officer as a First Class Petty Officer holding an Officers Billet
  • Assistant Quality Assurance Officer: Certified Quality Assurance Supervisor and Quality Assurance Inspector
  • Extensive knowledge of submarine SUBSAFE and DSS/SOC quality control programs
  • Reviewed and approved complex procedures for maintenance and repair of submarine HM&E systems and equipment and saturation diving equipment
  • Managed the divisional continuing training program consisting of long and short range training plan development
  • Training plan execution included goal development and assessment as well as assessment determination using available metrics to verify overall progress
  • Incorporated operational drill program, execution, and evolutions program to assess operator qualification development and execution
  • Reviewed documents such as production schedules and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities
  • Monitored work processes, in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications
  • Conferred with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes
  • Revised production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with department supervisors and repair facility management
  • Operated stationary diesel engines, and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors, and refrigeration equipment
  • Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of auxiliary equipment operation to ensure that they are operating properly
  • Test water and oil quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
  • Activated valves to maintain required amounts of water in system, adjust supplies of combustion air, and control the flow of fuel into diesel
  • Monitor water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels
  • Monitored equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely
  • Analyzed problems and taking appropriate actions to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems
  • Maintained daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work
  • Adjusted controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes
  • Observed and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices
  • Disassembled machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs
  • Repaired and replaced broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment
  • Repaired and maintained the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment
  • Examined parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear
  • Reassembled equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs
  • Operated newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
  • Cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted parts, equipment, and machinery
  • Analyzed test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems
  • Recorded repairs and maintenance performed and reported to the chain of command the results

LPO / Auxiliary Maintenance Technician

US NAVY, TriTraFac
08.1989 - 10.2006
  • Company Overview: US NAVY, Multiple Submarine and Shore Commands; Multiple Supervisors, Multiple Commands
  • Divisional and Department 3M Supervisor: Supervises and administrated the auxiliary division and engineering department maintenance, material and management program
  • Scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance
  • Provided direct supervision of division personnel in the accomplishment of over 1000 performance based Maintenance items, which ensured quality control
  • Divisional MDCS Supervisor: Managed the maintenance data collection system
  • Coordinates with repair facilities to repair material failures beyond the capability of ships force technicians
  • Ships Safety Officer as a First Class Petty Officer holding an Officers Billet
  • Completed Submarine Safety Officer COI, Jan 2003
  • Selected as the Ships Safety Officer by the Commanding Officer and held said position until a Qualified Officer completed Submarine Safety Officer Course
  • Completed Gas Free Engineer COI Feb 2003 experienced with requirements of PSNS OSH Manual (Focus on Volume III, Chapter 17, Halogenated Hydrocarbons, and Chapter 18, Gas Free Engineering) PSNS&IMFINST P5100.66 including operations and maintenance of Freon/refrigeration and cooling (R-114, R-12, R-11 and R-134) systems as part of Shop 38B for 3 years
  • Assistant Quality Assurance Officer: Certified Quality Assurance Supervisor and Quality Assurance Inspector
  • Extensive knowledge of submarine SUBSAFE and DSS/SOC quality control programs and Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFFM), COMFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3
  • Lead instructor in formal U.S
  • Navy courses instruction for Submarine Quality Assurance Craftsman (QC), Inspector (QAI) and Supervisor (QAS) as well as portions of Submarine Quality Assurance Officer (QAO) COI
  • Reviewed and approved complex procedures for maintenance and repair of submarine HM&E systems and equipment and saturation diving equipment
  • Operated stationary diesel engines, and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors, and refrigeration equipment
  • Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of auxiliary equipment operation to ensure that they are operating properly
  • Test water and oil quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
  • Activated valves to maintain required amounts of water in system, adjust supplies of combustion air, and control the flow of fuel into diesel
  • Monitor water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels
  • Monitored equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely
  • Analyzed problems and taking appropriate actions to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems
  • Maintained daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work
  • Adjusted controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes
  • Observed and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices
  • Disassembled machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs
  • Repaired and replaced broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment
  • Repaired and maintained the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment
  • Examined parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear
  • Reassembled equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs
  • Operated newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
  • Cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted parts, equipment, and machinery
  • Analyzed test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems
  • Recorded repairs and maintenance performed and reported to the chain of command the results
  • US NAVY, Multiple Submarine and Shore Commands; Multiple Supervisors, Multiple Commands

Education

Associate - Marine Science

Military training
Bremerton, WA
09.2011

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Facilities Management
  • Plumbing
  • Hydraulics
  • Fabrication
  • Brake Repair
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Suspension
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Quality Control
  • Equipment Repair
  • Calibration
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Diesel Engine Repair
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Refrigeration
  • Automotive Repair
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Disaster preparedness

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

  • Secret Clearance
  • Top Secret Clearance

Military Service

22 1/2 Yrs Naval Service

Summary

Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Affiliations

  • US Navy

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridOn-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany Culture401k matchPersonal development programs

Languages

English

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Family, Gardening, Classic Cars, Cruises

Timeline

Ships Safety Officer

PSNS
03.2014 - 12.2020

Maintenance Advisor

LKs Automotive Repair
12.2011 - 03.2014

Maintenance Supervisor

Thyssen Krupp Aerospace NA-Auburn, WA
07.2011 - 12.2011

SUPERVISORY / Leading Chief Petty Officer

US NAVY, TriTraFac
08.2006 - 09.2011

LPO / Auxiliary Maintenance Technician

US NAVY, TriTraFac
08.1989 - 10.2006

Auxiliaryman

U.S.Navy
09.1987 - 05.2011

Associate - Marine Science

Military training

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