Kenneth parkman
NEW SMYRNA BEACH,FL
Summary
Results-driven Chief Machinery Technician with extensive experience in machinery repair and HVAC systems. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and lead teams to optimize maintenance processes. Previous knowledge and experience with preparations and post hurricane response. Previous experience budgeting and running reports and maintaining logs and records for government buildings and associated assets.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Machinery Technician
US COAST GUARD
Yorktown, VA
08.2001 - 09.2021
- Operated and maintained machinery to ensure optimal functionality and safety standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on various equipment and systems.
- Managed and instructed the Coast Guards Air Conditioning and Refrigeration school 2019-2021
- Oversaw maintenance operations for Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team in Key West, managing all boats and facilities. Coordinated efforts to enhance operational readiness and efficiency of equipment. Led initiatives to streamline maintenance processes and improve team performance. Worked with multiple government agencies while maintaining aides to navigations stretching the whole entire Florida keys 2019-2015
- Engineering petty officer at Coast Guard Station Venice, LA. Direct supervisor for 12 engineers, managed and maintained 8 boats with an approximate value of 3.4 million dollars. Maintained the units buildings and shoreside, piers and fueling storage infostructure.
- Managed recovery operations and facilitated reconstruction of Coast Guard Station in Venice, Louisiana to restore critical services post-Hurricane Ian.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL 12.2025 - Current
Associate of Science -
Vincennes University
06-2015
High School Diploma -
Mainland Highschool
Daytona Beach06-2001
Skills
Merchant mariner 100 ton Coast Guard captains license
HVAC certifed
- Electrical systems
- Machine assembly
- Machinery repair
- Hand and power tools
- Maintenance and repairs
- Team building
- HR policies implementation
- Training development
- Workforce planning
- Employee relations management
- Performance evaluation expertise
- Contract negotiation
- Teamwork
Certification
HVAC technician and instructor
Team Leader Facilitator
Honda marineo outboard mechanic
Engineering Administration afloat
Boat forces Command Cadre
Centralized Supply
Hydraulic systems and equipment Mark-06
NACE level 1 coatings inspector certification
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Daytona State College
12.2025 - Current
Chief Machinery Technician
US COAST GUARD
08.2001 - 09.2021
Associate of Science -
Vincennes University
High School Diploma -
Mainland Highschool