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Kyle Jones

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Achieves excellence in electrical engineering, gas turbine systems, and Quality Assurance (QA) by providing technical expertise in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. A quick learning and easily adaptable professional with a broad engineering background who has a diverse range of experience. Equally capable at working alone or as a member of a team, and comfortable with problem-solving and critical thinking. US Navy Veteran with active Secret Security clearance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crane Technician II

JAXPORT
Jacksonville , FL
06.2022 - Current
  • Utilizes RS Linx, Studio 5000, and Factory Talk in daily work routine monitoring crane functionality and troubleshooting purposes.
  • Read and interpret technical details such as schematics, manuals, and drawings.
  • Performed complete engine, and generator changeouts of caterpillar engine sets
  • Performed routine crane repairs.
  • Responsible for completing scheduled maintenance checks on 6 ship to shore cranes.
  • Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures.
  • Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used, and daily hours.
  • Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes, winches, and replaced worn-out cables.
  • Promoted worksite safety by identifying hazards and reporting or correcting them immediately.

Electrical Maintenance and Repair Technician

South East Regional Maintenance Center
Jacksonville, FL
05.2018 - 04.2022

leads a 6-person team in QA and electrical engineering operations. Plans Scope of Work (SOW), assigns work assignments and oversees/evaluates performance. Enables maintenance and repairs of electrical systems supporting commercial and industrial equipment to include motors, generators, transformers, and power distribution systems. Orchestrates Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) to minimize system downtime and improve equipment longevity.

  • Inspected work quality of 45-person team ensuring maintenance compliance of electrical systems supporting 18 Navy vessels and multi-billion-dollar DoD resources.
  • Overhauled inventory system; streamlined parts/equipment processing and upscaled accountability for 2K items exceeding $350K.
  • Garnered a 98% score on inventory management inspection.
  • Trained/qualified 90 technicians on electrical engineering and QA practices; oversaw training and
    professional development program with performance and knowledge-based evaluations.

Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical

US Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
05.2015 - 05.2018

upscaled

  • Qualified as ship's electrical plant console operator.
  • Leading gas turbine electrical technician onboard USS Chancellorsville.
  • Supervised and mentored 5 sailors to ensure qualifications to advance in career and maintain readiness.
  • Led a 5 man work center through a 96% successful light-off assessment while managing multiple work centers including gage calibration shop and ultimately being awarded the Navy-MarineCorps Achievement medal.
  • Received certification in ships integrated conditioning assessment system (ICAS)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
2024

Certificate of Completion - PLC Programming

PLC Programming
Roanoke, VA
05.2023

Gas Turbine Systems Technical Training
Great Lakes, IL
03.2014

High School Diploma -

Coffee County High School
Douglas, GA
05.2013

Skills

  • Trouble-shooting
  • QA / Inspection Systems
  • Maintenance Management Software Inventory
  • Management Systems Microsoft Office Suite to include: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Word

Certification

Electrical Plant Operator Journeyman

US Navy

PLC Technician (Allen Bradley)

US navy

Electrical Plant Console Control
US Navy

NAMTS Gas Turbine Repair Certification

US Navy

Fiber Optics

US Navy

Vibration Analysis (Level 1) Certified

US Navy

Additional Information

GAS TURBINE TECHNICIAN | Power Plant Operator | ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

Competencies

  • Quality Assurance (QA) Management
  • Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment TMDE
  • Electrical System Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Technical Work Documents
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Inspections (PMI) Analysis, Testing, & Inspections Electrical
  • Power Distribution Systems Motor
  • Electrical Safety
  • Programmable Logic controllers
  • Lighting & Switchboard Circuits
  • AC/DC Circuits
  • Commercial/Industrial Equipment Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations
  • Workplace Safety & Security
  • Drawing, Schematic, & Specification Interpretation
  • Scope of Work (SOW) Planning
  • Grounding Assessment

Personal Skills

teamwork / Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration Innovative

Problem Solving
Technical Judgment / Detail-Oriented

Strong Written, Verbal, & Interpersonal

Communication

Timeline

Crane Technician II

JAXPORT
06.2022 - Current

Electrical Maintenance and Repair Technician

South East Regional Maintenance Center
05.2018 - 04.2022

Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical

US Navy
05.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Aviation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Certificate of Completion - PLC Programming

PLC Programming

Gas Turbine Systems Technical Training

High School Diploma -

Coffee County High School
Kyle Jones