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Mark LaRow

Alhambra,CA

Summary

Sonar Technician with many years of service to U.S. Military supporting at sea and in port operations for joint operations in multiple operational environments. Highly knowledgeable of configuration, maintenance, testing, and repair of sonar and early warning monitoring systems down to component level.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Submarine Sonar Technician

US Navy
08.2020 - Current
  • Performed troubleshooting on complex electronic systems, including digital signal processing components.
  • Created detailed documentation of all maintenance procedures conducted on submarine sonar systems.
  • Maintained and operated sonar equipment to detect, localize, classify, and track underwater objects.
  • Analyzed acoustic data to determine the location of potentially hostile vessels in a given area.
  • Conducted daily maintenance checks of submarine sonar systems to ensure optimal operation.
  • Calibrated and adjusted sonar system parameters based on real-time environmental conditions.
  • Assessed performance of submarine sonar systems and identified areas for improvement.
  • Calculated target ranges and noted real-time propagation changes.
  • Mitigated acoustic data biological and environmental impacts by equipment and system filter adjustments.
  • Targeted suspected aggressors using passive and active sonar searches.
  • Documented maintenance actions and kept equipment records updated.
  • Monitored acoustic data from submarine sonar systems for tactical evaluation.
  • Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems.
  • Recommended corrective and preventive actions to boost product reliability.
  • Created sketches and marked up drawings to show changes occurred.
  • Maintained safety by verifying compliance and assuring proper factory testing.
  • Supported activities to maintain equipment in reliable condition.
  • Provided technical direction and training to other technologists.
  • Gathered and evaluated data for validity, accuracy and completeness.
  • Executed root cause analysis to improve yield and reliability.
  • Improved and refined methods, process steps or procedures and implemented changes.
  • Conducted tests and experiments with new materials, equipment and processes.
  • Performed basic calculations and tabulations of technical data.
  • Produced and maintained accurate design documentation.
  • Used equipment, techniques and tools for task completion.
  • Organized, analyzed and prepared technical data reports.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sonar Technician "A" School
Groton, CT
11.2021

Skills

  • System Troubleshooting
  • Ordnance inventory
  • Small object avoidance procedures
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Security clearance
  • Military experience
  • Target Motion Analysis (TMA)
  • Operational planning
  • Technical reporting
  • Threat detection
  • Hardware Configuration
  • Range finding
  • Oceanographic analysis
  • Environmental analysis
  • Data Interpretation
  • Technical Analysis
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Fault isolation
  • Quality Control
  • Equipment Repair
  • Compliance Testing
  • Technical Supervision
  • Component Testing
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Data Collection
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Software Upgrades
  • Maintenance proficiency
  • Team Collaboration
  • Underwater surveillance
  • Time management abilities
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Documentation skills
  • Performance Analysis
  • Problem Identification and Analysis
  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Submarine Sonar Technician

US Navy
08.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Sonar Technician "A" School
Mark LaRow