Matthew Smeltekop
Louisville,KY
Summary
Ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for sailors by establishing and enforcing standards and offering training based on thirty hours of OSHA training and twenty years of Naval service. Damage Controlman abilities include organizational intermediate-level maintenance and repair of damage control equipment and systems; planning, supervising, instructing, and performing tasks essential for damage control, ship stability, preservation of watertight integrity, fire fighting, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear warfare Defense. To spend time with close family, remain physically healthy, and acquire new skills and Knowledge.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Manager
US Navy
01.2003 - 01.2025
- Instructed safe work practices for 21 Sailors to complete 3000 PMS Plus checks and repairs on 101 fire extinguishers, 10 fire stations, and 8 HRS of 27 fire hoses.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
Leading Petty Officer, Maintenance Execution Team
United States Navy
01.2003 - 01.2025
- Conducted Fire Marshal inspection and reports.
- Instructed future Damage Controlman in preventing and containing hazardous situations.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Procured and produced pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 15 employees.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Memorized Damage Control inventory policies and led training for shipboard personnel.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Upheld Navy uniform and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to Sailors, troops, and civilian personnel readiness.
- Successfully alleviated fire drills issues by using hands on training troubleshooting method.
- Communicated with higher-ranking members of Navy and shared information with company.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and shipboard readiness.
- Attended required training sessions and seminars.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Surveyed company overall health and preparedness.
- Inspected correctional officers to determine physical and mental capability.
- Advised on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Responded to reports of irregular activities and notified Superior for required emergency units.
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Assisted in conducting fire drills and evacuating buildings.
- Uphold code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Created workout and training schedules for 39 Sailors and civilian personnel.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
Fire Safety Inspector
US Navy
01.2003 - 01.2025
Education
Certificate And Degree Program - OSHA 10 And 30
Tri-County Career Academy
San Diego, CA01.2022
Skills
- Inventory replenishment
- Deadline management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fire inspection suppression
- Fire response rescue direction
- Fire inspection investigations
- Fire protection
- Fire prevention
- Firefighting operations
- Personnel management
- Quality control guidelines
Accomplishments
- 21 Sailors were led and instructed to perform 3000 PMS Plus checks and repairs on 101 fire extinguishers, 10 fire stations, and 8 HRS of 27 fire hoses for mission readiness and inspections. Volunteered three hours to educate and instruct 45 sailors in Maintenance Material Management.
- 30-hour Accident Investigation and Record Keeping training, 20-hour Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma training, 35-hour Gauge Calibration training, 32-hour Fire Protection and Life Safety training, 16-hour Shipboard Fire Marshal training, and 40-hour Advanced Leadership Development training.
Interests
Fire Inspector, Safety Director, Fire investigator, Instructor
Timeline
Safety Manager
US Navy
01.2003 - 01.2025
Fire Safety Inspector
US Navy
01.2003 - 01.2025
Leading Petty Officer, Maintenance Execution Team
United States Navy
01.2003 - 01.2025
Certificate And Degree Program - OSHA 10 And 30
Tri-County Career Academy