Nicholas Stefinsky
Silverdale
Summary
Dynamic Submarine Sonar Technician with military experience at USN, skilled in equipment calibration and system troubleshooting. Proven ability to analyze complex data and deliver actionable insights, enhancing operational efficiency. Strong instructional skills and a commitment to safety ensure effective team collaboration and mission success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Submarine Sonar Technician
USN
06.2021 - Current
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Analyzed multiple data inputs across active and passive acoustic, Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) and tactical oceanographic.
- Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with depth, range and system statuses.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital and fiber optic circuits, power supplies and servo systems.
- Adjusted equipment and system filters to mitigate biological and environmental impacts on acoustic data.
- Recommended evasive actions, course and speed changes and silent running actions.
- Improved product quality by customizing tools and eliminating variability.
- Generated acoustic data media recordings and prepared media for shipment.
- Provided extensive training and mentoring to fellow personnel to convey experience and expertise in sonar and acoustic equipment and enhance team performance.
- Interpreted results of tests and drafted reports of findings.
- Treated classified data with utmost discretion, following military and federal protocols.
- Presented regular briefings to superior officers, delivering details on missions and classified tactical information.
- Used drafting tools to plan machine operations or component specifications.
- Worked to retrofit equipment and upgrade software systems.
- Optimized parameters of devices for ease of production, to reduce costs or improve usability.
Package Handler
UPS
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Stored and secured packages in designated areas to prevent damage and theft.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Education
No Degree - Sonar
STS A School
Groton, CT05-2021
No Degree - Computers
TECHNO
Groton, CT11-2020
No Degree - Casualty Response
Submarine Basic Training
Groton, CT10-2020
No Degree - Military Bearing
Recruit Training
Great Lakes, IL09-2020
High School Diploma -
Peotone Highschool
Peotone, IL06-2020
Skills
- System troubleshooting
- Equipment calibration
- Operational planning
- Environmental analysis
- Instructional skills
- Military experience
- Briefings
- Sonar equipment
- Data interpretation
- Security clearance
- Electrical systems
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Submarine Sonar Technician
USN
06.2021 - Current
Package Handler
UPS
05.2017 - 07.2020
No Degree - Sonar
STS A School
No Degree - Computers
TECHNO
No Degree - Casualty Response
Submarine Basic Training
No Degree - Military Bearing
Recruit Training
High School Diploma -
Peotone Highschool