Oliver Surovell
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Talented LVC Engineering Technician with proven history of recommending innovative development ideas to engineers and technologists. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with focus on driving progress and innovation.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Live, Virtual and Constructive Engineering Technician
- Supports Large Area Tracking Range (LATR) maintenance responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable directives and plans, to meet all contract requirements
- Supports U.S
- Navy/Marine Corps fleet operational training by applying system analysis and design skills in portable workstation interoperability, shipboard local area networking and computer systems imbedded tracking and display systems
- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots the Large Area Tracking Range (LATR) system, Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS) and associated displays and computer applications used for aircraft and ship tracking displays and debriefs
- Responsible for the installation, setup, monitoring, and debrief of various LATR operations
- Supports the coordination of instrumentation and support for major multi-platform operations and exercises to include fixed and rotary wing, ship, and surface participants
- Installs and de-installs LDTS at remote sites using a variety of communication paths to include SIPRNET, Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and other networking systems, coordinating and working with shipboard and staff information technicians (IT's)
- Transports, installs and de-installs Iridium Tracking Units on ships, vehicles, and landing craft to bases and facilities onboard naval vessels as required
- Coordinates between LATR, CVW and MEU and NSWC detachments, fleet operators and other work centers to provide LATR services
- Provides technical support to the hosting naval entity consisting of collecting and preparing exercise participant information from multiple sources including: LATR, TACTS, Galaxy GPS, MIDAS, OTCIX, Link 11/16, and track data logs for presentation and further analysis
- Collects and combines all data collected into single source debrief product SIMDIS ASI replays, and provide the debrief product to agencies as designated by COMLANTFLT, CSG4, C2F or hosting carrier strike group organization
- Trains and provides technical guidance to lower-level technicians
- Provides recommendations to improve or expand all facets of operations to include maintenance, engineering, and logistics support
- Operates and Maintains Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS) computer and peripheral equipment
- Operates and Maintains Large Area Tracking Range (LATR) computers and peripheral equipment
- Provides recommendations to improve or expand all facets of operations to include maintenance, engineering, and logistics support.
- Troubleshoots and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones
- Complete projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures
- Collaborates closely with engineers in developing new products or improving existing ones, providing valuable input from a technician''s perspective
Operations Specialist
- Controlled fighter jets both on land and at sea to maintain air superiority of the strike group
- Manages paper and electronic filing systems, maintains publications, documents, training records, and maintenance action forms for complex equipment and components
- Served as the Primary Secret Control Custodian who is overall in charge of all the secret and NATO Classified information in the Operations Intelligence Division
- Assisted in the navigation of the USS Bainbridge on multiple voyages to and from Europe, the Middle East and along the Atlantic coast using Voyage Management System (VMS) software
- Managed communications between personnel for continual connections during missions utilizing Telecommunications and intercom systems, as well as two-way radios
- Diagnosed and fixed issues with communications systems in order to maintain communication systems readiness
- Maintained damage control equipment including fan coil assemblies, fire hoses and the magazine sprinkler system onboard a naval destroyer
- Worked with the deck division in preserving the topside of the ship by sanding, needle gunning and painting
- Maintained and updated daily event logs and entry authority lists
- In the role of Primary Career Counselor, provided career counseling and career development guidance to a division of 25 sailors.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
Education
High School Diploma -
Carlmont High School
Belmont02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management- Project Management
ECPI
Virginia Beach, United States03.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDSkills
- Electronics troubleshooting
- Windows 10/11
- Information Technology
- Software troubleshooting
- Management
- Networking
- Analytical Thinking
- Time Management
- System Maintenance
- Instrumentation Repair
- Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, and Word
- Linux familiarity
Certification
Security + COMPTIA (In Progress)
Project Management Professional (In Progess)
Timeline
Live, Virtual and Constructive Engineering Technician
Operations Specialist
High School Diploma -
Carlmont High School
Bachelor of Science - Business Management- Project Management
ECPI
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
University of Idaho
Security + COMPTIA (In Progress)
Project Management Professional (In Progess)
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