Richard Newland
Sonar Technician
Bangor,ME
Summary
Sonar Technician experienced in surface and underwater sonar systems and fire control systems over a five year career in the United States Navy. Teamed with crews to conduct undersea surveillance, navigation and target location. Coordinated equipment maintenance, upgrade and replacement.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Submarine Sonar Technician
Navy
Groton, CT
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital and fiber optic circuits, power supplies, and servo systems.
- Set up, calibrated and operated engineering equipment.
- Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with depth, range, and system statuses.
- Managed weapon handling, delivery and shipping systems to complete 5 pre and post deployment load outs.
Education
High School Diploma -
08.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Troubleshooting skills
Accomplishments
Completed three EUCOM Deployments, and a year long maintenance period to successfully get the ship ready and back out to sea.
Rapid responded to several real life casualties that endangered myself and the crew.
Supervised and led a critical program, that if poorly ran would directly impact the safety of the ship.
Received two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for professional achievement and superior performance or duties.
Additional Information
Completed two years of the welding program at Caribou High school which gave basic experience in MIG, TIG, Stick welding and Plasma/Oxygen Acetylene Torch Cutting.
Delivery drove and verified cleanliness of Portable Toilets for multiple jobsites with zero complaints.
Timeline
Submarine Sonar Technician - Navy
10.2017 - 06.2021
Caribou High School - High School Diploma,
08.2012 - 06.2016
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