RICHARD WOODS II
Cocoa,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented technician with expertise in orbital tube welding, hydraulic systems, and cryo valve repairs. Strong background in mechanical assembly and operational efficiency, recognized for providing critical support in umbilical integration and maintenance tasks.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 3 Technician
Blue Origin
Cape Canaveral, Florida
02.2022 - Current
- Furthered my aerospace skills at Blue Origin by taking the job of constructing more panels for the gaseous oxygen and hydrogen systems, which had strict guidelines to be built to.
- Orbital tube welding the tubing for those panels, Building up manifolds for the storage tanks as well as all the transfer tubing from storage farms to the pad itself.
- Promoted to level 3 technician and selected to support testing of all New Glenn umbilicals at NASA LETF test facility.
- Collaborated with teams for 2 ½ years in rigorous testing of all umbilicals prior to NG-1 launch.
- Actively participated in umbilical mates for all New Glenn launches to date.
- Still involved in meetings with the umbilical’s teams for the upcoming changes for the pad rebuild.
- Contributed to dismantling test structures at LETF, resulting in $300,000 savings for the company.
- Went to hydraulics classes and have experience working in the hydraulics room for the vehicle.
- Recently been active in cryo valve repairs at LNG and LOX storage sites.
- Was highly involved in offload operations the last few months.
- With all this work I have done the past 4 years, I have grown to have great knowledge of what the pad is.
- Often having fellow teammates asking me where things are out in the field.
Mechanical Technician
BCS life support
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Working as a mechanical technician.
- General mechanics.
- Building various panels that start as just drawings.
- This all involves cutting, drilling, bending and making tubing to connect components to each other.
- Using machine shop tools such as hole puncher, band saws, tubing flaring tools, drill presses, mag drills and other various machines.
Store Manager
Bucks Lawnmower Shop
Titusville, Florida
08.2004 - 01.2021
- Managed daily store operations ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Supervised staff training to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain a positive shopping experience.
- Implemented inventory management practices to maintain stock levels and organization.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and company policies in store operations.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Titusville High School
Titusville, FLSkills
- Orbital tube welding
- Hydraulic systems
- Cryo valve repair
- Umbilical integration
- Mechanical assembly
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Technical documentation
- Safety compliance
- Project management
- Mobile device management
- Effective communication
- Highly professional
Timeline
Level 3 Technician
Blue Origin
02.2022 - Current
Mechanical Technician
BCS life support
11.2021 - 02.2022
Store Manager
Bucks Lawnmower Shop
08.2004 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Titusville High School