Rodrigo Olivares

United States Navy | Machinist’s Mate (MM) | [5 yrs]

• HVAC & Refrigeration Specialist: Operated and maintained large-scale shipboard air conditioning plants and refrigeration units to ensure mission readiness and crew comfort.
• Diagnostic Troubleshooting: Identified and resolved mechanical failures in high-pressure pumps, compressors, high-pressure air compressors,and valves, reducing system downtime by 70%.
• Preventative Maintenance: Executed rigorous maintenance schedules for auxiliary machinery, ensuring 100% compliance with naval safety and operational standards.
• Quality Control: Interpreted blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams to perform complex repairs and component replacements.
• Leadership: Supervised a team of 10 junior sailors, managing daily work assignments and safety briefings during high-tempo operations. Operated and maintained complex machinery for precision of high performance tasks.
• Inspected equipment to ensure optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues efficiently.
• Assisted in training new personnel on safe operation of machinery and tools.
• Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and extend lifespan.