Ryan Meeks
Orofino,ID
Summary
I am a Military Veteran with 10 years of experience in the US Navy. Hardworking experienced and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Safety Officer position to help launch career while achieving company goals. I am dedicated, responsible and reliable. I Focused on maintaining worker safety, field compliance and company cost controls through hands-on safety coordination at field sites. Knowledgeable about personal protective equipment, proper safety behaviors and hazard elimination procedures. I am seeking a position where my skills, training and experience will benefit this organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjutant
US Navy
Port Hueneme, CA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Oversaw all safety department administrative duties.
- Safety department supply representative.
- Conducted periodic inspections of fire extinguishers and building facilities were in full compliance.
Lead Electrician
US Navy
Honolulu, HI
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Troubleshot complex problems in industrial plant electrical systems.
- Supervised a team of electricians to ensure that tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
- Provided technical assistance with the design of new electrical systems for buildings or other structures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when performing any type of electrical work.
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Provided construction/Base operating support.
- Lockout/tagout procedures.
- Reviewed existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
Crew Leader
US Navy
Honolulu, HI
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
- Responsible for the safe, quality and timely construction of projects.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of crew members, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Operation support.
- Facilitated prevention training.
- Implemented cost saving measures to reduce expenses while maintaining quality standards.
- Established Suicide prevention programs.
- Conducted regular reviews of work orders to confirm completeness of project requirements.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.
- Enforced safety mandates and OSHA restrictions with good leadership skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
Crew Leader
US Navy
San Diego, CA
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Camp Construction.
- Responsible for safe and timely construction projects.
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
- Energy Control project manager.
- Installation of power grid to house personnel.
- Provided land navigation, weapons and communication training to others.
- Planned projects.
- Provided mentorship to peers.
- Safe installation of power grid to house sailors.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Fireteam
US Navy
Gulfport, MS
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Deployed to execute construction.
- Humanitarian and foreign assistance.
- Responsible for other sailors and their administration needs.
- Security operations.
- Running platoon drills.
- Responsible for other personnel.
Electrician
US Navy
Gulfport, MS
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Provide general engineering support.
- Completed various electrical work orders.
- Installation and upgrade fixtures.
- Set up site.
- Special operations.
- Replace ballast system,
- Provided reliable power for battalion field training exercise.
- Team builder inspired cooperation in progress of duties.
Electrician
US Navy
Gulfport, MS
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Replace A/C units, rewired electrical line and replaced receptacles.
- Grouted ceramic tile and properly removed the debris.
- Submitted Photographs and articles for publication purpose.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Resolved safety issues related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Conducted troubleshooting operations on complex industrial machinery requiring advanced knowledge of electricity.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
Grenadier
US Navy
Gulfport, MS
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Safe and ra[id resupply of ammunition.
- Safe transportation of all ammunition.
- First fire team leader.
- Secretary taking care of muster reports and daily information, creating spreadsheets and various forms of paperwork.
Electrician
US Navy
Gulfport, MS
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Provided Support to others.
- Electrical Circuit operations and installs.
- Job site security and safety checks on tools and equipment.
- Roof repairs and shingle installations.
- Performed trask required in combat and disaster and prepared for operations,
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Responsible for project electrical circuit operations.
- Led crew as project supervisor to repair and replacement operations.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orofino High School
Orofino, ID01-2009
Skills
- Power and Hand Tools
- Electrical Installation
- Power Distribution
- Electrical Safety
- New System Installations
- Safety Awareness
- Mathematical Ability
- System Repair and Installation
- Circuits and Wiring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Resolution
- Supervision and Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
- Crew Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Work Task Assignments
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Performance Evaluations
- Completes work on time
- Follows safety procedures
- Dedicated worker
- Highly Motivated
- Jobsite Safety
Accomplishments
- Nov 2023 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Award.
Certification
- May 2023 OSHA Lockout/Tagout
- March 2023 OSHA Occupational Safety and Health standards for construction industry.
- Fire Warden Initial Training.
- Construction/Electrition Training
- March 2023 Osha Occupational safety and health standards for general industry.
- March 2023 Introduction to evacuation and emergency planning.
- Jan-Mar 2023 Introduction to Fire and Safety in the workplace.
Custom
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjutant
US Navy
08.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Electrician
US Navy
03.2020 - 03.2021
Crew Leader
US Navy
03.2019 - 03.2020
Crew Leader
US Navy
02.2018 - 03.2019
Fireteam
US Navy
03.2017 - 02.2018
Electrician
US Navy
06.2016 - 03.2017
Electrician
US Navy
06.2015 - 06.2016
Grenadier
US Navy
08.2014 - 06.2015
Electrician
US Navy
06.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Orofino High School
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