Ryan Pearson

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities by consistently directing teams of up to four mechanics in the installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of complex mechanical and piping systems supporting naval and nuclear operations. Coordinated work execution with multiple supporting trades and outside shops to ensure efficient workflow, minimize delays, and maintain project schedules. Attended supervisor planning meetings to develop work strategies, allocate resources, and prioritize tasks in support of production milestones. Ensured strict compliance with technical work documents, written procedures, quality assurance requirements, and safety standards while fostering teamwork, accountability, and high-quality workmanship.

Demonstrated the ability to safely use, operate, inspect, maintain, and certify a wide range of mechanical tools, testing equipment, and system components in support of naval and nuclear maintenance operations. Experienced in the testing, certification, refurbishment, and installation of flanged systems, temporary hose assemblies, and various valve types, including ball, gate, globe, regulator, relief, and back-pressure regulator valves. Proven ability to fabricate, assemble, and install piping systems consisting of needle valves, regulators, back-pressure regulators, and relief valves in strict accordance with applicable X-drawings, technical work documents, and quality assurance requirements. Skilled in leak testing, system restoration, and equipment maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety, procedural, and operational standards.

Demonstrated the ability to lead and direct personnel in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and removal of critical mechanical and piping systems in support of operational requirements aboard Nuclear Aircraft Carriers (CVN), Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN), Guided Missile Submarines (SSGN), Fast Attack Submarines (SSN), and nuclear support facilities. Proven ability to execute work in accordance with technical work documents, specifications, drawings, procedures, and quality assurance requirements, including the installation of systems to X-drawing requirements. Experienced in coordinating work crews, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards, and maintaining project schedules while delivering high-quality results.

Systems Include:

• Reactor Plant Saltwater (CVN)
• Emergency Diesel Generator Cooling Water (CVN)
• 8010 Firefighting System (CVN)
• 58-Ton / 90-Ton Chiller Systems (CVN, SSBN, SSN)
• High-Pressure Air Assemblies (CVN, SSBN, SSGN, SSN)
• Low-Pressure Air Loop System (CVN, SSBN)
• Freshwater Backbone Systems (CVN)
• Regulator and Relief Valve Assemblies (CVN)
• Duplex / Triplex Strainer Assemblies (CVN) (SSBN)

Demonstrated the ability to consistently apply technical practices in the execution of complex mechanical, piping, and fluid system work within nuclear repair, and maintenance environments. Routinely performed work in accordance with Industrial Process Instructions (IPIs), Technical Work Documents (TWDS), NAVSEA standards, engineering specifications, quality assurance requirements, and approved procedures. Proven ability to interpret and implement technical documentation, drawings, and work packages to ensure installations, maintenance actions, testing, and repairs are completed safely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable requirements. Maintained strict adherence to procedural compliance, configuration control, and work execution standards while supporting operational readiness and mission-critical objectives.

Demonstrated exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical system failures while maintaining operational readiness and minimizing system downtime. Successfully responded to a catastrophic failure of an Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) Cooling Water System duplex strainer, which resulted in an uncontrolled saltwater leak from the primary cooling system. Upon notification, rapidly assembled and briefed a crew of mechanics, coordinated with project management, engineering personnel, and ship's force, and implemented immediate corrective actions to mitigate operational impacts. Initiated the freshwater backup cooling system to maintain cooling water support to the ship, directed personnel in isolating and securing the affected saltwater riser, and coordinated the removal and replacement of the failed duplex strainer. Restored the system to full operational status, verified proper system performance, communicated system restoration to key stakeholders, and ensured lessons learned and corrective actions were documented through an informational Distribution Letter (Info DL). Demonstrated sound technical judgment, leadership, effective communication, and the ability to safely execute repairs during emergent casualty situations.