Sean Makela

Work History

Lead Electronics Technician

Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport Code 231

08.2003 - Current

Salary: $119,531.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series: 0856 Electronics Technical
Pay Plan: GS
Grade: 12
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Experimental Test Vehicle Program
Next Generation Vehicle/Equipment Builds.
Circuit board and wire harness development, troubleshoot, and repair using schematics, wiring diagrams, test instruments, and other specialized equipment.
Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define, and solve development issues.
Lead Deck Crews for Undersea Test Range Installations and Testing.
Performed acceptance testing and measurements on electronic components and assemblies to verify system compliance.
Led preventative maintenance and inspections to limit electrical issues.
Completed in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments.
Supervisor: Matt Craw (360) 315-0388
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Lead Electronics Technician

NUWC Division Keyport Code 213

09.2012 - 07.2017

Salary: $80,161.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series: 0856 Electronics Technical
Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
Grade: 11
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
C/213, The Pacific Northwest Range Management and Operations Division, within the C/20 System Acceptance and Operational Readiness Department.
Duties: Building Manager for B940 Keyport. Manage Building Security, Personnel access, and Building Maintenance. Maintain qualifications to operate a multitude of equipment at the Pacific Northwest Dabob Range Operations Control (ROC) Center such as the 3D underwater tracking system to track MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedoes, MK 46 Lightweight Torpedoes, UUVs, MK 30 Targets, and Submarines. In addition the Common Acoustic Acquisition System (CAAS), Aid to Navigation (ATN) and Underwater Emergency Warning System (UEWS).
As the Lead Portable Range Equipment Technician I am required to maintain, deploy, operate, and retrieve SWIFT, POTR, and PUTS portable range equipment.
Maintain qualifications to work onboard multiple Range Crafts deploying, operating and retrieving CTDs, T&E target systems, and CME range equipment. I am also qualified to set up GPS and underwater tracking systems on board range craft as well as install and remove tracking pinger systems onboard Submarines.
I have multitude of experience working many different types of range operations, including WQC ops for Fast Attack sea trials.
I have the education and experienced skill set to troubleshoot and repair range equipment. I am also qualified for electronic repair including board level surface mount and micro soldering. I also have great experience with cable fabrication and potting.
I held a current Fork Lift operator's license and NUWC explosives certification. I also maintained qualifications as an EKMS local element and TC-605 quality inspector with C/20 issued stamps. This position also requires me to schedule training, maintain a data base for portable range equipment and sometimes schedule and delegate maintenance tasks.
Supervisor: Bill Haberstock ((360) 396-1710)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

American Indian/Alaskan Native Special Emphasis Program Manager (AI/AN SEPM)

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport (NUWC Keyport)

11.2012 - 06.2016

Salary: $89,413.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 8
Series: 0856 Electronics Technical
Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
Grade: 11
This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Served a collateral position (20% of my time) for the EEO Diversity Team as the American Indian/Alaskan Native Special Emphasis Program Manager (AI/AN SEPM) for NUWC Keyport. The purpose of this Executive Order Mandated Program is to promote diversity and diminish negative stereotypes through education and outreach within the workforce and outlying community.
The AI/AN SEPM position requires competent communication skills, acting in an advisory capacity to leadership. Work to establish open non-government-to-government lines of communication with local Native American Tribes and Communicate with local organizations such as the local chambers of commerce. I was responsible for the program’s charter, mission, committee, training, communications, outreach, and presentations. I attempted to start up Navy and Community sponsored Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematical (STEM) educational development programs with the 9 local tribal nations surrounding NUWC Keyport.
June 12, 2014, I received the National Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE)Meritorious Service Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the success I have brought to the program.
Supervisor: Samantha Friedburg ((360) 315-5855)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Lead Range Technician

NUWC Keyport Code 216

04.2010 - 09.2012

Salary: $54,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series: 0856 Electronics Technical
Pay Plan: NT - Demonstration Administrative And Technical
Grade: 4
This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
C/216 Pacific Northwest Range Management & Operations Division. Lead US Range Technician at the Joint Force, Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges(CFMETR) in Nanoose, British Columbia, Canada. Manage, Operate and Maintain equipment on the Winchelsea Island Range Control Center, in support of US and Canadian Fleet Operations. Qualified to operate 3D Underwater tracking system to track MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedoes, MK 46 Lightweight Torpedoes, UUVs, MK 30 Targets, Various Surface Craft, Various Aircraft, and Submarines. Qualified to operate surface Radar to track aircraft operating within the Nanoose Test Range. Qualified to operate Cinesextant (KTM) for video capture of Aircraft and/or Surface craft on range in addition to weapons drops from P3 aircraft during Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercises.
Maintain and conduct preventative maintenance routines for the Microwave communications relay from the Nanoose Range to NUWC Keyport on all the Canadian territory microwave sites. Responsible for Management of EKMS inventory on Winchelsea Island as Local Element. Manage Infor EAM maintenace tracking database for Winchelsea Island. Schedule and delegate maintenance tasks and PMs. Manage Equipment calibration schedule.
Supervisor: Nanoose Range Branch Head ((250) 468-5060)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Electronics Mechanic

NUWC Keyport Code 3122

05.2007 - 02.2009

Salary: $24.58 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 40
Series: 2604 Electronics Mechanic
Pay Plan: WG - Nonsupervisory Pay SchedulesFederal Wage System
Grade: 11
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
C/3122 Combat Systems Branch. Troubleshoot and repair of various electronic systems that are part of the obsolescence management program. For Example Power supplies for Tomahawk fire control systems and Data decoders for Trident submarines.
Most of the work consisted of test, troubleshoot, and repair. Most of the repair work consisted of repairing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) down to component level which provided lots of experience soldering and desoldering electronics equipment.
Supervisor: Code 3122 Branch Head ((360) 315-7539)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Electronics Mechanic Apprentice

NUWC Keyport Code 3121

08.2003 - 05.2007

Salary: $11.95 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 40
Series: 2604 Electronics Mechanic
Pay Plan: WG - Nonsupervisory Pay SchedulesFederal Wage System
Grade: 1
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Electronics apprenticeship in C/3121 Electronics Depot. Troubleshoot and repair electronic and electro-mechanical systems in support of Navy Fleet, Air Force, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. Maintain, Troubleshoot and Repair C/3121 Electronic Depot test sets.
Conduct troubleshooting and repair down to component level, including Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) repair. Earned Certification for Circuit board repair, surface mount and micro-soldering.
Was responsible for repairing the following equipment and maintaining the associated test sets:
MK 46 lightweight torpedo Control Group
MK 46 Lightweight torpedo Power Output Distribution Assembly (PODA)
MK 48 Heavyweight torpedo Transmitter
MK 48 Heavyweight torpedo Receiver
MK 48 Heavyweight torpedo Guidance Control Box (GCB)
F18 Fighter Laser Detector
Served a collateral duty as Hazardous Material Coordinator.
Supervisor: Code 3121 Branch Head Larry Smith ((360) 315-5835)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Turbine Utility Operator

Port Townsend Paper Company

07.1991 - 04.2002

Salary: $50,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 48
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Operate Steam Turbine Generators and Substation Operations. Power routing and switching. Boiler Operations and maintenance. Boiler feed water testing. Operate and monitor sewage treatment plants. Heavy Equipment operations. Fork lift and small crane operations.
Was required to be part of the Fire and Rescue Team which required qualifications in Confined Space Entry and Rescue and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification. Washington State Fire Academy Training. Held Washington State First Responder Certification.
Qualified as Person in Charge (PIC) for ship to shore oil transfer. Certifications for Oil Spill response, containment and clean up. Held Washington State Hazardous material management, spill response and containment certifications.
Supervisor: Chuck McCaffery
Responded to calls during utility emergencies to protect integrity of machinery and conserve resources.
Operated and monitored both high and low-pressure boilers and systems, pipes and gauges.
Used and monitored computer energy management system with broad knowledge of typical system metrics and associated alarms, alerts and warnings.
Documented system performance details, parts orders and service logs thoroughly and filed with appropriate record retention protocol.
Trained other personnel in proper maintenance and repair of utility systems.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Lead Electronics Technician

Lead Electronics Technician

American Indian/Alaskan Native Special Emphasis Program Manager (AI/AN SEPM)

Lead Range Technician

Electronics Mechanic

Electronics Mechanic Apprentice

Turbine Utility Operator

Education

Associate of Arts - Business And Economics

Some college - Organizational Leadership

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics

Skills

Affiliations

Certification

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