Sean Rickard
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Navy nuclear trained operator with over 9 years of critical operations experience. Very skilled at working in a high-tempo/high-stress work environment. Seeking a role that will improve my abilities and leadership skills in the civilian sector. Currently a Datacenter Engineer with experience focusing in Mechanical Engineering. Strong knowledge of Chemical System Analysis and Hazardous Material handling protocol.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Center Engineer
Ascent Corp
07.2023 - Current
- Updated and optimized many out-of-date procedures with greater detail that allows for novice engineers to more easily perform and understand maintenance requirements.
- Organized several years worth of paper logs to transfer key data parameters to electronic storage for state audited programs.
Data Center Engineer
T5 Data Centers
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained a high level of availability for mission-critical applications through proactive monitoring of system health indicators.
- Prepared written summaries to accompany results and maintain documentation.
Data Center Engineer
BCS Data Center Solutions
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Adept in troubleshooting and identifying current issues and providing effective solutions.
- Managed performance monitoring systems while identifying and repairing issues within the database realm.
- Trained non-technical users and answered technical support questions.
- Solely managed the chemical injection system for two years to ensure the continuity of the coolant systems health.
Nuclear Machinist Mate
United States Navy
02.2013 - 01.2021
- Provided steam generation for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier which launched planes, produced electricity, purified water, provided propulsion, and provided heat transfer for laundry.
- Supervised a team of 10 sailors in day to day operations and casualty response for a nuclear-powered warship while working as a team with the other reactor plant personel to ensure reliability of power.
- Received best in class scores for multiple years during annual reviews from outside entities for reactor plant operations and casualty response.
- Consistently provided troubleshooting efforts on equipment while performing trend analysis to verify availability at all times and to schedule maintenance if need be.
- Trusted to lead a work center of 12 individuals in planned and corrective maintenance for one of the nuclear reactor power plants in the Primary maintenance division.
- Performed multiple maintenance procedures in varying periodicity from weekly to every 25 years.
- Led and supervised over 300 various reactor plant maintenance procedures ensuring timely completion and first-time quality assurance.
- Instructed up to 150 new sailors in mechanical practices on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
- Instructed up to 200 individuals on maintenance practices regarding general practices for all of ship maintenance procedures.
- Supervised a 25-year interval overhaul of a Demineralizer's retention elements utilizing steam plant cleanliness (or clean room) requirements.
- Personally worked with the Secondary maintenance team for a 10-year overhaul of a pressurized vessel utilizing steam plant cleanliness (or clean room) requirements.
- Qualified Damage Control Petty Officer and was in charge of maintaining the operability of all Damage Control equipment in all Reactor spaces.
- Was awarded the "Reactor Department Maintenance Man of the Month" award on Feb, 3rd 2018 for stellar maintenance practices and fine attention to detail.
Education
School Certificate Naval Nuclear Power Training Command - Nuclear Engineering
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Goose Creek, SC02.2015
High School Diploma -
Poland Central School
06.2012
Skills
- Engineering
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Maintenance and Repair
- Nuclear Plant Operations
- Data Migration
- Human Computer Interaction
- Communication
- Inventory Management
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Chemical Processes
- Cooling Systems Management
Certification
- Schneider Electric Data Center Certified Associate
- Forklift Operator, BCS - 2022
Timeline
Data Center Engineer
Ascent Corp
07.2023 - Current
Data Center Engineer
T5 Data Centers
10.2022 - 06.2023
Data Center Engineer
BCS Data Center Solutions
06.2021 - 09.2022
Nuclear Machinist Mate
United States Navy
02.2013 - 01.2021
School Certificate Naval Nuclear Power Training Command - Nuclear Engineering
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
High School Diploma -
Poland Central School
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