Shane Blackwood

Section Chief Supervisor is responsible for provision of skilled technicians to meet a Product Line’s dynamic & high priority support requirements: discrepancy response, troubleshooting, system grooms, engineering assessments, crew training, root cause failure analysis & organic oversight of commercial repair projects. Supervised & coordinated mission & training schedules for 20 Member Team that Provides critical field experience & feedback to Engineering Service Team. I was also the Government Authorizing Travel official for world wide deployment.

• Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Developed and implemented testing protocols to enhance product reliability
• Mentored junior inspectors in quality assurance best practices
• Analyzed inspection data to identify trends and improve processes

• Oversee vessel maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate repair projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, improving reliability of equipment and reducing unexpected failures.
• Conduct inspections of marine systems, diagnosing issues and recommending corrective actions to maintain operational integrity.
• Replaced and or Renewed Hull Plating and Quality Control

• Led cross-functional teams to execute projects in compliance with federal regulations and safety standards.
• Streamlined project workflows, enhancing communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Developed comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Facilitated training sessions for personnel on project management best practices and tools.

Provided Support to all Surface Fleet operations, to include all small boats, medium and larger vessels and overseas operations.

Provided worldwide support for repairs overseas to include providing repair contracts with US allies for emergent repairs.

Ready for Operations (RFO) is a specialized Team that traveled to all of our area units and inspected Coast Guard Assets, Small boats, ships, trailers, unit trucks. I was the lead inspector for all Coast Guard assets in the Bay area.

• Led engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Developed innovative solutions to optimize product design and enhance performance metrics.
• Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within teams.
• Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, resulting in increased operational efficiency and reduced costs.

Shop lead for the Motor Life Boat (MLB) rescue station at the Golden Gate Bridge.

Insured that the the MLB's where always in ready status for search and rescue operations.

Meticulous daily inspections and routine maintenance.

• Led engineering projects ensuring compliance with Coast Guard standards and regulations.
• Developed and implemented maintenance procedures for critical systems, enhancing operational readiness.
• Supervised technical teams, providing mentorship and fostering skill development among junior engineers.
• Streamlined engineering processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced downtime across multiple operations.

Daily rounds on the Engineering Plant while underway.

conducted all the maintenance, oil changes, fuel injector renewals.

Overhauled pumps, cylinder heads, oil pumps