Stephen Swanson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Maritime Professional with over 21 years of Naval experience to include 16 years of engineering experience on board U.S. Naval vessels working within many different phases of industrial work, with a working knowledge of surface combatant ship repair and overhaul programs, including ship modernization. Executed extraordinary management of analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient at performing research analysis of technical projects, identifying requirements and shortfalls, and developing innovative solutions to unexpected and complex problems. Strong working knowledge of organizational structures of large industrial operations including such functions as administration, contracting, engineering, production, material supply systems, and workload scheduling. Skilled specialist with proven track record in delivering impactful results. Adept at team collaboration and flexible in adapting to changing needs. Expertise in critical decision-making processes and the ability to manage production, equipment repairs, job satisfaction, and personnel management to effectively maintain workflow on schedule., consistently driving successful outcomes. Known for reliability and strong focus on achieving objectives. Impeccable track record, implementing technical writing skills to develop detailed reports, recommendations and planning documents, ensuring that all environments are compliant with environmental and safety measures, technical documents, and technical drawings and that ships force enables all outside contractors to seamlessly integrate maintenance efforts while providing required assistance and oversight to contractors.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Ship Building Specialist (SBS)
Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC)
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Took the lead as SBS on the replacement of two AFFF hose reel foundations, the replacement of 40 linear feet of waterway bar and Base Metal Repairs (BMR), Galley and CPO Mess Sheeting and Drip pan repair and the replacement of stainless sheeting in the AFT CPO berthing shower
- Observed and assisted in the close out inspections and ensured torque specifications were met of 4 Fuel Oil and 1 Oily Waste tanks in support of TLI repairs
- Crucial in the determination of de-scoping of a Nitrogen Stowage bottle rack that was an unauthorized deviation from Ship's Drawings, while providing Ship's Force information on procurement of correct size Nitrogen bottles resulting in a negative RCC and saving the Government $17,632
- Located applicable deck drains IAW work Item and Work Specification, and provided Contractor all information so that the correct deck drains were repaired
- Composed an RCCs to change Work Specification to reflect correct deck drain location and add PCMS tiles to the AFFF Hose Reel Foundation repair
- Observed and assisted in the replacement of GTG motor mounts to include interference identification, and all associated alignment checkpoints
- Observed checkpoint for JBPDS stack replacement and provided direction on proper removal and stowage to both Contractor and ship's force
- Provided contact information to Ship's Force to attain the password for the JPBDS laptops and the system operations technical manual to assist in the success of the installation of 500 feet of fiber optic cable
- Performed ship checks on New Work to include sizing of the RAST Control Station Window, and identification of an unsatisfactory Flight Deck net
- Conducted all safety walk-throughs ensuring fire prevention and safety compliance during assigned availabilities with ship's force and Contractor representative, identifying multiple issues including containment that would fail to stop water intrusion, incorrect temporary service suspension, incorrect Fire Zone Boundaries and an out dated Fire Response Plan (FRP) that recently had a change in requirements and worked with Fire Safety Officer to provide Ship's Force necessary technical information so they were compliant with the 8010
- Attended SBS training regularly to include 2 sessions of the pre-paint class, Code 900 capabilities, Port Engineers and their roles, and Fasteners
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), NAVSEA Standard Items (NSI), Contracts, the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) program and the flow path of work items
- Ensured compliance with contractual requirements, NAVSEA Standard Items, SERMC Local Standard Items, Navy Instructions, and OSHA laws and regulations
- Monitored ship conditions, reviewed work and test plans, answered multiple Conditions Found Reports (CFR)
Ship's Fire Marshal/ Leading Chief Petty Officer/ Acting Damage Control Assistant; US NAVY E-8
United States Navy, USS Winston S. Churchill DDG 81
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, training and maintaining records for all personnel attached to ship's company regarding SCBA/ EEBD, basic gas free engineering, and basic damage control
- Performed managerial and safety supervisor functions as well as a subject matter expert in support of shipboard HM&E equipment, damage control, firefighting suppression, VCHT systems and pipping, and aviation
- Managed production and manpower for a division comprised of 29 personnel, encompassing four different work centers in the preventative maintenance system (PMS), repairs, inspections, and upkeep of all critical fire suppression systems, crew habitability systems, machinery repair, pollution abatement, lube oil, and Manual valve hydraulic systems
- Coordinated and assisted with the planned, preventative maintenance, overhaul and daily operations of ships hydraulic systems, fire pumps and piping, fire suppression, and pollution abatement
- Utilizing technical documents, NAVSEA drawings, and Engineering Operational Systems Sequencing (EOSS) to conduct work and inspections
- Trained firefighters on proper investigation techniques to improve incident scene preservation and evidence collection capabilities.
- Ensured that 2 kilo reports were accurate and descriptive for job requirements and repairs necessary to be uploaded in Navy Maintenance Databases (AWN) and that required parts reflect the APL assigned were selected and tracked for timely repairs to associated equipment and systems during numerous maintenance availabilities
- Analyzed mishap statistics, investigation results, trouble reports, and critiques to isolate casualty factors and devise measures to control hazards detected to ensure best practices are developed and fully implemented
- Coordinated and conducted Job Hazard Analysis, Job Safety Analysis, and Operational Risk Management assessments for daily operations and high-risk operations and evolutions during normal and industrial environments
- Collected findings and lessons learned and compiled data reports for tracking purposes and debriefs with teams and upper chain of command
- Planned, coordinated and executed multiple required exercises incorporating ship's company, civilian firefighting agencies and contractors to ensure overall fire safety and compliance in an industrial environment, and to allow continuous workflow with no stoppages
- Qualified as Engineering Duty Officer, Maintenance and Material Manager, (WAF), Tag Out/Lockout
Ship's Fire Marshal/ Leading Chief Petty Officer; US NAVY E-7
USS Donald Cook DDG 75
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, training and maintaining records for all personnel attached to ship's company regarding SCBA/EEBD, basic gas free engineering, and basic damage control
- Performed managerial and safety supervisor functions as well as a subject matter expert in support of shipboard HM&E equipment, damage control, firefighting suppression, VCHT systems and pipping, and functional operation of shipboard systems
- Managed production and manpower for a division comprised of 27 personnel, encompassing four different work centers in the PMS, repairs, inspections, and upkeep of all critical fire suppression systems, crew habitability systems, machinery repair, pollution abatement, lube oil, and Manual valve hydraulic systems
- Coordinated and assisted with the planned, preventative maintenance, overhaul and daily operations of ships hydraulic systems, fire pumps and piping, fire suppression, and pollution abatement
- Utilizing technical documents, NAVSEA drawings, and Engineering Operational Systems Sequencing (EOSS) to conduct work and inspections
- Ensured that 2 kilo reports were accurate and descriptive for job requirements and repairs necessary to be uploaded in Navy Maintenance Databases (AWN) and that required parts reflect the APL assigned were selected and tracked for timely repairs to associated equipment and systems during numerous maintenance availabilities
- Updated department policies and procedures in alignment with industry best practices, resulting in a more effective organization overall.
- Planned, coordinated and executed a large-scale exercise for a combatant ship in dry dock involving civilian firefighting agencies, multiple naval vessels, various regional maintenance center entities, and several SURFLANT components
- Coordinated multi-agency responses during major incidents, ensuring seamless communication among all responders involved.
- Streamlined permit processes for efficient handling of building plans, ensuring prompt approval or necessary corrections.
- Qualified as Engineering Duty Officer, Maintenance and Material Manager, (WAF), Tag Out/Lockout
- Improved fire safety by conducting thorough inspections and enforcing compliance with codes and regulations.
Engineering Assessor /Damage Control-Industrial Team Leader and Member; US NAVY E-7
AFLOAT TRAINING GROUP (ATG)
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Demonstrated as a master subject matter expert in concepts, principles, and fire safety procedures, fire suppression, engineering system and protocols
- Accomplished measurable results while leading teams in a basic phase and industrial environments for 20 US Naval Ships.
- Possesses a comprehensive background in Process Improvement, Strategic, Operations Planning and Organizational and Curriculum Development
- Conducted numerous Damage Control Material walk-throughs, inspections, repairs, and training on shipboard HM&E equipment on various platforms of ships and operating systems to include fire suppression, manual valve hydraulic control stations, fireman and associated piping and pumps, pollution abatement, high pressure air, and lube oil in preparation for Light Off Assessments and INSURV inspections
- Complied data from assessments in TORIS database, maintenance management systems and conducted debriefs with upper chain of command personnel
- Trained over ships force personnel in the reading and understanding of ships blueprints, technical documents and technical drawings for associated equipment during operations and maintenance
- Inventoried and inspected engineering and shipboard equipment and various operating systems verifying accuracy with Associated Parts List (APL)
- Verified, Inspected, and trained ships force personnel in Preventative and Daily maintenance procedures to include Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC) understanding, efficiency and proper execution
- Qualified as Command Duty Officer (CDO), Afloat Training Specialist, and Instructor
- Awarded Afloat Training Specialist of the Year
Ship's Fire Marshal/ Leading Chief Petty Officer; US NAVY E-7
USS Normandy CG 60
04.2013 - 04.2018
- Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, training and maintaining records for all personnel attached to ship's company regarding SCBA/EEBD, basic gas free engineering, and basic damage control
- Performed managerial and safety supervisor functions as well as a subject matter expert in support of shipboard HM&E equipment, damage control, firefighting suppression, VCHT systems and pipping, and functional operation of shipboard systems
- Managed production and manpower for a division comprised of 32 personnel, encompassing four different work centers in the PMS, repairs, inspections, and upkeep of all critical fire suppression systems, crew habitability systems, machinery repair, pollution abatement, lube oil, and Manual valve hydraulic systems
- Coordinated and assisted with the planned, preventative maintenance, overhaul and daily operations of ships hydraulic systems, fire pumps and piping, fire suppression, and pollution abatement
- Utilizing technical documents, NAVSEA drawings, and Engineering Operational Systems Sequencing (EOSS) to conduct work and inspections
- Ensured that 2 kilo reports were accurate and descriptive for job requirements and repairs necessary to be uploaded in Navy Maintenance Databases (AWN) and that required parts reflect the APL assigned were selected and tracked for timely repairs to associated equipment and systems during numerous maintenance availabilities
- Qualified as Engineering Duty Officer, Maintenance and Material Manager
- (WAF), Tag Out/Lockout
Facilities and Maintenance Leading Petty Officer/ Corrections Specialist; US NAVY E-6
Naval Consolidated Brig Chesapeake (NAVCONBRIG CHES)
07.2010 - 03.2013
- Responsible for providing the administrative control, contracts, work orders and budget data necessary to manage the Facilities office, and oversight of various facilities programs and services essential to the safety, security and upkeep
- Ensured compliance of submitted proposals, paperwork and contracts through review, analysis, and inspection
- Managed 12 personnel in facilities projects to ensure that operational goals and objectives are met
- Technical expert and advisor to senior and lower-level management regarding facilities management and logistics functions
- Developed the logistics associated with the acquisition, renovation and monitored the progress of all construction projects at the institution
- Coordinated and oversaw the repair of 794 manufacturer warranty items and 396 trouble calls, ensuring security and safety to civilian contractors and military personnel
- Ensured 200 employees were trained in operation of all facility equipment and functions, and implemented a training program for prisoners and staff to ensure a safe and effective transition to a Level II facility
- Responsible for upkeep and functionality of all security equipment and systems, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, grounds and structure
Education
Some College (No Degree) - FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY, MEDIA AND AMERICAN CULTURE, UNIVERSITY COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION 2, PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, UNIVERSITY COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATIONS, INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY STUDIES, FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FINANCE
University of Phoenix
On LineSkills
- Effective Leadership, coaching and mentoring
- Workflow Breakdown Structure
- Process Optimization
- Engineering Quality Inspections
- Teaching Methodologies
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
- Project Management
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
- Quality assurance
- Advanced communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Emergency response
- System Machinery maintenance and installations
- Technical troubleshooting
- Teamwork and collaboration and performance improvement
- Operational enhancement
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
Specialized Professional Development
- Ship's Fire Marshal
- Engineering Plant Controller
- Navy Instructor
- Navy Shipyard Repair Multiple Vessels and Project Timelines
Job Related Training
- Senior Enlisted Damage Control Program Management and Training Specialist, 02/2016
- Shipboard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, And Nuclear-Defense (CBRN-D) Operations and Training Specialist, 03/2008
- Instructor, 06/2018
- Correctional Custody Specialist Ashore, 04/2010
Active Duty Training
- WATERTIGHT CLOSURES INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (K-495-0401)
- GAS FREE ENGINEER AND GAS FREE ENGINEERING PETTY OFFICER FOR SURFACE (AFLOAT) OPERATIONS (K-495-0051)
- ENGINEERING WATCH ORGANIZATION (CNET11438)
- FOAM GENERATING SYSTEMS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (495-2179)
- NAVY SHIPBOARD COLLECTIVE PROTECTION SYSTEM (CPS) (NAVSEA-CPS-1.0)
- COMPONENTS IN AN ELECTRONIC LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM (CNET11437)
- INTRODUCTION TO PIPING SYSTEMS (CNET11433)
- LM2500 SYNTHETIC LUBE OIL (L/O) SYSTEM (CNET11444)
- INTRODUCTION TO TEMPERATURE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (CNET12282)
- NONPOSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS (CNET11455)
- EFFECTIVE MENTORING (MGMT0251)
- TEAMWORK AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (COMM0143)
- CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (NMHCI2307V2)
- BASIC PRESENTATION STRUCTURE (COMM0322)
- DYNAMIC DECISION MAKING (PD0234)
- REVVING UP YOUR HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROJECT TEAM (TEAM0144)
- OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT - TIME-CRITICAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CPPD-GMT09-016)
- PPE TRAINING (ESAMS-1398)
- HEARING CONSERVATION TRAINING (ESAMS-0110)
- HAZCOM INITIAL TRAINING (ESAMS-1169)
- SAFETY ORIENTATION FOR SUPERVISORS (ESAMS-1077)
- ESAMS TRAINING FOR SUPERVISORS (ESAMS-0215)
- PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (ENLISTED) - BLOCK 1 - INTRODUCTION (NWCPPME-SENL-B1-V4)
- PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (ENLISTED) - BLOCK 2 - THE CULTURE OF THE NAVY (NWC-PPME-SENL-B2-V4)
- PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (ENLISTED) - BLOCK 3 - THE GOVERNANCE OF THE NAVY (NWC-PPME-SENL-B3-V4)
- PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (ENLISTED) BLOCK 4 - HOW THE NAVY THINKS ABOUT WAR (NWC-PPME-SENL-B4-V4)
- PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (ENLISTED) - BLOCK 5 - HOW THE NAVY PLANS ITS OPER (NWC-PPME-SENL-B5-V4)
- PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (ENLISTED) - BLOCK 6 - TECHNOLOGY IN THE MARITIME (NWC-PPME-SENL-B6-V4)
- PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (ENLISTED) - BLOCK 7 - CONCLUSION (NWCPPME-SENL-B7-V4)
- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AWARENESS AND REPORTING (DOD-CIAR-1.0)
- HEALTH ASPECTS OF MARINE SANITATION DEVICES (NMCPHC-HAMSD-1.0)
- FIREFIGHTING (FF) PROCEDURES FOR VENTILATION FIRES (CNE-EPOC-ELO-25.05.02.02-00001)
- MAIN SPACE FIRE (CNE-EPOC-ELO-02.09.05-00001)
- DAMAGE CONTROL PETTY OFFICER (DCPO) (A-495-0400-V2)
- OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT - TIME-CRITICAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CPPD-GMT-ORMTC-1.0)
- SUPERVISOR - MANAGING YOUR TEAM'S RISK (NSC-ORM-MYTR-2.0)
Usmap Certificates
2000, Firefighter Any Industry
Professional References
- Ryan O'Loughlin, (361) 533-1294, CAPTAIN, USS Winston S. Churchill DDG-81
- Matthew Rzepnicki, (757) 971-0122, CNRMC C500 logistics analyst/ consultant
- Steven Rioux, (757) 508-0798, Human Resources Director Cumberland Hall Hospital, (CMC retired)
Job Type
Permanent
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Clearance
DOD Secret Clearance
Personal Information
Available: Immediate
Timeline
Ship Building Specialist (SBS)
Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC)
11.2024 - 02.2025
Ship's Fire Marshal/ Leading Chief Petty Officer/ Acting Damage Control Assistant; US NAVY E-8
United States Navy, USS Winston S. Churchill DDG 81
02.2023 - 02.2025
Ship's Fire Marshal/ Leading Chief Petty Officer; US NAVY E-7
USS Donald Cook DDG 75
02.2021 - 02.2023
Engineering Assessor /Damage Control-Industrial Team Leader and Member; US NAVY E-7
AFLOAT TRAINING GROUP (ATG)
06.2018 - 12.2020
Ship's Fire Marshal/ Leading Chief Petty Officer; US NAVY E-7
USS Normandy CG 60
04.2013 - 04.2018
Facilities and Maintenance Leading Petty Officer/ Corrections Specialist; US NAVY E-6
Naval Consolidated Brig Chesapeake (NAVCONBRIG CHES)
07.2010 - 03.2013
Some College (No Degree) - FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY, MEDIA AND AMERICAN CULTURE, UNIVERSITY COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION 2, PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, UNIVERSITY COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATIONS, INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY STUDIES, FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FINANCE
University of Phoenix
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