STSCS RICHARD S. STEELE
Command Senior Enlisted Leader, NUWC
MIDDLETOWN,RI
Summary
Enthusiastic, hard-working, and technically skilled executive providing pivotal, full spectrum leadership in progressively demanding management positions in the United States Navy for 23 years. Specialist in the design, delivery, execution of submarine missions, associated war fighting policies and doctrine. Subject matter expert in all facets of U.S. Navy infrastructure management. Deep experience in directly leading teams in diverse and dynamic service environments, producing excellent outcomes. Flexible and versatile – maintains composure under pressure and delivers quality solutions across enterprises. Thrives in deadline-driven environments. Superb team-building skills with proven organizational abilities and attention to detail.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Naval Undersea Warfare Center
United States Navy
09.2002 - Current
- Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commanding Officer, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport, in all matters pertaining to morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, utilization, and training of approximately 70 US Navy and Government commands, comprised of over 5,000 military, civil service, contractor, and family members.
- Experienced leader in the submarine base emergency management operations center (EOC)
- Solely responsible for overseeing all aspects of Sailor customer service facilities and products.
- Provides operational and administrative input to military and civilian employees that are assigned contract oversight. Routinely works with community managers, public works/facilities, and contracting officers.
- Sought after military advisor and mentor spanning a wide variety of disciplines, including manpower, training, and high conflict issue resolution.
Chief Sonar Technician, Combat Systems Department Enlisted Advisor
USS Jefferson City (SSN 759)
02.2021 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the submarine sonar systems and associated equipment.
- Managed, supervised, and led a sonar division and weapons department consisting of 32 Sailors through a two Western Pacific Deployments.
- Ensure the successful completion and training on combat systems upgrade in 2021.
- Led, managed, and trained 32-man Weapons Department, 18-man Sonar Division including the watchbills for more than 130 sailors
- Stood as DOOW responsible for precision ship control during Hurricane Mawar awaiting return to homeport.
- Complete homeport shift from Pearl Harbor, HI to Santa Rita, GU
- Advanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer in 2024
- Qualified / Certified: PILOT/CO-PILOT, Duty Chief Petty Officer, Conventional Weapons Handling Supervisor/(Quality Assurance Safety Officer), Sonar Supervisor
Leading Chief of the Modernization Team Trainer
Groton
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Responsible for the training, and operational readiness of twelve submarine sonar divisions homeported in Groton, CT.
- Certified in training up to and including Advanced Processor Build (APB-19) at the Train the Trainer event at Lockheed Martin, Manassas, VA and provided feedback and recommendations on behalf of the end user.
- Directly accountable in leading instructors who trained more than 10 submarine Sonar Divisions, in the Groton Area.
- As a System Expert and Evaluator in certified level of knowledge to 6 Sonar Divisions for Deployment during their Advanced Deployment Pre-Oversea Availabilities.
- Advanced to Chief Petty Officer in 2019.
Sonar Technician (LPO) Leading Petty Officer
USS Buffalo (SSN 715)
12.2015 - 08.2018
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the submarine sonar systems and associated equipment.
- Managed, supervised, and led a sonar division of 21 sailors through a 6-month WESTPAC deployment.
- Completed a homeport shift for decommissioning in Bremerton, WA on time.
- Qualified / Certified: Diving Officer of the Watch, Duty Chief Petty Officer, Conventional Weapons Handling Supervisor/(Quality Assurance Safety Officer), Sonar Supervisor
Sonar Technician
USS Asheville (SSN 758)
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the submarine sonar systems and associated equipment.
- Completed a 6-month WESTPAC deployment as an advanced Sonar Operator
- Completed a homeport shift to Pearl Harbor, HI for extensive drydock repairs in 2013
- During this time, was able to learn and develop the skills required for the complex electrical and mechanical trouble shooting of all the submarine weapons systems and associated components.
- Certified AN/BQQ-10 Maintenance Technician, responsible for the upkeep, troubleshooting and repair of complex Navy Submarine sonar systems. Ensured systems performed at high state of readiness during deployed operations.
- (Deck division 1st LT) In charge of the maintenance of safety and rescue equipment as well as the, preservation and appearance of the ship, led an ever-changing division of personnel through the complete removal and repainting of the entire above water portion of the submarine.
Weapons Technician
Naval Submarine Support Facility
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Responsible for the safe handling, shipment, and transport of all torpedo and tomahawk missiles for submarines stationed in the Groton, CT area.
- Certified up to 15k lbs. explosive forklift operator and explosive driver.
- During this time receipt transfer inspections conducted on all torpedo and tomahawk missiles coming from or going to more than 10 submarines stationed in Groton, CT
- Assembled Mk 3 and Mk 4 countermeasure devices and delivered countermeasure pods for installation on Virginia and Los Angeles Class Submarines
Sonar Technician
USS Virginia (SSN 774)
03.2004 - 03.2009
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the submarine sonar systems and associated equipment.
- (Deck division Leading Petty Officer) In charge of the maintenance of safety and rescue equipment as well as the, preservation and appearance of the ship, led an ever-changing division of personnel through the complete removal and repainting of the entire above water portion of the submarine.
- Completed Commissioning in October on 2004
- Involved with extensive acoustic testing and sound silencing not only for the USS Virginia, but all future submarines on the Virginia Class.
Skills
Quality Assurance Safety Officer
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Cleared for Top Secret Information and Granted Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information based on a Single Scope Background Investigation completed by OPM.
Timeline
Chief Sonar Technician, Combat Systems Department Enlisted Advisor
USS Jefferson City (SSN 759)
02.2021 - 06.2024
Leading Chief of the Modernization Team Trainer
Groton
08.2018 - 01.2021
Sonar Technician (LPO) Leading Petty Officer
USS Buffalo (SSN 715)
12.2015 - 08.2018
Sonar Technician
USS Asheville (SSN 758)
08.2012 - 12.2015
Weapons Technician
Naval Submarine Support Facility
03.2009 - 03.2012
Sonar Technician
USS Virginia (SSN 774)
03.2004 - 03.2009
Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Naval Undersea Warfare Center
United States Navy
09.2002 - Current
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