Thomas N. Whitley
Wilmer
Summary
35 years as a Professional Mechanical, and Electrical Engineer (HM&E). Observing and tracking technical testing. Providing mechanical engineering services for planning, design developing, construction, cost estimates and inspection of U.S. Navy ships. Perform maintenance and repair to resolve marine life cycle management issues. Technical expert for shipboard FM 200, HEF, AFFF Systems, and Water Mist,
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Service Technician
BGIS Global Integrated Solution
07.2023 - Current
- Performs repairs and maintenance on a variety of equipment. Maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units. Accurately document all installed equipment Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain any replacement parts, calibrate system to manufacturer’s recommendations; clearly & professionally communicate to the customer what the current issues are and explain what is necessary to correct them.
- Educated customers on best practices for maintaining their HVAC-R systems, promoting long-lasting functionality.
- Increased client retention by establishing strong professional relationships and addressing their concerns promptly.
Production Analyst
Sayres and Associates
04.2012 - 06.2024
- Production Test and Activation, waterfront support to PMS 385 EPF program at Austal USA facility in Mobile AL. Provide PMS 385 and SSGC with production and technical analysis of ship construction, test, and integration processes. Key responsibility as the resident expert for FM 200, HEF, AFFF, Water Mist, and Fire main systems. Administer appropriate documentation, test plans, test agenda, and test reports. Participate in various ship trials. Help with trial card team during peak trial card activity. Review and/or analyze Engineering Change Proposals (ECP’s) and Proposed Changes Proposals (PECP’s) Waterfront Changes (WFCs), ship class documents.
Test and Activation Specialist Lead
Austal USA
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Commissioning and testing of LM 2500 Gas Turbine Engine and Diesel generators systems, and Heating Ventilation Air Condition (HVAC) system onboard a new construction Littoral Combat ships (LCS). Review test procedures from the engineering test and trials department as a form of internal quality assurance. Testing equipment as per build spec, Navy and ABS (American Bureau of Shipping). Review technical documents for ship specification requirement and all electrical and mechanical test procedures. Interfaces with customers both internal and external to insure successful test program.
Ship Superintendent
NAVSEA Supervisor of Ship Building and Conversion Gulf Coast
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Tracked progress of new construction DDG assemblies and components during construction determining adherence to schedule. Performed quality inspection of all deck equipment, main propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment and propulsion control systems. Reviewed ship drawing and specifications ensuring contractor is providing product required by contract.
Gas Turbine System Technician Mechanical
United States Navy
01.1989 - 01.2009
- Performs repairs and maintenance on a variety of equipment. Maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units. Accurately document all installed equipment Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain any replacement parts, calibrate system to manufacturer’s recommendations; clearly & professionally communicate to the customer what the current issues are and explain what is necessary to correct them.
- Educated customers on best practices for maintaining their HVAC-R systems, promoting long-lasting functionality.
- Increased client retention by establishing strong professional relationships and addressing their concerns promptly.
Education
Diploma - undefined
Ferriday High School
Ferriday, LaAir Conditioning and Refrigeration AOT W/Business
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, ALTraining - Gas Turbine System Technician, Mechanical “A” school, Naval Training Center Great lakes, IL Gas Turbine System Mechanical Hot Plant Naval Training Center Great lakes IL. Propulsion Engineering Basics Microsoft Class in Word, Power Point, Excel and MS Office.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Power Point
- Blueprints
Certification
- EPA Certification
- HVAC Contractor License
- OSHA 10
Awards
National defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Joint Meritorious Unit, Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Good Conduct Medals, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, NATO Medal
Timeline
HVAC Service Technician
BGIS Global Integrated Solution
07.2023 - Current
Production Analyst
Sayres and Associates
04.2012 - 06.2024
Test and Activation Specialist Lead
Austal USA
10.2010 - 03.2012
Ship Superintendent
NAVSEA Supervisor of Ship Building and Conversion Gulf Coast
01.2006 - 01.2009
Gas Turbine System Technician Mechanical
United States Navy
01.1989 - 01.2009
Diploma - undefined
Ferriday High School
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AOT W/Business
Bishop State Community College
Training - Gas Turbine System Technician, Mechanical “A” school, Naval Training Center Great lakes, IL Gas Turbine System Mechanical Hot Plant Naval Training Center Great lakes IL. Propulsion Engineering Basics Microsoft Class in Word, Power Point, Excel and MS Office.
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