Tung Sloan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced Lead Integration Technician specializing in nuclear, aviation and aerospace operations with over a decade of experience. Proven track record of conducting operations with an emphasis on safety, quality and efficiency with little to no oversight. Demonstrates exceptional problem solving abilities, strong leadership skills in team settings and a commitment to continuous learning and improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Integration Technician
SpaceX
Hawthorne, California
10.2024 - Current
- Led and trained a team of new technicians on the assembly and testing of various stage 1, 2, and PAF trays to be the most self-sufficient and efficient team in the shop.
- Assisted various department shops during weekends to finalize assemblies, facilitate testing, and ensure timely delivery to launch site.
- Work alongside engineering and production teams to resolve all shortages and issues, decreasing downtime and optimizing production
- Managed shop calibration program shift from GSE team and educated technicians, reducing reliance on external support for timely calibrations.
Test Technician
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Performed pneumatic and hydraulic testing of various Falcon subassemblies and mechanisms by reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.
- Ensuring work is being performed safely and efficiently to the highest quality, proven by having the lowest number of workmanship issues on the team, while maintaining one of the highest efficiencies.
- Communicate with engineering to troubleshoot various assemblies, determine the root cause, and assist in building new test stands.
- Regularly trusted to provide support in multiple roles, including interim lead, training team members, and assisting other teams, demonstrating reliability, adaptability, and eagerness to learn.
Aircraft Engine Mechanic
Vectrus Systems
Jacksonville, FL
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Completed hundreds of depot-level overhauls for the Navy's F-18 Super Hornet engines, exceeding deadlines and saving hundreds of man hours without any deficiencies.
- Pushed for the revision of maintenance manuals and for tooling to be redesigned to solve recurring issues, which saved the Navy hundreds of thousands of dollars in rework.
- Operated various precision measurement and test instruments, such as an accelerometer, a pyrometer, and various test benches, to ensure the proper operation of the engines after final assembly.
- Interpreted and used technical orders, specifications, maintenance bulletins, blueprints, and various technical manuals to diagnose and determine the cause and extent of rework.
Nuclear Machinist Mate
U.S. Navy, USS West Virginia
Kingsland, GA
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Oversaw one overhaul periods and two deployments. Supervised development, approval, execution, testing, and closeout of over one hundred mission-critical, Sub-Safe, and Nuclear Controlled Work Packages. Completed two inspections with no notable deficiencies.
- Planned and executed two overhaul periods for a strategic deterrence submarine, as well as a dry-docking period, conducting over 100,000 man-hours of maintenance with no major deficiencies. Ensured first-time quality in all controlled work, and brought the work center from 52% on-time maintenance completion to 100% on-time maintenance.
- Troubleshot, inspected, repaired, and replaced various vital nuclear plant system components using schematics and the plant's manual.
Nuclear Machinist Mate
Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit
Goose Creek, SC
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Trained on the operations and maintenance of nuclear reactors and steam plants.
- Studied advanced mechanical systems, nuclear power plant operations, and reactor theories.
- Learned to utilize the Lock Out – Tag Out system for safe working practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
trueSkills
- Root cause analysis and correction
- Project management
- Team building and unit development
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
Timeline
Lead Integration Technician
SpaceX
10.2024 - Current
Test Technician
SpaceX
07.2023 - 10.2024
Aircraft Engine Mechanic
Vectrus Systems
06.2018 - 07.2023
Nuclear Machinist Mate
U.S. Navy, USS West Virginia
10.2015 - 04.2018
Nuclear Machinist Mate
Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit
01.2014 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University