William McCathern
United States Navy
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Gas Turbine Systems Technician with over 20 years of experience in the Gas Turbine Community. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving overall effectiveness of the engineering plant. Adept with military experience and knowledge in the management of an engineering power plant, turbine operations, troubleshooting and blueprints/diagrams. Experienced in the maintenance and repair of GE LM2500 and Allison /Rolls Royce K17 and K34 gas turbine engines, auxiliary equipment, and fuel testing and management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Power Plant Operator
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
04.2001 - 01.2021
- Executed operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of main propulsion and electrical generation turbines, gas turbine engines, and all associated auxiliary equipment.
- Departmental manager responsible for supervision of 40 personnel conducting daily operations as well as scheduling and ensuring completion of regularly scheduled maintenance.
- Maintained fuel service and storage load management.
- Administered, manage, and evaluate shipboard engineering programs and evaluate blueprints/engineering drawings ensuring proper plant alignment.
- Identify basic types and components of Gas Turbines, Reduction Gears, Propellers and Shafting, Shipboard Electric Systems, and Internal Combustion Engines.
- Personally, lead repairs of 13 gas turbine engines and 8 power generators reducing outsourcing and cost of parts saving U.S. Navy time and money.
- Strategically Managed 22 scheduled maintenance projects resulting in local shipyard repairs saving $1.2 million in depot level maintenance and labor costs.
- Trained and assessed over 1200 engineers on seven ships during 68 certification and training events.
- Qualified 32 supervisors and 108 team members for certification and training events on board seven ships.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in timely fashion.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Worked closely with department supervisors to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Completed all tasks to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating
UNITED STATES NAVY
Yokohama, Japan
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Gas Turbine Systems Technician training/assessing current engineers on ships in Japan.
- Inspect Navy engineering personnel to ensure operations, management, and programs in place are followed and future engineers are trained to succeed while training their counterparts and reliefs.
- Responsible for all engineering training on 10 ships located in Yokosuka, Japan.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Improved operational readiness through consistent hard work and dedication to US Navy Fleet here in Japan.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Shipboard Engineering Plant Program Manager
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
01.2011 - 08.2016
- Directly in charge of 3 supervisors assigned to 34 Gas Turbine Technicians in maintaining operation of 4 GE LM2500 Gas Turbine Engines, 3 Rolls-Royce Gas Turbine Generators and associated equipment.
- Interviewed, evaluated, and assigned employees to ensure that standards are met.
- In charge of Administered Material, Management and Quality Assurance Program.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Handled day-to-day running of engineering department, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida 06.2017 - 01.2021
No Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona, Florida 06.2017 - 10.2018
Associate of Arts - Supervision & Management
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, California 01.2015 - 05.2017
No Degree - Mechanics
Maintenance Mechanic
US Navy 02.2012 - 11.2014
No Degree - Fuel Systems
Fuel System Maintenance Worker
US Navy 09.2011 - 05.2013
No Degree - Power Plant
Journeyman Power Plant Operator
US Navy 08.2010 - 08.2012
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills
Fluid Testing
Pressure Monitoring
Lockout And Tagout Procedures
Preventive Maintenance
Hazardous Materials Handling
Maintenance & Repair
Safety Reporting
Analytical Skills
Cultural Awareness
MS Office
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
06.2017 - 01.2021
No Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
06.2017 - 10.2018
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.2016 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts - Supervision & Management
Coastline Community College
01.2015 - 05.2017
No Degree - Mechanics
Maintenance Mechanic
02.2012 - 11.2014
No Degree - Fuel Systems
Fuel System Maintenance Worker
09.2011 - 05.2013
Shipboard Engineering Plant Program Manager
US Navy
01.2011 - 08.2016
No Degree - Power Plant
Journeyman Power Plant Operator
08.2010 - 08.2012
Power Plant Operator
United States Navy
04.2001 - 01.2021