James Thompson
Shelton,WA
Summary
With a robust background at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, I excelled in roles from Mechanical Engineering Technician to Instructor, showcasing unparalleled expertise in nuclear naval systems and SUBSAFE protocols. My leadership in overhauling SSBN and SSN classes, coupled with adeptness in curriculum development, highlights my technical proficiency and dynamic instructional abilities.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
03.1998 - 06.2022
- Using computer system Advanced Industrial Management (AIM)created technical work documents to provide direction for the overhaul and upkeep of the following classes of ships: CGN (Nuclear Guided Missile Cruisers), CVN (Nuclear Aircraft Carriers), SSN (Nuclear Fast Attack Submarines) and SSBN (Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarines). Accomplished this by researching drawings in ATIS and JEDMICS, implementing all technical requirements necessary based on drawings, technical manuals, NAVSEA Technical Manuals (NSTM), Submarine Maintenance Standards (SMS), applicable Departures from Specification (DFS) and Liaison Action Requests (LAR and OCLAR) to ensure all updated technical requirements were included in fiduciary estimates and technical direction.
- Ordered all required material to support repairs of various systems using One Touch Support (OTS), HAYSTACK, DoD E-MALL, General Schedule Administration (GSA) Advantage, and WEB Fleet Logistics Information System (FLIS) as applicable. this includes verifying material availability using National Stock Number (NSN) or National Item Identification Number (NIIN).
- 1999-2005, 2007-2009 Served as Technical Work Group leader for Code 260.4 and Code 260.9 during the successful performance, completion and certification of a multitude of SSBN and SSN overhauls,
- 2005-2007 Served as Lead Instructor for Estimation and Planning, Advanced Industrial Management (AIM) and Material Requirements (MRQT) courses for Code 220. Also served as Instructor for SUBSAFE (Submarine Safety Requirements ) and Re-Entry Control (REC) courses.
- Served as Technical Support and Lead Technical Support on various Project Engineering Teams (Troubledesk) to include CVN, SSBN and SSN overhauls.
- System expertise attained in the following systems: Main Steam (MS), Auxiliary Steam (AS), High Pressure Drain (HPD), Catapult Steam (CAS) including Catapult Steam Drain (CAD), Electronics Auxiliary Freshwater (EAFW), Chilled Water (CW), Ventilation and Heating (VH), Plumbing and Sanitary (PL), Demineralized Water (DI), Tank Level Indication Systems (TLI). Experience in various other systems such as High Pressure Air (HPA), Low Pressure Air (LPA), Trim and Drain (TD), Refrigeration (RS), etc. This expertise includes removal, installation, repair and or replacement of all associated equipment to include piping, valves, pumps, etc.
Instructor
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
01.1997 - 03.1998
- Performed the duties as an Instructor for the Code 900 Nuclear Continuing Training and Education program to include writing curriculum, teaching and proctoring tests for Radiation and Contamination Controls of Fully Qualified Radiation and Contamination Controls (Q), Limited Radiation and Contamination Controls (R) and Basic Radiation and Contamination Controls (J).
Pipefitter
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Completed Shop 56 Pipefitter Apprenticeship and served as Shop 56 Journeyman Pipefitter completing repair and installation of various nuclear and non-nuclear piping systems on CGN, CVN, SSBN and SSN classes of Naval ships.
- Qualified in all pipe weld fitups and mechanical joint makeup including Nuclear, Level 1 and SUBSAFE systems.
- During this time performed various functions in different positions for the shipyard including temporary planner and estimator for Code 260 and stand-in foreman for Shop 56.
Machinist Mate First Class
U.S. Navy
09.1982 - 07.1991
- Served as Machinist Mate (Auxiliary) on board Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN). Qualified in Submarines and all auxiliary watch stations as well as Quality Assurance Worker and Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Education
Workforce Education/Training (90+ Semester Hours)
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, ILGeneral Undergrad Courses (30+ Credits)
Olympic College
Bremerton, WAHigh School Diploma -
Airport High School
Carleton, MI06-1982
Skills
Previous Shipyard Qualifications:
Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE)
Re-Entry Control (REC)
Re-Entry Control Writer (REC Writer)
Re-Entry Control Approver (REC Approver)
Steam Plant Cleanliness Control
Task Group Instruction Writer (TGI Writer)
Task Group Instruction Approver (TGI Approver)
Departure form Specification Writer (DFS Writer)
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
03.1998 - 06.2022
Instructor
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
01.1997 - 03.1998
Pipefitter
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
01.1992 - 01.1997
Machinist Mate First Class
U.S. Navy
09.1982 - 07.1991
Workforce Education/Training (90+ Semester Hours)
Southern Illinois University
General Undergrad Courses (30+ Credits)
Olympic College
High School Diploma -
Airport High School
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