Rafael Hernandez

  

Biography:

Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

Work Experience: 9.5 years

Work Experience:

 I am currently an Active-Duty Marine. I have spent the last 16 years of my career as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. In performing my duties, I gained experience in hazard identification and risk
mitigation. Also, I have gained knowledge on electrical theory and circuit board construction. In my current position, my responsibilities require me to coordinate, facilitate and manage the execution of training and operations to include the transportation and logistical requirements needed to accomplish those
evolutions. I advise and provide guidance to executives and involved in high level planning for operations around the globe. I am detailed and action oriented and work well in teams. I wish to begin my next career in the
Electrical trade and move on to Construction Safety and/or Project Management.   

Military Service:

  • Rank: Master Gunnery Sergeant

    Branch/Position: Marine Corps

    Period: August 2001 - present

    Occupation: 2336 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal

    Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:
    EOD technicians perform various duties that include locating, accessing, identifying, rendering safe, neutralizing, and disposing of hazards from foreign and domestic, conventional, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO), improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and weapons of mass destruction (WMD that present a threat to operations, installations, personnel, or materiels

Work history:

  • Job Title: Instructor

    Company: US Marine Corps

    Period: June 2012 - June 2015

    Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

    • Navy Master Training Specialist Certification.
    Role Description:

    As the senior instructor, I was responsibile for instructing students from all 4 branches of the military, which included Officers and Enlisted. Ensure the strict adherance to course content, both in the classroom and during practical application. As Master Training Specialist, I mentored, instructed and evlauated other instructors and developed cuuricula products. Upon graduation they became basic Explsoive Ordnance Disposal Technicians. 

  • Job Title: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Chief

    Company: US Marine Corps

    Period: June 2015 - June 2019

    Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

    • Hazardous/Explosive Driver Certification
    Role Description:

    I managed operations and provide technical guidance and advice to commanders and staff planners on all EOD affairs including mission, capabilities, and organization. I ensured section maintained a 24 hour response capability for MCAS Yuma flight line and provide support to surrounding California and Arizona counties local law enforcement agencies. Mentored EOD Marines to develop leadership and technical skills for MOS progression.

  • Job Title: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Section Leader

    Company: US Marine Corps

    Period: July 2019 - February 2021

    Role Description:

    As Section Leader, manage section operational and administrative requirements in accordance with commander's intent in order to ensure the section's efficient and effective performance in all facets of EOD and the Training and Readiness manual. Ensure adherence to all directives involving explosives and explosive operations.

  • Job Title: Operations Chief

    Company: US Marine Corps

    Period: February 2021 - December 2021

    Role Description:

    Managed EOD operations processes, which included registering, tracking, and managing all taskers and support request. I was responsible for sourcing and tasking personnel and coordinate support to external agencies. Manage EOD operations and provide technical guidance and advice to commanders and staff planners on all affairs, including mission, capabilities, and organization.

  • Job Title: EOD Chief

    Company: US Marine Corps

    Period: January 2022 - present

    Role Description:

    Senior advisor to commanding officers and planners on EOD Operations. Ensure the adhereance to policies and standards to improve organizational quality, as well as advise senior leadership on the performance, training, and conduct of the personnel within the unit.

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