James Parlow

  

Biography:

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

Work Experience:

Highly skilled and dedicated Machinist Mate 1st Class with over 8 years of hands-on
experience in steam plant operations, maintenance, and team leadership aboard
USS Essex (LHD-2) and at Navy Reserve Center Pittsburgh. Proven track
record of effectively managing and mentoring teams, overseeing mechanical
systems, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of high-pressure
equipment. Strong background in budgeting, project management, and mission
coordination for large teams. Seeking to apply technical expertise, leadership
skills, and a commitment to excellence in a civilian role within the
manufacturing, engineering, or operations sectors.
 


Military Service:

  • Rank: Petty Officer 1st Class

    Branch/Position: Navy

    Period: April 2017 - present

    Occupation: Machinist Mate

    Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:
    •   Led a watch team of 10 personnel in daily steam plant
      operations on a large amphibious assault ship, ensuring safe and efficient
      mechanical and propulsion system functioning.
       
    • Operated and maintained critical systems, including a
      700 psi boiler, steam turbine generators, and various pumps/valves,
      ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols.
       
    • Conducted startup and shutdown procedures for the main
      propulsion steam plant, ensuring smooth operations during ship maneuvers
      and deployments.
       
    • Calibrated and troubleshot sensors, transmitters, tank
      level indicators, and temperature probes, ensuring accurate readings and
      system performance.
       
    • Supervised and executed lock-out tag-out (LOTO)
      procedures, ensuring personnel safety during maintenance and repairs.
       
    • Maintained comprehensive operating logs on various
      different pieces of machinery within the propulsion plant.
        
    •   Managed a travel budget of $800,000 for Western
      Pennsylvania Naval Reserve members, ensuring effective allocation and cost
      management for training and mission-related travel.
       
    • Coordinated travel logistics for 250 Navy Reserve
      personnel, facilitating attendance at training missions and schools.
       
    • Led a team of 2 personnel in organizing funeral honors
      ceremonies for U.S. veterans, ensuring coordination and respect for
      military traditions.
      Directed training plans and development for 250
      reserve personnel, ensuring readiness and compliance with mission requirements
      and deployable status.
       

Education:

  • Gibbs High School

    High School

    Period: August 2010 - May 2014

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