David Oberholtzer

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:
Navy trained in power plant operations and mechanical systems maintenance and repair. Senior level leadership in quality control and inspections during machinery overhaul processes. Eight years experience in positions such as: Maintenance Supervisor, Divisional Operations Manager, Technical Library Supervisor, and Maintenance Technician.
Former Government Clearance: Secret

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Steam Turbines/Generators; Maintenance Scheduling; Administration; Reactor Theory; Pumps; Maintenance Supervision; Document Control; Training/Instruction; Mechanical Processes; Plant Operations; Quality Assurance; Management; Leadership; Troubleshooting; Technical Drawings; Program Improvement


EXPERIENCE:Student-Excelsior CollegeJul 2009-Present

U.S. Navy Feb 2008 to Jul 2009
Group Maintenance Supervisor/ Divisional Operations Manager
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), Norfolk, VA
As one of the most senior mechanics in the division, assigned to coordinate and oversee all preventive and corrective repairs to steam plant machinery and related systems. Tasked with quality oversight of material and workmanship, and the assurance of safe and timely work. Also responsible for supervision of day to day objectives, personnel concerns (pay, legal, etc.), and training junior workers in the performance of their assigned watch stations. Qualified as Quality Assurance Inspector for oversight of reactor and steam plant maintenance. Other accomplishments on board were:
Performed depot level repair on vital steam plant maintenance while underway.
Managed maintenance practices and duties of 40 personnel.
Tracked qualification and watch proficiency for 60 divisional personnel.

Technical Library SupervisorOct 2006 to Feb 2008
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Bremerton, WA
Led a team of 8 people in Classified document control, leading to the restructuring of divisional responsibilities to include Technical Manual revision process and document receipt and distribution process. Interfaced directly with Reactor Officer (Department Head) for briefings and status reports.
Administratively reviewed all new revisions to over 100 confidential/restricted data manuals
Oversaw 8 personnel in maintaining confidential/restricted data manual Library
Created new tracking program for all incoming and in process projects leading to increased production and lower manning requirements.

Work Center Maintenance SupervisorJan 2005 to Oct 2006
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Bremerton, WA
Provided maintenance schedule for 30 mechanics covering pumps, valves, pipes, fittings, and turbines. Responsible for the training of new personnel in the maintenance processes and mechanical applications leading to above average ratings in the evaluation of completed work.
Scheduled and supervised 2100 preventive and corrective maintenance items on steam plant machinery and components.
Trained 50 mechanics on proper maintenance procedures leading to consistent completion of assigned work loads.
Completed transition into shipyard environment allowing no maintenance to be lost due to changes in ships schedule.

Maintenance TechnicianJan 2003 to Jan 2005
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Bremerton, WA
Assigned as a maintenance worker, performing preventive maintenance on over 20 steam plant systems. Volunteered to participate in corrective maintenance, overhauling valves, pumps, and turbines, being recognized as a top performer in completed maintenance. During this time, qualified all required watch stations 9 months ahead of schedule (24 month program). Other duties were:
Lagging (insulation) program manager.
Valve Maintenance Program overseeing the preservation of over 2000 valves in Reactor Room.
Combined Federal Campaign Fundraising coordinator


TraineeAug 2001 to Jan 2003
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Goose Creek, SC
Completed Nuclear Field A School for mechanics, Power School, and Prototype (OJT) in the upper half of each class. Completed final phase of training 2 weeks ahead of schedule (20 week program).
Instructed in reactor physics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, mechanical principles, and plant operations.
Completed on the job training in nuclear power plant response, operations, and maintenance.

EDUCATION:
Excelsior College, Albany, NY- Bachelors Degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology. GPA 3.4 Complete in May 2010.
Excelsior College, Albany, NY-Associates Degree in Science with a specialty in Nuclear Engineering Technology. GPA 3.5 with Honors. Completed: April 2008

TRAINING:
2008Quality Maintenance Course, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA
2006 Naval Leadership Development Course, Leadership center, Norfolk, VA
2005Completed Apprenticeship in Power Plant Operating, Department of Labor
2002 Nuclear Power Prototype Training Unit, Charleston, SC. Graduated upper half of class. GPA of 3.3
2002 Navy Nuclear Power School, Charleston, SC: Nuclear power principles, advanced electrical theory and maintenance.
Graduated 66 of 350 with a GPA of 3.45
2001 Navy Nuclear Field A School, Charleston, SC: Basic mechanical theory, basic machinery maintenance.
Graduated 9 of 27 with a GPA of 3.5
2001 Flowing Wells High School, Tucson, AZ. GPA 3.67 with Honors

SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft products: Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, and Access.
Proficient in MAC OS: Keynote

AWARDS:
Navy Achievement Medal - June 2009. For exceptional performance while performing emergent repairs on vital Steam Plant components.
Good Conduct Medal (2) May 2004/May 2007. For performing duties within the highest standards of the U.S. Navy.