Leonardo J. Rodriguez

1700 Woodbury Rd. Apt. 1703

Orlando, FL. 32828

Home Phone (407) 384-6958

Cell Phone (407) 761-3769

Email: Lenny4r@aol.com

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Engineering Nuclear Plant Operations Administration

Pumps Valves Gage/switch Calibration

Heat Exchangers Distilling Systems Hydraulics

Thermodynamics Fluid Flow Theory Piping Systems

Quality Assurance Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Air Compressors

Propulsion Turbines Turbine Generators Bearings

Reduction Gears Blueprints/System Schematics Hydrostatic Testing

Steam Plant Chemistry Lathe/Milling Operation Radiological Controls

Preventative Maintenance Radiation Monitoring Precision Measuring

Corrective Maintenance Industrial Safety 

Repair Part Procurement Hazardous Material Controls


EDUCATION & TRAINING

B.S.A.S.T. in Nuclear Engineering Technology – Thomas Edison State College, Graduated January 15, 2003.


Navy Schools

Recruit Training Machinist’s Mate Nuclear Field “A” School 

Nuclear Power School Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator, Mechanical

Machine Tool Operator Drug and Alcohol Awareness

Advanced Firefighting Equal Opportunity

High Pressure Air Compressor Operator Navy Leadership

Steam Evaporator Technician Ship’s Repair Parts

C.P.R Certification Ship’s force Quality Assurance Inspector

R-114 Air Conditioning System (York 150 ton) 



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. Navy, 6 Years

Nuclear Plant Operator

Extensive experience in progressively responsible positions of all aspects of maintenance, operation, troubleshooting and repair of U.S. Navy Carrier reactor plants and steam-electric plants. Experience and expertise has earned appointment to senior operating positions in all aspects of plant operation. As Engine Room Supervisor earned two commendations from the Commanding Officer of the Atlantic Fleet for “exceptional mechanical and professional abilities.”

Mechanical Operator

Highly skilled maintenance mechanic and craftsman with 6 years of hands-on and supervisory experience in the maintenance and repair of propulsion plant mechanical systems. Recognized for outstanding mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills on the system and component level. Consistently called upon to make repairs others have failed at and above the normal scope of capabilities under extreme pressure and arduous deadlines with a near flawless success rating. Strong background in steam plant chemistry, personnel training, quality assurance, hydrostatic testing, radiological containment work and damage control. Self-starting team player motivated toward the highest performance standards. Meticulous planning, unwavering personal high standards, and unparalleled initiative have earned the reputation as a technician who can be depended on to efficiently and correctly complete tasks the first time.

Leadership

Assisted in management of personnel, coordinating work schedules, and delegating responsibilities to maximize productivity. Assessed job needs to determine cost, time line, and materials needed. Assigned and scheduled technicians according to skills and experience. Extensive experience supervising personnel in operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Supervised complex work procedures, maintenance and repairs to ensure correct and efficient execution.

Training

Administered training program and supervised the qualification of approximately 25 personnel in the areas of reactor and steam-electric plant operation and maintenance as well as maintenance, repair, and operation of all mechanical equipment. As a result personnel level of knowledge and job performance were enhanced greatly. Accorded sign off authority for personnel qualification.

Administration

Administered maintenance program and supervised maintenance of nuclear power plant in the areas of preventive maintenance schedules, material history, and formal data packages. Also acted, as liaison between ship and greater command for preventive and corrective maintenance items beyond ship’s capabilities. Accorded sign off authority for work performed by third party maintenance activities.   Awarded commendation from the Commanding Officer of the USS Enterprise as a member of the work control team, which set the status of shipyard work, test and morale of sailors allowing work to be completed safely and ahead of schedule. 

Quality Assurance

As quality assurance inspector was personally responsible for the research and development of quality control work procedures. Ensured the proper use of parts and materials used on nuclear and steam plant equipment. Verified proper specifications were met during maintenance and that proper reactor plant and steam plant cleanliness controls were followed. Ensured that stringent controls were adhered to in order to maintain system certification. Performed and documented work retesting ensuring that a billion-dollar platform met its operational commitments.

Languages

Fluent on both English and Spanish.