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TORRENCE F. HILL

Chesapeake

Summary

My professional experience includes 20 years of honorable service as an Interior Communications Electrician (retired) in the U.S Navy, during which I served aboard multiple platforms, including CG 54, LHD 3, CG 72, FFG 55, and DDG 71. These experiences have equipped me with extensive expertise in shipboard systems, work coordination, and a deep understanding of the Navy's operational standards and requirements.

Experienced coordinator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results.

This new position represents an exciting opportunity to expand my contributions to the Department of the Navy by transitioning into a role that allows for professional growth while leveraging my technical and leadership skills to support shipbuilding initiatives.

Skilled in project management, communication, and problem-solving.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

WAF Coordinator

HII-Missions Technologies, Integrated Systems Division
04.2022 - Current
  • Prepared detailed written inputs for multiple AIT databases supporting Government On-Site Installation Coordinators (OSICs); generated reports, recommendations, correspondence, and technical documentation for managers, team leads, and AIT leadership to support key milestones across U.S. Navy ships and submarine availabilities.
  • Coordinated and scheduled overhauls with Alteration Managers for critical systems, including CANES, GPNTs, BFTN, DMR, BFTT, TACAN, AIS, ITSIS, and other combat systems, ensuring timely modernization and integration for AITMs.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately, utilizing Work Authorization Forms (WAFs), Condition Found Reports (CFRs), Inspection and Condition Reports, and Work Permits.
  • Assisted in managing alterations and modernization of systems across multiple platforms, including:
    Surface Ships: USS James E. Williams (DDG-95), USS Nitze (DDG-94), USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), USS San Antonio (LPD-17), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), USS John Finn (DDG-113), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115), USS Cole (DDG-67)
    Submarines: USS Wyoming (SSBN-742), USS Mississippi (SSN-782), USS Topeka (SSN-754), USS Washington (SSN-787)
  • Supported Submarine Combat System Modernization through WAFs and tagout generation, while ensuring compliance with modernization work controls.
  • Provided progress tracking and analysis by identifying planned vs. actual milestones using AIT Daily Status Reports (DSRs).
  • Attended Logistics Management Activity (LMA) meetings, reporting project status, risks, and issues on behalf of OSICs to ensure seamless communication between stakeholders.

SWFTS - Document Anaylsis

HII- Technical Solutions
10.2018 - 04.2022
  • Self-motivated professional with strong personal responsibility and adaptability; proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments.
  • Experienced working both independently and collaboratively with Newport News E25 and Code 246 personnel.
  • Completed Newport News Foreman Training.
  • Completed NAVSEA Connector Building Training (40 hours) and 40 hours On-the-Job Training for connector assembly and installation.

Technical Contributions

  • Supported Ship’s Force with tag-out accuracy, completeness, and adequacy to ensure safe isolation of power during lock-out/tag-out procedures on shipboard electrical systems.
  • Assisted in the removal and replacement of electrical/electronic components supporting upgrades to ARCI, BYG-1, and ISIS systems aboard:
    USS Charlotte (SSN-766)
    USS Columbia (SSN-826)
    USS Wyoming (SSBN-732)
  • Assisted in building prefabricated coaxial and copper connectors for submarine modernization projects on:
    USS Virginia (SSBN-774)
    USS Maryland (SSBN-738)

Test Engineering Technician

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Technical Solutions
06.2018 - 09.2018

• Collaborated troubleshooting effects with In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) with AN/URT-25 TACAN for NAVSEA acceptance Trials for USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 and USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carriers respectfully after Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) availability at Newport News Shipyard.
• Provide updates to the Ship's Engineering Department and NAVSEA SOS on ship checks of electrical power distribution components for Work Control activity during the Carrier Overhaul Availability at Newport News.
• Assisted E25 Test Directors in support of TACAN Combat/Radar System for CVN68/CVN78 and Virginia Class Submarines reviewing test procedures, alterations, and the execution of test of various prior to submarine SEA TRIALS.
• Organizes and assigns Safety briefs and Job Hazards Analysis JHA(s) to personnel to be conducted and documented before the morning work assignments.

Document Control

HII-Missions Technologies, Integrated Systems Division
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • Assisted with pre-cableway, in-process, and post-cableway Inspection Reports to the Team Lead with documentation for removing and installing cables for DDG Backfit Modernizations for USS Cole DDG-67.
  • Ensured electricians performed Initial Voltage Verification (IVVs) and Safe to Work (STWs) checks before electrical work and components were completed.
  • Assisted KITCO Fiber Technicians in troubleshooting and resolving damaged Fiber Communication Tubing testing on USS New York LPD-21.
  • Conducted schedule check testing and space closeouts with NAVSEA, MARMC, and Ships Force personnel.
  • Collaborated to optimize work schedules with Continental Tide and PRISM Maritime for the backfit modernizations to complete all work contracted with the customer NAVSEA.
  • Built data cables and connectors to support various cables and Combat Management Systems (CMS) installations.
  • Assisted in the removal, installation, and Air Testing of Multi-Cable Transit (MCT) systems.
  • Provide detailed cost estimates of materials, and consumables for estimated lead time arrivals (ETAs) for items needed for each task.

Education

Associate Applied Science - undefined

Coastline Community College

Journeymen Certification - Ships & Small Boat

Tidewater Community College

OSHA 10 Hr Maritime Industry Course - undefined

01.2023

No Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Interior Communications Electrician "A"
Great Lakes, IL

No Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Advanced Electricity / Electronics "C"
Great Lakes, IL

Skills

  • Government secret clearance valid through 2029
  • Retired from active duty Navy
  • SUB INDOC/SUBSAFE Program Awareness Forman
  • Virginia Ship Repair Association Training
  • NAVSEA Cable Way Certification
  • Multi-pin connector specialist
  • Multi-Pin Connector Fabrication Quality Control Inspector
  • Expertise in cable removal techniques
  • Quality Control Inspector Certification
  • Quality Control Systems Supervisor
  • Tag-out/WAD Coordinator

Timeline

WAF Coordinator

HII-Missions Technologies, Integrated Systems Division
04.2022 - Current

SWFTS - Document Anaylsis

HII- Technical Solutions
10.2018 - 04.2022

Test Engineering Technician

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Technical Solutions
06.2018 - 09.2018

Document Control

HII-Missions Technologies, Integrated Systems Division
09.2014 - 06.2018

Associate Applied Science - undefined

Coastline Community College

OSHA 10 Hr Maritime Industry Course - undefined

Journeymen Certification - Ships & Small Boat

Tidewater Community College

No Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Interior Communications Electrician "A"

No Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Advanced Electricity / Electronics "C"
TORRENCE F. HILL