Trey McGruder
Virginia Beach
Summary
- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) for outstanding performance and contributions to shipboard engineering and maintenance operations.
- Qualified Gas Free Engineering Watchstander, conducting atmospheric testing and ensuring safe working conditions for personnel performing maintenance in confined and hazardous spaces.
- Earned USMAP Apprenticeship Certification in Firefighting, demonstrating extensive training and practical experience in emergency response and fire suppression operations.
- Maintained an Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance, demonstrating trustworthiness and reliability while supporting sensitive military operations.
Certified in gauge calibration and precision measurement verification, ensuring accuracy of maintenance tools and inspection equipment used for shipboard repairs and maintenance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Damage Controlman/Hull Technician
U.S Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2018 - Current
- Assisted in routine inspections and repairs of hull structures. Supported damage control efforts during emergency situations. Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards and operational readiness.
- Assisted in daily operations and maintenance of naval equipment. Supported team members in achieving mission objectives. Contributed to training exercises to enhance readiness.
- Executed mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on shipboard systems, including pumps, valves, piping systems, and hydraulics, over a 7+ year period.
- Analyzed technical drawings, blueprints, and mechanical schematics to identify system issues and execute corrective maintenance.
- Engineered and restored sheet metal components and structural assemblies to enhance shipboard structural integrity.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of watertight closures, including hatches, scuttles, and doors, ensuring vessel safety and operational readiness.
- Executed preventive maintenance inspections and operational testing on engineering systems to enhance equipment reliability.
- Leveraged precision measurement instruments, such as calipers, gauges, oscilloscopes, and torque wrenches, to ensure equipment performance and adherence to tolerances.
- Executed gauge calibration and measurement verification processes to ensure precision of maintenance tools and inspection equipment.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of piping systems, flanges, valves, and hydraulic components to ensure optimal functionality of shipboard mechanical systems.
- Executed gas-free engineering watchstanding duties, conducting atmospheric testing to ensure safety standards.
- Oversaw development and management of maintenance schedules for a team of 5 sailors, ensuring timely execution of preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Led shipboard firefighting and emergency response operations utilizing SCBA and firefighting systems.
- Facilitated engineering operations aboard U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser in high-risk environments.
Education
High school diploma - Upper secondary education
Lumberton, TX05.2018
Skills
- Mechanical Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Pumps, Valves & Piping Systems
- Hydraulic Systems Maintenance
- Sheet Metal Fabrication & Structural Repair
- Blueprint, Schematic & Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Precision Measurement Instruments (PMI)
- Calipers, Gauges, Micrometers & Torque Wrenches
- Gauge Calibration & Measurement Verification
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Watertight Closures (Hatches, Scuttles & Doors)
- Pipe Systems, Flanges & Gasket Installation
- Corrosion Control & Metal Repair
- Confined Space Safety / Gas Free Engineering
- Firefighting & Emergency Response Operations
- SCBA Operation & Emergency Equipment
- Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
- Team Leadership & Technical Supervision
- Safety Compliance & Hazardous Work Environments
Certification
- Driver's License
- Secret Clearance
Languages
English
Military Service
- Branch: United States Navy
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: Petty Officer Third Class
- Present
Timeline
Damage Controlman/Hull Technician
U.S Navy
07.2018 - Current