1. Willie Cole
37189 Whispering Hills Dr.
Murrieta, CA. 92563
Cell Phone: (951)249-5073
Email Address: dccole1@msn.com
OBJECTIVE_____________________________________________________________
Manages the manufacturing requirements of various and multiple departments through
the operations team leaders. Ensures required products and services are delivered as
scheduled and within departmental and business goals and objectives. Provide leadership
in attainment of safety, quality, production, schedule and cost goals while maintaining
adherence to all policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________
November 2011 – Present BAE Systems San Diego, Ca
Ship Superintendent
Ship Superintendent for USS Sterett (DDG-104), USS SAMPSON (DDG- 102) , USS Green Bay
(LPD-20) and USS New Orleans (LPD-18).
Received work requests in the form of SHIPALTS, MACALTS, AER's, 2Kilo's, 2-Lima's,
Automated Work Request (AWR), and CASREP's.
Conducted technical research that included ship checks using blueprints, schematic drawings
NSTM's and other technical documents to determine the scope and accuracy of each request, the
system to be repaired, parameters of each system, general material requirements and specific level
of work.
Research utilizing Regional Maintenance Automated Information System (RMAIS), and Navy
Enterprise Maintenance Automated Information System (NEMAIS).
Enter job estimate costs and material requirements.
Responsible for coordinating, tracking and reporting progress on Fleet Maintenance Activity jobs,
ensuring all jobs, associated testing and certifications are completed prior to Key Event/Milestones
completion dates. Involved in the planning, scheduling and expediting of the use of labor,
machines and material during the overhaul, refurbishing or repair of equipment and systems
onboard Navy ships.
Utilizing sound knowledge of and practical use of Weapons Systems, Combat Systems,
engineering principles, methods, and practices diagnosing and repairing shipboard engineering
equipment such as main propulsion gas turbines, distilling plants, pumps and auxiliary machinery.
Assigned as a Ship Superintendent to the DDG / LPD Class Maintenance Team.
Assist Project Manager for MCM Class with the administration of funds for multiple
projects, including procurement of equipment and materials.
Prepare Official Correspondence, acting with the authority of the Command.
Act as liaison to COMPACFLT, MINELANT, COMMINEGRU, and local and out of
town repair contractors. Prepare Technical Manual Deficiency Reports (TMDR).
February 2009 – October 2010 Northrop Grumman San Diego, CA
Ship Superintendent
Ship Superintendent for USS Boxer (LHD-4), USS Makin Island (LHD-8) and USS Bonhomme
Richard (LHD-6)
Responsible for the planning and execution of a major MISMO Teaming contract for LHA/LHD
platform mid-life upgrade.
Supervision and coordination of 13 trades, 3 separate shipyards, government surveyors, and
multiple sub-contractors.
2. Work Specifications are used for the repair of DDG, Class U.S. Navy ships and associated craft.
These work specifications are used to accomplish ship repair work by private ship repair
contractor's (KTR) and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (IMF) personnel. Analyze, research,
and determined all the technical aspects of complex ship repair and modernization projects, make
independent decisions in reference to the minimum work requirements, required references,
associated services, special tools and equipment.
Provide detailed government cost estimates including labor, material and time, with all required
supporting data for new work and modifications to original work documents
Project coordination in resolving conflict in work progression between all trades, team members
and sub-contractors.
Deck plate level progression of major Ship Alterations (SHIPALTS), propulsion plant equipment
re-build and installation.
Track all Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) to
ensure production schedule is met.
Review and approve trade's submitted IDR's and CFR's for technical accuracy prior to submission
to Government.
Ensure Quality Assurance checkpoints are coordinated between shipyard QA, contracted Test and
Inspection companies and Government Surveyors.
December 1988 – December 2008 United States Navy Long Beach, Ca
Damage Control Facilitator Supervisor
Commands USS Mobile (LKA-115), USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964), Naval Station Treasure
Island, Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, USS Boxer (LHD-4), ATG San Diego.
Contribute dynamic leadership skills and damage control expertise in performing managerial and
safety supervisor functions in support of Damage Control (DC), Fire Fighting (FF), and Chemical,
Biological, and Radiological-Defense (CBR-D) programs.
Relied upon to lend expertise as the ship's DC, FF, and CBR-D subject matter expert, with full
accountability for supporting all aspects of daily operations and maintaining shipboard
DC/FF/CBR-D equipment.
Troubleshoot and install fire fighting systems, instrumental to ensuring safety.
Supervise and support the Damage Control Assistant in organizing and training the ship's damage
control and fire fighting teams, with strong focus on optimizing productivity, efficiency and
quality of services.
Proficiently plan and evaluate DC/FF/CBR-D exercises and serve as the ship's Gas Free Engineer.
Effectively plan, supervise and perform all tasks necessary for damage control, ship stability,
preservation of watertight integrity, fire fighting, and chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR)
warfare defense, demonstrating exceptional project management and multitasking abilities in
achieving goals and timelines.
Motivate, develop and train shipboard personnel, playing an instrumental role in the development
of top performing team members.
Actively operate and maintain fire fighting, fixed flooding, wash down, ventilation, dewatering,
and air test equipment and damage control life support devices.
Exhibit solid leadership qualities in instructing and coordinating damage control parties,
educating personnel in the techniques of damage control and CBR defense and
supervising/performing tasks in procurement and issuance of supplies and repair parts.
Conduct detailed review and analysis in order to prepare records and reports.
EDUCATION____________________________________________________________
2005-2008 University of Phoenix College San Diego, Ca
B.S., Business Management
