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Zachery Toten

Middletown

Summary

Navy nuclear submarine veteran with 10 years of technical and practical knowledge in the methods and techniques of nuclear engineering and the construction, application, properties, operation, and limitations of engineering system, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials. Has refined technical skills related to the generation, transmission conversion, distribution, control, measurement, and utilization of mechanical and electrical energy, and quality assurance (QA) programs and procedures. Retains excellent communication, training, and mentorship ability to lead personnel safely and successfully through high-stress operations, inspections, and completion of periodic maintenance projects on schedule and within budget in a highly technical environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager / Machinery Division LCPO

PMT Guam
07.2022 - Current
  • Collected and analyzed system data and test results to isolate and repair system components. Wrote technical reports with results and recommended solutions to resolve system problems. Also assisted in the repair and retest planning for all forward deployed submarines through 20 planned maintenance periods.
  • Led team with technical expertise and hands-on training, achieving top performing Performance Monitoring Team site for three years with 15 staff that enjoy personal autonomy in their work.

Training Manager

USS KEY WEST
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed the engineering department training program with zero deficiencies noted in all inspections.
  • Facilitated the training and qualifications of 120 sailors across all departments onboard USS Key West.
  • Continuously met rigorous training and qualification requirements set by Naval Reactors for all 50 members of the engineering department

Maintenance Manager / Leading Petty Officer

USS Key West
10.2018 - 07.2022
  • Oversaw the watch standing, maintenance, and professional development of 15 sailors through several overseas deployments and complex maintenance availabilities.
  • Technical advisement assisted 6 sailors in advancing to First Class Petty Officer (E-6) at the earliest available opportunity.
  • Supervisory ability provided watch team direction in completing three separate special procedures with zero issues.

Instructor / Training Coordinator

United States Navy
11.2016 - 10.2018
  • Managed the qualifications of 150 students and 40 civilian and military instructors as they progressed through the prototype training portion of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training pipeline.
  • Managerial skills resulted in the completion of student training for the S8G Prototype for my watch section three weeks ahead of schedule.

Student / Naval Nuclear Propulsion Pipeline

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
07.2014 - 11.2016
  • Completed the rigorous Naval Nuclear Power Program training program for enlisted mechanical. Studied to qualify to operate and maintain the engine room of a nuclear powered submarine finishing in the top half of my class at every event milestone.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and progress at a quick manner resulting in my selection as a junior staff instructor at the conclusion of my time in the training pipeline empowering me to facilitate the training and qualification of students in the same manner as I had.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
03.2025

Skills

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Energy management
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Problem Resolution
  • Computer Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Project Planning
  • Emergency Response
  • Staff Training
  • Training and Development
  • Team Development

Timeline

Maintenance Manager / Machinery Division LCPO

PMT Guam
07.2022 - Current

Training Manager

USS KEY WEST
12.2021 - 07.2022

Maintenance Manager / Leading Petty Officer

USS Key West
10.2018 - 07.2022

Instructor / Training Coordinator

United States Navy
11.2016 - 10.2018

Student / Naval Nuclear Propulsion Pipeline

Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
07.2014 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology

Thomas Edison State University
Zachery Toten