Scott Fitzgerald
Watertown
Summary
Lead SONAR Technician | U.S. Navy | 8 Years of Experience Highly skilled SONAR Technician with 8 years of hands-on experience in the U.S. Navy, specializing in the operation, maintenance, and supervision of advanced sonar and oceanographic systems. Led teams in diverse operations.
- Proficient in reading and applying schematics, wiring diagrams, and circuit layouts.
- Conducted both preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance and mission readiness.
- Installed system upgrades and modifications to sonar equipment, operated analog and digital sonar computers.
- Maintained inventory of tools, test equipment, and installed systems; completed detailed maintenance and operational reports.
- Trained and supervised junior personnel in equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Technical Support (SONAR)
United States Navy
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Installed, operated, and repaired three noise disturbance systems, six multi-functional towed arrays, and two surface vessel torpedo tubes, enhancing C7F Anti-submarine Warfare operation capabilities
- With four other personnel, conducted training for 51 personnel between five ships on corrective and preventative maintenance for SONAR systems, allowing for the fleets overall mission readiness and capability
- Communications Security Assistant Manager
- Assisted in the completion of eight Monthly and three Quarterly inspections with scores of Outstanding (few then ten hits), showing the attention to detail and organizational skills need by the fleet
- Organized and upkeep of COMSEC material for SRF-JRMCs COR audit that occurs every three years, leading to a score of Outstanding with only one discrepancy and improved the security of the COMSEC Program for the command
- Assistant Urinalysis Program Coordinator, coordinated and executed 40 testing evolutions, ensuring compliance with the Navy’s Zero Tolerance Policy
- Worked with three other personnel in leading 48 physical training sessions, greatly to 87 personnel physical capabilities, contributing to the commands passing score of 97% in the Physical Readiness Assessment
Lead Petty Officer
United States Navy
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Led 14 personnel through two evaluations assessing SONAR operational readiness, resulting in an outstanding performance score and demonstrating exceptional team capability.
- Supervised a team in the depressurization and replacement of the ship’s SONAR Dome Unit, directly supporting emergent repairs and enabling the ship to meet critical national deployment timelines.
- Directed a six-person team in the removal of anti-submarine munitions to facilitate emergent ship repairs, contributing to the ship exiting dry dock two months ahead of schedule.
- Led a three-person team in relocating SONAR system cabling to support the installation of 2,000 square feet of new flooring, helping reduce the ship’s dry-docking period.
- Organized 128 training sessions, significantly enhancing personnel proficiency and expanding the knowledge base in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) combat readiness to support wartime capabilities.
- Developed and implemented two qualification training packets for the ship’s SONAR systems, resulting in 15 personnel becoming fully qualified to operate the equipment at sea, directly increasing warfighting effectiveness.
- Managed the professional development of 15 personnel through training on topics ranging from financial literacy to healthy lifestyle habits, leading to reduced stress levels and improved mission focus within the division.
- Oversaw the calibration of the SONAR Dome Unit’s pressure gauge, ensuring adherence to proper procedures and enabling the ship to maintain mission-capable status.
- Supervised four external contractors in the removal and replacement of SONAR Dome pressurization system valves, verifying correct installation and system functionality.
- Played a key role in maintaining the ship’s SONAR systems during the fleet readiness evaluation, contributing to an above-average score of 92%.
- Led a team of three in restoring SONAR fire control capabilities by troubleshooting, testing, and repairing/replacing fiber optic cables and wiring across systems, enabling successful torpedo launch system operations.
- Assistant Urinalysis Program Coordinator: Ensured strict adherence to Navy’s Zero Tolerance Policy by meticulously executing program protocols and overseeing accurate sample collection, reinforcing good order and discipline.
- Gauge Calibration: Calibrated 53 gauges across multiple ship systems, directly enhancing system accuracy and maintaining mission readiness.
- Inventory Management: Maintained an accurate inventory of 52 backup parts valued at $49,477, supporting continuous Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) readiness through timely SONAR equipment repairs.
- Antiterrorism Training Team Member: Delivered tactical movement, weapon handling, and non-lethal weapons training to 48 sailors, resulting in 40 qualifications that strengthened the ship’s defensive capabilities.
- Firearms Line Coach: Supported 19 live-fire sessions, qualifying 190 personnel on M9 and M4 platforms, significantly improving shipboard defense and watch-standing readiness.
Security Watch
United States Navy
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Maintained the integrity and security of designated entry points during a complex, multi-million-dollar renovation of the training facility, ensuring contractor access was controlled and incident-free.
- Supported the Maintenance Department’s Facilities Branch and the Technical Library by escorting contractors through sensitive areas, enabling the safe and efficient reutilization of critical spaces for future shipboard equipment trainers.
Education
High school diploma -
Lumen Christi High School
Jackson, MI05-2016
Skills
- Training Coordination and Facilitation
- Pre-emptive Maintenance
- Technical Repair and Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Inventory Management
- Gauging Calibration
- Physical Readiness
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Certification
American Red Cross - CPR/AED: American Red Cross, 2023-08-10
Timeline
Fleet Technical Support (SONAR)
United States Navy
01.2023 - 04.2025
Lead Petty Officer
United States Navy
10.2018 - 12.2022
Security Watch
United States Navy
04.2017 - 09.2018
High school diploma -
Lumen Christi High School
Training
Center for Security Force, San Diego, CA
- Security Reaction Force-Advanced Course, JUL 2020
Fleet Submarine Warfare Training Center, Point Loma, CA
- AN/SQQ-89A (V)15 Situational Awareness Workstation Operator, JUN 2020
- AN/SQQ-89A (V)15 Undersea Warfare Fire Control Operator (UWFCO), MAY 2020
- AN/SLQ-25 Torpedo Countermeasures Transmitting Set Operations and Maintenance, SEP 2018
- SONAR Communications Set AN/WQC-2A Operator and Maintenance Surface, SEP 2018
- AN/UQN-4/4A SONAR Sounding Set Operator/Maintenance, SEP 2018
- AN/SQQ-89A (V)15 Maintenance, SEP 2018
- AN/SQQ-89A (V)15 Operator, APR 2018
- SONAR Technician (Surface) “A” School (with Honors), AUG 2017
USS STETHEM (DDG 63)
- Security Reaction Force Team Member- Basic, NOV 2019
- Navy Security Force Sentry, APR 2019
Center for Surface Combat Systems, Great Lakes IL
- Apprentice Technical Training Course, APR 2017
Awards
Two Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medals, Two Good Conduct Medals
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