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1. Is this resume “Work History” for a US Navy Nuclear Engineer interesting and impressive?
Nuclear Mechanical Supervisor
USS Ohio – Bangor, WA (2018-2021)
- Operated and maintained submarine nuclear propulsion plant.
- Conducted over 50 hydrostatic and mechanical joint tightness tests.
- Managed submarine QA program and trained over 150 personnel in maintenance procedures.
- Assisted in planning and executing complex hydrostatic tests.
2. Is this resume “Work History” more interesting and impressive? YES !!!
Nuclear Engineering Supervisor & QA Engineer (E-6/MMN1)
USS Ohio – Submarine Group NINE, Bangor, WA
Mar 2018 – Aug 2021 | 40 hrs/week
Lead QA and engineering supervisor for a 40-year-old nuclear submarine during a major overhaul and reactivation. Directed large-scale restoration projects, conducted reactor and propulsion system testing, and supervised cross-functional maintenance teams. Instrumental in ensuring the submarine’s safe return to national security missions.
Key Accomplishments:
- Led restoration of 100+ nuclear propulsion components aboard USS Ohio, including seawater systems and steam generators. Supervised reactor evolutions and validated engineering procedures, enabling safe submerged operations. Resulted in successful return of 40-year-old submarine to national security missions after 2-year overhaul.
- Directed testing and re-certification of Main & Auxiliary Seawater Systems and reactor plant evolutions (hydrostatic, pneumatic, mechanical).
- Supervised maintenance programs for 150+ personnel, increasing preventive maintenance compliance by 30%.
Why is “Job Block” 1 Boring?
2. Generic sounding
3. Passive voice writing
4. Not enough details
5. No Specifics or Metrics”
6. No Results
7. “Assisted in planning …”
8. Nothing interesting
9. No reason to call the person for more details
10. Quick read, Boring
Why is “Job Block” 2 Interesting and Impressive?
Key Accomplishments:
2. The Numbers are HUGE – Led restoration of 100+ nuclear propulsion components aboard USS Ohio. Resulted in successful return of 40-year-old submarine to national security missions after 2-year overhaul.
3. The scope of this job is BIG – IMPRESSIVE
4. Quantifiable content
5. Supervised maintenance programs for 150+ personnel, increasing preventive maintenance compliance by 30%.
6. VERY INTERESTING AND IMPRESSIVE
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