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Ross J. Bruneau
2193 NE Larkin Ln.
Bremerton, Wa 98311
(360) 633-7068 (Home) ▪ (360) 710-4842 (Cell)
ross.bruneau@gmail.com
Qualification Summary:
Twenty plus years of military experience working as a nuclear mechanic on three different trident
submarines, and two land based nuclear training facilities. Responsibilities included all aspects of
maintenance, training, and operations to include administration, implementation, assessment,
coordination, technical writing, mentorship and process improvement.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Maintenance Management Operational Management Quality Assurance
Program Management Technical ProceduralWriting Process Improvement
Leadership Mechanical Troubleshooting HVAC/Desalination
Training Pumps/Valves/Turbines/Gears Blue Prints
Safety Hydraulics/Heat Exchangers Schematics
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Apr 2013-Present, Machinery division senior supervisor, USS MAINE, Silverdale, WA
(Mar 2006-Jul 2009, Machinery division senior supervisor, USS PENNSYLVANIA, Silverdale, WA)
 Manage/monitor and assess training program
 Supervise/Lead a division of 13 personnel in the day to day operations and maintenance of a submarine
engine room and nuclear reactor.
 Train a division of 13 and a department of approximately 70 technicians and managers.
 Advise senior managers on operations and maintenance.
 Lead a team of 10 operators to safely operate the nuclear reactor, engine room and support systems by
ensuring procedures are followed and parameters are adhered to. Review and assess log readings to
ensure the plant is operating optimally.
 Manage and plan maintenance periods, planned, preventative and corrective. Coordinate maintenance
and testing with multiple work groups and outside companies.
 Mentor junior personnel in life and finances, qualifications and relationships.
 Review and approve technical work documents and SOP’s for maintenance, testing and operations.
Jul 2009-Apr 2013, COMSUBPAC REPRESENTATIVE (PSNS), Bremerton, WA
 Monitored/assessed and provided feedback of operations for nuclear refueling and initial critical
operations and testing.
 Coordinated military and civilian operations and planning during nuclear overhauls and decommissioning
periods.
 Performed audits and surveillances and assessed maintenance and operational records and programs
ensuring procedural and technical compliance.
 Audited and monitored ships training programs ensuring compliance with most recent naval reactors
directives.
 Participated in Lean events and provided process improvement input.
 Advised senior submarine officers and shipyard management with respect to technical adherence and
operations.
 Conducted safety, cleanliness and material inspections of submarines and shipyards during nuclear
refueling overhaul operations.

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Nov 2001- Mar 2006, Training Coordinator/ Engineers Training Assistant/Staff Training Group,
MARF Prototype, Ballston Spa, NY
 Lead mechanic of a section to provide planning support for duties and responsibilities for maintenance
and operations.
 Training Coordinator: Planed, scheduled, executed, and examined over 200 operational students for
training and qualifications of a nuclear reactor and steam propulsion and support systems. Provided
classroom lectures, small group seminars, and watch station OJT in operations, theory and principles for
safe and effective operations.
 Engineer’s Training Assistant: Training Coordinator for over 40 managers in training.
 Staff Training group member: Trained over 300 staff instructors on the theory and operations. Performed
in class lectures, seminars, casualty drills and mock up training.
 Wrote training plans tailored to specific needs of teams and individuals.
Jun 1998-Nov 2001, Nuclear Mechanic, USS HENRY M JACKSON, Silverdale, WA
 Operated mechanical, electrical and support systems for a nuclear powered Submarine for
propulsion, electricity, fresh water and air conditioning.
 Performed all aspects of maintenance and testing on mechanical systems to include turbines,
pumps, valves, HVAC, desalination systems, high pressure air and hydraulics, and radiological
systems.
 Researched and wrote quality assurance technical work documents to ensure all technical
specifications were adhered to in accordance with technical drawings, manuals and schematics.
Jun 1996-Jun 1998, Nuclear Instructor, S8G Prototype, Ballston Spa, NY
 Operated mechanical and electrical systems to support a land based nuclear powered submarine
engine room for training and qualifications of over 150 students.
 Performed maintenance and testing on mechanical systems.
 Mentored over 20 students to assist qualifications.
 Monitored and assessed system parameters to operate and maintain mechanical and electrical
systems.
EDUCATION:
2013, Quality Assurance Officer/Supervisor
2006, Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management,The New School, New York City NY
2005, Master Training Specialist certification
2001, Technical Certificate in Marine Mechanical Technologies, Trident Training Facility, Silverdale WA,
2001, EPA Universal Refrigeration certificate
1994-1996, Machinist’s Mate A School, Naval Nuclear Power School and S8G Prototype Student
QUALIFICATIONS:
Engineering Officer of the Watch, Engineering Watch Supervisor and Engineering Duty Petty Officer, Nuclear
Machinist Mate Supervisor (NEC 3365), Training Coordinator, Engineer’s Training Assistant, Quality Assurance
Supervisor and Inspector, Controlled Material Handler, Reactor and Steam plant cleanliness inspector,
Refrigeration Technician, Desalination Technician, Engineering Department Master Chief(NEC 3302), Master
Training Specialist(NEC 9502), Submarine Warfare qualified