Saul Hernandez is an experienced Navy veteran with over 8 years of experience in logistics support, fire and hazardous material prevention, quality control analysis, and project management. He has a proven track record of safely handling over 5,000 munitions and hazardous materials items without any mishaps. Hernandez also has experience supervising over 200 personnel and coordinating the maintenance of weapons systems and damage control equipment. Currently, he is seeking a new position where he can utilize his leadership, technical, and management skills.
1. Saul Hernandez
Arlington, WA
Cell: (559) 901-9901
Email: saul.hernandez5256@gmail.com
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:
Eight year Navy veteran who possess a security clearance. Accomplished detail oriented leadership,
resulting in over 200 personnel trained in the proper safe handling of over 5,000 munitions, fire and hazardous
material items. Leading into zero mishaps within an eight year span. Experience with computers and
computer programs such as Microsoft word, excel and outlook. Supervised and coordinated ammunition supply
and renovation functions, including receipt, storage, issuing handling, shipment salvage, and renovation of
fire and hazardous materials. Experienced leader with strong technical and management skills and
proven performance in dynamic, fast paced and challenging environments.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Logistics support Fire and hazardous material prevention/protection
Process analysis and improvement Active Learning
Management of personnel resources Quality control analysis
Project/ program management Customer and personnel service
Complex problem solver Judgment and decision making
Production and processing Equipment Maintenance
Transport and safety Operation and control
PROFESSINAL EXPERIENCE:
Dec 2013 – Feb 2016 Aircraf t Arma me n t Equipme n t Quality Assurance Supervisor and
Technician at Fleet Readiness Center West
Lemoore, CA
Performed intermediate maintenance, troubleshooting and inspection on bomb racks
and missile launchers associated with F/A-18 series aircraft. Prioritized, coordinated,
and communicated daily maintenance plans and actions for one functional work center
in support of mission requirements. Trained junior Maintenance Technicians as well as
junior Quality Assurance Inspectors.
Completion of 3,981 maintenance actions which a totaled 29,284 man–hours resulting
in the repair of 2,821 pieces of Aircraft Armament Systems. Efforts ensured 100 percent
availability and reliability of assets in support of “COMNAVAIRFORCE directives”.
Coordinated logistical support of supporting agencies for Aircraft Armament Equipment
as “Aircraft Weapons Information System” Manager for 15 other military installations on
the west coast, resulting in 95% accountability.
Managed and maintain the work center's as Divisional Technical Publications Librarian
maintained 18 Aircraft Armament Systems assembly manuals leading to zero
discrepancies and a “on track record”.
Trained six work center personnel in the proper management of the Individual Material
Readiness Listing Program, this valuable knowledge enabled the proper tracking and
maintenance of 157 line items valued at $907,458.
Aug 2011 - Nov 2013 Ordnance Quality Assurance Safety Observer, Multiple Work center
Supervisor and Munitio ns/fire/hazardous mate rial technician at USS Abraha m Lincoln
Everet t, WA/ Norfolk, VA
Supervised and evaluated 16 personnel responsible for work center maintenance,
inspection, assembly, stowage and handling of munitions/fire/hazardous material.
Meticulous Program Manager by developing a plan to completely overhaul of division’s
Technical Publication Library, improving the material condition and accountability of 23
2. technical publications and weapons assembly manuals.
Directed a team of eight sailors during “CNAF Ordnance Reset”; inspected, inventoried
and “resentencing” 227 munitions/fire/hazardous material items with zero
discrepancies.
Effectively supervised 16 “ordnance men” in the safe handling, expeditious breakout,
assembly and movement of 168 guided missiles and 245,000 rounds of 20 millimeter
gun ammunition in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Performed task as six
ton certified forklift and electrical engine fork lift driver.
Dec 2007 - Jun 2011 Ordnance Quality Assurance Safety Observer, Work center
Supervisor, Team Leader, Technician and Damage Control Specialist at USS George
Washing t o n Norfolk, VA/ Yokosuka, Japan
Managed and evaluated 12 personnel in the safe handling, stowage, assembly and
disassembly of “conventional ordnance” and the upkeep/preservation of seven work
centers and 49 divisional spaces in support of embarked “air wing” operations.
Performed “3M” maintenance ensuring material condition readiness are met and
maintained on 190 pieces of “Damage Control Equipment”. Performed task as six ton
certified forklift and electrical engine fork lift driver. As a Damage Control Officer
completed the preventative maintenance and basic repair on over 300 lines items of
weapons related and damage control equipment resulting in a grade of 93% on the
board of Inspection and Survey.
Trained 20 divisional personnel in the basic “3M”, auditing procedures and on proper
Damage Control Petty Officer Work center space inspections.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
High school diploma
Navy Enlisted Classifications: 6801- Air Launched Weapons Technician
Navy Enlisted Classifications: 6802- Strike Intermediate Armament Maintenance man
“ 6k” and “EE” Forklift Driver certified
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certified
AWARDS:
Letter of Commendation for professional achievement in the superior performance of duties as
a Weapons Department Ordnance team member
Letter of Appreciation as Magazine maintenance person, Bomb assembly, Weapons
Department.
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy Battle "E" Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Medal
Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal
VOLANTARY EXPERIENCE:
Off the Front Bike Repair organization location: Fresno, CA
American Legion and Sons of American Legion Post 779 VA hospital visits, Memorial Day services
and Santa Fly-ins locations: Terra Bella, CA and Fresno, CA
Relay for Life location: Porterville, CA and Lemoore, CA
“ CAPAS” National Memorial Shrine project location: Manila, Philippines
References: Available Upon Request.