1. DANIEL KEITH WILBANKS
104 Private Road 1202 Fairfield, TX 75840
Cell: 903-804-6815 kiffwillie@yahoo.com
MAINTENANCE/PROJECT MANAGER
Self-motivated, peak-performing professional with 20+ years of supervisory experience in all
phases of the maintenance industry. Effective problem solver who enjoys the challenge of
achieving goals and accomplishing objectives. Reputation for taking technical, complex projects
from inception to completion. Ability to streamline procedures that improve safety levels,
productivity, and control costs through expertise in:
Team Building & Leadership Budgeting & Finance
Troubleshooting Safety & Compliance Management
Production Planning & Scheduling Strategic Planning/Implementation
Blueprint Analysis Vendor Management
Organization & Time Management Preventive Management
Professional experience:
2013-2016 Tristream Energy, Lead Maintenance Technician. Directly responsible for all the
Maintenance on five Gas Compressors, three Gas Turbine Engines, Seven Waste Heat Recovery
Boilers and various pumps and auxiliary equipment ensuring 100% reliability in all aspects of
Operating a Natural Gas Plant with respect to Sulfur and NGL production.
2009-2012 US Navy, Repair Officer, USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76. Responsible for the overall
leadership and management of 48 personnel in all repairs on a Nuclear Class Aircraft Carrier in
the United States Navy resulting in minimal down time for all repairs saving the US Navy over
$15,000 in quarterly costs.
2007-2009 US Navy, Damage Control Assistant & AuxiliariesOfficer, USS Essex LHD-2.
Lead and managed over 50 personnel in the material condition of readiness for firefighting and
auxiliary equipment on a 700 LB Steam Propulsion Plant additionally supervised the qualifications
of over 1500 personnel in firefighting onboard a United States Naval Ship. This ensured the USS
Essex was 100% capable of fighting fires and maintaining a propulsion plant saving the
government over 100,000 dollars in expenses.
2005-2007 US Navy, Engineering Department Head, Afloat Training Group Ingleside Texas.
Directly responsible for the training and qualifications of over 1000 personnel in Diesel Propulsion
plant operations and firefighting ensuring 100% combat readiness.
2002-2005 US Navy, Main Propulsion Assistant, USS Cushing DD-985. Ultimately
responsible for the proper operation and training of 85 personnel in Gas Turbine Propulsion and
Auxiliary plant operations ensuring 100% combat readiness.
1999-2002 US Navy, AuxiliariesDivision Leading Petty Officer, USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54.
Supervised over 15 personnel in the proper operation of all Auxiliary equipment onboard a
Guided Missile Destroyer. HVAC and Distilling plant operations and maintenance.
1996-1999 US Navy, AuxiliariesDivision Assistant Leading Petty Officer, USS Thach FFG-
43. Assisted in the training of 10 personnel in the proper operation of Auxiliary equipment
onboard a Guided Missile Frigate. Diesel Engine and HVAC maintenance.

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Professional Experience continued
1990-1996 US Navy, AuxiliariesDivision Work Center Supervisor Diesel Engine Shop, USS
Independence CV-62. Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of three
Emergency Diesel Generators and four Small Boat Engines.
Qualifications/Skills:
Confined Space (United Rentals Certification), Excavation and Safety (United Rentals
Certification. Engineering Officer of the Watch (700 PSI Boiler Plant and LM 2500 Gas turbine
engine plant), Machinist Mate of the Watch (1200 PSI Boiler Plant), Secret Clearance (NLC),
Skilled in Boiler Operations (10+ years), Natural Gas plant operations (3 years), Gas Turbine
operations (10+ years), Diesel engine maintenance and operations (10+ years). Computers for
daily work: MS Windows, Microsoft Office Suite.
Commendations:
Navy Commendation medal, Navy Achievement medal, Good Conduct medal, Armed forces
expeditionary medal.
Education:
College:
Currently attending Ashford University to receive my BA in Organizational Management.
Military:
Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer Indoctrination School, Fireman Apprentice Training,
General Shipboard Fire Fighting, Damage Control Team Training, Distilling Plant Condenser Heat
Exchanger Maintenance, Oil Pollution Abatement Equipment and Operation and Maintenance,
Waste Heat Boiler Water/Feed water Test and Treatment Certification, Operations Security, DOD
Information Assurance Awareness, Diversity All-Hands Training, Advanced Shipboard Firefighting
Lab, Boiler water/Feed water Test And Treatment Chelant Supervisor, Operational Risk
Management (ORM) All Navy Essentials for Leaders Course, Introduction to Stress Management,
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
Personal:
Married. Interests include Scuba Diving and Running.