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Pretty much every Sailor has gone through a yard period for retrofits, new installations, general maintenance and refurbishments. Gantt charts, working with contractors, 3rd party entities, managing timelines and budgetary constraints, deconflicting work and LOTO constraints, once it is time, you complete your Systems Operability Verification Tests (SOVTs), and then light everything off for integration tests and putting the systems through their paces to be able to deploy and defend America's interests abroad. Having followed Erick Guidry, Regional Quality Manager for a big tech firm's journey, the crossover in required skills to be successful both in the Navy and in big tech were pretty apparent to me, but I thought it was worthwhile to ask Erick and get his take. I will let you form your own opinions, but in my eyes, there is no wonder why we see so many transition from the military into a QA/QC role... If you like the clip and want to see the entire interview: https://lnkd.in/g8CByisd Military Veteran working in Power? Join us on LI at: https://lnkd.in/g2a9PhAB #powerindustry #bigtech #qaqc #projectmanagement #SouthernStaffingGroup

Pretty much every Sailor has gone through a yard period for retrofits, new installations, general maintenance and refurbishments. Gantt charts, working with contractors, 3rd party entities, managing timelines and budgetary constraints, deconflicting work and LOTO constraints, once it is time, you complete your Systems Operability Verification Tests (SOVTs), and then light everything off for integration tests and putting the systems through their paces to be able to deploy and defend America's interests abroad. Having followed Erick Guidry, Regional Quality Manager for a big tech firm's journey, the crossover in required skills to be successful both in the Navy and in big tech were pretty apparent to me, but I thought it was worthwhile to ask Erick and get his take. I will let you form your own opinions, but in my eyes, there is no wonder why we see so many transition from the military into a QA/QC role... If you like the clip and want to see the entire interview: https://lnkd.in/gWsW4na6 Military Veteran working in Power? Join us on LI at: https://lnkd.in/gff42tJG #powerindustry #bigtech #qaqc #projectmanagement #SouthernStaffingGroup

OTD 2017: Accident investigators say a SAR AW101 rolled over "during a period of persistently elevated and confusing operational risk" as the aircraft type was being introduced to military service in Norway. https://lnkd.in/dsAfJ4E #military #sar #searchandrescue #helicopter #accident #flightsafety #aviationsafety #managementofchange

Ensuring efficiency in the maintenance of assets and vehicles should be an integral part of building a world-class defence, say Strategy& leaders Per-Ola Karlsson, Haroon Sheikh and Ritesh Verma.

Have you seen Vanguard Magazine Canada's latest issue?👀 Anthony March, Babcock's VP Engineering and Technology, is featured as this month's industry Game Changer! In the interview, Tony shares details about his role at #Babcock, how Babcock is changing the game within the defence and security industry, the best advice he's ever received, and more.   ➡️Check out page 7 and also page 28 for the full interview. https://lnkd.in/gJqP2Eb5

Multi-Disciplinary Working Stream ethos has always involved working across traditional boundaries. We take advantage of scale from the extraordinary optimisation of products in the automotive sector, materials developed in the harsh environment of the marine sector, and personnel training from the experience gained in defence operations to enhance our breadth of offering. #StreamDefence #OurCapabilites #MultiDiciplinaryWorking

🌟 Post 7: Maintenance Levels for Defense Tech: Operational Readiness 🌟 Maintenance is the lifeblood of military readiness, ensuring that our defense technology remains at peak performance in the face of operational demands. 🛠️ 💂♂️ Operator-Level Maintenance (ML1): At the frontline, operators are the first line of defense when it comes to maintenance. They conduct routine checks, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep equipment operational during missions. Operator-level maintenance is crucial for addressing immediate issues and ensuring the reliability of equipment in the field. 🚁 🔧 Intermediate-Level Maintenance (ML2): This facilities provide comprehensive support to operational units, tackling more complex repairs and component replacements. They serve as the backbone of maintenance operations, offering specialized expertise and equipment to troubleshoot, resolve technical issues efficiently and minimizes downtime during operations. 🔩 🏭 Depot-Level Maintenance (ML3): Includes extensive repair and overhaul services for defense technology. Depot facilities are equipped to handle major component refurbishments, structural repairs, and system upgrades to extend the lifespan of equipment. Depot-level maintenance plays a vital role in sustaining long-term readiness and optimizing the lifecycle costs of defense assets. 🏗️ 💼 Industry-Level Maintenance (ML4): In some cases, specialized defense technology requires maintenance and repairs that can only be performed by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or industry partners. Industry-level maintenance involves highly specialized facilities and technicians trained to handle the most advanced systems and components. These facilities ensure that cutting-edge defense technology receives the highest level of care and attention, maintaining peak performance and reliability. 🔬 📊 Strategic Maintenance Planning with LORA: Involves the comprehensive analysis of maintenance requirements and resource allocation. Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) is a key component of this process, determining the optimal level at which maintenance tasks should be performed to achieve operational objectives while minimizing costs. 🔍 🗣️ How do you perceive the importance of each maintenance level in ensuring operational readiness? 🚀 #MaintenanceLevels #DefenseTech #OperationalReadiness #MilitaryMaintenance #StrategicPlanning #MissionSuccess #NH90 #Helicopter #AviationInnovation #AerospaceEngineering #MilitaryAviation #Logistics #ILSEngineering #aerospaceanddefense #technology #DefenseTechnology #MilitaryStrategy

🚢🔧 Small Teams, Big Wins: A Lesson in Effective Project Management! 🔧🚢 Hey Aussie Project Managers! 🇦🇺 Ever thought about steering a massive project with just a handful of experts? 💡 Picture this: The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) of the Australian Department of Defence tackled the challenge of replacing the HMAS Westralia, a 30-year-old single-hull oil tanker, with a compliant vessel. And guess what? They pulled it off with finesse! 🛳️ In a world that often celebrates big teams, the DMO's achievement is a reminder that a close-knit, highly skilled team can achieve remarkable feats. 💪 Here's the scoop: The DMO had a mere 18 months and a reduced budget to transform a pre-built commercial vessel into the HMAS Sirius. And they did it with flair! 🎉 By thinking creatively and collaborating closely with experts, the DMO's small team made strategic decisions, maintained an open-book philosophy, and streamlined project processes. The result? A project delivered ahead of schedule, within budget, and a vessel that's been sailing triumphantly for over a year. 🙌 So, fellow project managers in the land Down Under, remember that sometimes, success comes from effective teamwork, innovation, and a focus on the mission. Small teams can deliver impressive results, even in the realm of defence projects! 🌊🏗️ Keep those projects afloat and let's salute the power of expertise and collaboration! ⚓✨ #EffectiveProjectManagement #ExpertiseInAction #SmallTeamsBigWins #DefenceProjectSuccess #AussiePMs #ProjectManagementDownUnder

Some awareness in #PMO: - A group that #defines, #sets, and #helps maintain project management #standards and #processes throughout an organization. - Often acts as a #coordinated_Center for all of the organization’s projects, helping to #run more #smoothly and #efficiently. - Everyone inside the project or program focused on #operational_excellence & share best #practices.