Paul Chastain

Phone: (228) 282-5551

Email: pcef4a72@westpost.net

Summary of Qualifications:
Over 25 years experience in the Shipbuilding Industry performing the installatio
n, maintenance, operation and testing of Shipboard Integrated Combat Systems, sp
ecializing in Missile/Gun Fire Control systems. Also 23 years in the U.S. Navy a
s a Senior Chief Fire Control Technician (E-8) and 25 years in the Private Secto
r Ship Repair. NAVSEA Master Ordnance Repair (MOR) Certified as Missile/Gun War
fare Area Supervisor and Production manager. Currently hold a Secret security cl
earance.
Experience:
May 17, 2007 a" Present: Electrical Technician: Northrop Grumman Ship Builder, P
ascagoula MS
Department 35 Test. Currently assigned to the US Coast Guard National High Secur
ity Cutter WMSL-752 as a member of the Combat Systems Start up and Test team for
the SPQ-9B Fire Control System and URN-25 Tactical Air Navigation System. Previ
ously assigned to the DDG-110, WMSL-750, WMSL-751 and LHD-8. Responsible for sta
rt up and complete system testing including, all test procedure and supporting d
ocuments for the MK 99 Fire Control Radar, SPQ-9B Fire Control Radar, SPN-43C Ai
r Traffic Control Radar and URN-25 Tactical Air Navigation System.
January, 2004-May, 2007: Security Officer
Security Officer at Imperial Palace, Beau Rivage and Hard Rock casinos responsib
le for providing basic security functions for the property and providing protect
ion to employees, guest and safeguarding company property.
Security Supervisor responsible for conducting security operations at the Hurric
ane Katrina Homeowners Grant Program site at the Singing River Mall, Gautier, MS
.
November 30, 1998 a" January 2004: Senior Engineering Technician, Northrop Grumm
an Ship Builder, Pascagoula MS
DD(X) Member of the Design Agent Team for the Advanced Gun System (AGS), Guided
Projectile Engineering Design Model and development of the propelling charge and
Long Range Land Attack Projectile (LRLAP) including Risk Assessment. Also part
icipated in Product development including shipboard integration of the Decoy Lau
nching System (DLS). Prepared DLS documentation for SFR and WSESRB. Also assiste
d in the preparation of Proposal documentation to the US Navy including BOEaS, f
or DD21and DD(X). Competent in the usage of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlo
ok and Internet. Classified Document Control (CDC) custodian for the DD(X) prog
ram.
Combat Systems Coordinator for the Lupo Class Frigates F-21 and F-22. Responsibl
e for the integration of the NA-10, Dardo and Otomat Fire Control Systems, inclu
ding the navigational system to the Command and Control System. Correspondence w
ith aoverseasa vendors on a regular basis in order to define the system integrat
ion specifications. Also assigned to the CG-47 aSmart Shipa testing support team
as CDRL coordinator.
August 12, 1998 - October 30, 1998: Electrician, Detyens Shipyard Inc., Charlest
on SC
Shipyard Electrician, installation and testing on the Cape Douglas, Roll on Roll
Off ship and the Egyptian FFG-906 Toshka, Ex-US Navy ship, USS Lewis B. Puller
FFG-23.
June 13, 1996 - March 26, 1998: Electrical Foreman, Charleston Shipbuilders, Inc
.
Responsible for the electrical portion of the conversion of Ex-Navy Destroyer, U
SS Hoel (DDG-13) to a commercial, floating power station. Including, the restor
ation, repair and testing of shipboard power generating / distribution systems,
motors and motor controllers. Also the 1200-PSI steam plant electrical controls
and alarm systems. I was sent to Manus Brazil, South America for three (3) mont
hs and accomplished start-up and put the plant aOn Line''.
1995 - 1996: Instructor/Maintenance Technician, UNC/Lear Siegler
Maintenance technician/instructor on MK 92 Mod 5 Fire Control systems for Royal
Saudi Navy in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
1995: Electronic Technician, Atlantic Ordnance & Gyro, Inc.
Repair, installation and testing of CORT upgrade of MK 92 FCS on USS CARR (FFG-5
2) and OJ 194/197 CDS console repairs and Field Change installation on USS DOYLE
(FFG-39).
1993 - 1995: GMFCS Supervisor, PacOrd (L-3), Jacksonville, FL
GMFCS Supervisor for installation and testing of CORT upgrade of MK 92 FCS on US
S ELROD (FFG-55) and USS HAWES (FFG-53) in Charleston, SC.
1986 - 1993: Warfare Area Supervisor, PacOrd (L-3) Northwest.
GMFCS Supervisor for installation and testing of MK 76 Terrier Missile Fire Cont
rol system with NTU, MK 68 GFCS, MK 42 5a/54 Gun, and Harpoon during the ROH of
USS STERRETT (CG-31) in San Diego and the ROH of USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32)
in Portland, OR. Repaired and tested navigational search radar and communicati
ons equipment for the reactivation of the heavy cargo roll-on/roll-off ships CAP
E ISABEL for duty in the Gulf War. GMFCS Supervisor for installation and testin
g of MK 74 Tartar Missile Fire Control system with NTU during the ROH of USS CHA
NDLER (DDG-996) in Seattle. GMFCS Supervisor for repair and testing of MK 92 FC
S, MK 13 GMLS and Harpoon during the SRA of USS SIDES (FFG-11) in San Diego and
USS MORRISON (FFG-13) in Jacksonville, FL. Overhauled and tested the SPN-43A CC
A Radar during the ROH of USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) in Portland, OR.

1985 - 1986: Marine Electronic Technician, PacOrd (L-3) Northwest.

Repaired and tested the MK 92 FCS and the SLQ-25 during PSA of USS RUBEN JAMES (
FFG-57) in Long Beach, CA. Repaired and tested the MK 92 FCS for the new constr
uction of USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60) in Long Beach, CA. Installed, repaired a
nd tested the MK 86 GFCS and SLQ-25 during the ROH of USS CUSHING (DD-985) in Po
rtland, OR.
1984 - 1985: Electronic Maintenance Technician, SEH America.
Installation, repair and maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment.

September 1984: Retired from the United States Navy as a Senior Chief Fire Contr
ol Technician FCCS(SW), after 23 years of Naval Service, a Vietnam Combat Vetera
n, with two Navy Achievement with Combat aVa and Vietnam Service Medals .

1982 - 1984: Senior Chief Fire Control Technician, U.S. Navy.

Assigned to pre-commissioning detail for the USS MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27). D
uties included Divisional CPO and acting Division Officer. Directly responsible
for maintenance and operation of shipas Combat Systems. Systems included MK 92
FCS, Harpoon FCS, MK 13 GMLS, and MK 15 CIWS. Also served as senior member of
the Combat Systems Electronic Readiness Team (CERT). ). A member of the PRP prog
ram with a Secret clearance assigned to the Ships Security Alert Team as Duty Se
ction Team Leader.
1981 - 1982: Senior Chief Fire Control Technician, U.S. Navy.
Assigned to Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic attending the MK 92 Mod 2 FCS
Maintenance course. Also attended and completed the FFG-7 class Combat Systems
Maintenance Management course and FFG-7 class Combat Systems team trainer. ).
1980 - 1981: Senior Chief Fire Control Technician, U.S. Navy.
Assigned to Mobile Technical Unit Nine (MOTU-9), San Francisco CA. Provided rep
air and Combat Systems testing services for Fire Control and Surface Search Rada
r Systems on Navy ships in San Francisco, Canada and Alaska. Also managed the U
nitas operating budget (OPTAR).

1976 - 1980: Chief Fire Control Technician Gun, U.S. Navy.

Assigned to USS MEYERKORD (FF-1058) as Divisional CPO and supervisor in charge o
f the MK 68 GFCS, Harpoon FCS, and Basic Point Defense Missile System. JOOD and
CIC watch officer underway, and completed qualification of Enlisted Surface Warf
are Specialist. Supervised shipas force work loads and coordinated with shipyard
activities during a 14-month overhaul at Northwest Marine Iron Works in Portlan
d OR. Other duties included Asroc High Security Key holder, PRP member, Duty Wea
pons Officer inport, Command Nalco Flight coordinator and ships 3-M coordinator.
Awarded a Second Navy Achievement Medal. A member of the PRP program with a Se
cret clearance assigned to the Ships Security Alert Team as Duty Section Team Le
ader
1974 - 1976: Chief Fire Control Technician Gun, U.S. Navy.
Assigned to Surface Warfare Officer Schools Command at Newport, RI as Instructor
for the Department Head course. Duties included instructing junior officers in
Fire Control and Weapon System Fundamentals.
1973 - 1974: Chief Fire Control Technician Gun, U.S. Navy.
Assigned to pre-commissioning detail for USS THOMAS C. HART (FF-1092) as Divisio
nal CPO and supervisor in charge of MK 68 GFCS and Harpoon FCS Participated in b
uilders and final acceptance trials. A member of the PRP program with a Secret c
learance assigned to the Ships Security Alert Team as Duty Section Team Leader.
Also a Key Holder for aSpecial Weaponsa security system.
1970 - 1973: Chief Fire Control Technician Gun, U.S. Navy.
Assigned to pre-commissioning detail for the USS TRIPPE (FF-1075). Participated
in builders and final acceptance trials. Participated in installation of the N
avyas first ISSM missile system (Tartar in the Box) at Boston Naval Shipyard. I
n 1972 deployed to WESTPAC for combat duty Vietnam. Awarded the Navy Achievement
with Combat aVa and Vietnam Service Medal. A member of the PRP program with a S
ecret clearance assigned to the Ships Security Alert Team as Duty Section Team L
eader. Also a FZ alarm key holder for aSpecial Weaponsa security system.
1967 - 1970: First Class Fire Control Tech Gun, U.S. Navy.
Assigned to Service School Command, Great Lakes as Instructor and Supervisor for
MK 68 GFCS.
1964 - 1967: First Class Fire Control Technician, U.S. Navy.
Served on the USS Guadalcanal LPH-7 and USS Lawrence DDG-4.
1961 - 1964: Seaman, Third and Second Class Fire Control Technician, U.S. Navy.
Attended Boot Camp and Fire Control Technician schools, performed duties as a sh
ipboard Fire Control Technician on the USS Willis A. Lee (DL-4). Served on the L
ine during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
Education:
College:
Introduction to Computer Systems, 3 credits, 1980
Columbia Extension University; San Francisco, CA
Programmable Controllers, 4 credits, 1985
Clark College; Vancouver, WA
U.S. Navy Schools:
FFG-7 Class Combat Systems Maintenance/Management 1982
FFG-7 Class Combat Systems Operation/Team Trainer 1982
MK 92 Mod 2 Fire Control System Maintenance 1982
Harpoon Weapon Control Console Operator 1979
Solid State and Digital Theory 1978
3-M System Coordinator/Inspector 1978
Basic Point Defense Missile (Battery Officer) 1977
Instructor Training aCa School 1974
Leadership Training aCa School 1967
FT aBa School Advanced Electronics 1965
MK 68 Gun Fire Control System Maintenance 1964
High School:
Palatka High School, Palatka, Florida 1961, GED in 1978

References:
Available upon request.