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Harrison Rutledge
Resaca
Summary
Safety-focused Utility Operator with expertise in machinery operation and maintenance. Committed to adherence to safety protocols and efficient problem-solving.
Dynamic Aviation Ordnanceman with proven leadership in high-stakes environments. Managed diverse teams while executing over 600 hours of maintenance, enhancing operational readiness and significantly reducing costs. Eager to leverage technical skills and leadership experience in future roles.
Results-driven professional with a strong background in mechanical operations and safety compliance. Known for effective problem-solving and team leadership, contributing to successful ammunition handling and machinery operation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Operator
Gerdau Ameristeel
Cartersville, GA
10.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery to facilitate steel production processes efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues for timely resolution.
- Adhered to safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Assisted in material handling and inventory management tasks as needed.
Aviation Ordnanceman
US Navy
San Diego, CA
03.2020 - 07.2025
- Managed a work center of 12 sailors from various back grounds.
- Completed over 600 man hours of corrective and preventative maintenance consisting of 879 checks contributing to the work centers 100% periodic accomplishment significantly enhancing the ships damage control readiness.
- Contributed to the safe ammunition on-loads and off-loads encompassing over 1,500 lifts of ordnance valued at $904 million, all with mishap- free movements of 3,200 tons of conventional ordnance.
- Personally led 12 sailors completing over 50 lagging repairs totaling 288 man hours. Improved the material condition of the ship and saving the navy over $30,000 in contractor expenses.
- Community hero- active member in several organizations across the command and gave 15 volunteer hours for events and steel beach picnics making a positive impact with the crew.
- Medical emergency staff efficiently trained in tactical combat casualty care (TCCC)
- Put up for sailor of the quarter 2 times and sailor of the year 1 time and won all three for my department.
- 3 Deployments totaling over 3 full years out to sea. 1 combat deployment in 5th fleet protecting American assets abroad and ensuring safety and freedom of the seas.
Education
GED -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA10.2025
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Chemical handling
- Mechanical aptitude
- Safety compliance
- Confined space entry
- First aid training
- Rigging techniques
- Heavy machinery operation
- Power tools proficiency
- Safety procedures
- Hazardous materials handling
- Welding techniques
- Crane operation
- Power tool operation
Certification
- Fall protection certification Training - October 2025
- Forklift certified - October 2025
- Hazmat use, Handling, Disposal and proper use of PPE training - March 2020 - Present
- Medical training and proficiency - February 2021- July 2025
Interests
Timeline
Utility Operator
Gerdau Ameristeel
10.2025 - Current
Aviation Ordnanceman
US Navy
03.2020 - 07.2025
GED -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College