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E-8 · Navy · 2001 – Present

William B. Califf
IV

Operations & Safety Leader

Saint Augustine, FL

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Summary

I've spent 26 years building and managing safety, compliance, and maintenance operations at scale. Most recently, I directed safety programs and equipment inspections for 500+ personnel while managing a $2M annual budget, using data analysis to identify performance trends and drive corrective action. I hold five U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeships in maintenance and power systems, and I'm skilled at turning operational data into actionable improvements that keep teams safe and missions on track.

Impact

$2M

Annual budget managed

500+

Personnel supervised

28,000

Apprenticeship hours (5 DOL certifications)

Experience

  1. 2023-Present

    Educational Evaluator

    U.S. Navy Afloat Training Group · Mayport, FL

    • Trained 1,400+ engineering personnel and certified 22 warships in power plant operations, procedures, and compliance.
    • Developed and delivered engineering leadership assessments and program-management curriculum.

  2. 2010-2023

    Department Manager, Engineering Operations, Safety & Maintenance

    U.S. Navy · Mayport, FL

    • Led engineering, safety, and maintenance operations for 500+ personnel across multiple units.
    • Managed a $2M annual consumables budget and coordinated maintenance across 12 mission schedules.
    • Used maintenance and equipment data to prioritize repairs and reduce delays; briefed leaders on reliability across 100 projects and operations.
    • Developed 50 supervisors and technicians; filled critical leadership vacancies with internal talent.

  3. 2015-2018

    Senior Quality Control Supervisor

    U.S. Navy Military Entrance Processing Station · Jacksonville, FL

    • Directed quality and compliance for 200+ recruiters across multiple locations; audited records and implemented corrective actions.
    • Large MEPS of the Year, 2016 and 2017.

Skills

Operations & Maintenance Management

Preventive Maintenance Planning · Corrective Maintenance Coordination · Equipment Reliability Analysis · Maintenance Scheduling · Emergency Response Operations · Operational Data Analysis

Budget & Resource Management

Budget Administration · Inventory Management · Cost Optimization · Resource Allocation · Procurement Planning

Safety, Compliance & Quality Assurance

Safety Program Management · Regulatory Compliance · Quality Assurance Auditing · Documentation Control · Environmental Compliance · Hazardous Materials Handling

Leadership & Workforce Development

Team Leadership · Performance Management · Training & Instruction · Mentoring & Coaching · Conflict Resolution · Talent Development

Technical Systems & Engineering

Gas Turbine Systems · Propulsion Systems · Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems · Power Generation Equipment · Systems Troubleshooting

Education and certifications

Degree · 1998

GED High School Equivalency Diploma,

Cert ·

U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeships (5 completed - 28,000 hours)

U.S. Department of Labor

Cert · 2023

Navy Instructor

Cert · 2018

Senior Engineer

Cert · 2017

Machinery Control Console Operator

Cert · 2008

Advanced First Aid-Combat Lifesaver

Cert · 2005

Quality Assurance Inspector

Service record

Branch
U.S. Navy
Rank
E-8
Years served
2001 – Present
Specialty / MOS
GSCS
Security clearance
Secret