Alexander Feist
Engineering Technician
Berwick,ME
Summary
Electrical Engineering Technician, with 20 years of naval service, specializing in Naval power distribution and generation systems. Certified Trainer and Instructor, with a hands on mentoring style of leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Electrical Engineering Technician IV
CACI Federal
Kittery, ME
08.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Provided On-Site engineering support allowing for rapid completion of repairs.
- Adjudicated technical specifications and made determination of component acceptability.
Lead Nuclear Repair Coordinator
United States Navy
Groton, CT
06.2020 - Current
- Managed team of 10 Sailors, coordinating Nuclear Repairs on 15 Submarines.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and project requirements, specifically installation diagrams to validate temp systems are installed properly as well as validate proper test equipment requests.
- Assist Ships with meeting RPPMS maintenance requirements by providing test equipment and de-conflicting major work evolutions
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Electrical Division Leading Chief (SSN 761)
United States Navy
Groton, CT
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Trained, Mentored and Led up to 15 Sailors at time in shipboard electrical repair and testing including nuclear support systems and power generation equipment.
- Supervised RPPMS and 3M maintenance programs, including scheduling, parts ordering and completion and documentation of maintenance.
- Led Watch-Team through routine procedures, casualty procedures, and special procedures
- Provided in depth engineering training to Engineering Dept, recognized as strongest trainer in department.
- Developed master technicians, through mentorship and hands on coaching, in repair of motors, generators and various control equipment.
Electrical Division Leading Petty Officer(SSN-755)
United States Navy
Portsmouth, NH
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Mentored 15 Sailors in maintenance and operations of shipboard systems.
- Supervised Ships Service Motor Generator test program, ensuring completion of all required elements.
- Supervised Switchboard Closeout inspections.
- Lead Troubleshooter, responsible for identify equipment failures and determine cause to prevent recurrence.
- Reviewed schematics and system diagrams to produce and approve equipment tag-outs, including once in lifetime tag-out to prevent putting any power into forward compartment.
- Led team of 10 Sailors through complex procedures in support of reactor plant defueling.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Prototype Instructor (MARF)
United States Navy
Boylston Spa, NY
04.2009 - 07.2012
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Provided hands on OJT to further student comprehension and build base knowledge depth.
- Managed 35 Staff instructors and 75 Students.
- Maintained Electrical systems associated with generation and distribution of Electrical Power.
- Maintained Static Power Conversion Modules
- Qualified Engineer Officer of the Watch, position normally held by Officer staff.
- Qualified Drill Team Leader
- Qualified Simulator Operator
- Qualified Seminar Leader
- Qualified Instructor
Electrician's Mate (SSN 769)
United States Navy
Groton, CT
03.2004 - 03.2009
- Reviewed electrical schematics and plans to isolate power to ships equipment.
- Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
- Measured and read DMM, meggers, micrometers and thickness gauges using electrical and mechanical testing instruments.
- Maintained and repaired solenoids and regulators on co-generation systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Serviced and repaired pumps, starters, motors and other types of electrical equipment.
- Managed $3,000,000 part inventory.
Education
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Nuclear LCPO Leadership Course
Norfolk, VA 10.2015 - 10.2015
Certificate - Leadership And Operational Planning
Work Center Supervisor Course
Norfolk, VA 02.2007 - 02.2007
Certificate - Practical Reactor And Steam Plant Operation
S8G Prototype NPTU Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa, NY 09.2003 - 02.2004
Certificate - Nuclear Theory And Material Science
Nuclear Power School
Goose Creek, SC 02.2003 - 08.2003
Certificate - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Nuclear Electricians Mate "A" School
Goose Creek, SC 09.2002 - 02.2003
High School Diploma -
Attleboro High School
Attleboro, MA 09.1998 - 06.2002
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Blueprint and schematic understanding
Equipment repairs
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Priority management
Steam Plant Operations
Reactor Plant Operations
Certification
Model 42G 500KW
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
Timeline
Electrical Engineering Technician IV
CACI Federal
08.2022 - Current
Lead Nuclear Repair Coordinator
United States Navy
06.2020 - Current
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Nuclear LCPO Leadership Course
10.2015 - 10.2015
Electrical Division Leading Chief (SSN 761)
United States Navy
09.2015 - 05.2020
Electrical Division Leading Petty Officer(SSN-755)
United States Navy
08.2012 - 08.2015
Prototype Instructor (MARF)
United States Navy
04.2009 - 07.2012
Certificate - Leadership And Operational Planning
Work Center Supervisor Course
02.2007 - 02.2007
Electrician's Mate (SSN 769)
United States Navy
03.2004 - 03.2009
Certificate - Practical Reactor And Steam Plant Operation
S8G Prototype NPTU Ballston Spa
09.2003 - 02.2004
Certificate - Nuclear Theory And Material Science
Nuclear Power School
02.2003 - 08.2003
Certificate - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Nuclear Electricians Mate "A" School
09.2002 - 02.2003
High School Diploma -
Attleboro High School
09.1998 - 06.2002