Zachary Brickner
Hampton,VA
Summary
Adept Fleet Support Nuclear Electrician with a proven track record at Huntington Ingalls Industries, showcasing expertise in electrical troubleshooting and project management. Excelled in leadership roles, significantly enhancing team efficiency and safety standards. Skilled in fostering cross-departmental collaboration and executing system installations, underlining a strong blend of technical insight and time management abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Support Nuclear Electrician
Huntington Ingalls Industries
08.2024 - Current
- Consistently met tight deadlines for completing scheduled maintenance tasks without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Handle work orders for modifications to the ship's systems, including the engine room, nuclear reactor, switchboards, and other critical components.
- Assist in mentoring new employees by familiarizing them with the ship's layout, operational processes, onboard systems, proper paperwork procedures, and established safety protocols.
- Utilize my supervisory experience to assign tasks efficiently and ensure the successful completion of job assignments. Additionally, collaborate with team members to resolve disputes, address discrepancies in paperwork, and work closely with other departments to guarantee tasks are executed accurately and in alignment with operational standards.
Fleet Support / Tiger Team
Huntington Ingalls Industries
10.2017 - 07.2024
- Travel to work sites nationwide to oversee the electrical aspects of projects, ensuring the seamless and timely installation and testing of systems.
- Ensure the availability of the necessary tools and materials for system installations and upgrades, supporting smooth and efficient operations.
- Collaborated with other shipyards to facilitate the initial setup of the job, including establishing offices, workspaces, receiving toolboxes, and organizing material storage areas.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for special requests from upper management, while also stepping in to assist with various trades, including forklift operation, rigging, and other tasks as needed.
- Filled in as a foreman on a long-term basis while the regular foreman was on leave, gaining valuable experience in the supervisory role. This included managing employee paperwork, tracking clock-in times, and overseeing task assignments.
Temporary Power Specialist
Huntington Ingalls Industries
11.2012 - 09.2017
- Ensure work continuity by supporting various trades involved in ship maintenance and overhauls. Responsibilities include building cables, maintaining temporary power equipment, processing orders, performing cathodic hull protection, operating heat induction equipment, setting up temporary network phone systems, and assisting with ship movements.
- Assisted in organizing and setting up various ceremonies, including christenings, keel-laying events, and visits from political VIPs. Responsibilities included providing power for lights, screens, and speakers, as well as arranging decorations, signage, standby generators, and furniture. Ensured the smooth execution of each ceremony and swiftly addressed any issues that arose.
Line Cook
Hooters
07.2009 - 10.2011
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Education
No Degree - Automotive Technician
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA06-2011
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Wiring techniques
- Power distribution
- System testing
- Equipment installation
- Schematic interpretation
- Fiber Optic Installation
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Organized
- Leadership
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- AOV (Absence of Voltage) Certification
- Arc Flash Certification
- Fiber Optic Certification
- Fall Protection Certification
- Radiation Worker Certification
- Danger and Caution Tag Certification
- Confined Space Certification
- Work Control Certification
- Temporary Power/ Temporary Light Certification
- Submarine Indoctrination Certification
- Fire Watch Certification
Timeline
Fleet Support Nuclear Electrician
Huntington Ingalls Industries
08.2024 - Current
Fleet Support / Tiger Team
Huntington Ingalls Industries
10.2017 - 07.2024
Temporary Power Specialist
Huntington Ingalls Industries
11.2012 - 09.2017
Line Cook
Hooters
07.2009 - 10.2011
No Degree - Automotive Technician
Thomas Nelson Community College
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