Nuclear Electrician's Mate, Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
02.2022 - 02.2026
Deployed on active duty during United States Military Operations COMTUEX, Mare Aperto, Neptune Strike, and Juniper Oak. Personally contributed to a 100% success rate for ship power, propulsion, and flight operations as a Nuclear Reactor Department Electrician.
Oily Water Separator System Leading Petty Officer: Conducted and supervised the overhaul of the electrical controllers and motors of the previous system.
Calibrated and tested newly installed equipment to ensure proper operation during the USS Harry S Truman's deployment into the Red Sea.
Communicated with equipment manufacturers to expedite repair of noted deficiencies.
Coordinated with other departments onboard to ensure preventative and corrective maintenance were completed every month.
Training Petty Officer: Tracked and documented qualification process and training attendance of 30 sailors.
Aided in the qualification and training of sailors to maximize ship readiness.
Performed audits and administrative work of personnel records to ensure all sailors were correctly certified to perform work.
Conducted a multitude of electrical safety training to ensure personnel safety while working in hazardous conditions.
Maintenance Technician: Maintained and managed multi-million-dollar equipment with a 100% success rate.
Conducted and supervised preventative and corrective ship-based electric plant maintenance on vital electrical and mechanical power plant equipment, including but not limited to: 120, 450, & 4160VAC Switchboards & Breakers, Salinity Monitoring Systems, Motor Controllers, Alarm and Indicating Panels, Remote Valve Operators, Motor Operated Valves, Lighting Strings and Panels, Vent Fans, Continuous Monitoring System, Electric Motors, Load Centers and Transformers, Turbine and Diesel Generators, Manual Bus Transfers, Automatic Bus Transfers (solenoid and motor operated).
Disassembled and inspected mechanical and electrical power plant components.
Completed intricate tasks on energized gear while adhering to 100% safety compliance procedures.
Conducted evaluation and interpretation of electrical prints.
Performed inspections and maintenance on electrical constituents.
Utilized multi-meters, clamp meters, Megger AC and AC/DC Hi-Pot testers.
Identified main energy sources utilizing electrical drawings, subsequently applying tag out isolation to components.
Learned the theory behind inspection, testing, repairs, and maintenance of electrical equipment.
Qualifications gained: As a watcher stander: started and stopped large machinery and implemented emergency procedures when necessary.
Responded to abnormalities, determined cause and recommended corrective actions.
Control Point Area Watch- Ensured all those entering or exiting the reactor compartment followed all radiological controls to ensure radiation was not spread throughout the ship.
Switchgear Operator- Operated 4160V AC breakers and generators to supply electrical continuity throughout the ship.
Throttle Man - Operated main steam propulsion system.
Propulsion Plant Electrician- monitored electrical equipment during operation, ensured the correct functioning of all electrical equipment, manipulated breakers and motor controllers, conducted troubleshooting and repairs to faulty equipment.
Shutdown Reactor operator- Monitored the reactor plant to ensure proper decay heat removal.
Summary
Productive Industrial Electrician with comprehensive experience installing, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment. Adept at carrying out preventive maintenance on machinery and circuits.
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Nuclear Electrician's Mate, Petty Officer Third Class
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