Catherine E. Derry
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Highly accomplished and security-cleared Marine Electrician Supervisor and former Workload/Resource (Human Resource) Manager with over 15 years of dedicated service at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS). Proven track record of optimizing workforce allocation, driving down overhaul costs, enhancing shop floor safety, and mentoring high-performing technical teams. Adept at navigating complex union agreements, tracking training compliance, and leading critical technical repairs to directly support fleet readiness and national security missions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Electrician Supervisor
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
06.2025 - Current
- Operational Leadership: Direct and oversee the Circuit Breaker Overhaul and Repair Depot (CBORD) inside shop. Strategically delegate daily workloads to subordinates based on individual capabilities, certifications, and project timelines.
- Fiscal & Production Efficiency: Significantly optimized cost structures and funding utilization for NAVSUP and Triper breaker overhauls. Achieved this through expanded floor presence, hands-on mentorship, and implementing positive performance incentives.
- Technical Problem-Solving: Led the successful troubleshooting and repair of the depot's first-ever LHD-8 breaker, establishing new baseline repair procedures for the shop.
- Workforce Development & Compliance: Implemented a weekly technical training program teaching electrical theory and breaker mechanics, inviting external crews and apprentices. Manage and verify qualification matrices in Waypoints prior to task assignment to ensure strict safety and quality compliance.
- Personnel & Administrative Management: Utilize Supdesk for precise schedule tracking and payroll administration. Swiftly address poor performance utilizing progressive disciplinary actions (warnings, cautions, reprimands) to maintain high shop standards.
- Shop 51 Inside Shop - CBORD
Marine Electrician Work Leader / Electrician
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Technical Execution: Applied advanced theoretical practices of the electrical trade to overhaul, diagnose, and repair complex SPD section breakers.
- Quality Control: Utilized precision test equipment and hand tools to perform critical alignment, output, and resistance-to-ground diagnostics on faulty systems.
- Team Leadership: Served as a qualified Breaker Mechanic with delegated authority to lead, mentor, and supervise co-workers on complex repair tasks, ensuring strict adherence to technical specifications.
- Shop 51
Human Resource Manager / Workload Resource Supervisor
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Strategic Resource Planning: Oversaw production planning, workload resource allocation, and workforce strategies for major ship repair and overhaul projects. Collaborated closely with production resource managers and project teams.
- Workforce Optimization: Formulated the Monthly Assignment Plan (MAP), balancing employee skills, certifications, and medical limitations against project deadlines. Utilized Supdesk, SAEM, and ATMS to maximize personnel placement.
- Workload & Resource Reporting (WARR): Maintained and analyzed the Shop WARR, partnering monthly with the WARR office to resolve scheduling bottlenecks, prevent production delays, and sustain project execution.
- Labor Relations & TDY Coordination: Managed Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments and voluntary overtime in strict compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Coordinated logistics and talent sharing with partner shipyards.
- Injury & Limitation Management: Evaluated injured personnel capabilities to maximize retention within Shop 51, exhausting all shop resources before utilizing the Industrial Work Program (IWP).
- Onboarding & Readiness: Conducted New Hire Briefings and coordinated with the Continuous Training and Development Lead (CTDL) to ensure rapid integration of new personnel onto the waterfront.
- Shop 51
Electrical Supervisor
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
12.2010 - 08.2012
- Cost & Schedule Control: Led CBORD operations, delivering critical overhaul projects on time and under budget. Managed multiple high-priority CASREPs with zero schedule slippage to maximize fleet readiness.
- Safety & Wellness Champion: Integrated daily safety briefs and physical readiness programs into the morning routine, successfully championing employee participation in the C/950 wellness initiative.
- Systems & Training Management: Tracked and validated employee training records via ATMS to guarantee 100% compliance with job qualifications. Managed administrative schedules and payroll processing via Supdesk.
- Shop 51
Marine Electrician
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
03.2008 - 12.2010
- Nuclear Fleet Support: Installed, tested, and repaired electrical distribution panels, generators, switchboards, and control systems aboard nuclear-powered vessels.
- Precision Troubleshooting: Utilized technical blueprints, pipe benders, and diagnostic testing equipment to isolate electrical faults and determine overhaul vs. replacement scopes.
- Shop 51
Education
Associate of Arts - PSNS Apprenticeship Graduate
Olympic College
Bremerton, WAAssociate of Arts - Social Science
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA1LS (First-Line Supervisor) Training - Leadership & Resource Management
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
2025
Skills
- Leadership & Management
- Technical & Safety
- Administration & Systems
- Workload & Resource Planning
- Team Mentorship & Training
- Conflict Resolution & Discipline
- Labor/Union Agreement Compliance
- Circuit Breaker Overhaul (CBORD)
- Electrical Theory & Troubleshooting
- CASREP Rapid Response
- Safety Culture (OSHA/HRO)
- Waypoints, ATMS, & SAEM
- Supdesk & Shop WARR Tracking
- Timekeeping & Leave Administration
- Industrial Work Program (IWP)
Education And Professional Development
- Olympic College, Associate of Technical Arts, PSNS Apprenticeship Graduate
- Olympic College, Associate of Arts, Social Science
- Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, 1LS (First-Line Supervisor) Training, Leadership & Resource Management
Key Areas Of Expertise
- Leadership & Management
- Technical & Safety
- Administration & Systems
- Workload & Resource Planning
- Team Mentorship & Training
- Conflict Resolution & Discipline
- Labor/Union Agreement Compliance
- Circuit Breaker Overhaul (CBORD)
- Electrical Theory & Troubleshooting
- CASREP Rapid Response
- Safety Culture (OSHA/HRO)
- Waypoints, ATMS, & SAEM
- Supdesk & Shop WARR Tracking
- Timekeeping & Leave Administration
- Industrial Work Program (IWP)
Timeline
Marine Electrician Supervisor
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
06.2025 - Current
Marine Electrician Work Leader / Electrician
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
01.2024 - 05.2025
Human Resource Manager / Workload Resource Supervisor
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
08.2012 - 12.2014
Electrical Supervisor
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
12.2010 - 08.2012
Marine Electrician
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
03.2008 - 12.2010
Associate of Arts - PSNS Apprenticeship Graduate
Olympic College
Associate of Arts - Social Science
Olympic College
1LS (First-Line Supervisor) Training - Leadership & Resource Management
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard