Christopher Nemitz
Everett
Summary
Dedicated tradesman with extensive hands-on experience in electrical maintenance and repair, consistently recognized for exceptional workmanship and a steadfast commitment to safety standards. Collaborative team player adept at adapting to evolving project requirements while delivering reliable and effective solutions. Proficient in electrical diagnostics, wiring, and blueprint interpretation, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to the highest quality. Passionate about contributing expertise to enhance operational effectiveness and drive project success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Ship to Shore Electrician
US Navy NAVFAC Engineering Command
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Maintain stable 480v ship to shore connection of US Navy war ships.
- Maintain and service 12.47kv, 4160v and 480 switch gear and breakers.
- Megger high voltage cables prior to connection.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Member of IBEW 46
Electrical Manager
Vigor Shipyards
09.2015 - 06.2024
- I developed work schedule, managed budgets, and executed work for Temporary Services and AIT support, as well as production work items. I was in charge of successfully driving 40,000 labor hours and over 10 subcontractors simultaneously to execute work in compliance with all Navy standards and requirements (Navy Standard Items, 8010 requirements, WAFs/tag-outs, etc.). Additionally, I was tasked with restoring and testing systems in their entirety such as, chill water, seawater, electronic cooling water, collection holding tank, low and high pressure air systems and equipment.
- I planned and setup all the temporary services for the Navy surface combatant vessels, USS Chosin and USS Cape St. George, including setting up the berthing barge and berthing trailers. I provided oversight to all the temp services for all crews including prime contractor, subcontractor, AIT’s, and ship’s force. Evaluated and surveyed conditions of all temporary services daily to ensure compliance with all Vigor safety and health requirements as well as Navy contract specifications, such as OSHA, 8010 requirements and Navy Standard Items, and more importantly to confirm personnel safety and protection for both projects. Directed and executed any required repairs or alterations throughout both of the availabilities. Worked with Environmental to ensure both vessels were in compliance and that temporary services were available and ready for any emergency situations, such as oil spills, pipe bursts, etc. Immediately notified Environmental team whenever any issues arose and began immediately addressing the issues as they came up, slight oil sheen in the water, hazardous spills, burst CHT lines for berthing barge, etc. Additionally, maintained the Temporary Services and Fire Safety Plans, ensuring both were updated and accurate. Serviced fire hoses regularly to ensure fire protection was always available and ready for any emergencies. Specifically addressed multiple Class C fires, working directly with the Navy team to identify and isolate before any became significant issues.
- I estimated budget for labor and materials, as well as evaluated subcontractor proposals for various work packages with contracts administration, including review of complex ShipAlts and Navy drawings, to develop an overall plan and schedule for both projects.
- I surveyed work sites and provided management oversight to the work performed on the vessels to ensure that work was completed on task and on budget. I also made sure that all work met the appropriate quality assurance and specification requirements as well as standards for US Navy vessels. Often I worked directly with the Quality Assurance team to ensure all Test and Inspection Plan line items were being addressed and completed in a timely manner.
- I assessed initial conditions or discovered and utilized condition found reports (CFR’s) to describe technical and unusual problems and with critical thinking recommended appropriate repairs for issues with electrical, structural, systems (60/400Hz, CHW, SWS, HVAC, FM, ICCP, etc.), equipment and preservation based off technical knowledge, available repair capabilities and general, best, industry and ship repair practices and processes.
- I made sure that all Test and Inspection Plan (TIP) and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) requirements were followed and met for all work packages and temporary services. I am familiar with imposing all Navy Standard Items, non-destructive testing methods, military standards and commercial standards where applicable. I analyzed and provided status reports to Vigor upper management and NWRMC Government team. I drove work to completion by focusing efforts on remaining testing in the TIP and pushing production to finish or correct repairs as needed, while confirming all OQE submitted in a timely manner.
- I arranged and provided direct oversight to restoring 60/400HZ, CHW, SWS, HVAC, FM, ICCP systems and all electrical work. I led and participated in walkthroughs and deep dive meetings with NWRMC and Navy counterparts, as well as any relevant AITs or subcontractors. I used my knowledge of Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) and Navy Tag-outs to establish systems quickly and efficiently, working daily with WAF and Navy teams and walking specific issues with the directly impacted and involved Navy personnel.
- Evaluated team performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted strategies to boost productivity levels.
- I organized and led all major vessel movement evolutions including: dry-docking, undocking, vessel berth changes (performed flip of the USS Chosin to support Sliding Pad-eye testing and shifted USS Chosin and Cape St. George to be abreast of each other once pier-side).
- I performed all manner of testing inclusive of mechanical, electrical, structural, load, and operational. Quickly and critically analyzed issues and troubleshot repairs to complete any and all testing requirements as necessary.
- I performed shore power upgrade for USS Gridley, we tied temporary shore power into GTG-3 SWBD, removed all plugs and shunt trips. Recess insert the bulkhead at FR-220, reinstalled all plugs, tested cables and restored the system to original condition. Successfully pulled Heliax cable to 05 level antenna and worked to complete VSWR testing. Removed and reinstalled cargo doors with actuators, removed, overhauled, reinstalled and tested sliding padeyes, fire pumps and sea water pumps to Navy specification. I provided all temporary services for the avail, temp generator, ATS, services throughout the vessel in a safe manner to align with 009-08 and 009-74 Navy standards.
- Minimized risks associated with potential power outages by developing robust contingency plans for emergency situations.
- Good standing member of IBEW 46
Electrical Lead
Vigor Shipyards
04.2014 - 02.2020
- I managed and provided oversight to crews of up to 20 people that were responsible for testing, updating, configuring, troubleshooting, repairing, and integrating marine electrical systems including, generators, switchboards, all types of motors, communication/informational systems, GPS antenna, VHF, AIS, lights of all types/functions for the following 17 ship repair projects: NOAA Rainer, USNS Henry J. Kaiser, USNS Yukon, USNS Carl Brashear, USNS Amelia Earhart, Pacific Tracker, Kirby Tug and Barge, Washington State Ferries: Elwa, Puyallup, Samish, Spokane, Suquamish, Tacoma, Tillicum, Walla Walla, Wenatchee.
- I monitored and surveyed work sites daily for hazards to ensure safety of the work force. I ensured any and all work sites were safe, with special focus and regard to the electrical safety of my crew. I ensured that all work was appropriately isolated with Vigor lock out/tag out procedures and that all personnel on my crew knew the work to be completed and how to ensure their own safety on the job sites. I reviewed lock out/tag out verification with crew to ensure that work sites were safe daily.
- I provided oversight daily to all worksites to ensure work completion and quality for each of the 17 commercial projects I worked.
- I coordinated with Port Engineers and Chief Engineers and reviewed specifications, scope of work, processes, and quality of work being performed to ensure a good final product.
- I worked with Contracts team to provide estimates on budget and scheduling team for overall duration of the work to be executed.
- I performed many pre-availability ship checks to survey existing conditions and determine extent of repairs necessary, estimating scope of work and potential growth for the availabilities to get ahead of high risk repairs or work scope that would impact ability to complete repairs in timely manner.
- I worked in tandem with Quality Assurance team to confirm all work completed was done to the standards required by each project.
- I worked with environmental team to ensure all projects met correct standards of Vigor, local and state regulations. Additionally, worked to ensure any hazardous materials or waste was dealt with appropriately.
- I ensured that all of my work for the 17 commercial projects were finished and delivered to satisfied customers on time, often including significant growth work.
- Crane maintenance to include control panels, VFD’s and PLC’s,and ladder logic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Electrician Foreman
Edison Electric
03.2013 - 09.2015
- Worked with Journeyman to layout electrical load panels and circuits for 200+ residential housing units. Ran cable and installed circuits to NEC and NFPA standards. Ran main feeds from city meter banks to load panels.
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA standards related to photovoltaic installations and enforced safety practices and standards.
- Mentored junior electricians, fostering a supportive learning environment that helped them advance their skills quickly.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
HVAC Technician/installer
Westernaire Mechanical
03.1997 - 12.2007
- designed and Installed commercial and residential duct work.
- Ran refrigerant lines,
- connected 24v, 220v and 480v circuits to disconnects, thermostats, smoke detectors and dehumidifiers.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Installed new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings with precision and attention to detail.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- EPA certified to handle refrigerants.
Education
GED -
Windham School District
Houston, TX11-2005
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Craft project oversight
- Proficient in electrical systems installation
- Installation of heating and cooling systems
- EPA Type I and Type III certified
- Skilled in interpreting specifications and drawings
- Active security clearance
- Electrical repairs
- Works well in team environment
- Safety management
- AC/DC control circuitry
- Valid WA driver's license
- Mechanical aptitude
- 3 position fillet MIG welding of 1/4 plate and below
- 15,000 industrial and commercial electrical hours
Websites
Timeline
Ship to Shore Electrician
US Navy NAVFAC Engineering Command
06.2024 - 04.2025
Electrical Manager
Vigor Shipyards
09.2015 - 06.2024
Electrical Lead
Vigor Shipyards
04.2014 - 02.2020
Electrician Foreman
Edison Electric
03.2013 - 09.2015
HVAC Technician/installer
Westernaire Mechanical
03.1997 - 12.2007
GED -
Windham School District
Experience
- READ DRAWINGS CLEARLY AND ORDER MATERIAL AS NEEDED.
- PLAN WORK ITEMS AND ORGANIZE MATERIAL
- REQUEST STAFFING AND ALIGN TEAM EFFORTS TO ACCOMPLISH WORK EFFICIENTLY.
- WORK WITH PMT AND COSTOMERS TO EFFECTIVELY ALIGN BASE WORK AND WRITE CRF’S WHEN NEEDED FOR DISCREPANCIES.
- WORK WITH ESTIMATING AND PURCHASING TEAMS TO ALIGN COST OF MATERIAL AND ASSOCIATED LABOR.
- CLEAR TIP LINES AND WORK WITH THE NAVY SBS’S TO CLOSE WORK ITEMS.
- MEGGERING OF ALL CABLES, POINT TO POINT CONTINUITY CHECKS, AND TESTING OF SYSTEMS FOR COMPLETE SYSTEM INSTALLS.
- USE OF ALL HAND TOOLS AS WELL AS ELECTRICAL TESTING EQUIPMENT.
- INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL INDUSTRIAL AND MARINE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
LEADERSHIP
I have successfully complete two leadership training courses. Three tall trees taught about reading the room and being able to know yourself as a leader, while evolution in leadership focused on team building and networking across the other 7 company locations to meet the same goals and efficiencies.
COMMUNICATION
My ability to communicate intelligently with my teams and leadership have been greatly received throughout my career. My ability to use emotional intelligence when dealing with corrective actions and tough conversations have given me success when communicating HR support services and senior leadership to help find resolutions for employees and business decisions.
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