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Christopher Orhelein

Suffolk,VA

Summary

Hardworking, intelligent and highly motivated United States Navy Veteran. Focused on utilizing the skills and training I have earned throughout my military and civilian careers to contribute to the continued growth and success of both professional and personal pathways.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Technician

Fidelity Power Systems
Chesapeake, Virginia
05.2024 - Current

Perform preventative maintenance on standby generator systems. Troubleshoot and repair gas and diesel engines. Troubleshoot electrical circuit boards. Perform routine generator maintenance to include oil and filter change, fuel filter change, and cooling system services. Troubleshoot complete electrical systems. Work with customers on a one-on-one basis. Complete and submit work orders and reports. Prepare accurate quotes for repairs. Maintain a positive and accurate inventory of parts and supplies in conjunction with NFPA standards.

EPG Rental Technician Level A

Carter Machinery
Chesapeake, Virginia
08.2021 - 05.2024

As an EPG Rental Technician A, I am responsible for diagnosing problems and performing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and power-train repairs on heavy equipment at customer job sites/locations. Up to two-thousand kw generators, 1600hp air compressors, thirty ton air conditioners and chilled water assemblies up to three hundred tons. Oil changes and other preventative maintenances ensuring the highest level of safety and customer satisfaction.

Engineering Technician Level 2

VT Milcom
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2020 - 08.2021
Orhelein

As a Engineering Technician 2, I am responsible for all Electrical and structural components and foundations via NAVSEA and SPAWAR. Duties include, modernization installation and troubleshooting of all associated electrical and energized racks and cabinets as they pertain to the combat function of United States Navy electronic warfare. systems such as nato/sea sparrow, Spin 46 radars, Sonar, and Ciws (sea-wiz).

Electrical Installation Technician

Prism Maritime
Chesapeake, VA
04.2016 - 06.2020

As an Electrical Installation Technician, I was responsible for Installation Technician is responsible for opening as well as closing cableways, cable trunks, and multi cable transits; transporting material/tools to and from the worksite; standing fire watch; painting; lagging; and assisting in weld preparation/fit up.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment

United States Navy
Norfolk , VA
11.2009 - 11.2013

As a As an Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment Operator, I was responsible for the operation, maintenance , and upkeep of all launch and recovery equipment on board the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Operations and maintenance included steam catapults, barricade systems, arresting gear, and associated equipment on shore and afloat. Catapult hydraulic systems, retraction engines, water brakes, and jet blast deflectors. As a work center supervisor, I quickly excelled as a leader of all 3M maintenance, and directly correlated the corrective actions of over two thousand maintenance actions with no quality assurance violations.

Security Reaction Force

United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
11.2009 - 11.2013

As a Security Reaction Force team member, I have held many positions. Positions such SRF team leader. As team leader of the SRF, I have been tasked with the physical security of all US Navy warships and executed various Identification Checkpoints required for all Military personnel
(E1-Admiral) to gain access to shipboard and shore base installations. Checkpoints include verification of government CAC card or Personal Identification Verification (PIV) equivalent. Accountable for conducting baggage and personnel searches In search of weapons, explosives, and all prohibited forms of contraband. Conducted RAM (Random Anti-terrorism Measures) operations. Control of barriers and facility access defense systems for vehicles entering and exiting government facilities. Demonstrated the highest proficiency in the safety, handling and use of all US Navy weaponry to include the m-9 pistol, m500 shotgun, m16/m4 rifle, and m240B. Demonstrated a high level of proficiency in non lethal hand to hand combat training courses and certified in three levels of Oleoresin Capsicum “OC Spray”. Accountable for monitoring and
reporting suspicious and malicious activities via IDS (Intrusion Detection System) and monitoring real time cameras and footage via CCV from within the security command center. Implemented numerous threat assessments based on the Nation's current threat level and heightened state of awareness, and aided in the United States Navy‘s success in preventing threats to operations on Navy warships and in facilities in which assets vital to National Security total in excess of two hundred billion dollars in net worth.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Indian River High School
Dagsboro, DE
06.2007

Skills

-Strategic Planning

-Critical Thinking

-Effective technical skills

-Troubleshooting

-Teamwork

-Verbal and Written communication

Timeline

Field Service Technician

Fidelity Power Systems
05.2024 - Current

EPG Rental Technician Level A

Carter Machinery
08.2021 - 05.2024

Engineering Technician Level 2

VT Milcom
06.2020 - 08.2021

Electrical Installation Technician

Prism Maritime
04.2016 - 06.2020

Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment

United States Navy
11.2009 - 11.2013

Security Reaction Force

United States Navy
11.2009 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

ECPI University

High School Diploma -

Indian River High School
Christopher Orhelein