Cody Richnow
Poulsbo,WA
Summary
Electronics Engineering Technician with over 12 years of service to the United States Navy, supporting land-based and at sea operations for joint operations in multiple operational environments. Highly knowledgeable of configuration, maintenance, QA testing and repair of Mechanical and Electrical systems down to component level. Exceptional skills reconfiguring Commercial-Off-The-Shelf equipment to meet needs and save costs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electronics Engineering Technician
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard - DOD
07.2022 - Current
- Leads the development and maintenance of electrical and electronic components for high in Naval undersea assets.
- Evaluated operational systems and recommended design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in systems operating in high stress environments.
- Modernizes system schematics and drawings to conform to newer technology advancements.
- Created in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments for Naval undersea assets.
Tactical Controller - Duty Maintenance Technician
United States Navy
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Checks electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Lead maintenance technician in charge of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues within a complex string of systems.
- Conducts performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline and high level performance.
- Developed a strong maintenance program for planning and scheduling complex maintenance and repair assignments.
- Manages Tactical operations, leading a team of 15 individuals in carrying out their daily duties to carry out the mission of Naval Ocean Processing Facility, Whidbey Island.
- Prepares and presents operational status reports to US Navy Fleet wide assets around the globe.
Sonar Supervisor - Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Navy
11.2013 - 09.2019
- As Sonar Supervisor aboard a United States Navy submarine, my primary role was to ensure ship safety. Maintained a flawless record of ship's safety for 3 Deployments spanning a total of 20 months deployed in strenuous environments.
- Implemented a strong sound silencing program aboard the USS Cheyenne ensuring the submarine was among the quietest submarines in the US Navy. This involved many line diagram reviews, as well as specification reviews for replacing machinery and their mounts so that they remain in specifications.
- As Sonar Division's Quality Assurance Inspector, I oversaw and monitored monthly maintenance items that ensured and maintained the integrity of the ship's hull to remain water tight.
- developed and worked with engineers to revise and update engineering and technical drawings after a major ship yard period which included a complete overhaul of the ship's technical systems.
- Responsible for coordinating and administering the Navy's Quality Assurance program to my work center. Oversaw sealing replacements and pressure drop tests to maintain water tight integrity of the submarine ship's hull.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA06-2027
Skills
- Testing protocols
- Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) interpretation
- Data collection
- Maintenance & Repair
- Test equipment operation
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Environmental testing
- System testing
Certification
- Certified Quality Assurance Inspector, United States Navy - 2017
Additional Information
- Active Duty Service Date in the Navy ended August 3rd, 2022.
- Maintains an active TS/SCI clearance with an active counterterrorism polygraph.
Timeline
Electronics Engineering Technician
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard - DOD
07.2022 - Current
Tactical Controller - Duty Maintenance Technician
United States Navy
11.2019 - 07.2022
Sonar Supervisor - Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Navy
11.2013 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Olympic College
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