DONOVAN DELANEY
Everett,WA
Summary
Reliable, safety-first electrician with eight years of hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems on naval vessels. Expert in high-voltage distribution, motor controls, lighting, and power generation under combat conditions. Proven leader who trains juniors, passes quals fast, and keeps running 24/7. Seeking industrial, shipyard, or commercial electrician role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician's Mate Second Class
U.S. Navy – USS Sampson (DDG-102)
01.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and fixed intermittent faults on flight-deck lighting; cut downtime by 40% during flight ops.
- Restored lighting that is crucial for maintaining habitability standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on 50 reheaters and 100 overhead lighting.
Electrician's Mate Second Class
U.S. Navy – USS AMERICA (LHA-6)
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Repaired 20 downed ventilation motors back to operating condition, saving $70K in contractor repair costs.
- Responded to 30+ electrical casualties; restored power in under 45 minutes every time.
Electrician's Mate Third Class
U.S. Navy – USS PIONEER (MCM-9)
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted critical electrical repairs to MMGTG Motor Drive which greatly contributed to the Korean Spring Exercise of 2024.
Electrician's Mate Third Class
U.S. Navy – USS ESSEX (LHD-2)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted tagout and lay-up of all SSTG major overhaul and replacement as well as removal of 50 electrical gauges.
- Repaired and identified over 45 electrical discrepancies of 10 load centers.
Electrician's Mate Third Class
U.S. Navy – AFLOATRAGRU SAN DIEGO (ATG)
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Lead 15 junior sailors in daily upkeep of more than 1,000 military and navy civilian personnel.
- Conducted 100% command compliance if all safety and COVID-19 protocols set by the DOD.
Naval Engineering Fireman
U.S. Navy – USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49)
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Responded to a FWD A/C room toxic gas casualty resulting in zero personnel casualties.
- Rewired 200 shipboard lighting from Fluorescent to LED.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- AC/DC power distribution (480V–4160V)
- Motor starters, switchgear, and circuit breakers
- PLC troubleshooting
- Cable pulling, terminations, and insulation testing
- Lockout/Tagout, confined-space entry
- Navy-specific: casualty control
- Tools: multimeters, megger, oscilloscope, thermal imager
- CPR/First Aid Secret clearance
- Wiring installation
- Electrical repairs
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical experience
- Lighting systems
- Works well in team environment
Accomplishments
- Inspection - Inspected electrical systems, equipment and fixtures to identify safety hazards for replacement or repair.
Certification
- U58A DECK SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (2024)
- U67A ELECTRICAL HABITABILITY AUXILIARY TECHNICIAN (2024)
- Navy Leadership Course – Petty Officer Indoctrination (2025)
- CPR/AED/First Aid – American Heart Association (current)
Timeline
Electrician's Mate Second Class
U.S. Navy – USS AMERICA (LHA-6)
01.2025 - 01.2025
Electrician's Mate Second Class
U.S. Navy – USS Sampson (DDG-102)
01.2024 - Current
Electrician's Mate Third Class
U.S. Navy – USS PIONEER (MCM-9)
01.2023 - 01.2024
Electrician's Mate Third Class
U.S. Navy – USS ESSEX (LHD-2)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Electrician's Mate Third Class
U.S. Navy – AFLOATRAGRU SAN DIEGO (ATG)
01.2020 - 01.2022
Naval Engineering Fireman
U.S. Navy – USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49)
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Awards
GW-Terrorism Service Medal (2018), Navy Achievement Medal (2018), South Korean Defense Service Medal (2024)