GEORGE T. WHITTAKER
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Chesapeake,VA
19
years of professional experience
Use my experience, knowledge, and technical abilities to continue my growth at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Work History
ELECTRICAL WORK LEADER (2805 - Grade: WL-10)
9 Years 7 Months- Provide daily support to Supervisor with daily operations and assume supervisory duties during absences of up to one month to maintain workflow and ensure assigned work continues without interruption.
- Train, mentor, and guide Junior Mechanics and apprentices on the deckplates, providing hands-on instruction and reinforcing proper work practices, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Provide daily support to Supervisor with daily operations and assume supervisory duties during absences of up to one month to maintain workflow and ensure assigned work continues without interruption.
- Coordinated with Trades Managers and Zone Managers to communicate job progress and report delays, ensuring adherence to work schedules.
- Work directly with the Engineering Planning Department to address technical issues, clarify work requirements, and resolve problems that affect job completion.
- Coordinate with Trades Managers and Zone Managers to communicate job progress, report delays, and keep work schedules on track.
- Conducted daily briefs and oversaw shop activities to ensure compliance with shop policies, EPs, IPI/UIPI requirements, and safety procedures.
- Use Waypoints to track training requirements, coordinate class attendance, and verify that mechanics have the required qualifications for their assigned tasks.
- Review TWDs and prepare shift reports, JPSs, IVV checklists, and supporting technical references to ensure mechanics have the documentation needed to complete their work.
- Attend daily progress meetings with Project Management to discuss job status, address issues, and coordinate upcoming work.
- Coordinate with assisting shops to obtain the personnel, resources, and support needed to complete assigned work safely and on schedule.
- Conduct shipchecks before, during, and after work execution to verify job requirements, confirm work completion and accuracy, and ensure all associated paperwork is complete while performing COWR process.
ELECTRICAL MECHANIC (2805 - Grade: WG-10)
5 Years 6 Months- Performed repairs, installations, removals, and testing of electrical equipment and shipboard systems on aircraft carriers, submarines, and in the Inside Shop - Motor Section.
- Troubleshot electrical equipment and systems and performed electrical testing, including megger, continuity, and HY-POT testing, as well as stoning operations.
- Completed assigned work in strict accordance with technical procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements while meeting established schedules and maintaining first-time quality.
- Supported Ship’s Force and C246 during energized testing operations, ensuring compliance with shop policies, approved procedures, and applicable safety practices.
ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE (2805 - Grade: WG-01)
4 Years- Successfully completed all required training through Tidewater Community College and Trade Theory courses provided by Norfolk Naval Shipyard
- Read and followed technical work documents, electrical drawings, schematics, and procedures to complete assigned jobs correctly and safely.
- Learned to troubleshoot electrical problems, identify faulty components, and complete assigned work independently while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
- Followed shop safety rules, technical procedures, and quality requirements while performing electrical maintenance and repairs.
Education
Skills
Electrical Troubleshooting and Testing
Shipboard Electrical Systems
Technical Work Planning and Coordination
Safety Compliance and Risk Awareness
Quality Assurance and First-Time Quality
Technical Documentation and Record Review
Leadership
Training
and Mentorship
Workload Management and Scheduling
Accomplishments
- Recipient of numerous performance-based awards, including multiple cash awards.
- Fully Successful/Outstanding on all DPMAPs to date.
Timeline
ELECTRICAL WORK LEADER (2805 - Grade: WL-10)
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
03.2017 - CurrentRead More
ELECTRICAL MECHANIC (2805 - Grade: WG-10)
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
09.2011 - 03.2017Read More
ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE (2805 - Grade: WG-01)
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
09.2007 - 09.2011Read More
NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD APPRENTICESHIP
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TALLWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
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