James Taylor
NEW LONDON,CT
Summary
Accomplished Nuclear Electrician with a robust background in the U.S. Navy, specializing in submarine-based nuclear power plant operations and electrical safety. Demonstrated expertise in instrument calibration and leading maintenance teams, ensuring optimal plant performance. Proven ability to enhance system efficiency and safety, with a keen focus on preventive maintenance and electrical system troubleshooting. Elevated experience in supervising and directing nuclear reactor plant operations to include the manipulation of control rods.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Electrician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
10.2016 - Current
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Attached power cables to equipment such as electric range and motor.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2027
Skills
- Submarine-based nuclear power plant operations
- Steam and Electric plant operation associated with a submarine-based nuclear power plant
- Supervision of watch standers and maintenance technicians to include the manipulation of control rods on an active naval nuclear reactor
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical safety
- Instrument Calibration
- Voltage regulation
- Drafting and implementing maintenance schedules
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Nuclear Electrician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University
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