John Vandeburg
Colorado Springs
Summary
Accomplished Chief Electronics Technician with a distinguished career in the United States Navy, including pivotal roles on the USS Gerald R. Ford. Excelled in streamlining maintenance for RADAR systems, enhancing team productivity through training, and leading advanced diagnostic initiatives. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and electronic systems expertise, ensuring peak operational efficiency and readiness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USS Gerald R. Ford
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Streamlined maintenance processes for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Collaborated with civilian engineers in the maintenance, repair, and logistics in support of the AN/SPY-3 and AN/SPY-4 RADAR systems.
- Ensured the availability, maintenance, and repair of the vessel's entire RADAR and Navigational Aids suite.
- Ensured the overall operation, troubleshooting efforts, emergent repairs, safety evolutions, and availability of the complete electronics and networking suites for the vessel.
- Participated in the evaluation of the ships electronics systems installation and quality during major ship proving operations, allowing the vessel to be certified combat-ready for its maiden deployments.
Chief Electronics Technician
United States Navy, NAS Kingsville
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Streamlined maintenance processes for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Prevented costly equipment failures through diligent monitoring of system performance indicators and proactive maintenance interventions.
- Trained junior technicians in advanced diagnostic techniques, fostering a skilled workforce capable of tackling challenging tasks.
- Coordinated team efforts to complete projects on time and within operational constraints.
- Coordinated the planning, execution, and recording of all maintenance performed on the installation across 4 separate entities.
- Lead technician for the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR-AN/GPN-30); Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS-AN/FSQ-204); Mono-pulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR), AN/FPN-63 Precision Approach Radar.
Electronics Technician First Class
United States Navy, USS Winston S. Churchill
06.2014 - 02.2018
- Over three years of proven leadership and supervisory roles, overseeing daily operations of personnel, and team motivation.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools for accurate identification of system faults, minimizing repair times significantly.
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
- Ensured the efficiency of the Combat Electronics division by utilizing maintenance management systems and equipment priority to ensure maximum system availability and minimal downtime.
- Primary technician for AN/URN-25 Tactical Air Navigation, AN/UPX-29 Identification Friend-or-Foe, AN/SPS-73(V)12 Surface Search Radar, AN/SPS-67(V)5 Surface Search Radar, AN/SPA-25G Radar Repeater, Voyage Management System (VMS), Navigation Sensor System Interface (NAVSSI).
Electronics Technician First Class
United States Navy, NAS Patuxent River
12.2010 - 03.2014
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools for accurate identification of system faults, minimizing repair times significantly.
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
- Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and setting clear performance expectations.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental objectives with overall command vision.
- Lead technician for the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR-AN/GPN-30); Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS-AN/FSQ-204); Mono-pulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR).
Electronics Technician Second Class
United States Navy, USS Bulkeley
03.2004 - 10.2010
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools for accurate identification of system faults, minimizing repair times significantly.
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
- Performed acceptance testing and measurements on electronic components and assemblies to verify system compliance.
- Technician for AN/SPS-64 Surface Search Radar, AN/SPS-67(V)1/3/5 Surface Search Radar, AN/URN-25 Tactical Air Navigation, AN/SRQ-4 LAMPS MK III, AN/SPA-25G Radar Repeater.
Education
No Degree - AN/FPN-63 Precision Approach Radar
US Navy Electronics "C" School
Pensacola, FL06-2018
No Degree - AIMS MKXII; AN/UPX-29 Identification Friend-or-Foe
US Navy Electronics "C" School
Norfolk, VA06-2014
No Degree - STARS-AN/FSQ-204
US Navy Electronics "C" School
Pensacola, FL01-2011
No Degree - DASR-AN/GPN-30 Digital Airport Surveillance Radar
US Navy Electronics "C" School
Pensacola, FL11-2010
No Degree - MSSR - Mono-pulse Secondary Surveillance Radar
US Navy Electronics "C" School
Pensacola, FL11-2010
No Degree - AN/SPS-73(V)12 Surface Search Radar
US Navy Electronics "C" School
Norfolk, VA09-2009
No Degree - AN/URN-25 Tactical Air Navigation
US Navy Electronics "C" School
Norfolk, VA02-2006
No Degree - AN/SPS-67(V) 1/3 Surface Search Radar
US Navy Electronics "C" School
Norfolk, VA04-2005
No Degree - Basic Electronics Theory And Troubleshooting
US Navy Electronics "A" School
Great Lakes, IL02-2005
High School Diploma -
Doherty High School
Colorado Springs, CO05-2003
Skills
- Customer support
- Training and mentoring
- Test equipment operation
- Maintenance planning, management, and execution
- Proven Leadership
- Technical manual and drawing proficiency
- Equipment calibration
- Signal analysis
- Schematic interpretation
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Electrical safety protocols
- Electronic systems expertise
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chief Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USS Gerald R. Ford
06.2020 - 07.2024
Chief Electronics Technician
United States Navy, NAS Kingsville
06.2018 - 03.2020
Electronics Technician First Class
United States Navy, USS Winston S. Churchill
06.2014 - 02.2018
Electronics Technician First Class
United States Navy, NAS Patuxent River
12.2010 - 03.2014
Electronics Technician Second Class
United States Navy, USS Bulkeley
03.2004 - 10.2010
No Degree - AN/FPN-63 Precision Approach Radar
US Navy Electronics "C" School
No Degree - AIMS MKXII; AN/UPX-29 Identification Friend-or-Foe
US Navy Electronics "C" School
No Degree - STARS-AN/FSQ-204
US Navy Electronics "C" School
No Degree - DASR-AN/GPN-30 Digital Airport Surveillance Radar
US Navy Electronics "C" School
No Degree - MSSR - Mono-pulse Secondary Surveillance Radar
US Navy Electronics "C" School
No Degree - AN/SPS-73(V)12 Surface Search Radar
US Navy Electronics "C" School
No Degree - AN/URN-25 Tactical Air Navigation
US Navy Electronics "C" School
No Degree - AN/SPS-67(V) 1/3 Surface Search Radar
US Navy Electronics "C" School
No Degree - Basic Electronics Theory And Troubleshooting
US Navy Electronics "A" School
High School Diploma -
Doherty High School
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