Jonathan Santiago
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Electrician's Mate First Class (EM1) with 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining AC and DC power distribution, motor control systems, and PLC-based equipment in high-reliability environments. Ability to diagnose complex electrical faults, interpret schematics, and ladder diagrams. Proven leader supervising junior technicians and performing mission-critical repairs. Currently pursuing an electrical journeyman license at Pinellas Technical College.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Electrician's Mate First Class (E-6)
U.S. Coast Guard
Saint Petersburg, FL
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Performed advanced troubleshooting and component replacement on electrical and control systems.
- Replaced and installed motors, relays, PLC-controlled devices, lighting fixtures, and wiring.
- Supported small-scale new installations and system upgrades based on schematics and drawings.
- Diagnosed faults using electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
- Supervised and managed two EM3 (E-4) and two EM2 (E-5) personnel during maintenance procedures.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians in troubleshooting techniques, NEC compliance, and safe work practices.
Electricians mate Second Class (E-5)
U.S. Coast Guard
St. Petersburg, Florida
07.2021 - 01.2026
- Performed AC and DC electrical troubleshooting and repairs on power and control systems.
- Installed and maintained control wiring, motors, relays, and electrical panels.
- Assisted with PLC-controlled equipment operation and troubleshooting.
- Read and interpreted electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and technical drawings.
- Applied analog instrumentation fundamentals to support system diagnostics.
Education
Electrician's Mate "A" School -
Training Center Yorktown
Yorktown, VA04-2022
Advance Analog Electronics Technology -
Engineering And Weapons Schools
Yorktown, VA07-2024
Electrical Journeyman's License -
Pinellas Technical Collage
Clearwater, FL05-2027
Skills
- AC and DC electrical systems
- Control wiring and panels
- PLC-controlled systems (operation and troubleshooting)
- Motors, relays, and starters
- Analog signals and control fundamentals
- Electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and drawings
- NEC Code compliance
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Team leadership and mentorship
- Work planning and task coordination
- Training and instruction of junior personnel
- Safety management and compliance
Certification
Advance Analog Electronics Technology-U.S. Coast Guard
Accomplishments
Letter of Commendation Medal-U.S. Coast Guard
Timeline
Electrician's Mate First Class (E-6)
U.S. Coast Guard
01.2026 - 05.2026
Electricians mate Second Class (E-5)
U.S. Coast Guard
07.2021 - 01.2026
Electrician's Mate "A" School -
Training Center Yorktown
Advance Analog Electronics Technology -
Engineering And Weapons Schools
Electrical Journeyman's License -
Pinellas Technical Collage