Jonathon Grinols
Enid
Summary
Professional with 22 years of service in the United States Navy as an Interior Communications Electrician. Strong background in electrical systems and telecommunications. Proven ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex communication equipment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven with expertise in troubleshooting, installation, and safety protocols.
Experienced with installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting communication systems. Utilizes technical skills to ensure seamless operation of equipment and networks. Knowledge of diagnostic tools and methods to identify and resolve issues promptly.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
First Class Interior Communications Electrician
United States Navy
07.1998 - 07.2020
- Repaired and maintained electrical systems for interior communications on naval vessels.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults in communication equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to execute integrated communication solutions.
- Conducted inspections and tests on electronic systems for compliance with military standards.
- Trained junior electricians on best practices for safety and maintenance of communication systems.
- Drove operational excellence by consistently meeting or exceeding established deadlines for repairs, installations, and maintenance tasks.
- Ensured mission readiness by maintaining vital ship-to-shore communications during deployments and exercises.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through strict adherence to security protocols while working with classified materials and equipment.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various shipboard communication systems.
- Enhanced system functionality by troubleshooting and repairing complex interior communication systems.
- Expedited repairs by efficiently diagnosing malfunctions using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
- Aided in the prevention of critical system failures by consistently identifying potential risks during routine maintenance procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Mechanical Technology
Thomas Edison University
Trenton, NJBachelor of Arts - Natural Science And Mathematics
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ04-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Jewelry And Metal Working
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA01-2026
Skills
- Miniature/Micro Electronic Repair Technician -Received "Gold Disk" Award From Rear Admiral Rowden, Commander of the Pacific Fleet ,by saving the Navy the most money through shipboard repairs, by emergency repairing 186 circuit cards for SPY-1D(V) phased array radar system
- Quality Assurance Inspector (QA), inspected over 60 Million dollars of work by NASCO civilian contractors during two shipyard periods
- Combat System Lead Petty Officer- Lead 86 Combat Systems Personnel in the maintenance and repair of all shipboard Combat Systems
- Lead Combat Systems Officer of the Watch (CSOOW), Trained 12 to CSOOW qualification
- Assistant INSURV Coordinator on USS Stockade DDG-106 in 2018
- Fiber Optics Technician
- Excellent customer service
- Wiring diagrams
- Electrical troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- 22 Years of Honorable Service in the United States Navy as an Interior Communications Electrician.
- Earned 6 Navy Achievement Medals
- Received the Gold Disk Award for saving the Navy the most money as a Miniature/Micro Electronics Repair Technician
- Repaired and maintained several complex systems to include Data Multiplexing System(DMS) and Fiber Optics Data Multiplexing Systems (FODMS), the communications networks of Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyers. (DDGs)
Timeline
First Class Interior Communications Electrician
United States Navy
07.1998 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Mechanical Technology
Thomas Edison University
Bachelor of Arts - Natural Science And Mathematics
Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor of Arts - Jewelry And Metal Working
Academy of Art University