Justin Ly
North Liberty,IA
Summary
Skilled electrician and Navy instructor with experience training enlisted and officer personnel on nuclear propulsion systems, power distribution, motors, and electrical safety. Strong in hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and clear technical communication to support reliable operations and qualification progress.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Electrician
US Navy
Honolulu, Hawaii
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Checked wiring, breakers, and control circuits to support safe operation.
- Used ohmmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters to find equipment faults.
- Assisted in repairing motors, switches, and lighting systems to ensure reliable operation in shipboard spaces.
- Performed preventive maintenance by cleaning motors, tightening connections, lubricating bearings, and replacing fuses to maintain optimal equipment functionality.
- Followed Navy safety procedures during energized work and lockout work.
- Documented repairs and equipment status in maintenance logs to maintain accurate maintenance records.
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Electrician
US Navy
Ballston Spa, New York
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Trained enlisted and officer students on the operation of a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant.
- Delivered one-on-one instruction on electrical system topics, ensuring comprehensive understanding of Power Distribution, Motors, Motor Controllers, Circuit Breakers, Power Generation Machines, Emergency Battery, and Electrical Safety.
- Instructed personnel on safe operation of electrical equipment, enhancing safety awareness and compliance.
- Performed weekly check-ins with assigned students to monitor qualification progress and work with the student to overcome any problems they encountered both at work and at home.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2025
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Circuit analysis
- Control systems
- Electrical safety protocols
- Technical documentation
Certification
- Electronics Technician Associate Electronics
Timeline
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Electrician
US Navy
08.2017 - 08.2021
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Electrician
US Navy
04.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Kirkwood Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
University of Iowa