Maria Roach
Navy Electrical Engineer
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Electrical Engineering student and Navy Veteran with six years of experience in electrical systems, troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical leadership. Experienced in leading and training personnel, diagnosing complex electrical faults, and maintaining mission-critical systems in demanding operational environments.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Leading Petty Officer
U.S. Navy
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Led daily work-center operations, prioritizing maintenance tasks and ensuring technical training and personnel readiness to meet mission requirements.
- Mentored and developed 54 junior personnel, strengthening technical qualifications, professional development, and operational readiness
- Conducted 126 performance evaluations, providing actionable feedback to support personnel development and team effectiveness.
- Managed maintenance resources, risk assessments, documentation, and operational requirements while maintaining safety and readiness standards.
Electrical Engineer
Navy
02.2020 - 02.2026
- Operated, maintained, tested and troubleshot shipboard AC/DC power distribution systems, motors, generators, controllers, and switchboards.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex electrical faults using schematics, technical manuals, diagnostic procedures, and electrical test equipment to restore mission-critical systems
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, energized and de-energized testing, and electrical casualty response while maintaining Navy safety standards.
- Trained and qualified 30 junior personnel in electrical systems, troubleshooting techniques, maintenance procedures, and electrical safety.
- Developed and maintained technical documentation, maintenance records, test procedures, and equipment reports supporting system readiness and operational requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Old Dominion
Norfolk, VA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
East Aurora High School
East Aurora, NY 05.2001 -
Accomplishments
- Directed 98 personnel during a large-scale electrical maintenance on a 4160 VAC load center, supporting safe and efficient completion of critical maintenance.
- Completed two deployments while troubleshooting and resolving mission-critical electrical casualties to maintain operation readiness
- Earned the Combat Action Ribbon for participation in combat operations in the Red Sea during the most recent deployment.
Certification
Electrician Apprentice, USMAPS- 2024
Timeline
Leading Petty Officer
U.S. Navy
02.2025 - 01.2026
Electrical Engineer
Navy
02.2020 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Old Dominion
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
East Aurora High School
05.2001 -