Mason Wright Smith

Marine Electrician WG-2805-10 Step 3

Trident Refit Facility

09.2022 - Current

As part of code 330 Electrical Division- ensure safety, quality, and reliability of ship’s electrical systems by maintaining and repairing parts and equipment needed to ensure that the SSBN and SSGN mission is met and continued
Install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test and load new and existing electrical lines, circuits and systems along with their associated fixtures, controls and equipment
Demonstrate an expertise in understanding documents such as automated work request (AWR), controlled work packages (CWP), work authorization form (WAF), formal work package (FWP), along with other supportive documents or objective quality evidence (OQE)
Apply concepts of Operational Risk Management (ORM) to reduce or offset risks
Perform job hazard analysis prior commencing work and report and isolate all hazards
Performing daily shipboard safety inspections to make corrections to unsatisfactory and unsafe conditions
Ensure proper use of calibrated tools such as feeler gauges, torque wrenches and micrometers by verifying proper range scale and ensuring tools are within calibration date
Use proper electrical safety equipment such as gloves, face shield and rubber mats in accordance with the NSTM 300, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual and local instructions
Comply with safety regulations, practices, and procedures when installing, modifying, troubleshooting, or repairing complete electrical systems
Review AWR and rest of work package, including turnovers, to have a complete understanding of all warnings and cautions prior to entering the job site
Follow all safety precautions applicable for the use of handling and storing hazardous material in accordance with MSDS and local instructions
Conduct Initial Voltage Verifications or Safe to Work verifications and verify tag outs prior to entering electrical equipment or systems
Follow procedures in accordance with automated work requests and NAVSEA Standard Items such as 009-73, 009-75 & 009-36 to remove and/or reinstall electrical equipment such as cables, controllers, and circuit breakers
Analyze blueprints and technical drawings to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to proceeding with jobs
Verify all tag outs in accordance with WAF and line item records sheet (LIRS) prior to entering any electrical equipment or disconnecting any cables
Use fall protection while working aloft in a suspended man basket to perform repairs to rudder light while ship is waterborne
Using certification and expertise of crimping and soldering, successfully led job to repair Amphenol connection on 6SA switchboard
Inspect electrical machinery for damage, wear, and proper installation
Document all malfunctions and located defects
Conduct water block splices, insulation resistance tests and continuity tests to successfully repair navigation lighting cables such as mast-head lights, port & starboard running lights and rudder and anchor lights
Work independently to solve complex electrical problems, including troubleshooting and testing
While onboard SSBN 732, independently and successfully troubleshot #2 High Pressure Air Dryer (HPAD) using expert knowledge, and tools including digital megohmmeter and multimeter to test insulation resistance and electrical continuity of internal components
Coordinated with and assisted ship’s force during successful operational test
Using blueprints, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, led job to install a new circuit for fire alarm system onboard SSBN 732
Installed 230’ cable run from ships power distribution panel to newly installed HASDAN system control panel located in crews lounge
Wired and installed new 240-volt transformers on shop 51B shipping containers to allow for the use of AC units, creating a temperature-controlled environment
Installed wiring, relays, transformers, and numerous other electrical devices
Coordinate with multiple trades and ship’s force to complete complex yet imperative tasks on board SSBN and SSGN Nuclear Submarines
Interpret complex drawing and blueprints and use electrical/mechanical knowledge to accomplish repairs and/or complete overhauls to both AC and DC electrical motors/generators
Utilize phase rotation meters, multimeters, and meghommeters to analyze and test electrical equipment
Lead Mechanic on CWP jobs, including FWD and AFT shore power insert replacements
Expertly use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
Complete all maintenance in a timely manner
Inform junior mechanics and apprentices of instructions from supervision
Review AWRs and CWPs prior to boarding ship and beginning necessary work
Perform Initial Voltage Verification checks on components before beginning work
Understand electrical circuitry, technology, and controls
Use said knowledge to properly diagnose and repair electrical equipment
Apply electrical formulas, tables, charts, and color codes in order to mount power panels/controllers and install cabling for electrical systems and components
While lead mechanic for multiple successful VRLA Battery Jobs
Lead Mechanic for multiple successful 500 kW SSMG overhauls
Lead Mechanic on SSTG clean and inspects
Stand-in Work Leader on multiple occasions
Knowledge of supervisor reports and emailing them to appropriate supervision
Knowledge on using correct pay-codes to insert time for employees
Answer questions for junior mechanics
Train junior mechanics
Led complex Controlled Work Package jobs on Electrical Shore Power Inserts
Expert Knowledge of the JFMM
Provide a written turnover to night/weekend shift personnel of all work that is scheduled to be accomplished on the night/weekend shift
Knowledge of OSHA requirements and policies

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