Paul Lafferty
Electronics Technician
Coos Bay,OR
Summary
Dynamic Electronics Technician with a proven track record at the United States Coast Guard, excelling in malfunction tracing and hardware diagnostics. Adept at troubleshooting complex issues and fostering team collaboration, I consistently enhanced operational efficiency while maintaining a safe environment. Skilled in wiring and soldering, I delivered reliable solutions under pressure.
Highly qualified Electronics Engineering Technician with training and experience in electrical and mechanical systems. Reads schematic diagrams and use appropriate test equipment to troubleshoot equipment and manufactured products. Excellent at contributing to team and project success by sharing acquired knowledge and using strong interpersonal communication skills to encourage high-level performance, resulting in completing over 1500 maintenance procedure cards and 1000 hours of preventative and corrective maintenance. Proficient in installing, maintaining, calibrating, configuring and troubleshooting. A stellar work ethic excels in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electronics Technician
Unite States Coast Guard
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
- Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define, and solve development issues.
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
- Performed general overhaul work in radio equipment on-site and in shop for over 7 USCG small boat stations and 6 microwave radio high sites as well as 21 boats.
- Load code plugs consistently and accurately on over 5 radio systems weekly.
Manager
Safeway
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed 100 employees leading to a more efficient store.
- Professionally answered over 45 calls per day.
- Led my department to be top 3 district wide.
Education
No Degree - Aerospace Engineering
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVNo Degree - Electronics And Radios
Electronics Technician "A" School
Petaluma, CAHigh School Diploma -
Kent Island High School
Kent Island, MD06-2019
Skills
- Malfunction tracing
- Hardware diagnostics
- Wiring and soldering
- Mechanical testing
- Develop, load and program code plugs
- Equipment installation
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Troubleshot radios with trunking FBI SLMR capability
- Maintained 460 APX8000 radios in USCG District 13 as well as 130 mobile radios
- Gave training to customers on key Variable Loader 5000 on how to download radio keys from Key Management Facility
- Maintained 12 long range microwave radios
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the decommissioning of 6 microwave high sites
- Completed and maintained a Tower Climber and Rescue certification
- Completed over 1500 Maintenance Procedure Cards and 1000 hours of radio programming, code plug loading, and corrective and preventative maintenance
Certification
- Tower Climber and Rescue License - 2024 to 2026
Timeline
Electronics Technician
Unite States Coast Guard
06.2023 - 01.2026
Manager
Safeway
03.2020 - 06.2023
No Degree - Aerospace Engineering
West Virginia University
No Degree - Electronics And Radios
Electronics Technician "A" School
High School Diploma -
Kent Island High School