Samantha Gerberding
Everett,WA
Summary
Served 5 years in the US Navy as a Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical (GSE) from 2019-2024. My duties included maintenance, repair, precision calibration, and operational testing of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic systems and providing engineering training to 40 personnel. Qualified as Gauge Calibration Technician, Repair Parts Petty Officer, Workcenter Supervisor (Team Leader) overseeing 40 personnel, and Divisional Safety Coordinator.
Versatile Electrical Tech with advanced knowledge of Gas Turbine Generators, various electrical equipment to include but not limited to PLCs, transducers, soldering, electrical wiring, signal tracing, and troubleshooting. Adept in all aspects of preventive maintenance and totaling 3,000 hours of troubleshooting on various electrical systems. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality working towards the best outcome. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, and positive attitude to help strive with team and individual projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Gas Turbine Systems Electrician
United States Navy
Everett, United States
09.2019 - Current
- Used testing instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectwire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Improved equipment performance through skilled calibration and testing. Assisted with installation, calibrating and testing of engineering systems.
- Installed and calibrated Pressure gauges, transducers, Bimet Thermometers while maintaining 300 assets for a overall ship score of 97%.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Trained 10 junior engineers on job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
- Performed corrective maintenance on 4 LM2500 gas turbine engines, 3 Allison 501k-34 generators, and 3 Redundant Independent Mechanical Start System (RIMSS)
- Leadership and administrative skills for overseeing USS Gridley's Gauge Calibration program and Main Propulsion Electrical Division
- Leading and completing two ship certifications by maintaining electrical plant and propulsion plant status with completion of a 94%.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Operated and maintained electronic transmitting and receiving equipment.
- Performed Data Correction for 7 Tactical Advanced Computer-4, providing repairs and recovering communication signals.
- Work along side US navy contracts and tech support to correct and maintain PLCs
Education
A-493-2098 - PERSONELL AND ENVIROMENTAL SAFTEY
Naval Safety And Enviromental Training Center
Everett, Wa 06-2023
CIN A-651-0047 - PROPULSION ALARM AND INDICATING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Indicating System Maintenance
04.2023
CIN A-652-0510 CDP: 11RC - SHIP CALIBRATION OPERATOR
Ship Calibration Program Operator
08.2021
CIN A-662-2222 - GAS TURBINE SYSTEM TECHNICIAN
GTS Technician(Electrical) "A" School
06.2020
0117-LF-124-1011 - APPRENTICE TECHNICAL TRAINING
Apprentice Technical Training
05.2020
CIN-A-652-0053B - BASIC ENGINEERING COMMON CORE
Basic Engineering GTS "A" School
03.2020
High School Diploma -
Shiloh High School
05.2019
Skills
- Diagnostics Systems
- Problem diagnosis
- Analysis and troubleshooting electrical equipment
- Drawing and schematic interpretation
- Electrical System Rewiring
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Equipment Testing
- Electrical Repairs
- Electrical Installation
- Wiring Schematics
- Mechanical Engineering Knowledge
- Electrical Schematics
- Signal Tracing
- Gauge Calibration for Hydraulic oil, Fuel oil , Synthetic oil, and Low Pressure Air systems
- Gas Turbine Generator and Engine repairs
- Inclusive leadership
Timeline
Gas Turbine Systems Electrician
United States Navy
09.2019 - Current
A-493-2098 - PERSONELL AND ENVIROMENTAL SAFTEY
Naval Safety And Enviromental Training Center
CIN A-651-0047 - PROPULSION ALARM AND INDICATING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Indicating System Maintenance
CIN A-652-0510 CDP: 11RC - SHIP CALIBRATION OPERATOR
Ship Calibration Program Operator
CIN A-662-2222 - GAS TURBINE SYSTEM TECHNICIAN
GTS Technician(Electrical) "A" School
0117-LF-124-1011 - APPRENTICE TECHNICAL TRAINING
Apprentice Technical Training
CIN-A-652-0053B - BASIC ENGINEERING COMMON CORE
Basic Engineering GTS "A" School
High School Diploma -
Shiloh High School
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