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Education
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Shawn Baxter

West Bridgewater,MA

Summary

Trusted Leader ☆ Receive additional responsibilities due to consistently exceptional performance. Observation ☆ Observe equipment & parts to identify potential issues & report necessary repairs. Preventive Maintenance ☆ Inspect equipment & systems routinely to enhance performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Electrician

Military Sealift Command, USNS Laramie
07.2025 - Current
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
  • Assist Electronic Technician with fire alarm installation.
  • Troubleshoot and repair tank deck lighting that was indicating ground fault in Engine Room Console room.
  • Log Out / Tag Out equipment for shipyard repairs
  • Repaired hot well # 4 because of exposed wiring.
  • Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of for shipboard requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
  • Replaced actuators for exhaust dampers.

Chief Electrician

Military Sealift Command, USNS Harvey Milk
10.2024 - 01.2025

Supervised three Second Electricians and assisted with Ship Force Work List (SFWL) and Work Book.

  • Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices on board ship.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of ship's whistle requirements and initiated appropriate electrical repairs for both forward and aft ship's whistles.
  • Replaced DC battery in Port Searchlight.
  • Troubleshoot and found loose wiring in # 07 outside lighting.
  • Replaced 440V breaker for elevator and ship's trash room.

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Second Electrician

Military Sealift Command, USNS Arctic
11.2021 - 10.2024
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements on SAMMS as directed.
  • Assisted Electronic Technician with MOV troubleshoot and repairs.
  • Replaced bilge alarms
  • Troubleshoot and repair 1MC in the bridge.
  • Cleaned contacts in motor controllers throughout the ship.
  • Changed bearings on supply and exhaust ventilation motors.
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced on board the ship.
  • Changed bearings on #5 and #6 fire pump motors.
  • Climbed all king posts and replaced all Under way replenishment station lighting.
  • Troubleshoot supply ventilation controller and found bad interlock solenoid in the Officer's Galley supply ventilation and replaced.

Education

Certification - Electrician / Refrigerating Engineer

Mid-Atlantic Maritime Institute
Norfolk, VA
04.2017

High School Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School
Portsmouth, VA
04-2017

Skills

  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Power Distribution
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • Motor controllers
  • Lighting
  • Battery Charger
  • UPS
  • Schematics and Diagram interpret

Certification

  • Electrician / Refrigerating Training - 2017
  • Ratings Forming Part Of Engineering Watch - 2014
  • Adult First Aid , CPR & AED Certified
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • Motor Control troubleshooting

Timeline

Chief Electrician

Military Sealift Command, USNS Laramie
07.2025 - Current

Chief Electrician

Military Sealift Command, USNS Harvey Milk
10.2024 - 01.2025

Second Electrician

Military Sealift Command, USNS Arctic
11.2021 - 10.2024

Certification - Electrician / Refrigerating Engineer

Mid-Atlantic Maritime Institute

High School Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School