William Nielsen
Somersworth,NH
Summary
Accomplished Engineering Technician with a robust background in maritime engineering, both military and civilian, demonstrated through impactful work at Emprise Corporation and with the US Navy. Excelled in maintaining operational efficiency ensuring at least 98% of MSC Fleet ships had all calibrated equipment, showcasing strong planning, communication and Excel proficiency. Renowned for exceptional interpersonal skills and a detail-oriented approach, ensuring precision in data analysis and equipment maintenance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
Emprise Corporation
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed fleet-wide calibration and testing equipment to ensure continuous operational compliance.
- Developed and implemented maintenance procedures and procurement processes for testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Interpreted technical drawings and performed vibration data collection and analysis as a certified vibration analyst across MSC and Great Lakes Fleet vessels.
- Coordinated and executed maintenance system and database upgrades aboard vessels as the sole on-site technician.
- Served as primary liaison between shipboard crews and shore-based technical authorities to ensure accurate issue reporting and resolution.
- Provided after-hours technical support and independently managed help desk operations to maintain fleet readiness.
Electronics Technician 2nd Class
US Navy
06.2012 - 06.2017
- Performed tagouts and maintenance on submarine communication systems and photonics masts in support of continued operations.
- Operated, and monitored Information Systems (IS) in support of the worldwide telecommunications network
- Maintained and repaired integrated communications, networking, and information systems, ensuring operational readiness and system reliability.
- Safeguarded classified materials, trained on disaster recovery and emergency action plans.
- Operated ultra-high frequency (UHF), very high frequency (VHF) and very low frequency (VLF) communication systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT05-2024
Skills
- Technical military and civilian maritime background
- Problem solving in engineering applications
- Proficient in Excel for data entry, sorting, presentation and analysis
- Efficient in following, writing and amending procedures
- Fluent in Power BI to effectively process and communicate data
- History of cross-functional training
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented and accurate
Software
Excel
Power BI
SQL
R Studio
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Emprise Corporation
10.2017 - 12.2020
Electronics Technician 2nd Class
US Navy
06.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of New Haven