Electrical Engineer Resume

Title
Electrical Engineer

Primary Skills
Expertise in reading, writing and drawing electronic and electrical schematics.

Location
US-CA-San Diego (will consider relocating)

Posted
Apr-11-09


WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

- 20 years of experience in all phases of the electrical field with a Secret security
clearance.
- Expertise in reading, writing and drawing electronic and electrical schematics.
- Expert abilities in cable repair and troubleshooting electrical circuits.
- Familiar with AUTCAD design program.
- Extensive knowledge of installation and repair of electrical equipment.
- Extensive knowledge of various power meters, test equipment and power tools.
- Familiar with OSHA safety regulations and NFPA 70E published materials.
- Expert knowledge of laws, theories and rules of maintenance and electrical principles.
- Extensively trained as Mid-Level Manager.
- Expert with AC/DC motors, controllers, transformers, and Low voltage power supplies, electronic components, alarm systems, remote indicating equipment, SCADA, CCTV, and TELCO systems.
- Familiar with the principles of hydraulics and mechanical engineering.
- Expert with several types of maintenance platforms. Qualified QA craftsman and
knowledge of the CDI process.
- Experienced in mechanical drawing.
- Experienced with miniature printed circuit board repair and inspection.
- Proven team building skills and a consummate team player. Also an avid trainer
with the safety first mind-set.
- Customer service oriented understanding the needs of the customer.

Knowlegde Skills Abilities

Operates and performs maintenance on alarm systems, warning and indicator systems, and ship's control systems. Operates electronic test and metering equipment, including multimeter, voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, signal generator, frequency meter, vacuum tube voltmeter, and megger; makes wire splices; tests and operates alarm and indicating systems; troubleshoots and repairs synchro systems; inspects, tests, maintains, charges, and replaces batteries; repairs components of general announcing systems, cleans and inspects interior communications equipment for continuity, short circuits, and grounds and measures electrical quantities; reads and interprets schematic diagrams and blueprints of electrical, electronic, and logic circuits. Isolates and repairs malfunctions in electronic circuits; inspects and cleans commutators and adjusts brushes on motors and generators; inventories installed equipment and spare parts.
Checks operating logs and maintenance records; prepares weekly reports and maintenance schedules. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pressure alarms, temperature alarms, liquid-level alarms, salinity-indicating systems, fire room emergency alarms, and wrong-direction alarms on a propulsion alarm and indicating system.
Performs identification, removal and application of conformal coatings, removal and replacement of discrete and multi-lead components, preparation and installation of eyelets, repair and replacement of conductors and laminates, proper connection of wires to terminal and connector cups, and other related repairs. Repairs conducted using approved equipment and practices as authorized in the Standard Maintenance Practices Miniature/Micro miniature (2M) Electronic Assembly Repair.
Operates and performs organizational level maintenance on a variety of Ship's
Information, Training and Entertainment (SITE) Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems, Able to describe the theory associated with the interior communications system with reference to video signal generation, processing, and storage; perform preventive and corrective maintenance on monochrome and color video cameras, receivers, and recorders; and apply the appropriate theory to the operation and maintenance of RF transmission, reception, and distribution systems. Repairs COHU and PELCO camera controllers.

WORK EXPERIENCE

United States Navy
Armed Forces Network
Chief Engineer of UHF/VHF Broadcast Station April 2008 - present

- Governed compliance and understanding of all FCC and host nation regulations.
- Supervised staff of nine. Coordinated work schedules, assigned workloads and trained new personnel on safe operation of equipment and repair techniques. Counseled personnel on quality of work as well as disciplinary issues.
- Ordered and procured all repair parts via companies supply system or though the open purchase procurement process.
- Maintained a RF distribution system that service over 3500 viewers.
- Maintained inventory of all repair parts and test equipment.
- Performed corrective maintenance in accordance with applicable safety rules and regulations.
- Scheduled and performed preventive maintenance requirements on various types of UHF/VHF high voltage equipment.
- Responsible for receiving and shipping of all video and audio equipment to repair
facilities, Tracking and updating using an automated database program.

United States Navy
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Maintenance Manager Aircraft Visual Landing Aids and Arresting Gear July 2005 - March 2008

- Scheduled and performed maintenance on high voltage power transformers, switchers and motor controllers. Resulting in a 99% availability of airfield support systems.
- Governed strict compliance of all OSHA, EPA, FAA, and OPNAV regulations, this resulted in the maintenance facility receiving three consecutive outstanding ratings during annual inspections.
- Organized completion of over 150 emergent corrective repairs on Improved Fresnel Lens, Movlas, E-28 and E-5 arresting gear while coordinating with various ground support teams and tower operations to facilitate continued aircraft operations.
- Managed a successful Tag out Lock out program that ensured personnel and equipment safety, which resulted in zero personnel and equipment casualties.
- Supervised up to 28 personnel, performed periodic evaluations, trained personnel and maintained training records.
- Presided over and maintained a $250,000 a year repair budget.
- Administration authority over all technical publications and documents used by
maintenance personnel for repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Implemented a conversion of all technical publications to electronic formats making on site repairs faster and more accurate using a laptop computer to access all drawings and repair procedures at the repair site. This decreased repair times by 20%.
- Responsible for Contractors access to Job site on airfield and ensured that all
contractors were properly trained for flight-line operations, Accompanied Airfield
Manager on inspection of all completed work and inspections of new improvement projects.

United States Navy
USS Shoup DDG-86
Divisional Leading Petty Officer October 2001 - May 2005

- Directed 18 personnel who provided maintenance for over 70 different types of electronic and electrical equipment.
- Organized and scheduled random weekly real-time preventive maintenance integrity checks, which contributed to a 99% maintenance reliability rating.
- Operated 110 volt to 240 volt power distribution switch board, providing power
to vital navigations and communications systems throughout a naval ship.
- Implemented and established a mentorship program for all new personnel which contributed to a 30% increase in promotion and a 15% decrease in disciplinary actions.
- Participated with ships training team, Implementing various training scenarios
to increase technicians repair skills and abilities, which directly contributed to
our ship winning an efficiency award.
- Conceptualized, designed and installed a satellite television system onboard the ship. Saved the Navy $182,000 in installation and design cost while increasing ships capabilities and the moral and welfare of the crew.

United States Navy
USS O'kane DDG-77
Work Center Supervisor June 1998 - March 2001

- Supervised 5 personnel, who provided preventive and corrective maintenance for over 40 types of equipment. Scheduled preventive maintenance using 3M management system.
- Operated emergency generator switchboards, providing 2kw power to vital systems during emergency situations.
- Wrote working aloft safety procedures for divisional equipment upon ships mast.
Safety procedures were adopted for all ships of the same type throughout the squadron.


EDUCATION:

May 2009 A.A., Electrical Mechanical Technology - Coastline Community College,
Fountain Valley California

- High School Graduate - Valley High School, Valley Alabama
Allied Business Schools Inc. - Laguna Hills, CA Wa Elite Real Estate Specialist.
- Technical School - Interior Communications Electrician Class A School, San Diego Ca, U.S. Navy
- Technical School - Shipboard Information Training Equipment, Closed Circuit Television Class C School, Great Lakes Il, U.S. Navy
- Technical School - Intergrate Navigation Tactical and Plotting System Maintenance Class C School, San Diego Ca, U.S. Navy
- Technical School - Intergrated Voice Communication System Maintenance, Class C School, San Diego Ca, U.S. Navy
- Technical School - Intergrated Voice Communication System Repair Technician, Class C School, San Diego Ca, U.S. Navy
- Technical School - Propulsion Alarm and Indicating Systems Maintenance, Class C School, San Diego Ca, U.S. Navy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Departmental Maintenance and Material Management, 2004
Divisional Officer Maintenance Training, 2004
Front Line Supervisor Training, 2003
Senior Team Lead Training, 1998
Ships Team Training Team, 2004
Departmental Training Team, 2004
Operator 20K forklift, 2006

Additional Skills:

Part-time home inspector, Inspected over 60 residential and commercial properties, specializing in structural and electrical code compliance.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Words, Excel, Outlook, Power
Point, etc.)

Certificate/Licensure

- Certificate of completion Fiber Optic Installation and Familiarization, Litton, Pascagoula Mississippi
- Certificate of completion Electronic Cable Repair, Litton, Pascagoula Mississippi
- Certificate of completion 2M Miniature Repair, Navy Fleet Training Center, San Diego California
- Certified Home Inspector, Allied Business Schools, Laguna California

Certifications
See above


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