Electrical Technician

JOHN C THOMAS

**** *** ***** **** #***, Richmond, VA 23231

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EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

** ***** ********** ** **********ng electrical, electronic, and mechanical

functional diagrams for system isolation and troubleshooting. Diverse

technical background in preventive and corrective maintenance, testing,

operation, and troubleshooting of electrical distribution panels,

switchboards, and support systems.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

. Troubleshooting, AC/DC Motors, Wiring Diagrams, AC/DC Circuits,

Transformers, Power distribution Systems

. Electrical Theory, Technical Manuals, Multimeter, Motor Controllers,

Ohm Meters, Auto/Manual Bus Transfers

. AC/DC Generator Maintenance, Quality Assurance, 60/400 hertz, Solid

State Devices, Scheduled Maintenance

. Frequency converter, Electrical Plant Operator, Calibration

Technician, Logic Circuits, Circuit Breakers

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

. Great Lakes, Illinois - Electrician's Mate A School

. Center Naval Engineering, Norfolk, VA - Quality Assurance Inspector

. Center Naval Engineering, Norfolk, VA - Basic Engineering Hydraulic

Systems and Components

. Center Naval Engineering, Norfolk, VA - Shipboard Gauge Calibration

Technician

. Center Naval Engineering, Norfolk, VA - Basic Shipboard Propulsion Fuel

and Oil Testing

. Center Naval Engineering, Norfolk, VA - Electrical Control Devices

Troubleshoot and System diagnostic

. Center Naval Engineering, Norfolk, VA - 400-Hertz Special Frequency Motor

Generator/ 60-400HZ Frequency Changer

. Center Navel Engineering, Norfolk, VA - 1040CU Panel Meter Calibration

Technician

. Certified ARS 50 Propulsion and Auxiliary control console Maintenance

Technician

. Secret Security Clearance

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE

Patrol Coastal Maintenance Support Team Two, Virginia Beach, VA

May 2010-Sep 2012

Electrical Technician/Calibration Technician

. Provided preventive/corrective maintenance and technical support to ten

Patrol Coastal Class Ship on all electrical power distribution systems, and

shipboard calibration. Managed electrical preventive maintenance program,

provide comprehensive electrical support to ship crewmen, installing

transformers, circuit breaker, relays, and tank level indicators. As

calibration coordinator was responsible for over 300 electrical and

mechanical gauges to be calibrated to ensure the successful and on time

completion of Sea Trails of five Patrol Coastal Class Ships.

. Acting as Ship Supervisor for 3 out of 10 ships, Coordinated 100

maintenance jobs during shipyard availability. Isolated and repaired six

faults on main engine Logic Controller. Worked alongside qualified

electrical engineering contractors troubleshooting various shipboard

equipment, operational test and calibration of generator shut down

safeties. Tested, troubleshoot and replaced numerous circuit cards, and

diodes for electrical mimic panel. Rewired fire pump motor controller due

to electrical fire. Replace transformers, magnetic contactor, fuses, and

all associated damage wiring.

USS CARL VINSON, Newport News, VA

Feb 2008-May 2010

Electrical Technician/ Power Shop Supervisor

. 400 hertz motor generator operator/technician, trained 50 individuals on

the operations and casualty control of the ships 400 hertz motor generator

distribution system. Leading supervisor of 25 individuals supervised all

preventive and corrective schedule maintenance in electrical power shop.

. Qualified Chief Electrical Supervisor, monitoring ships electrical

distribution centers, and auxiliary systems diligently notifying any

abnormal conditions. Extensively troubleshoot Aviation Electrical Service

Stations, Aircraft elevators, degaussing power supply units, and aircraft

hanger bay isolation doors following schematics and wiring diagrams.

. Directly supervised the overhaul and grooming of the ship #1 400 hertz

special frequency motor generator, replacing slip rings, brushes, relays,

bus tie breakers and wiring. Troubleshoot and replaced electric motor for

fire pumps and conveyors.

NEGB, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Jan 2007-Feb 2008

Electrical Technician

. Wired facilities and living quarters, replace minor electrical components

"I.e." switches, transformers, and lighting circuits. Troubleshoot

buildings Ac, heater, and refrigeration units.

USS Typhoon, Virginia Beach, VA

Jan 2006- Jan 2007

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

. Troubleshoot Logic Controllers, DC battery charger and UPS power units.

Served as electrical safety officer, training all new personnel on

electrical safety and proper use of all electrical tools and personal

protective equipment. Provided routine maintenance for AC/DC motors,

generators, switchboards, and all electrical distribution systems. "I.e."

circuit breakers, transformers, generator, and voltage regulators. Made

repairs to circuit cards for propulsion control panel due unresponsive

engine control lever. Replace two shorted diodes, and one resister.

USS Grasp, Virginia Beach, VA

Feb 2002- Jan 2006

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

.Lead electrical power plant operator, monitoring ship electrical load

starting, stopping, and paralleling multiple generators taking immediate

and controlling actions during casualty situations.

. Attentively taking logs identifying abnormal parameters ensuring

efficient operation of electrical distribution systems, maintenance and

upkeep of primary and secondary switchboards. Maintained detailed

inspection and maintenance records for 2 switchboards and 3 diesel

generators.

. Planning, organizing, and prioritizing complex job requirements,

troubleshoot, isolated, and repaired faults on AC units, high/low pressure

air compressors, fire alarms, and ships damage control stations.

. Served as the Engineering Duty Officer from 2005-2006, In charge of

engineering plant while ship is in Port Authorizing officer of all

equipment requiring electrical and mechanical isolation for repairs and

scheduled maintenance. Tested voltage, resistance, and phase angle in

circuits, using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators.

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