DANIEL G. CRANE
** ********* *****, *** * Newport News, VA 23606
Mobile: 757-***-**** ***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN
Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals and
priorities and resolve issues in initial stages. Encompasses strong electrical and mechanical maintenance and
troubleshooting skills. Completed many tasks both independently and as a team player.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Award-winning experience operating and maintaining electrical equipment and systems Five years experience with lock-
out / tag-out safety rules, codes and regulations associated with the operation of high temperature, pressurized and
energized electrical systems Highly experienced in reading and interpreting diagrams/blueprints and equipment operating
procedures Extensive knowledge of power/ hand tools and their maintenance and care. Exceptional management of time,
and personnel, for scheduling work, maintenance, training and supply related work.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Navy
Electrical Power Plant Operator / Work Center Supervisor February 2009 – Present
USS BATAAN, Naval Station, Norfolk, VA
Extensive career with a series of increasing troubleshooting and leadership responsibilities. Effectively train and
supervise 15 subordinates in repairs, maintenance, equipment operations and safety procedures and in the use of digital
multimeters, megohmeters and oscilloscopes. Comprehensive experience in the repair and maintenance of motor operated
valves, automatic bus transfer equipment, motor controllers, circuit breakers, generators, aircraft elevators, cargo and
weapons elevators, electro-hydraulic control systems and other major electrical equipment.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies
and equipment.
• Coordinate with outside technical representatives on a category 3 CASREP on ship’s installed degaussing system.
Rebuilt power supply and rectifier control system and repair faulty AC filter subsystem without outside technical
support.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and repair multiple faults in cargo/weapon elevator logic control systems, electromechanical interlock
systems, elevator safety subsystem interlocks and mechanical safety subsystems.
• Make numerous cable replacements and installs to include installing cannon plug type connectors and pins, crimp
and solder type connectors, running cables through water tight and non watertight bulkhead penetrations and banding
cables through cableways.
Electrician’s Mate / Technician January 2007 to January 2009
Multiple Assignments / Locations
Repair and maintain lighting, ventilation, and electrical distribution systems, including electrical outlets, motors,
generators, fuse and breaker panels, flight deck lighting, and ship’s signal lights. Conduct preventative and corrective
maintenance on 440VAC, 60 and 400 hertz power distribution systems, 440VAC equipment and 115VAC auxiliary
systems.
• Trained junior personnel in watch standing principles, electrical repair, and damage control requirements.
• Considered a Subject Matter Expert in all aspects of propulsion plant operations from steam and electrical generation
system along with associated equipment.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices
such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and megohmmeters, to ensure proper operation of equipment and motors in
accordance with the technical manual.
• Conduct maintenance and repair of various propulsion and auxiliary control consoles
• Inspect, maintain, test and repair electric power equipment
• Repair degraded distribution circuits
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or
repair, and to ensure compliance with the technical manual.
• Maintain operating efficiency of distribution panels, switches, switchboards, controllers, voltage regulators, current
transformers and voltage transformers
• Connecting electric power machinery and electric power equipment
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, to maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including
ammeters, megohmmeter and test lamps.
EDUCATION
NEC EM 4626 Electrical Component Maintenance Technician, Great Lakes, IL, February 2009
• Perform operational, preventive and corrective maintenance on unique electrical components, 400HZ Static
Frequency Converters and the Solid State Material Degaussing System
Ephrata Senior High School, Ephrata, PA
• High School Diploma, June 2005
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Maintain and repair interior communications systems
• Install test and troubleshoot alarms, salinity cells, sound powered communications, and telephones
• Installing telephone and other communications circuits, boxes, switchboards and bell buzzer systems