1. James C. West II
1301 Medical Center Drive Unit 632
(213)925-7098
petros365@live.com
ELECTRICAL OPERATOR/TECHNICIAN
A top-performing and versatile electrical / mechanical operator and technician with a record of sustained high standards in operations.
Strong military background in mechanical system alignments and electrical power generation and distribution, including managing
projects, directing engineering teams, conducting system maintenance and repairs, and testing hardware and equipment. Goal-oriented
and analytical, a flexible employee capable of working independently or as part of a team.
KEY STRENGTHS
Active Secret Clearance Mathematics Motor Controllers Training/Leadership
Schematics Blueprints Troubleshooting Environmental Control AC/DC Circuits
Thermodynamics Technical Manuals Electromechanical 450 VAC, 3 phase
Problem Solving Cooling Systems Electrical Safety
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ELECTRICAL USS PAUL HAMILTON DDG-60, San Diego, CA 2013- Present
Managed the maintenance and repair to shipboard mechanical systems and electrical power distribution systems and associated
auxiliary systems onboard a Guided Missile Destroyer.
• Leadership: Hand selected as the Leading Chief Petty Officer. Organized and directed the completion of preventive and
corrective maintenance and supervised over 20 different technicians in the troubleshooting and repair of faulty equipment.
Results: decreased system downtime by 25%.
• Detected, combated, and repaired damage from electrical equipment fires, grounds, and open or short circuits.
• Training: Selected to conduct education, training and qualification of over 20 personnel in all aspects of the main propulsion
plant and electrical distribution system during routine operations, complex evolutions, and casualty control actions. Results:
Increased qualification rate by over 50%.
NAVAL SUBMARINE SCHOOL Station Submarine Advanced Electronic School Groton, CT 2012- 2013
• Training: Selected to join Submarine force as a Sonar Technician Submarine (STS)
• Attended the following courses:
Basic Enlisted Submarine School
ATT E-Core Course
Tactical Computers and Networking Course
STS Class “A” School
NAVY RECRUITER NRD LOS ANGELES, Navy Recruiting Station Santa Maria, CA 2009- 2012
• Leadership: Served as Leading Petty Officer at NRS Santa Maria. Lead recruiting of high quality officer and enlisted
applicants for active and reserve service.
• Planning: Supervised personnel in canvassing, placement, testing, and processing qualified applicants for Naval Service.
Results: Navy Recruiting Station achieved 138% New Contract Objective.
GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN MECHANICAL ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT FOUR, Norfolk, VA 2007 - 2009
Performed maintenance, repair and alterations to LCAC TF-40B gas turbine engines, auxiliary Systems, shafting, transmissions,
propellers, bow thrusters and rudder units.
• Chosen as 1 of 4 lead maintainers, executing over 60 maintenance items while ensuring the highest Quality Assurance.
• Selected as one of three Second Class Petty Officers to perform hands on training of nonqualified personnel, including level
of knowledge checks and oral boards.
GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN MECHANICAL USS MCFAUL DDG-74, Norfolk, VA 2004 – 2007
Performed maintenance, repair and alterations to G.E. LM2500 gas turbine engines, Rolls Royce gas turbine generator sets, lube oil
systems, fuel oil systems, seawater cooling systems, low pressure air compressors and hydraulic systems.
• Selected as one of four Third Class Petty Officers to perform hands on training of nonqualified personnel, including level of
knowledge checks and oral boards.
• Chosen as work center supervisor, managing preventive maintenance items while ensuring the highest Quality Assurance.
EDUCATION
• 2012 Submarine Advanced Electronic School, Groton, CT (10 of 22)
• 2009 Enlisted Naval Recruiting Orientation School, Pensacola, FL (10 of 20)
• 2004 Gas Turbine (A) School, Great Lakes, IL (9 of 25)