Christopher Withers
22108 NE 122nd ST
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
(360) 771-1653
chris.withers1@yahoo.com
Summary of Qualifications
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Extensive experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Internet Explorer, MS Vista, Windows 7, and XP.
Highly organized, analytical thinker with strong communication skills.
Strong ability in setting goals and managing multiple record keeping logs.
Calibration of tools, sensors, and gauges.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and diagrams, and follow established procedures for repair
and maintenance.
Professional Experience
Landing Craft Air Cushion Deck Engineer
11/2009-11/2011
Assault Craft Unit 5
Camp Pendleton, CA
 Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on ETF40B Marine Gas Turbine Engines,
Auxiliary Power Unit generators, reduction gears, and all associated mechanical and electrical
systems.
 Customer Service relating to trouble calls between government contractors and military personnel
in different shops on the compound.
 Divisional Training Petty Officer- Coordinated, prepared, and presented weekly, monthly and
annual training for all personnel within the division.
Gas Turbine Systems Technician, Electrical
07/2006-11/2009
U.S.S. Shoup (DDG 86)
Everett, WA
 Repaired ship’s electrical plant and high voltage distribution system using system diagrams, skills
learned in technical training, and on-job training, resulting in 100% equipment reliability, verified
during engineering inspections.
 Operated a primary power generation plant and marine propulsion equipment as well as support
systems, reverse osmosis distillation plants and low pressure air systems.
 Maintained operating logs of all equipment in ships power plant, as well as support and auxiliary
systems and fuel and water levels.
 Operated and maintained computer systems for log keeping and monitoring plant status.
 Trained and supervised a team of 3 junior technicians during multiple installations, maintenance,
and repairs to equipment.
 Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams, logic charts, and all technical references available to
aid in repairs of equipment, as well as tracing systems and creating diagrams where there were no
technical references to use.
Additional Duties:
-Repair Parts Petty Officer - Took the lead as repair parts and supplies coordinator, assessing,
ordering, and inventorying new tools, parts and supplies as they were needed.
-Damage Control Petty Officer- Inspected and conducted corrective and preventative maintenance
on damage control equipment.
-Electric Plant Control Console Operator- Performed Remote start-up, shut-down, and emergency
actions on three Rolls Royce 501-K34 gas-turbine engines, as well as manipulated bus-tie circuit
breakers to establish constant power to entire ship’s electrical distribution system.
-Engineering Equipment Monitor- Locally monitored start-up and shut-down of three Rolls Royce
501-K34 gas-turbine engines, as well as responded to emergency conditions in the electric plant.
-Engineroom Equipment Operator- Locally controlled and monitored start-up and shut-down of
four General Electric LM-2500 gas-turbine engines. Also locally controlled operation of motor
operated pumps and valves, and ensured safe and correct operation of support systems within the
enginerooms.
Skills
Received extensive training on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and tag-out procedures, followed strict
safety guidelines in the workplace, and conducted training for junior technicians on proper use of PPE and
tag-out, as well as electrical safety in an industrial environment. Experience in the following:
 High voltage 3-phase distribution systems and equipment including pump motors and controllers,
shell-and-tube type heaters and coolers, and motor-operated valves.
 Commercial voltage systems including single phase and split phase systems as well as lighting
circuits.
 Low voltage control, alarm and monitoring circuitry, including pressure switches, liquid level
senders, various sensors for monitoring temperature, vibration, speed, and torque, as well as
calibration of alarm set points and gauge calibration.
 Using multimeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, meggers, power tools and hand tools, as well as
precision measuring tools.
Education
US Navy, LCAC Engineer Electrical
US Navy, GSE “A” School
Chicago, Illinois
Basic Engineering Common Core and Apprenticeship Technical Training
3/2010
5/2006