 Operate and repair classified electronic equipment; used for detection, tracking, recognizing, and identifying all maritime vessels and navigational aids. Subject matter expert in Submarine Damage Control Systems that enabled the repair of the submarine in case of an emergency. Troubleshoot electronic equipment by reading schematics to resolve technical problems. Perform start-up, initialization, shutdown, emergency procedures, equipment checkouts, alignment procedures, operates and conducts basic preventive maintenance on submarine electronic navigation equipment, interior communications announcing circuits, atmosphere monitoring equipment and ship control electronic systems under the supervision of senior personnel. Performs cataloging, inventorying, and preparation of navigation charts. Prepares for and conducts basic submarine navigation and piloting evolutions. Operates and performs maintenance on electronic equipment used for detection, tracking, recognition, and identification of all maritime vessels and navigational aids; operates and performs maintenance on Interior Communications (IC), alarms, warnings and indicators, ship’s control, entertainment, gyrocompass, inertial navigation, atmosphere control, instrumentation, and control systems; operates and maintains personal computers, electronic, and auxiliary equipment used to safely and accurately navigate all classes of submarines; maintains highly accurate navigation data for use by the Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS), develops and executes navigational plans; stands watch as assistant to Officers of the Deck and to Navigators; performs ship control, navigation, and lookout duties; procures, corrects, uses, and stows navigational publications and charts; and maintains navigational instruments, and computer software; keeps correct navigational time and renders honors and ceremonies in accordance with national observance and foreign customs.

 Constructed over 20 homes as a framer, reading and interpreting floor plans and architectural drawings. Met all construction deadlines, passed all inspections, and limited construction waste.