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Chief Electrician

Objective


Oversee the maintenance and repair of ships electrical systems


Experience


ZIM Navigation Company; Haifa, Israel; 07/1973 - 10/1985

Position: Chief Electrician

Develop and implement maintenance procedures for various electrical systems including generators, motors, batteries and switchgear. Maintain and improve the spare parts inventory. Adjust and repair digital and analog naval control systems of engines, turbines, alternators, and automatic pilots. Receive several commendations for doing over and beyond formal duties, including upgrading the control of fuel blending system. Supervise final tests of all electrical and electronic systems on board of newly built container ships and others.



Precision Specialty Metals; Los Angeles, CA; 04/1986 - 07/1988

Position: Troubleshooter of Control Systems

Troubleshoot and repair SCR drives and PCBs of various control systems. Test and readjust control systems. Design, build, test, and install switchgear for electrical motors. Write Assembler programs for microprocessor-based controllers.



CLIFFORD Electronics; Chatsworth, CA; 02/1996 - 08/1999

Position: Quality Assurance Manager.

Assuring the quality of about one hundred models of automobile security systems. Handle scheduling, recruitment and training. Implement ISO 9001 and oversee the maintenance of records and documentation. Develop and implement inspection procedures for receiving, first articles, in process, and final inspection. Handle the revision control and maintenance of all test fixtures and the test software associated with these fixtures. Initiate and implement ESD compliance. Evaluate suppliers, and material specifications. Establish new test procedures. Initiate and implement generic packing lists. Write procedures and test instructions and train staff accordingly.



Packard Bell Electronics; Camarillo, CA; 07/1992 - 10/1995

Position: Quality Assurance Manager.

Manage the QA department at the Re-Manufacturing Division. Direct the ISO 9001 certification. Evaluate suppliers, and material specifications. Implement and conduct MRB and

CAB activities. Apply SPC methods. Write and implement FAI procedures. Administer internal audits. Train managers and supervisors on various ISO 9001 issues. Establish and manage the Continuous Improvement Team. Handle procedures control, technical documents control, and test software control. Receive special commendation for the successful ISO 9001 certification.


Education


MS Electrical Engineering; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1990



BS Electrical Engineering; Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 1973


Certification


Certified Marine Electrician (Israel)


Skils


First class troubleshooter. Proven ability to implement ISO 9001 Standard and improve processes. Set milestones and achieve it. Good SPC skills. Communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Strong analytical, synthesis, and facilitation skills. Detail oriented. Excellent ability to plan procedures and implement it. Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point.


 

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