ALEXANDER TU
Norfolk
Summary
Electrician with extensive experience in troubleshooting and system installation, developed through military service. Strong focus on safety management, compliance, and quality assurance, consistently enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborative team member skilled in diagnosing electrical issues and training others on best practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician Technician III
Oceaneering International
Chesapeake
06.2022 - Current
- Installed electrical systems for subsea vessels and support equipment.
- Maintained and repaired electrical components in marine environments.
- Diagnosed electrical faults using specialized testing equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical systems, including checking connections for proper tension and torqueing of screws.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design electrical solutions.
- Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
- Read blueprints to accurately install wiring according to the manufacturer's specifications.
- Helped analyze blueprints to ensure accurate project execution and technical drawings for project specifications.
- Executed wire pulling through conduit runs with fish tapes or pull strings.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices and safety procedures.
- Ensured inventory of electrical supplies met project requirements.
- Maintained a safe and organized work environment compliant with safety regulations.
- Navigated confined crawl spaces to ensure proper installation and maintenance of electrical systems and worked flexible, non-standard workweeks.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
Electrical Assembler
Insight Global LLC
Atlanta
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Installed and repaired electrical or electromechanical systems on military vessels, ensuring operational readiness.
- Tested assembled equipment for proper function utilizing test meters and other instruments.
- Set up test equipment on a variety of products to measure and record system conformance to test specifications.
- Assembled electrical components according to technical specifications and blueprints.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical instructions.
- Aligned and adjusted work pieces and electrical parts to optimize wiring and assembly processes.
- Explained assembly methods to colleagues, improving workflow efficiency.
- Ensured all repair documentation was up-to-date and accurate.
- Conferred with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
Maintenance Electrician
General Dynamics Information Technology
Chesapeake
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Repaired and maintained electrical systems, including wiring, controls, and circuits.
- Installed, maintained, and tested electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices, and related equipment.
- Installed and repaired electrical wiring for operational readiness.
- Performed electrical troubleshooting on various systems and equipment.
- Inspected and tested circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and motors to ensure operational safety and compliance.
- Conducted safety inspections of electrical installations to maintain compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Installed and updated electrical appliances, fixtures and systems.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components on US Navy vessels.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications.
- Coordinated contractor efforts for repairs and upgrades to enhance system reliability.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine work requirements for each project.
- Analyzed and documented test results.
Electrician
United States Navy
Norfolk
12.2013 - 12.2024
- Installed electrical systems on naval vessels following strict safety protocols.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Maintained and repaired electrical equipment in various ship compartments.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in electrical systems using testing devices.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with Navy standards and regulations.
- Responded to emergency repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and modifications.
- Followed schematics to confirm job specifications and plan installation layouts.
- Documented maintenance procedures and updates for future reference and training purposes.
- Maintained records of all work performed on the electrical system.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Education
Electrician -
United Services Military Apprenticeship Program
Skills
- Schematic analysis
- Electrical safety standards
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Flexible Work Hours
- Active Federal Secret Security Clearance
Certification
- Electrician - United Services Military Apprenticeship Program
- Electrician, Maintenance - United Services Military Apprenticeship Program
Timeline
Electrical Assembler
Insight Global LLC
10.2025 - 06.2026
Maintenance Electrician
General Dynamics Information Technology
01.2025 - 10.2025
Electrician Technician III
Oceaneering International
06.2022 - Current
Electrician
United States Navy
12.2013 - 12.2024
Electrician -
United Services Military Apprenticeship Program