Brandon Forrest
Chesapeake
Summary
Electronics Technician with a strong focus on electrical safety and continuous improvement. Skilled in managing preventative maintenance and training junior technicians, contributing to reduced equipment downtime and enhanced operational readiness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics Technician
Military Sealift Command
Norfolk, VA
07.2015 - 09.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired electronic systems aboard vessels to ensure operational readiness.
- Performed preventative maintenance on navigation and communication equipment to enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex electronic malfunctions effectively.
- Managed inventory of electronic components, optimizing supply chain processes for efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in electronics repair and safety protocols.
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
- Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, limiting electrical risk and equipment downtime.
- Increased workplace safety through proactive identification of potential hazards associated with electronic equipment operations.
- Led preventative maintenance and inspections to limit electrical issues.
- Coordinated installation of new electrical systems, optimizing performance across multiple projects.
- Trained team of electricians on PLC systems, ladder logic and blueprint design.
- Established strong working relationships with vendors, expediting delivery times for critical components and materials.
- Implemented preventative measures that significantly reduced the occurrence of electrical malfunctions or hazards in the workplace.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
Education
48/60 ENGINE - Marine Engineering
Fairbanks Morse Defense
Chesapeake, VA02-2026
HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY - Marine Maintenance And Ship Repair
MARITIME INSTITUTE
San Diego, CA06-2021
UNIVERSAL EPA - HVAC
ESCO INSTITUTE
San Diego, CA06-2019
Merchant Mariner Credential- Electrical Engineer - Electrical Engineering
Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy
Norfolk, VA06-2018
Skills
- Soldering and wiring
- Troubleshooting
- Hardware diagnostics
- Equipment installation
- Test equipment operation
- Electrical safety
- Schematic reading
- Control systems
- Component identification
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Electrical system inspection
- Lighting systems
- Fixture installation
- Safety management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Job planning
Timeline
Electronics Technician
Military Sealift Command
07.2015 - 09.2025
48/60 ENGINE - Marine Engineering
Fairbanks Morse Defense
HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY - Marine Maintenance And Ship Repair
MARITIME INSTITUTE
UNIVERSAL EPA - HVAC
ESCO INSTITUTE
Merchant Mariner Credential- Electrical Engineer - Electrical Engineering
Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy