ERIC WEINHARDT
Virginia Beach
Summary
Mission-focused Electrical Technician with 8+ years of experience in complex system maintenance, operations, and technical leadership within high-security environments. Demonstrated expertise in electrical and mechanical systems including weapons control platforms, generators, switchboards, and automation systems. Proven record in team leadership, system diagnostics, safety compliance, and root cause analysis. Active Top Secret clearance and qualified to transition into a high-performance, shift-based engineering operations role within Amazon Web Services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Technician/Supervisor of Maintenance
U.S. Navy
02.2017 - Current
- Managed operation, maintenance, and repair of two Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TWCS) trainer labs, including electrical isolation, simulated launches, system interfacing, and time-synchronization.
- Led and trained 145 technicians in the upkeep and proper handling of critical electrical components of combat systems.
- Supervised 12 technicians in troubleshooting non-routine malfunctions, verifying maintenance completion, and producing weekly planned maintenance schedules.
- Operated, maintained, and transitioned four major weapon systems from maintenance to warfighting readiness, completing 236 electrical and hazardous checks totaling 641 hours.
- Led 14 Sailors in continuous readiness efforts; managed Harpoon Weapon Control System operations through 78 successful electronic maintenance checks (156 hours).
- Served as Combat Systems Officer of the Watch; conducted 13 total tag-out audits (3,976 danger tags), correcting 46 electrically unsafe discrepancies across all equipment related to Combat Systems
- Assumed Section Leader (Senior Supervisor) duties overseeing electrical maintenance and duty day evolutions such as fuel on-load and switchboard maintenance.
- Coordinated 49 watch stations for 58 Sailors, ensuring continuous operational coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geographic Information Systems
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2014
No Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Apprentice Technical Training
Waukegan, IL08-2017
No Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Advanced Electronics And Electrical Safety
Waukegan, IL11-2017
Skills
- Electrical/Mechanical Systems Operations
- Preventative and Corrective Maintenance
- UPS, Generators, Switchgear, Motors
- Weapon Control Automation
- Root Cause Analysis and DIagnostics
- Team Leadership and Training (145 Technicians)
- Workflow Systems
- Security Clearance Active TS (TS/SCI Eligible)
- Safety Compliance (Tag-outs/Danger Tags)
- Rack-level Power Systems (PDUs, RMPs, ATS)
- Rotating 12-Hour Shift Readiness
- Emergency Response Operations (Damage Control)
Certification
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI Eligible)
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified
- OSHA Safety Trained
- Tag-Out User Certified (ELectrical and Mechanical Safety)
Tools and Technologies
- Maintenance Management Software (SKED)
- Rack PDU, UPS, and ATS Hardware
- Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Frequency Converter
Timeline
Systems Technician/Supervisor of Maintenance
U.S. Navy
02.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Geographic Information Systems
University of Hawaii At Manoa
No Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Apprentice Technical Training
No Degree - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Advanced Electronics And Electrical Safety
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