Vance Stephens

Professional Skills

  • AC/DC Power Distribution / 450V Power Distribution / Industrial Safety / Circuit Breakers / Lighting Power Distribution / Logic Controllers / Generator Governors & Voltage Regulators / Electrical Schematics / Equipment Troubleshooting / Technical Research / AC & DC Motors / Electrical Test Equipment / Transformers Generator and Battery Testing / Equipment Calibration / Equipment Logs / Planning & Scheduling / Electrical Isolations and Tag Out

Professional History

Calibration Technician

Standard Calibration Inc                                                                                                                    2022-09 – Current

  • Inspect, verify, and calibrate sensor at various data centers.
  • Use Programable Logic Controllers to monitor, activate and deactivate sensor.
  • Read electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to successfully diagnose equipment and system problems
  • Maintained electrical equipment and monitored supply inventory for over 18 data centers.
  • Inspected electrical systems with Master Electrician to identify safety hazards and faulty equipment, ensuring compliance with state electrical code.
  • Worked collaboratively with project manager to ensure the successful completion of jols.

Interior Communications Electrician

United States Navy, USN, Norfolk, VA                                                                                              2018-09 – 2022-09

  • Planned, assigned, scheduled and supervised work of interior communication electricians and other assisting personnel.
  • Maintained alarm, intercom, indicator and navigation systems for ship facilities.
  • Lead and scheduled team of electricians to install and maintain telecom and internet servers for aircraft carrier.
  • Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
  • Effectively worked with multi-craft team, providing wiring installation, preventive maintenance and testing of equipment.
  • Oversaw control room modification work conducted by electricians, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines, scope of work and reporting requirements.

Education

United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (2022)

  • Electrician Apprenticeship

Interior Electronics | Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) – Dahlgren, VA

Certifications

CPR and AED Certification | 2022

ACE Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | 2017