Chase Brown story:
A Navy Nuclear trained Electricians Mate, Second Class Petty Officer (E-5) with over 6 years of experience in the areas of Navy Nuclear Submarine electrical distribution and casualty control operations. As a Navy Nuclear Electrician stationed onboard the USS Henry M. Jackson, he coordinated with other watch stander’s to safely operate a Navy Nuclear Propulsion Plant as Electrical Operator, Throttleman, and Auxiliary Electrician Aft. As Electrical Operator, he maintained continuity of power throughout the ship by ensuring ship’s generators, motor-generators, and shore power was operating properly and load distributed. As Throttle man, he coordinated with the Reactor Operator, and Engineering Officer of the Watch to maintain propulsion for the ship. As Auxilia
ry Electrician Aft, he continuously patrolled the Engine room, monitored plant indications, and informed the Electrical Operator of any equipment issues and combat casualties immediately. When not on watch, he performed maintenance on generators, motor-generators, pumps, motors, fans, motor controllers, switchboards, and other shipboard power plant items.
His journey with our program started when he was referred to us by his father who works in the utility industry, along with some career advice from his Navy Chief at his command to enroll into the program. Chase enrolled into the Power4Vets program on 17 June 2016 and he graduated from the Power System Operation courses in January 2017 and passed his NERC Reliability Certification exam in June 2017. He currently works for Idaho Power as a Station Technician Apprentice II and will surely get moved into a System Operator position once a position opens at Idaho Power.
Congratulations, to Chase Brown for believing in the Power4Vets program and we are proud of your success!
“Words from Chase Brown”
The training I received through Power4Vets provided me with valuable tools to transition from the military to the civilian workforce. The curriculum helped me familiarize myself with the terminology and systems used in civilian power grids, allowing me to further the knowledge I gained in the military. It made it possible for me to successfully obtain my NERC certification. The knowledge I gained from the program allowed me to shine during the interviewing process and ultimately land a promising career with Idaho Power.