Objective
To obtain employment with a stable company that will help me obtain my goal of reaching chief engineer unlimited as well as afford me the opportunity to advance my education in the marine, oil & gas industry.
I hold a 1st Assistant Engineer Unlimited Motor License as well as a Chief Limited Oceans Unlimited Horsepower License.
Experience
1st Assistant Engineer
Technip
Currently working aboard the Global 1200 DP2 pipe lay/ derrick vessel as part of the engine department. In this position, I have experience working with MAN/B&W 8L & 9L 32/40 diesel generators, Wartzila MV3000/7000 series main azimuth and drop down thrusters, and CAT 3500 series generators. I also have experience with Alfa Laval Lube and Fuel oil purifiers along with Tamrotor and Hatlapa start and service air compressors and Converteam control systems as related to main propulsion and subsystem control and valving. Started as 3rd A/E, promoted to 2nd A/E within 4 months, promoted to 1st A/E after 11 months.
2nd, 3rd Assistant Engineer, QMED.
Grand River Navigation Company
More than 6 years of progressively responsible hands-on and management experience in the maintenance, repair, modification, overhaul and installation of marine equipment and machinery of an aging Great Lakes bulk carrier fleet.
• Experience with electrical, water, fuel, lubrication, hydraulic, EMD, Alco and Nordberg main engines, motor control and related systems and major components.
• Experience includes AC/DC lighting and power systems, CAT C18, 3412, 3516 generators, controllers, starters and transformers; communication systems, general electronics, consoles and galley equipment.
• Obtained 2A/E Unlimited License 2/2009
• Obtained 3A/E Unlimited License 6/2007
• Obtained QMED rating 6/2005
2nd Assistant Engineer
Odyssea Marine
Hired on as 2nd Assistant Engineer to bring a DP1 OSV (M/V Hondo River) boat from Ghana, Africa to the United States. This was a delivery job only as presented by the company. I, along with the Chief engineer, was responsible to get a newly purchased boat ready electrically and mechanically to be able to cross the Atlantic Ocean to be delivered to it's new owners in New Orleans, La.
• Fit out and test all shipboard electrical and mechanical systems including F/O, L/O, potable and ballast water.
• Fit out and test all dry cargo and mud tanks.
Education
Associated Builders and Contractors
Construction Electrician Apprenticeship
Formal 4 year training to obtain a civilian Journeyman Electrician License.
• Graduated 1st out of a beginning class of 50 students.
United States Coast Guard
Electricians Mate Class "A" School
Formal training for the specialty rating of Electricians Mate aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutters.
• Graduated 4th out of 35 students attending.
Gannon University
Social Sciences
Was not able to complete degree due to financial difficulties. I could no longer afford to attend.
Community College of Allegheny County
Liberal Arts
Began secondary education at Community College so that I could attend school while still working.
Bishop Canevin High School
Diploma
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
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Electricians Mate 2nd Class (EM2/E-5)
United States Coast Guard
• Served 1 year aboard USCGC Acushnet(WMEC-167) as a fireman in the engine room.
• Served 2.5 years aboard USCGC Tahoma(WMEC-908) as EM3/E-4 responsible for 2 four hour watches per day and all electric components aboard the vessel. Responsible for 3 person duty section every third day while in port.
• Served 4 years at Governors Island, NY. assigned to the Ferryboat Maintenance Div. as EM2/E-5. Responsible for electrical repair of a 4 boat ferry fleet that ran between Governors Island and Lower Manhattan. Also responsible for 4 person duty section during overnight hours (4pm-7am) every third day.
• Recieved Good Conduct Medal(2 awards)
• Recieved Humanitarian Service Medal(2 awards)
• Honorably Discharged
Certification
My current training and certifications include STCW with OICEW endorsement, Lifeboatman , Current Med Care Provider, HVAC Universal technician license, H.U.E.T., Safe Gulf/Rig Pass(IADC version), Vanuatu Sailing Credentials, HAZWOPER, Converteam DP Automation and Maintenance training from General Electric, Pulse safety training, BOSIET(Optio approved).
Skils
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References upon request