Objective
Chief Engineer / Maintenance Supervisor (port engineer)
Experience
8/2005 - 12/2006 Stabbert Maritime Offshore Seattle, Wa.
Chief Engineer Of three different science research vessels.
One vessel was a converted seismic gun boat set up for an automated R.O.V. operating in the Gulf of Mexico. Equipped with two 3512 Caterpillars for power and parallel 3406 Caterpillar for electrical.
Second vessel also a gun boat converted to a four anchor dive platform. Equipped with two 3606 Caterpillars for power and parallel 3406 caterpillars for electrical.
Third vessel Started out as a Anchor Handling Tug Supply Boat which we converted to a ultrasound science research vessel for charting the waters of Alaska for NOAA. Then after an extended ship yard period which major steel work was done in all tanks two winches were added and four anchors to work as a dive platform. Which I remained aboard the vessel for both shipyard periods over seeing all repairs and refit. Then delivered the vessel through the Panama canal to the Gulf of Mexico. Vessel powered by Alco 251V12 with Lufkin gears and Berg Johnson C.P. wheels. Electrical power provided by two 3406 Caterpillars split buss.
7/2003 - 7/2005 Trico Marine Operators Houma, La.
Chief Engineer of a SOLAS Approved Frat. Vessel, a Fuel only OSV.
Both of which work in Brazil. Also a 225’ OSV working in Nigeria.
Also chief of several OSV's in the gulf of Mexico.
The Frat. Vessel is DP and is equipped with 12V645 EMD for main propulsion and Cummins for all auxiliary engines. Thrust Master drop down thrusters fore and aft. DP. Controlled by either fan beam or Simran Satellite system.
The Fuel only OSV also equipped with 12V645 EMD for Main Engines and Cummins for auxiliary engines. Omega Jet thrusters fore and aft but not DP.
The 225’ vessel is a stretched straight supply boat. Powered by 16V645 Turbo charged EMD and Detroit for Auxiliary engines. Dry bulk delivered by twin Leroi screw compressors.
Also several supply vessels working in the Gulf of Mexico
9/1998 - 5/2002 Seabulk Offshore Lafayette, La.
Chief Engineer of OSV’s and Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel
Chief Engineer of two different types of Dynamic Positioning OSV’s. One type vessel using Becker rudders aft and a Thrust Master 360 degree drop down azimuth thruster. Powered by 3516 Caterpillar, and 3508 Caterpillar driving hydraulics for thruster. Parallel 3406 Caterpillars for generators. Second vessel powered by 3606 Caterpillar with for and aft tunnel thrusters, also having parallel generating system.
Chief Engineer of several types and sizes of OSV most powered by Caterpillar engines some Detroit.
Chief Engineer of A.H.T.S. Vessel. Powered by 16V645 Turbo EMD engines Equipped with a 250 ton pull Fritz Culver Dynamic hydraulic winch.
9/1995 - 9/1998 Ensco Marine Brousard, La.
Chief engineer OSV
Education
June 2002 TRICO Marine Operators Houma, La.
U.S.C.G. Approved “1-day onboard OSV Assessor Training course for Masters,
Mates & Engineers”
Feb. 2002 Louisiana Technical College Houma, La.
U.S. Coast Guard On Board Training and Assessor Program
Oct. 2001 Louisiana Technical College Houma, La.
16-hour Lifeboat man Competency Course
Oct. 2000 Louisiana Technical College Houma, La.
STCW 95 Basic Training Course
April 1988 Texas A&M University Galveston, Texas
Offshore Vessel Stability and Trim 20- Hour Course
Oct. 1996 ENSCO Marine Brousard, La.
Streamlined Inspection Process
April 1996 Biloxi Marine Training Biloxi, Miss.
Designated Duty Unlimited Horsepower Course
April 1996 Delgado Community College New Orleans, La.
U.S.C.G. Approved Marine Fire Fighting Basic and Advanced (field) Fire School
March 1996 Biloxi Marine Training Biloxi, Miss.
Tanker man Grade-B Training Course
Aug. 1994 Bill Garret Autoplex Picayune, Miss.
A.S.E. Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling review & Certification Process
Jan. 1988 Houston Marine Training New Orleans, La.
100 Ton Master Course
Certification
U.S.C.G. licensed Engineer Serial # 1160987 Third Issue Expires August 3, 2011
Chief Engineer (OSV) of Motor Vessels of any horse power; Designated Duty Engineer of Motor Or Gas turbine vessels of any horsepower; Also, Assistant Engineer(Limited Oceans) of Motor or Gas turbine Vessels of not more than 1600 Gross Tons (DOMESTIC TONNAGE), 3000 Gross
Tons(ITC TONNAGE) of any Horse power
Skils
I most instances I do not need out side vendors to repair the vessels as I can do most repairs myself. I only need parts.
I am very good at taking older vessels and bringing them up to a safe low cost condition.