Objective
OBJECTIVE To secure a long term position with a company that will benefit from my engineering experience and skills, while providing me with ongoing challenges, a secure environment and the ability to advance further in my field for our shared benefit.
Experience
• Extensive experience of all aspects of marine engineering and management
• Strong knowledge and formal education in all aspects of marine engineering and management, including electricity, electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, electro-hydraulics, AC, refrigeration, pumps, purifiers, elevators and all types of fabrication and welding.
• Service experience with MTU, Caterpillar, Detroit and John Deere engines and their respective control systems.
• Extensive knowledge of electro-hydraulic systems, including Kamewa jet drives
• Service experience with MTU, Caterpillar, Detroit and John Deere engines and their respective control systems ranging from maintenance to complete rebuilds
• Excellent and proven troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and provide solutions, as well as engineering improvements on existing systems
• Great with Sea Tel systems and associated entertainment and AV systems
• Experienced in designing and implementing preventative maintenance programs
• Highly motivated self starter, well organized and detail oriented
• Outgoing, with excellent team skills, good communicator
Education
• USCG Chief Engineer, Oceans, 1600/3000 tons ITC, Unlimited horsepower
• Gas Turbine endorsement to 4000 horsepower
• STCW 95
• Universally cert. Air Conditioning technician, Penn State Tech College
• Maritime Professional Training Institute - Unlimited Engineer
• Maritime Professional Training Institute - Advanced Fire Fighting School
• Advanced Shipboard Firefighting - Port Canaveral Firefighting School
• Advanced lifeboat course, Maritime Professional Training
• Advanced rescue boat course, Maritime Professional Training
• 50 weeks of formal engineering training in the US Navy including electrician and electronics, diesel mechanics, auxiliary equipment and elevators
• US Navy Surface Rescue Swimmer
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Certification
• USCG Chief Engineer, Oceans, 1600/3000 tons ITC, Unlimited horsepower
• Gas Turbine endorsement to 4000 horsepower
• STCW 95
• Universally cert. Air Conditioning technician, Penn State Tech College
• Maritime Professional Training Institute - Unlimited Engineer
• Maritime Professional Training Institute - Advanced Fire Fighting School
• Advanced Shipboard Firefighting - Port Canaveral Firefighting School
• Advanced lifeboat course, Maritime Professional Training
• Advanced rescue boat course, Maritime Professional Training
• 50 weeks of formal engineering training in the US Navy including electrician and electronics, diesel mechanics, auxiliary equipment and elevators
• US Navy Surface Rescue Swimmer
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Skils
• Extensive experience of all aspects of marine engineering and management
• Strong knowledge and formal education in all aspects of marine engineering and management, including electricity, electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, electro-hydraulics, AC, refrigeration, pumps, purifiers, elevators and all types of fabrication and welding.
• Service experience with MTU, Caterpillar, Detroit and John Deere engines and their respective control systems.
• Extensive knowledge of electro-hydraulic systems, including Kamewa jet drives
• Service experience with MTU, Caterpillar, Detroit and John Deere engines and their respective control systems ranging from maintenance to complete rebuilds
• Excellent and proven troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and provide solutions, as well as engineering improvements on existing systems
• Great with Sea Tel systems and associated entertainment and AV systems
• Experienced in designing and implementing preventative maintenance programs
• Highly motivated self starter, well organized and detail oriented
• Outgoing, with excellent team skills, good communicator
QUALIFICATIONS
• USCG Chief Engineer, Oceans, 1600/3000 tons ITC, Unlimited horsepower
• Gas Turbine endorsement to 4000 horsepower
• STCW 95
• Universally cert. Air Conditioning technician, Penn State Tech College
• Maritime Professional Training Institute - Unlimited Engineer
• Maritime Professional Training Institute - Advanced Fire Fighting School
• Advanced Shipboard Firefighting - Port Canaveral Firefighting School
• Advanced lifeboat course, Maritime Professional Training
• Advanced rescue boat course, Maritime Professional Training
• 50 weeks of formal engineering training in the US Navy including electrician and electronics, diesel mechanics, auxiliary equipment and elevators
• US Navy Surface Rescue Swimmer
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
May 06 - present M/Y Symphony, 115' Benetti. MTU 2000 series, 4600KW
Chief Engineer / fleet engineer. As Chief engineer of Symphony I am not only responsible for day to day maintenance and repair of the Benetti, but also the other boats in the “fleet” including two Boston Whalers, a Skater race boat, various jet skis and occasionally the 60' Hatteras.
With this operation I am solely responsible for scheduling, managing and financial oversight of all repairs and maintenance, yard periods and re-fits with all vessels. My determination and taste for perfection have kept me extremely busy with the systems and equipment onboard. I have streamlined operations and turned mediocre equipment into dependable systems, and brought poorly maintained machinery back to its peak performance. Symphony is a very busy private yacht which also does corporate charters and many charity events including a cancer carnival annually which I have enjoyed being a part of. Many more details about this program or equipment are available by your request.
Dec 04 – Dec 05 M/Y MUSTANG SALLY, 124’ Trinity - same captain as M/Y Ragazza
Chief Engineer, Responsible for maintenance and repair of all onboard systems incl. twin Detroit/MTU 2000 series 1800hp, Northern Lights/John Deere 55kw generators, Quantum stabilizers, Sea Recovery 4,000 gallons/day H2O maker, Alpha Laval centrifuge. Re-engineered power supply for HVAC AC system and the system itself for vastly enhanced performance. Moved computers controlling voltage regulators for generators from position on generators to a cool and non-vibrating location to prevent repeated breakage. Re-designed exhaust system to resolve pollution problem. Resolved re-occurring problem with Jastram electronic steering controls.
Sept 02 – Nov 04 M/Y RAGAZZA, 115’ Denison,
Chief Engineer. Busy charter yacht. Responsible for maintenance and operation of all onboard equipment and systems including two MTU 3500hp with triple sequential turbos, Kamewa Jet Drives, two Northern Lights 60kW generators, four eight ton CruiseAir AC systems and an AquaPro-Sea Recovery reverse osmosis water maker. Repaired complex electro-hydraulics systems, Kamewa electronic control logics, MTU jacket water circulation pumps, John Deere raw water pumps and various electrical and lighting circuits. Performed several emergency dives to clear obstructed jet tunnels at sea.
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. It will give you a good summary of my abilities and qualifications, but what it may not tell you is how passionate I am about my work.
What sets me apart from other engineers is my vast experience, naval education and natural talent for diagnostic repair of any marine system. I am a dedicated Chief Engineer with a very broad knowledge of all types and manufacturers of marine systems, mechanics, electronics, electrics, hydraulics, electro hydraulics, AC, refrigeration, pumps, small boats, jet skis and other equipment. I am fluent in repairs involving stick and Mig welding, metal fabrication, fiberglass and emergency wiring. I also stand navigational watches and am not a bad boat handler should the need ever arise.
Another strength is my ability to re-design existing systems to enhance performance, reduce breakage, or simplify operations. I like to remove the “Why did they do it that way?” factor from systems. In my most recent positions I have gained the trust of my captains and owners to a level where I have been solely in charge of yard periods and re-fits including logistics and finances. I excel at designing and implementing preventative maintenance programs to ensure minimal down time and repairs.
One great asset often overlooked is my vast network of professional relationships I have developed over the years with all of the finest technicians, vendors, marinas and other ship support in the region. When the situation calls for it, I am able to put together a project, get a special part or special favor when it is not possible for others. This saves a tremendous amount of time and money for the ownership and many headaches for my captain.
In my personal life, I own a business called Yachtmechanic Inc. Through which I have invented and patented four inventions all related to engine room safety and maintenance.
I consider myself innovative, thorough, detail oriented and highly self motivated. I am a perfectionist and am proud of my work. I am a great manager, people person and friend to those around me. I believe I would be a great asset to your operation and look forward to an opportunity to interview with you in the near future.