Objective
Looking for a challenging shoreside position possibly as a Port Engineer which will enable me to use my USCG licensed Chief Engineer Unlimited HP marine engineering skills, of which I have over 25 years sailing experience in a dynamic land based situation.
Experience
2013-Present First Assistant Engineer
United States Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminisrtation
•Relief Chief and First Asistant engineer on various NOAA survey vessels
2011-2013 Chief Engineer
Noble Drilling Services, Inc.
Noble Globetrotter I, Noble Discoverer
• Senior vessel management, responsible for the coordinated planning of all maintenance activities, spare parts within rig budget and without downtime. Maintain compliance with all regulatory bodies with regard to hull and machinery. Ensure compliance with HSE Management System
1998-2011 Maersk Line, Limited, United States Ship Management
M/V Sealand Quality, M/V Maersk Kentucky
• Senior management, overall responsibility to vessel owners for all maintenance, repairs, dry dockings including writing of job specifications for all vessel systems. Responsible for ensuring all applicable classification society regulations, standards and policies were adhered to.
First Assistant Engineer
February 1995 Sea-Land Service, M/V SeaLand Performance, M/V SeaLand Pride, M/V SeaLand Racer
to 1998 M/V Nedlloyd Holland, Central Gulf Lines, M/V Green Ridge
• Supervised, scheduled and implemented overall plant repairs, maintenance and operation of all machinery and systems. Responsible for daily work assignments of all engine department
personnel as well as ensuring all applicable regulations, standards and policies were adhered to.
Second Assistant Engineer
July 1992 Sea-Land Service, M/V SeaLand Pride, M/V SeaLand Galveston Bay, M/V SeaLand Integrity
to February 1995 Maritime Overseas Corp., S.S. Overseas Alice
AFRAM Lines, S.S. Tampa Bay
• Responsibilities included plant operation and maintenance, supervision of unlicensed personnel, maintain boilers (900 psi), fuel oil systems, transfer/fueling operations, and repairs to all engine
room machinery and equipment.
Third Assistant Engineer
July 1989 Sea-Land Service, M/V SeaLand Performance, M/V SeaLand Newark Bay
to May 1992 S.S. Allison Lykes, S.S. Overseas Vivian, S.S. Coronado, M/V Liberty Sun
• Experience with repair, maintenance and installation of shipboard machinery including
generators, electrical troubleshooting, evaporators, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, hydraulics, and pumps. Performed duties as the engineering watch officer.
Education
Calhoon Engineering School 1989
Marine Engineering
Certification
Electrical Troubleshooting, Digital Electronics, Refrigeration, Instrumentation, Ship’s Management, HAZMAT Technician, Advanced Firefighting, Standard Computers, CPR, LNG, ISCET, ASME Welder, IGS/COW, EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery, First Aid, HUET, BOSIET 5700, H2S Safety, Confined Space-Entry/Attendant
Skils
• Progressive experience in operation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of marine propulsion power plants (DP thruster units/diesel/gas turbine/steam) and auxiliary machinery systems.
• Extensive shipyard/overhaul experience, USCG/ABS/DNV regulations and specifications
• Effective leadership, communication and problem solving skills.
• Established reputation for operational safety, reliability, attention to detail and quality.