Objective
I am looking for a Project Engineering or Managerial job (Project Engineer, Manager or Consultant). Alternatively it could be an engineering job in the field of Electrical Engineering - Marine or Offshore.
Experience
Professional Experience
2008-Present Title: ESTIMATION ENGINEER (in the Project Management team, directly reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager and Company President/CEO)
Keppel AmFELS Inc, Brownsville, TX, U.S.A
Estimation & Contract Management – Preparation of detailed cost estimates for new-built vessels and repair contracts, lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, Detailed cost analysis and technical engineering evaluations; time studies, decision analysis and resolutions, etc.
2006- 2008 Title: PROJECT ENGINEER (team leader):
Keppel AmFELS Inc, Brownsville, TX, U.S.A
Responsible for System engineering, requirements definition, Analysis and design, validation and Verification, Systems Integration
Project P191 - Red Hook Sludge vessel for NYC Department of Environmental Protection -Executing, coordinating and communicating with Owner and Class of the New built ship (Gross tonnage:3228; Vessel Length: 350’-5”, ABS Class A1, AMS, ACC, Water Carrier, Delivered: Nov 2008)
1997- 2006 Title: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:
Offshore Technology Development Pte Ltd (R&D affiliate of Keppel Offshore and Marine – Singapore, website: http://www.keppelfels.com.sg).
Responsible for the execution, supervision and coordination of the Engineering design activities in all phases of the project in accordance with the Contract requirements. Interact with customers, regulatory bodies and vendors for the design engineering matters.
• Engineering design of Jacking Rack and Pinion System, Rack Phase Difference System, Self-positioning rack-chock Fixation System and Rack and Pinion Cantilever and drill-floor skidding systems; electrical, control and acquisition systems (SCADA, PLC, HMI), preparation of contract, technical and purchase specifications and electrical design calculations ensuring compliance with Classification Society's rules for MODU (American Bureau of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas, Lloyd Register - UK).
Education
I have a MS in Electrical Engineering majoring in Electric Power Supply and Equipment and a second MS in Computer Science from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK (equivalent in USA under the Washington Accord agreement)
1999-2003 Received Master of Science in Computer Science with Distiction - The University of Wales, Aberystwyth – UK, postgraduate program. Completed all modules and the dissertation with Distinction. Software Engineering (Java Programming), Databases, Software Management, Communication and Networking, C and UNIX, AI, IS (Ref No: 9911779004142, 3 Apr 2003)
Website: http://www.aber.ac.uk/~dcswww/public/
1991-1996 Received Master in Science in Electrical Engineering with Distinction from the Technical University of Varna, Bulgaria - (major in Ship's Electrical Power Supply and Electrical Equipment; public defended dissertation in June 1996 with Distinction, holder of a monthly bursary for excellent results shown on the exams)
Website: http://www.tu-varna.bg/tu-varna/
Master of Science qualification was acknowledged and endorsed by the Ministry of Education and Science in Bulgaria (Certificate No: DPVO-396 dd, May 2-nd 2000); Certificate for employment abroad from Technical University of Varna (Ref: No: 527/ Feb 19 2002); Academic Ref No: 197/ Feb 19 2002.
1986-1991 High French & Spanish College– 4-th Language High school “Frederic Joliot-Curie” - Varna (Spanish language, Computers, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Philosophy); Website: http://4egvarna.com/en/index.php
Certification
Academic Background
PE-Applying for PE exam and expected to have PE license in 2010
Other Certificates:
• Certificates No.3076 (Vaptzarov Higher Naval School Training Center) & naval practice for three months on board of two ships:
- m/s “Tcherny Vrakh” as Ass. Electrical Engineer – (08 August to 28 September 1995)
- m/s “N. Vaptzarov” as Ass. Electrical Engineer – (24 October to 17 December 1995) – Bulgaria/ Spain/ Turkey/ Israel/ Bulgaria
• “Effective Negotiation Skills”, “Successful Management of People, Conflict & Change”, “Seven Habits of Successful People” (Australian Corporate Training Intl Pty Ltd), July 2001, January 2001, November 2001.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS), British Council (Singapore) - Overall score 6.0 (Competent User) – Centre Number SG002, Test Report Form Number 03SG003939BELB002G, 13 Mar 2004
• Master Degrees recognized by the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (12 Apr 2002, CCPE Assessment Log # 02114662)
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET, Alert Disaster Control) – Certificate 48391, 28 Feb 2003/ ISO9001: 2000 Standards as certified by DNV
Skils
• Engineering design of Jacking Rack and Pinion System, Rack Phase Difference System, Self-positioning rack-chock Fixation System and Rack and Pinion Cantilever and drill-floor skidding systems; electrical, control and acquisition systems (SCADA, PLC, HMI), preparation of contract, technical and purchase specifications and electrical design calculations ensuring compliance with Classification Society's rules for MODU (American Bureau of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas, Lloyd Register - UK).
• Machine Design Improvements – design, testing and upgrading of the jacking brake status devise: from mechanical limit switch to proximity type sensor (implemented successfully since B263 project).
• Research & Development of the electrical systems for MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit) –new SCADA (system control and data acquisition) systems for oil rigs – Pinion Load Monitoring System (PLMS), Jacking System add-ons - Re-Torque Function, Chord Current/ Load monitoring function, Cantilever and Drill-floor Skidding System - VSD control for skidding motors, Inclinometer Control and Alarm System, Self-positioning Fixation System PLC control – logic charts, Enhanced Monitoring System (EMS).
• Manuals Preparation - Operational, Installation and Maintenance manuals for Jacking, Fixation, Pinion Load Monitoring , EMS and Skidding systems, Test memos and Testing procedures
• Marketing & Training – brochures and articles for OTD Jacking, Fixation, PLMS systems; Sourcing for future products development; Provide training - theory and practical (on board) for Customers before the delivery of the rig
• Electrical procurement - bid evaluation analysis, technical analysis and purchase decision making.
• Factory Acceptance Tests and Commissioning - FAT witnessing and coordination with vendors and clients, Supervision and sea trials.
• Estimation Engineering
Language Proficiency: English –written (Very good); spoken (Very good)
Spanish – written (Very good); spoken (Good)
Bulgarian (spoken and written - Excellent)
Russian (spoken and written - Good)
Availability: Ready to relocate
References: Available upon request (from Singapore Manger and USA Manager-PE)
Total Years of Experience: 12 years
Present remuneration per year: $75,250 (excluding yearly bonuses)