Objective
Chief Engineer on Tugboat
Experience
Resume
for
Robert L. Smith, Jr.
606 Harker's Island Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
757-615-2591
Work History
February 1980 - June 1982
Newport News Shipyard - Welder
Newport News Naval Shipyard as a welder on ships and submarines. Starting pay was $13. per hour and final pay was $14.50 per hour. Reasong for Leaving: Job closer to home.
June 1983 - September 1985
Juneau, Alaska - Auto Technician
Worked for Juneau Import Services as a mechanic on foreign cars. Starting pay was $21.50 per hour and final pay was $24.50 per hour. Reason for leaving: Company closed and relocated to interior Alaska.
September 1985 - October 1986
Juneau, Alaska - Heavy equipment and Diesel Technician
Coastal Machinery as a marine diesel and heavy equipment mechanic. Heavy marine diesel repairs on engines, gears, heat and air systems, vibration problems, shaft alignment, and repowers.
October 1986 - June 1987
Juneau, Alaska - Field Mechanic/Heavy Equipment
Worked for Greenscreek Mining Company as a lead field mechanic on all types of heavy equipment. Starting pay was $22.50 and final pay was $23.50 per hour. Reason for leaving: Moved to North Carolina to start a family.
August 1987 - December 1988
New Bern, NC - Diesel Technician
Coastal Diesel Service as a marine diesel mechanic. Heavy marine diesel repairs on engines, gears, heat and air systems, vibration problems, shaft alignment, and repowers.
December 1988 - May 1992
Roper, NC - Tugboat Engineer
Worked for Furlough Towing Company as Chief Engineer. Starting pay was $150 per day and final was $150 per day. Reasong for leaving: Took a land job to be closer to children.
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June 1992 - April 1999
Va. Beach, VA - Auto Technician
Worked for Phillips Mercedes as a mechanic. Starting pay was $10 per hour and final was $22 per hour. Reason for leaving: Manangement changes.
May 1999 - August 2005
Knotts Island, NC - Auto Repair Shop Owner/Technician
Started Southeastern Mercedes as mechanic and owner. Built a $140,000 business from $0 in my backyard. Established a customer base of over 250 Mercedes Benz owners. Developed every area of thebusiness including but not limited to : parts ordering, equipment purchasing, land development, shop setup, permits and licenses, tax forms and requirements, incorporation documents, employee relations, customer service, insurance requirements, environmental issues and future planning and development. Reason for leaving: Moved to Morehead City, NC.
September 2005 - January 2006
New Bern, NC - Diesel Technician
Coastal Diesel Services as a marin diesel mechanic. Worked for several months during transitional move to Morehead City.
January 2006 - November 2006
Norfolk, VA - Tugboat Engineer
McAllister Towing of Norfolk as Deck Utility and Chief Engineer. 20 days on 10 days off.
November 2006 to present
New York, NY - Tugboat Engineer
McAllister Towing of New York as Chief Engineer. 28 days on 14 days off.
Chief engineer on boats from 100 to 138 feet tow & ship docking boats. Maintenance and repair on Cats, Emds, Fairbanks, Detroits, Alco's and Cummins engines. All aspects of maintenance on heat and air and water systems.
Documents:
Current Z card, DDE Unlimited, STCW pending application waiting for life boat course. Current physical and drug screening on file with McAllister.
References:
Jimmy Smith Captain Gene (Ellen McAllister) Captain Derusha
252-633-2025 757-515-9713 757-749-3246
Education
Maritime School, Fire Training, STCW, Basic and Advanced first Aid,
Certification
Skils
Diesel mechanic