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Equipment Specialist

Objective


Port Engineer/ marine Engineer


Experience


08/1984 - 12/2010 Department of Defense/ USA TACOM

Ft. Eustis, VA - Ft. Lewis, WA - Ft. Story, VA - Ft. Stewart, GA

Logistics Assistance Representative, Watercraft Expert GS-12

• Resolved technical and supply logistical issues directly affecting mission readiness to wartime situations for the US Army.

• Authored technical changes in Army watercraft maintenance manuals to streamline processes.

• Provided specialized technical support in the design, testing, operations and maintenance to Army watercraft, logistic supply vessels, Landing Craft Utilities, large and small tugs, Barge Derrick Cranes, water purification, HVAC systems and power generators.

• Ship Surveyed for the Watercraft Inspection Branch at Ft. Eustis, VA on four dry docked Army vessels and on four large shipyards in Tacoma, WA.

• Evaluated and closed contracts worth over $500,000 regularly.

• Monitored the Product Improvement Plan for upgrades and tests on Army Watercraft.

• Supervisor over other Logistic Representatives.

• Instructed Dept. of Defense classes in Transition to Electronics, Power Generation, and Refrigeration.



08/2000 - 02/2007 Hornblower Marine Service

Steilacoom, WA

Marine Chief Engineer

? Chief Engineer, relief, on a ferry 199ft length, 96 gross tons, 2200 Horsepower.

? Maintained equipment to include main engines, generators, motors, HVAC, hydraulics and propelling machinery.

? Performed inspections on mechanical equipment ensuring correct performance.

? Troubleshoot and performed repairs to engineering system as needed.

? Complied and kept vessel up to date on all federal and local laws, OSHA and hazard standards.

? Assisted contractors on major maintenance to vessel.


Education


EDUCATION



08/1999 - May 2000 Maritime Academy Seattle, WA

Marine Engineering Certification



08/1985 - 05/1987 Saint Leo University Savannah, GA

Associate of Applied Science in Business



High School Graduate Tooele High School Tooele, UT



OTHER TRAINING



1984 600GPH Reverse Osmosis Operators Course Aqua Chem - Fort Stewart GA 40 hours



1985 Alturdyne Gas Turbine rebuilds - San Diego CA 40 hours



1986 Pratt and Whitney Gas Turbine - Cherry Point NC 80 hours



1986 DEFCO Marine EMD training - Houston TX 80 hours



1986 ORCA IIA Marine Sanitation Device training - Beloit IL 30 hours



1987Electro Motor Diesel (EMD) Overhaul Training - Rocky Mount NC 80 hours



1987 Tactical Quiet Power Generation Repair - Fort Belvoir VA 40 hours



1987 Bridge Barge Ferry Engineer – Coronado CA 80 hours



1987 3000 GPH Reverse Osmosis Operators Course, Aqua Chem - Fort Lewis WA 80 hours



1987 Cummins Southeast Power KTA M50 pusher tug main engines - 40 Hours



1992 Detroit Diesel Marine Power training and 92 Series Main Engine Power - FL 40 hours



1993 EMD Main Engines LSV - Rocky Mount NC 80 hours



1996 Schottel Bow thruster LCU - Fort Eustis VA



2002 Barge Derrick Crane 115ton 80 hours New Equipment Training - Tacoma WA



2003 LCM8 marine vessel new equipment training - Fort Eustis VA 40 hours



2007 Lightweight Reverse Osmosis Operators Course - Fort Story VA



2010 EMD marine tune up and inspection - Fort Eustis VA 40 hours


Certification


Possess a current USCG engineer license, maximum of 4000 horsepower

? Possess a current USCG Z card, TWIC, STCW 95


Skils


Strong troubleshooting skills

? Ability to reference and research technical manuals and blueprints

? Multitask and prioritize well under pressure

? United States Citizen


 

Gloucester, VA,
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