Objective
Licensed Chief Engineer with Bachelor's Degree of Science in Marine Engineering Technology, Naval Academy graduate, with over sixteen years in the Maritime Industry on Technical Superintendence and Managerial positions, in addition to ten year full career at sea, seeking for an opportunity with an established Company as a dedicated professional with strong leadership and team work orientation.
Experience
DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE, CO. INC., Coral Gables, FL 2000-2010
Fleet Director (2003-Present); Port Engineer (2000-2003)
10 Direct Reports, $64M Annual Budget
High profile director charged with overseeing maintenance and technical management of 23 owned reefer vessels fleet, dry dock scheduling and supervision, voyage and emergency repairs, monitoring performance, conducting periodic inspections, class and general certifications, bunker deliveries and control of BDR, ROB and consumption, guarantee adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and technical support to insurance Vice President on insurance claims.
? Pioneered conversion on 6 vessels’ Auxiliary Engines that were utilizing blend fuel MDO/HFO into pure HFO by means of installation of Fuel Treatment Units, this initiative led to a costs savings of about $3.06Min 2007, $3.6M in 2008, and $1.98M in 2009 according to oil prices fluctuations.
? Propelled cost cutting directives that resulted in a 70% decrease in down times and consequent reduction of heavy losses due to delays and off hire.
? Generated a vessels cost savings of $150K annually by maximizing the potential of a company owned shore facility maintenance workshop instead of using Foreign Service providers or suppliers.
? Introduced control measures and policies to enhance use of Auxiliary Engines on board the vessels that produced $500K in annual savings in fuel and lubricants and 25% decrease in maintenance and overhauls.
? Incorporated control measures to diminish lubricant consumption that yielded an annual savings of around $300K annually.
NAVIERA CHILENA DEL PACIFICO S.A., Valparaiso, 1997-2000
America and to Chile with 50 employees
Technical Superintendent
5 Direct Reports, $3M Annual Budget
As superintended accountable for handling all aspects of maintenance for 2 Bulk Carrier Vessels to include dry dock planning and execution, control of vessels' performance, class and general surveys and certifications, special survey preparation, execution and submission for Class approval, and spares and materials procurement.
? Coordinated and commanded numerous complex modernization projects and repairs that included cargo hold, deck and ballast tanks steel plating, framing and general structure renewals, according to Class requirements and vessels’ needs.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
NAVIERA HUMBOLDT LTD., At Sea on LPG and Product Tanker vessels 1995-1997
First Engineer
Chief Engineer
PESQUERA SAN MIGUEL S.A., Talcahuano, Chile 1994-1995
Fleet Maintenance Manager
PESQUERA IQUIQUE GUANAYE S.A., Talcahuano, Chile 1990-1994
Fleet Maintenance Manager
In charge of a 14 fishing vessels fleet in all aspects of the Maintenance; Dry Dock planning and execution, Repairs; Control of Vessels' Performance; Inspections; Class, PSC and General surveys and Certifications maintain; planning leading and supervising upgrading projects; planned maintenance control; contractor quotation evaluation and hiring, etc., leading a team of 50 people of different specialties, including 4 Supervisor Engineers.
Deal with the day to day monitoring of vessels' issues; daily planning and organize repairs upon vessels’ return to port ensuring vessel readyness to sail on time after discharge; supervision of most important jobs, control of spare inventories and procurement from ordering to invoice approval; remote instructions to crew for problem solving and troubleshooting while at sea.
Propelled and Implemented policies that resulted in a permanent 100% operability of vessels at beginning of January 1992 after about 50% of the vessels were staying in port for several hours even days to complete repairs in 1990.
DIFFERENT SHIPPING COMPANIES, Full career at Sea
Engineer Officer on board, mostly oil and LPG tankers, in all ranks from 4th to Chief Engineer 1980-1990
Education
Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Technology
Fundation for International services Inc., Bothell, Washington. 2000
Granted by the Degree Evaluation Division of Fundation for International services Inc., Bothell, Washington USA according to studies and professional experience
Chief Engineer License, Marine Engineering, General Directorate of Maritime Territory, Valparaiso 1998
Chief Engineer License unlimited, obtained with distinction after completion of required time at sea and passing exams plus presentation of a Professional Paper
First Engineer License, Marine Engineering, General Directorate of Maritime Territory, Valparaiso 1987
Obtained after passing several courses, exams and required time at sea with previous license
Second Engineer License, Marine Engineering, General Directorate of Maritime Territory, Valparaiso 1983
Obtained after passing several courses, exams and required time at sea with previous license
Third Engineer License, Marine Engineering, Escuela Naval Arturo Prat, Valparaiso 1980
College studies of Marine Engineering at Chilean Naval Academy and training period at sea
Certification
Skils
CORE COMPETENCIES
? Strategic Planning & Analysis
? Budget Planning & Forecasting
? Cost Reduction & Expense Control
? Policy & Procedure Formulation
? Ship Class & Flag State Regulations
? Technical Support
? Special Project Management
? Safety Regulations & Regulatory Compliance
? Marine Engineering
? IMO Regulations