Objective
I am seeking a challening and rewarding position, were my experience can benfit both the company and the clients
Experience
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Diesel Engine Inspector
Imagine-One, Alameda, CA June 2011 to Present
Served as on-site technical expert for US Coast Guard National Security Cutter main diesel engine support and sustainment program in support of CGC BERTHOLF, CGC WAESCHE, and CGC STRATTON. Directed junior engineers through routine Diesel Engine Inspections for MTU Series 1163 main propulsion engines. Provided technical guidance to USCG Long Range Enforcer Product Line personnel to develop a robust maintenance schedule as well as granular detail in the proper development of maintenance tasks to increase the Coast Guard’s ability to accomplish routine tasks organically. Served as primary inspector for $1.3M contract on BERTHOLF, as well as various OEM supported overhauls across hulls. Facilitated discussions between Coast Guard technicians and OEM technical representatives to ensure long time reliability of the propulsion plant.
• Worked closely with the USCG Long Range Enforcer (LRE) Product line to assess issues and provide solutions to the WMSL class cutters regarding the Main Diesel Engines.
• Attended the NAVSSES Philadelphia Diesel Inspector Certification course.
• Worked with the local MTU shop on the replacement of eight turbochargers in 30 days at a cost of $1M.
• Prepared detailed MPC's for review and promulgation into the fleet for day to day operations.
• Attention to detail prevented the improper installation, by CG technicians, of attached pumps; saved the CG $500K.
Project Manager May 2008 to April 2009
Dresser Rand, Horsham, PA
Managed entire lifecycle of field service projects, to include job costing, budgeting, resource management, safety and delivery, for heavy machinery used in the Gas Compression and Power Generation industries. Specialized experience in integral, reciprocating, and state-of-the-art centrifugal compressors. Quoted projects and negotiated job scope and pricing with client. Determined manpower and tooling requirements. Ensured projects stayed within budget and upheld set margins. Maintained constant communication with client in regards to job progress, costs, repairs and post project follow-up. Compiled information regarding rework and client claims/complaints.
• Praised by customer for openness and honesty in expertly managing 2 outages at Phillip Morris USA. Brought projects in under budget, under schedule, and minimized downtime.
• Executed a major overhaul of an I-R 36KVS Integral Compressor at a Dominion Compressor Station in West Virginia that had been inoperative for an extended period of time, preventing the flow of gas into the pipeline.
• Driving force behind an outage at Conoco Phillips Refinery on a Worthington BDC-4 Compressor.
Shop Manager April 2007 to September 2007
Fluid Mechanics, Inc., Cleveland, OH
Managed workload of 7 technicians and oversaw shop operations to ensure quality of work and safety. Quoted work estimates, conducted inventory, inspected stock from vendors, reviewed invoices for accuracy and ordered parts for upcoming jobs.
• Saved company approximately $4,000 per month and increased efficiency by 50% by creating a new process for cleaning dirty parts arriving from customers, taking average turn around time from 3 days to 1.5.
Machine Shop Supervisor February 1993 to March 2007
Cameron Compression Systems, Bethlehem, PA
Positions held throughout career included Eastern Region Customer Maintenance Service Manager, Senior Field Service Representative, and Senior Service Project Coordinator. Assigned work to mechanics; scheduled field service personnel; managed fleet; coordinated upcoming projects with sales, marketing, and management; sourced and ordered parts and performed accounts payable/receivable. Served as liaison to headquarters and oversaw safety and facility management. Utilized SAP software for invoicing, cost tracking, utilization, new vendor set-up, purchase order management and supply chain transactions.
Machine Shop Supervisor, Cameron Compression Systems, continued…
• Recognized by 2 customers who wrote letters stating that their co-generation power plants “had never operated better” once under my responsibility.
• Hand-selected to turn around a failing machine shop; earned back customer trust by consistently completing projects on-time and within budget.
• Devised scheduled maintenance plans to cut unscheduled maintenance by 50%, saving valuable resources and money; freed up 98% of operational availability for customer service and production.
Previous Military Experience: U.S. Navy
Career highlighted by numerous awards and extensive experience in all phases of diesel engine and mechanical system maintenance, repair and overhaul. Recognized for expertise in machinery inspection and management of preventative maintenance systems. Positions held include: Senior Chief Petty Officer, Engine Shop Supervisor, Fleet Diesel Inspector, and Chief Engineer.
• Awarded 3 Navy Achievement Medals for demonstrated leadership and superior performance.
TRAINING
Teaching Certificate, Jacksonville Junior College, Jacksonville, FL
Annual RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) / DOT (Department of Transportation) Hazmat Training
General Motors Factory School, 16V149 Engine
U.S. Navy Engineman “A” School (Small Engine Repair and Maintenance) GM 71 Series Engines
U.S. Navy Engineman “C” School (Fairbanks Morse 38F 5 ¼, 38 8 1/8 Diesel Engines)
P250 Mod 1 Fire Fighting Pump Factory School / P250 Mod 1 Conversion from Gasoline to Diesel Fuel
Boiler Feedwater and Boiler Chemistry
Leadership and Management Education and Training / Maintenance Material Management
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