Objective
My goal is to transit my enthusiasm, creativity & experience into a position, where I continue to provide the strategic/ tactical leadership critical to retaining valued customers of an organisation. I am certain that my presence in your team will prove to be beneficial to your organisation. As such, I would welcome an opportunity to speak with you to evaluate your needs & share my ideas.
Experience
A technically sound professional with over 22 years’ of experience in Installation & Commissioning, Maintenance Operations on board various warships, Cargo Vessels and ship repair yards. Significant experience & expertise in planning & execution of projects, i.e. business process reengineering, modernization and installation / commissioning of equipments. Proficiency in designing maintenance strategies, procedures and methods; diagnosing breakdown problems; monitoring and controlling maintenance costs. Possess extensive knowledge of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Systems, inclusive of pneumatic maneuvering system for Propulsion Control, Speed Control of Main Propulsion with Digital Governance, Frequency Convertor Drives, AC Drives used for various types of Winches and Cranes.
The Career Path
Electrical Artificer Apprentice; Jul’84-Jul’88
Electrical Artificer Fifth Class; Jul’88-Apr’89
Electrical Artificer Fourth class; Apr’89-Apr’91
Section in charge of Weapon Systems At the rank of Electrical Artificer Third Class; Apr’91-Apr’96
Section in charge of Weapon Systems At the rank of Electrical Artificer Third Class; Apr’96-Aug’97
Chief Electrical Artificer; Aug’97-Sep’99
Significant Accountabilities & Accomplishments
As Section in charge of Weapon Systems
? Competently handled installation, testing and tuning of various radio/Radar Equipments.
? Effectively generated reports of maintenance operations to enhance uptime of Equipments and ensure seamless operations.
? Successfully carried out preventive/ breakdown maintenance of electronic equipment on board ships.
? Modified radar Transmitter of 1 Mw capacity to save down time ,
? Proficiency awards 1991 &1996 for professional excellance.
? Certificate of merit By Flag Officer Commanding –In- Chief Western naval Command for outstanding contribution and innovative usage of Technology for betterment of service.1998
Reason for Leaving: Completed stipulated 15 years of Minimum pension able service.
Since Jul’00 Anglo Eastern Ship Management, Hong Kong as Electrical Officer
Presently the company has about 250 vessels of various types under their management.
Significant Accountabilities & Accomplishments
? Competently functioning as an Electrical Officer on board Cargo Vessels.
? Successfully maintaining and rectifying various ship board machinery such as:
- Remote control of Main propulsion plant.
- Power generation and distribution.
- Boiler automation and burner progressive controls.
- Winches with Electro hydraulic and electronic/PLC control.
- Cranes, Elevators
- Ship board machinery such as pumps, Oil purifiers, compressors, shaft and turbo generators
- A/C and refrigeration plants
- Galley and hotel equipment
? Distinction of installing:
- Various Two Stroke and four stroke engine performance monitors.
- Complete AC Drive System with PLC control for Electrical winches on board a ship.
- A new Diesel Generator with Remote controls and monitoring system on board a container vessel.
- 2 Voyage Data Recorders with complete interface from Global Positioning system ,Automatic Identification system, Ships Gyro , Auto pilot systems etc
? Maintaining and repairing:
- Navigational equipment such as GPS, Gyro, Auto pilot, Radars with Automatic plotting aides.
- Equipments of ABB, Wartsila Diesel, B& W, Daihatsu, Yanmar, PLC’s of ABB ,Telemecanique, Siemens etc
- Ship’s central alarm monitoring and control systems & Automation
? Holds to credit effective execution of work on 6.6Kv power distribution system onboard one of the world’s largest capacity reefer container vessel.
? Effectively handling and maintaining PLC based systems, computer hardware and networking.
? Overseeing and liaising for various jobs under taken during dry docking of vessels.
? Working on improving and refining checklists and procedures pertaining to various ship board operations related to machinery operations, cargo operations (Refrigerated Containers), Gantry crane operations, Various installations, Setting to work and interfacing of ship board equipments.
? Ordering and maintaining spare parts inventory required to run machinery plant.
? Enhanced safety measures and constant review of safe working practices to avoid incidents /accidents in workplace.
? Conducted a study of near miss reports to avoid damage to machinery, safety of life, safety of environment.
Education
ACADEMIA: Electronics Engineering from Indian Naval Technical Institute, INS Valsura Jamnagar, Gujarat; 1984-1988.
Certification
? Successfully undertook the following specialization courses:
- Oil tanker familiarization
- GasTanker familiarization
- Basic and advanced Hydraulic Courses
- Engine control and Bridge Maneuvering
- Electrical and Electronics for Marine Engineers
- Engine Room Team Management
- Instrumentation and Ship Board control system
- Marine pollution prevention course(MARPOL)
- Port State control Course
- PLC course
- Reefer container course
- Ship board safety officer’s course
- Environmental management system ISO 14000 Course
- Mandatory course for STCW convention such as Medical First Aid. Advanced Fire fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft and fast rescue boats, Personal Safety and Social responsibility.
- Leadership and management courses from Indian naval management institute
? Completed a leadership course for effective planning, organizing & execution of various tasks of military service.
? Advanced Management course to take on managerial tasks such as planning, supervision and control of departmental sections, provide a strong and effective link between subordinates.
? Advanced course of Computer and microprocessors, Laser and fiber optics, Electro magnetic Interference and Compatibility. Advanced Radar and Sonar Equipments. Hull Maintenance Etc.
? Four years engineering extensive training, comprising of on ship board Radar, Weapon guidance systems, Electronic Warfare (Electronic support measures & E), Under Water detection systems, Computer Hardware Communication Theory and Satellite Communications etc.
Skils
? Competently functioning as an Electrical Officer on board Cargo Vessels.
? Successfully maintaining and rectifying various ship board machinery such as:
- Remote control of Main propulsion plant.
- Power generation and distribution.
- Boiler automation and burner progressive controls.
- Winches with Electro hydraulic and electronic/PLC control.
- Cranes, Elevators
- Ship board machinery such as pumps, Oil purifiers, compressors, shaft and turbo generators
- A/C and refrigeration plants
- Galley and hotel equipment
? Distinction of installing:
- Various Two Stroke and four stroke engine performance monitors.
- Complete AC Drive System with PLC control for Electrical winches on board a ship.
- A new Diesel Generator with Remote controls and monitoring system on board a container vessel.
- 2 Voyage Data Recorders with complete interface from Global Positioning system ,Automatic Identification system, Ships Gyro , Auto pilot systems etc
? Maintaining and repairing:
- Navigational equipment such as GPS, Gyro, Auto pilot, Radars with Automatic plotting aides.
- Equipments of ABB, Wartsila Diesel, B& W, Daihatsu, Yanmar, PLC’s of ABB ,Telemecanique, Siemens etc
- Ship’s central alarm monitoring and control systems & Automation
? Holds to credit effective execution of work on 6.6Kv power distribution system onboard one of the world’s largest capacity reefer container vessel.
? Effectively handling and maintaining PLC based systems, computer hardware and networking.
? Overseeing and liaising for various jobs under taken during dry docking of vessels.
? Working on improving and refining checklists and procedures pertaining to various ship board operations related to machinery operations, cargo operations (Refrigerated Containers), Gantry crane operations, Various installations, Setting to work and interfacing of ship board equipments.
? Ordering and maintaining spare parts inventory required to run machinery plant.
? Enhanced safety measures and constant review of safe working practices to avoid incidents /accidents in workplace.
? Conducted a study of near miss reports to avoid damage to machinery, safety of life, safety of environment.
? Execution of projects for modernization, installation & commissioning of equipment/machinery.
? Planning and effecting preventive maintenance schedules of various utilities to increase reliability.
? Proactively identifying areas of obstruction/breakdowns and take steps to rectify through application of trouble shooting tools.
? Impart continuous on job training to the subordinates to enhance their operational efficiencies.
? Responsible for dismantling, assembling, and troubleshooting of equipments.
? Increasing mean time between failures & reducing mean time to repair the machines.
1. Indian navy, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Naval Head Quarters, New Delhi, India.
2. Anglo Eastern Ship management Ltd. Hong Kong, Mumbai Liaison Office: Bizscape Business Cenre, Kalpataru point, Sion (East), Mumbai 400 022, India. Tel: (91-22) 66670170. Fax:(91-22) 66670180