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Marine Engineer

Objective


I would like to continue my career in the maritime industry. I am available to relocate and have 4 years of sea time experience.


Experience


Marine Engineer Sept 2005 - July 2006 Blackbeard Cruises Nassau, Bahamas



Contact Peggy Purdy 1-888-327-9600



Performed duties as a Marine engineer on the Aquacat www.aquacatcruises.com and Cat Ppalu www.catppalu.com. I had to troubleshoot and repair all mechanical and electrical failures aboard these vessels. I performed scheduled maintenance and trained subordinates on the functionality of essential systems to maintain. Installed a Perkins Generator set. Both were scuba diving live-aboard vessels containing power generation, main propulsion, and water-chilled loop A/C system. I also repaired and maintained Reverse Osmosis Desalination units, refrigeration systems, Soda systems and air compressors with Nitrox membranes systems. I was responsible for the maintenance concerns for up to 25 passengers and 10 crewmembers.



Telephone System Programmer/Network Wiring Installer Sept 2000- June 2004 U.S. Voice and Data Indianapolis, IN



Contact Mike McCullough 1-317-472-9440



Installed NEC and Samsung telephone systems. Design and built rack management systems for communications networks. I am proficient in cabling and troubleshooting all category 3 and 5/ 5E terminations and also Coaxial Cable. Designated mechanic for the maintenance of company vehicles. Project manager for new installations.



Automotive Service Technician Jan 1999- May 2000 Penske Service Center Newport News, VA



Performed various maintenance procedures on vehicles. Proficiently serviced vehicle alignments, A/C and transmission servicing, brakes, troubleshooting electrical systems and oil changes.



Marine Maintenance Supervisor 1998-Sept 1999 U.S. Army Ft. Eustis, VA



Performed periodic maintenance and safety inspections aboard Army watercraft. Composed status reports for twenty-one vessels to brief higher commands of operational status of each vessel. Ensured all OSHA regulations were being met on all vessels. Designed and programmed the 10th Transportation Battalion homepage. Performed system administrator duties on maintenance and supply software. Deployed to Panama for Hurricane Mitch Disaster Relief as Marine Maintenance



Supervisor of all Army Logistical Watercraft.



Diesel Engine/Component Rebuild Shop Supervisor 1995 - 1998 U.S. Army Ft. Eustis, VA



I supervised and rebuilt Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Atlas Imperial and EMD diesel engines. I also supervised and rebuilt subsystems to include hydraulic starters, water pumps, turbochargers and hydraulic accumulators. Performed troubleshooting procedures to detect malfunctions of engines and subsystems. Designated as the Production and Quality Control Inspector. Instructed periodic classes for personnel to improve proficiency of workmanship within the shop. I coordinated and supervised removal and installation of engines and subsystems



Marine Engineman 1992 - 1995 U.S. Army Ft. Eustis, VA



Performed troubleshooting and preventive maintenance procedures on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and refrigeration equipment aboard various Army vessels. Performed engineroom watch while vessel was underway earning 3yrs of consecutive sea service. Deployed to Somalia for Operation Restore Hope as a marine engineman. Deployed to Haiti for Operation Uphold Democracy as Senior Marine Engineer.



Automotive Mechanic 1992 Eastgate Chrysler Plymouth Indianapolis, IN



Performed duties as an automotive technician. I had to troubleshoot and repaired electrical systems and mechanical failures.


Education


Diploma, Warren Central High School, Indianapolis, IN, 1990



Diploma, Automotive and Diesel Truck Technology, Lincoln Technical Institute, Indianapolis, IN, 1992


Certification


Certificate, CFC/HCFC Refrigerant processing Type I, II and III , Ft. Eustis, VA, 1994



Certificate(s), U.S. Army Senior Marine Engineman Course level, Ft. Eustis, VA, 1992 and 1996



Certificate, Primary Leadership and Development Course (Management), Ft. Knox, KY 1996



Certificate, Samsung Telephone System and Voice Mail Programmer



Certificate, Advanced Open Water Scuba diving with personal equipment


Skils


I have several years of experience with various systems in many types of environments. Supervised twelve technicians for three years in a diesel engine and component rebuild shop. I also have one and a half years experience as a Marine Maintenance Supervisor for twenty-one Army vessels. Performed administrative duties in an office environment. I am proficient in the use of windows operating systems.


 

Indianapolis, IN,
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