Objective
Shipboard Engineer
Technical Superintendent
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Vessel Manager
Experience
SUMMARY
* High Energy, detail oriented Marine Engineer with highly developed prioritization and organizational skills, 36 years experience in operations and maintenance of: steam, diesel, and diesel electric power plants on bulk cargo, refrigerated, container, ro-ro, special mission, tankers, tugs/barges, anchor handling/supply, seismic survey, fishing, diving support ships, and submersible/semi-submersible drill rigs.
* USCG Chief Engineer of Steam, Motor, and Gas Turbine Vessels, Unlimited Horsepower.
* Excellent record of managing and controlling engineering costs.
* Excellent writing, communication, and team building skills. Strong ability to manage multiple tasks requiring solid planning, control, review and cost projection/variance analysis skills.
* Strong ability to supervise and coordinate multinational personnel and outside vendors with multi-technical skill levels to complete the project on time and within the project budget.
* High level of experience with major domestic (US) and foreign dry-docking and shipyard repair periods.
* Completed multiple projects to implement and maintain compliance with ABS, DNV, USCG rules and regulations, and company specific HQSME programs.
* Extensive network and professional contacts that maximize efficiency of repairs and minimize out of service time.
* Expert computer skills and knowledge of networks, servers, MS operating systems, databases, software, and Microsoft Office products.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Shipping Shipping Company 2000 to Present
Chief Engineer, Steamship (2002 – Present)
Chief Engineer, Diesel Electric (2000 – 2002)
* Responsible for all activities and supervision of 23 engine department personnel for steam turbine drive propulsion plant operations, hotel services, maintenance and repairs, deck, and navigation equipment.
* Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of the 4,160 volt AC medium voltage, 3,200kw diesel electric propulsion plants and equipment.
* Expert in administering, maintaining and using a fully networked, 42 client, ship-wide planned maintenance, inventory control, SQME, deck/engine room electronic log, and configuration management system. Expert skills with satellite and telephone communications systems
* Lead Engineer for seven major annual 60 day repair and dry-docking evolutions for standard and multi-hulled vessel types.
* Expert mechanical, electrical, electronic, refrigeration and welding skills. High level of analytical skills and process management ability.
Chief/First/Second Assistant Engineer 1989 - 2000
* Chief and Assistant Engineering positions aboard various contract vessels, steam, motor (slow and medium speed diesels) and diesel electric plants.
Energy Major, Diving and Underwater Construction Company 1986 – 1989
First/Second/Third Assistant Engineer
* Assistant Engineering positions on medium speed and diesel electric seismic survey ships and diving support vessels.
Regional Marine Repair and Shipyard 1980 - 1986
President
* Started, developed, and operated this company, a small boatyard specializing in repairs, drydocking and overhauls for medium to large yachts ranging in size from 100ft to 350ft.
* Responsible for all management and technical/craft specialty aspects of the company, which had a nucleus workforce of 50 personnel that expanded to as much as 150 personnel on larger jobs.
* Wrote all environmental impact statements and all required documentation for the Army Corp of Engineers and EPA to obtain the necessary development and operating permits. Negotiated long term leases with the USVI territorial government.
* Operated two subsidiary companies that manufactured and repaired restaurant and industrial equipment, installed large industrial equipment, provided logistics supply and support services for local resorts and companies.
Second/Third Assistant Engineer 1974 - 1980
* Assistant Engineering positions aboard various union contract vessels, steam, motor (slow and medium speed diesels) and diesel electric.
Drilling, Oil Major, Supply Company, Towing Comapany 1971 – 1974
* Office staff and shipboard engineering positions with drilling company and drill rigs (submersible and semi-submersible), seismic survey ships, anchor handling/offshore supply vessels, fishing ships, tugs and barges.
Education
Education
US Merchant Marine Academy, Bachelor of Marine Engineering June, 1971
Numerous Manufacturer's equipment Specific Schools
Certification
Certificates and licenses: US Coast Guard Chief Engineer, Unlimited Horsepower, Motor, Gas Turbine, Steam propulsion modes, Any Ocean, Any Tonnage. Expiration date: January 2012; STCW Certificate: Chief Engineer; Tankerman Assistant, DL, CC; Medical Care Provider; Lifeboatman; Fast Rescue Boats; Radio Operator; GMDSS Operator/Maintainer with Radar Endorsement. Expiration Date: January 2012; Vessel – Company Security Officer; Basic & Advanced Firefighting; BST; Gas Engineer – Shipyard Competent Person; HAZ-MAT – HAZWOPER; Afloat Environmental Protection Coordinator; Tankerman Assistant, LG; LNG Tanker (Membrane) Cargo Ops; ABS Consulting SIGTTO LNG Tank Ship; Universal Refrigeration Technician; Engineering Maintenance and Operations; Engineering Resource Management; Diesel Electric/Simulator Training; Certified Training Instructor; Breath Alcohol Testing; Drug Test Collector; Shipboard Automated Maintenance; SHIPCLIP; SM 5.1, Damage Control; CompTIA A+; High Voltage Electrical Safety; Numerous equipment manufacturer’s training schools.
Skils