Objective
Marine Engineer / Project Manager / Port Engineer / Maritime Professional
Experience
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) Gautier, MS 03/2004 – Present
CHIEF MARINE ENGINEER / MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Responsible for the material condition, operational readiness, and overall vessel safety for the ONMS Small Boat Fleet of 45 vessels ranging in size from 12’-85’ in length. These vessels are based at 13 National Marine Sanctuaries located around the United States and its territories. This includes preventative maintenance, repairs and overall vessel management. Additional duties include the following:
a. Developing the maintenance programs that include cyclic and condition based strategies and facilitating uniform maintenance practices.
b. Develop work specifications and manage repair schedules.
c. Provide cost analysis for maintenance and repairs.
d. Oversee quality assurance & control for depot level maintenance and repair projects.
e. Provide engineering technical support, leadership, and supervision for the ONMS Small Boat Program.
f. Managing the ONMS Small Boat vessel configuration management program.
g. Provide engineering evaluation and recommendations for new vessel designs.
U.S. Navy – Pascagoula, MS 06/2001 – 03/2004
PORT ENGINEER
Responsibilities included managing the maintenance and repair of Hull, Mechanical, Electrical and Weapon Systems on USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) and USS JOHN L HALL (FFG-32). Responsibilities included developing & managing $8M budget and depot level maintenance & repair availabilities in commercial facilities to ensure these ships were fully operational and mission ready using the most economical means possible. Received a cash reward ($4.5k) for superior performance. USS YORKTOWN deployed successfully to the gulf war. This success was directly related to the pre-deployment maintenance and repairs under my direction and control. USS JOHN L HALL was in extremely poor material condition prior to my arrival. Lead a newly formed maintenance team created by the Navy’s new maintenance philosophy. With this new concept and a very limited budget, this team made the JOHN L HALL’s material and readiness condition one of the Southeast Region’s best FFGs.
NOAA Marine & Aviation Operations 05/1995 – 06/2001
CHIEF MARINE ENGINEER
Every day jobs included serving as the Head of the shipboard Engineering Department. Scheduled and assigned preventative maintenance and repairs for the assigned ships, managed 5 people and an annual budget of $180k per ship. Developed work specifications. Worked with commercial contractors and ensured compliance with specifications and quality assurance requirements. Duties also included serving as a board member of NOAA's diversity council. Quality of work was recognized by being selected as the NOAA Employee of the Year in 2000 and received cash awards every year of service with NOAA.
U.S. Coast Guard,Retired 02/1974 – 05/1995
MASTER CHIEF MACHINERY TECHNICIAN / CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER (NAVAL ENGINEERING)
A rewarding Coast Guard career reached a pinnacle by achieving the service’s highest enlisted grade of Master Chief Petty Officer MKCM (E-9) prior to accepting the Rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Responsibilities included serving as the Chief Engineer of 3 USCG Cutters, Division Officer and Propulsion/Auxiliary Officer on the world’s largest most powerful non-nuclear polar icebreaker. These duties required training, mentoring, supervising assigned personal and maintaining discipline. Maintained and operated an annual budget of $200k. Superior performance was recognized by receiving numerous awards that included the Meritorious Service Medal, CG Commendation Medal, and CG Achievement Medal
Education
High School GED ? USCG Machinery Technician “A” School ? Outboard Motor ? Air Conditioning & Refrigeration ? Caterpillar Engine & Generator ? Hydraulic Fluid Power & Component Function ? Hydraulic Governor/Speed Controls ? Control Pitch Propellers ? Fin Stabilizers ? Pratt & Whitney Gas Turbine Engines ? Aids to Navigation Construction ? Engineering Petty Officer Administration ? Shipboard Damage Control & Firefighting ? Damage Control Assistant ? Leadership & Management ? Port Engineer College ? Government Small Purchase Training ? USCG Enlisted Occupational Courses for Machinery Technician E3 – E9 ? USCG Enlisted Occupational Courses for Electricians Mate E4 – E6
Certification
USCG Licensed Chief Engineer (Any Horse Power) ? Open Ocean Diver ? Universal Refrigeration Certificate
Skils
Dynamic, creative, and innovative maritime professional with extensive knowledge with over 30 years of practical experience in all aspects of the industry, operations, and especially marine engineering fields of hull, mechanical, and electrical systems. Exceptional ability to form and maintain key relationships and direct the efforts of team personnel towards the attainment of stipulated goals. Delivers charismatic and straightforward leadership to the workplace and ensures that integrity, credibility, and professionalism are afforded the highest consideration and priority. Extraordinary 21-year Coast Guard career followed by continued 13-year career in the marine industry.
Project Management
Safety Administration / Safety Audits
Developed Preventative Maintenance Programs
Maritime Operations
Budget Development and Management
Quality Assurance / Control
Deck Plate through Leadership and Management Experience
Vessel & Facility Maintenance / Management
Equipment Management
Employee Mentoring, Training and Professional Growth
Well versed in the with use of Computers & MS Software Programs
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Demonstrates strong capacity for maintenance and operations management; solid record of designing strategies to streamline operations and maintenance/repairs; and proactive problem solver with an understanding of the various interdependent factors that affect consequences on the overall operation.
Possesses highly developed and effective communication skills that include interpersonal abilities, persuasive presentation abilities, and uses tact and diplomacy in all communications.
Highly skilled in creating innovative solutions to complex issues by developing procedural improvements and strategies for generating increased productivity; and by promoting a team approach to achieve organizational goals, increased efficiency and enhanced employee morale.