Objective
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a marine surveyor/consultant, with the ultimate goal of becoming a marine accident investigator.
Experience
2008-present nfm Consulting, LLC Appleton, Wisconsin
Principal
Sole proprietor, providing marine engineering assurance, DP assurance, CMID/general survey and inspection, and a wide variety of consulting services.
Subcontractor for Noble Denton Marine Inc., worldwide group of companies, providing professional services to major companies from all sectors of the marine industry.
1998-2008 Oceaneering Int. Houston, Texas
Chief Engineer, First Assistant, Second Assistant, and Third Assistant Engineer
Accountable for all operational aspects of propulsion and all shipboard main and auxiliary equipment including operating condition and routine maintenance, spare parts orders and tracking, safety equipment, and preventive maintenance programs.
Responsible for the safe and effective training of all shipboard engineering personnel.
Experienced in performing routine maintenance on marine diesel engines including Bergen, Mercedes, Caterpillar, Sulzer, B&W, Enterprise, and Saab.
Accustomed to international travel. Experienced in supervising, working with, and interacting among work crews of many nationalities.
Education
'06-'09 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY
Master’s of Science Degree – Marine Engineering
'93-'98 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY
Bachelor of Science Degree – Marine Engineering
1991-1993 New Mexico Military Institute Roswell, NM
Associate of Arts Degree
Certification
Maintain current U.S. Coast Guard Chief Engineer’s license (diesel engine, unlimited), Second Assistant Engineer’s license (gas turbine), and Third Assistant Engineer’s license (steam/boiler plant), as well as all requirements for certifications, including current STCW and TWIC qualifications, HUET, Safe Gulf, etc.
Hold current U.S. passport
Skils
Experienced welder (GTAW, TIG, brazing, etc.).
Experienced machinist.
PADI, YMCA certified SCUBA diver.