Objective
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am Sivachidambaram Govindarajan, a Marine Engineer holding a UK CoC of Class III/I (OOW- Officer of Watch) currently residing at Dallas, TX. I did my HND in Mechanical Engineering (Marine) in Glasgow, UK. Presently I am working as a 2nd Asst Engineer and serving on board ships from Nov’2004 - till date.
I am looking for a suitable job in marine field in USA. I also hold a valid work permit (EAD) in order to work in USA. I am looking for a suitable position under any of these categories: Marine Surveyor for a Classification Society, Internal Auditor for a Shipping company.
Thank you
Best Regards,
Sivachidambaram G.
Experience
Rank/Position Duration of Service Company
2nd Asst Engineer Nov’2008 – Till date Bernhard Schulte Ship Management, Hong Kong
2nd Asst Engineer Oct’2007 – Aug’2008 Ishima Ship Management, Singapore
3rdAsst Engineer Feb’2006 – May’2007 Bernhard Schulte Ship Management, Hong Kong
Engine Cadet Nov’2004 - May’2005 ReeferShip Management Services, San Jose
Education
Academic Qualifications
Graduation: HND in Marine Engineering
First Year Academy Of Maritime Education & Training, Chennai.
Second Year Glasgow College Of Nautical Studies, Glasgow, UK
Date Commenced 09-09-2001
Date Completed 06-13-2003
Certification
License Held
Certificate of Competency (CoC) – Issued by Maritime and Coastguard Agency, UK of Class III/I Officer of Watch Engineering on Motor Ships only (Unlimited HP).
Skils
• On regular watch on Main Engines and Boilers simultaneously as Senior in full charge of entire watch.
• Maintained and coordinated repair of marine machinery (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control equipment) and equipment for installation.
• Fully responsible for the operation and maintenance of Air Compressors, Centrifuges, Positive Displacement Pumps, Diesel Generators, Boilers, Cooling water treatments, Turbochargers, Propulsion Systems, Power Generation and Distribution.
• Maintained Fuel Injectors, Fuel Pumps and Fuel Supply systems.
• Active participant in the ship’s Oil Transfer Operations which include imperative Bunkering Operations. Maintained quality control regimen, coordinated onboard fuel distribution, and monitored fuel holding.
• A team member in various maintenance operations carried out on slow speed Two Stroke Crosshead Type Turbocharged Reciprocating Engines and Four Stroke Medium Speed Engines.
• Assisted Senior Engineers in fault find defects and provide assistance/plan for defect rectification in ship machinery for proper operation, mechanical integrity, performance and efficiency.
• Maintained and operated machineries in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Monitored and troubleshot the ship's main propulsion plant, electrical power plant and auxiliary machinery system.
• Supervised the maintenance of purifiers, compressors, hydraulics and marine gears along with the other related equipments.
• Checked, tested, and maintained automatic controls and alarm systems.
• Managed scope of work and man-hour estimating in addition to the regular watch keeping.
• Coordinated the activities of all support departments to ensure that ship support was achieved in the most efficient and in most effective manner.
• Ensured the ship's hull and deck fittings are in sound condition.
• Part of the new delivery team of a vessel during which gained experience in the various surveys pertaining to machineries and the vessel itself.
• Oversaw maintenance, repairs and operation of mission-critical replenishment at sea capability.
• Acted as subject matter expert on SOLAS, MARPOL and followed onboard protocols for prevention of pollution at sea. Enhancement in the ISM code compliance and quality ISO standards.
• Workshop skill such as the use of lathe, drill, milling machine and welding equipment.
• Analyzed vessel damage, product spills, and personal injuries in case of any emergency.