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Meritorious and Hardworking Mechanical Engineer with 20+ yrs in Shipbuilding/Ship repairs

Objective


Aspiring to work in challenging work situations and giving the best of my knowledege and experience to the industry that I hold most dear in my heart.


Experience


Works Manager Composite Materials Industries

Aug 1991 – Apr 2007

• The work involved in planning &scheduling, Docking &undocking, procuring raw materials, allocation of various jobs, controlling a contracted work force and Quality Inspection and delivery.

• Carried out repairs of self propelled barges up to 2000DWT, Hopper bottom barges, crane pontoons, tanker barge etc.

• Maintenance and repair of out-fittings, stern gear, rudder and steering systems, pipelines, anchor windlass etc.

• All works carried out to specifications and supervisions of classification societies such as ABS, BV, IRS, GLlyod, NKK, Captain of Ports, etc.

• Looked after Machine Shop that had lathes, radial drilling machine, grinders, compressors, etc. where marine and other industrial jobs were carried out.

• Prepared work done reports and clients’ & sub-contractors’ bills.

• Directed & supervised the expansion of the dry-dock including civil works (masonry & RCC). Looked after the maintenance of dry- dock, electrical installation and associated facilities

• During the course of the work I have dealt with surveyors, various Governmental, Port, and other Authorities for obtaining permissions, licenses, registrations as well as negotiations with clients.



Managing Technical Partner Olrofe Associates

Sept 1987 – Feb 1990

• Worked at Barge repair and construction firm ‘Olrofe Associates’ as contractors to Sesa Goa Ltd. Yard at Sirssaim, Goa India

• Undertook part construction of 2000 DWT barge.

• Fully managed and oversaw construction of portable Cutter- suction dredger suitable for shallow river dredging including fabrication and installation of all mechanical systems therein.

• Fabricated panels of hull of advanced Offshore Patrol vessels for Indian Navy under stringent Quality Control under sub-contract from principal contractor (Goa Shipyard Ltd).



Engineer/ Contractor Meridian Engineers &Contractors

Dec 1985–Aug 1987

• Started my own business by setting up a small workshop with a small team of workers taking job orders for general fabrication such as window grills & gates and specialized jobs such as Kort Nozzles, small HHP anchors.



Engineer /Supervisor New Era Handling Agency

June 1985 – Sept 1985

• Directed and supervised the jumboisation of two Iron Ore carrier barges from 550DWT to 800DWT under the specifications and approval of Captain

• of Ports Goa (India)



Workshop Engineer Samant Marine Udyog

Jan 1981 – May 1985

• Manufactured and repaired various marine equipment such as stern gear, winches, anchor windlass, mechanical steering systems for barges, small passenger vessels, fishing trawlers etc. at machine shop facilities

• Manufactured mechanical wired type remote control apparatus for control of engines and hydraulic gear boxes.

• Managed & supervised the construction of portable hydraulically operated jack-up platform used for rock dredging suitable for depths up to 10.0 meters with 18.0 meters spuds

• Bottom opening hopper barges used in dredging operations, self propelled heavy bulk cargo barges

• Work carried out under American Bureau of Shipping/Bureau Veritas/Indian Register of Shipping specifications and inspection.



Shop Supervisory Trainee Larsen & Toubro Ltd. Bombay

Nov 1980 – Dec 1980

• One month training to handle heavy fabrication jobs


Education


Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Board of Technical Education Mumbai India

Government Polytechnic Panjim Goa. India June 1980


Certification

Skils


• Fluent in English, Hindi, Konkani, excellent public speaking skills

• Strong experience in independently managing and coordinating various projects.

Innovation for improvisation

Excellent Managerial Skills with ability to handle charge independently while co-ordinating with others.


 

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