Objective
A career as a Program Manager, Marine Service Engineer, Naval Architect or Marine Engineer in shipbuilding, offshore oil drilling, subsea production systems, naval and marine hardware development and shipboard related systems.
Experience
SUMMARY
Extensive experience in Marine engineering projects, that include steam turbine propulsion plant and ships service generators, auxiliary shipboard mechanical/electrical engineering systems and component development. Expertise in new ship construction, retrofit / upgrade of existing U.S. Navy ships and civilian passenger ferries. Four years of experience in offshore oil drilling hardware development. New concept design and redesign of mechanical, structural, hydraulic and pneumatic components and piping systems, engineering tests and evaluation, technical proposal and test report writing. Extensive user knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 and MIL-STD-100, AutoCad rev. 14, NASTRAN for Windows rev 4.0. Proficient in Algor data analysis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and CAESAR II for power piping stress analysis software. Familiar with the capabilities of SolidWorks and Pro E, by project use or formal college course training and self-tutorial study. Good user knowledge of instrumentation and DATA acquisition systems used for rotary machinery testing and EMI / EMP testing of aerospace components.
Carl Colditz has managed projects for ship systems testing and ship systems manufacturing and development and can produce schedules and manpower requirements using Excel, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Primavera.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Engineering- Ocean Engineering
California State University Long Beach, 1986
SECURITY CLEARANCE (active until March 2007)
Secret, issued November, 2001
Last date active, 4-26-05, at Northrop Grumman, Sunnyvale CA
OVERALL WORK EXPERIENCE
Columbia Group-Rosenblatt Ship Design Division 8-24-09 to Present
Washington. DC
http://www.columbiagroup.com/
Senior Marine Engineer
(direct employee)
Presently assigned to the United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center located near Baltimore, Maryland USA. Presently working in the Auxiliary Machinery Branch, in support of new designs for USCG Cutters and modernization and upgrades to all existing USCG cutters.
Senior Marine Engineer responsible for guiding the successful completion of major programs and functions in a project leadership role. Developing and applying advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex technical problems. Prepare work plans, cost estimates, budgets, and technical reports. Train technical support personnel in the procedures and methods required for successful design, test planning, performance evaluations, interface testing, requirements analysis, etc. Responsible for directing teams in the performance of complex tasking and serving as technical expert in field of specialty.
Crane Aerospace / Hydro-Aire Company, Burbank, CA 1-30-08 to 12-05-08
http://www.craneaerospace.com/
Test Engineer
(Contract Engineer)
Develop test procedures and conduct qualification testing of fly by wire anti-skid brake system utilized on European Airbus Military Transport Aircraft (A400M), per RTCA / DO-160D, Mil-Std-461and ARINC600 requirements. These qualification test procedures included high and low temperature full function tests, salt spray, altitude and attitude, EMI / EMP exposure, wet test, vibration and shock.
Major testing activity was dedicated to EMI / EMP testing of Line Replaceable Units LRU(s) and control systems components for the airbus A400M anti-skid brake system. Testing was performed in a certified test lab (DNB Eng. Inc, Fullerton, CA) for Safety of Flight and full Qualification testing up to 18Ghz per Mil-Std-461 for radiated emissions (RE102) , radiated susceptibility (RS101 and RS 103 and RS105), conducted emissions (CE101, CE102 and CE106), conducted susceptibility (CS101, CS103), ESD and EMP per RTCA DO-160.
Parker Aerospace, Control System Devices May 7, 2007 to Jan 11, 2008
Irvine, CA
www.parkeraerospace.com
Test Engineer
(contract Engineer)
Develop Qualification Test Procedures for aircraft flight control system. Projects included the development of QTP(s) environmental and endurance testing for USAF Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) Weapons Bay Deployment System per RTCA DO-160 as well EMI testing of the fly by wire flight control system components for Lockheed Martin Revolutionary Approach To Time-critical Long Range Strike (RATTLRS) vehicle per Mil-Std 461.
Meggitt Safety Systems, Inc March 9, 2007 to May 6, 2007
Simi Valley, CA.
http://www.meggittsafety.com/
Test Engineer
(Contract Engineer)
Develop qualification test procedures for aerospace products per RTCA / DO-160, specific to the testing of Smoke Detectors and Bleed Air Leak Detectors.
Honeywell Aerospace June 13, 2006 to Feb 15, 2007
Torrance, CA
http://www51.honeywell.com/aero/
Test Engineer
(Contract Engineer)
• Test Systems Project Engineer for USAF Airborne Laser Turbo pump; used by USA Missile Defense System. Mechanical Test Systems Project Engineer for development of automated remote operated test systems for RAM Air Turbine acceptance testing. Lead project engineer for test facilities upgrades and modifications for safety and enhanced improvements in test operations, tooling development and overall test systems performance. Develop test procedures and test systems and users manuals for aerospace products. Developed qualification test procedures for testing of various components for Aircraft Environmental Control Systems and Ram Air Turbines.
VT Halter Marine
Pascagoula, MS May 22, 2006 to June 9, 2006
http://www.vthaltermarine.com/
Marine Engineer
(Contract Engineer)
• Designed piping and performed various marine shipboard systems sizing calculations for development of a fast missile ship for the Egyptian Navy.
Pacific Scientific, Energetics Material Company July 7, 2005 to April 7, 2006
Valencia, CA
http://www.psemc.com/zone.htm
Test Laboratory Manager
(Contract Engineer)
Develop various test procedures for testing small rocket propellants used for in-flight guidance of Mortars and munitions that are utilized by US Army Artillery and ground forces.
Supervise test technicians in the set-up and conduction of engineering tests to determine the thrust and pressure characteristics of rocket motors. Analysis of test data for engineering reports and customer contract satisfaction. Wrote qualification test procedures and assembly procedures for pyrotechnic devices and the test fixtures used in the test assembly for the qualification tests. These test procedures were submitted to Raytheon and ATK for approval and submittal to US Army for test implementation.
Crane Aerospace / Hydro-Aire Company, Burbank, CA 5-1-05 to 9-2-05
http://www.craneaerospace.com/
Test Engineer
(Contract Engineer)
Develop test procedures for qualification testing of fly by wire anti-skid brake system utilized on European Airbus Military Transport Aircraft (A400M), per RTCA160D and ARINC600 requirements. These qualification test procedures included high and low temperature full function tests, salt spray, altitude and attitude, EMI / EMP exposure, wet test, vibration and shock.
Everlast, LLC, Los Angeles, CA 2001 to present
Project Engineer
(Independent Consulting Engineer)
Developed a roadway-installed speed bump that is designed to reciprocate up and down as roadway vehicular traffic moves over the speed bump. Reciprocating action develops hydraulic pressure by attachment to a dual check valve piston pump with hydraulic/pneumatic accumulators and 3.5 kilowatt hydroelectric generator.
Northrop Grumman Marine Systems 10-1-01 to 4-26-05
Sunnyvale, CA
http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/by_division/marine/
Project Engineer, Marine Logistics Support Logistics Engineer
Sr. Logistics Engineer
(Contract Engineer)
Marine Logistics Engineer, Technical writer and mechanical systems engineer for US Navy steam turbine powered generators and propulsion plants, used on nuclear powered submarines and aircraft carriers. Lead engineer for conducting training of US Navy personnel for the validation of the manual used for repair, maintenance and operation of the ship service generator, used on US Navy submarines.
Project engineer in charge of the renovation of a 1960’s vintage steam turbine powered generator, under the direction of the Marine Logistics Services Department of Northrop Grumman Marine Systems. Wrote qualification tests for hydraulic actuated steam control valve for emergency shut down of steam turbine at exhaust overpressure.
STRASBAUGH Inc. 6-4-01 to 7-27-01
San Luis Obispo, CA
http://www.strasbaugh.com/cm/Home.html
Lead Mechanical Engineer
(direct employee)
Designed mechanical and electrical components and systems used on robotic silicon chip polishing machines. Utilized SolidWorks 2001 and AutoCad Rev14 for drawing input to AGILE/QAD MRP.
ENRON Wind / GE Wind Energy 1998 to 2001
Tehachapi, CA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enron_Wind
Test Engineer
(direct employee)
Conducted various engineering tests on new concept blade pitch control system, used on electrical power generating windmill turbines to verify C++ software routines being developed for progressive steps in control systems implementation. Conducted various tests to determine the torque-induced stress on drive train gearbox shafts, used on large wind turbines. Performed yearlong extensive development testing of various hydraulic linear displacement actuator controlled prototype rotary antilock brake system used for prevention of gearbox gear damage.
Developed test procedures and test reports of various tests for engineering test used for determining the potential geographical site of future windmill farm installations.
Preece, Inc 1998
Irvine, CA
http://www.preeceinc.com/
Mechanical Engineer
(direct employee)
Designed various hydraulic connectors and fuel hose assemblies for aerospace applications.
Designed a test stand to test various o-ring materials at low and high temperatures. Developed various qualification test procedures for testing fuel supply hoses on large rocket propulsion systems.
DATRON / TRANSCO Inc. 1996-1998
Simi Valley, CA
http://www.dtsi.com/
Lead Mechanical Engineer
(direct employee)
Developed a DBS antenna system for mounting to semi truck cab for satellite television reception. Developed an EMI / EMP hardened antenna electronics packaging system for SBIRS early warning nuclear missile defense system for Lockheed Martin. Developed full systems drawings of large dish antennas, using AutoCad Rev14.
CERTIFIED FABRICATORS Inc, / CALBRIT DESIGN, Inc, 1996
Buena Park / Carlsbad, CA
http://www.pphc.com/
Stress Engineer
(direct employee)
Utilized NASTRAN for Widows, V4.0 stress analysis software and classical hand calculations for the construction of tooling and fixtures for aerospace projects that used CATIA drawing production software.
NASSCO 1995-1996
National City / San Diego, CA
http://www.nassco.com/
Marine Engineer-Piping Systems Stress Analysis
(Contract Engineer)
Performed stress analysis of all major piping systems on U.S. NAVY ships new construction, using CAESAR II software, IAW ASME 31.1.
Designed retro-fit and removable pipe bulkhead penetration for smoke proof requirements on board US NAVY ships.
Wrote qualification test procedure, organized and performed live wet test of entire foam fire fighting system on large cargo ship.
GIANNOTTI MARINE SERVICES, Inc 1992-1995
Ventura, CA
http://www.mechanicadvisor.com/wa/seattle/giannotti-marine-field-service.aspx
Senior Marine Engineer
(direct employee)
Lead design Project engineer in charge of all ships propulsion exhaust, pneumatic systems, potable water desalination system, hydraulic systems configuration, and pressure drop calculation and pipe system stress analysis.
Familiar with pressure vessel selection and sizing requirements.
Liaison engineer to shipyard in Norfolk VA, for the renovation of WWII cargo ships and installation of an Underway Replenishment System.
Lead engineer in charge of 15 designers and drafters for the entire rip out and retro-fit of three passengers Ferries for the Washington State Ferry System.
Participated in conduction of a lightship survey and inclining experiment of a WWII vintage cargo ship.
Developed ships construction and piping systems drawings for installation of a small crane used for quick response deployment of rescue boat.
Developed and designed a rudder system for a target ship.
Liaison Engineer to a shipyard in Norfolk, VA, for the rip-out and renovation of two WWII cargo Ships (S.S Cape Juby and S.S. Cape Johnson, 8162 Tons, 565 feet long), for installation of Under Way Replenishment System .
Developed a Weight and Moment Report for WWII cargo ships while stationed as Liaison Engineer in Norfolk, VA, for submission to ABS and Coast Guard. Used Quarto Pro software to program standard NAVSEA Naval Architect Stability and Trim Calculations.
TELEDYNE SPRAUGE ENGINEERING 1990-1992
Gardena, CA
http://sprague.cwfc.com/
Project Engineer
(direct employee)
Initial concept and final design and stress analysis of a new product line of ten (10) pneumatic air motor driven hydraulic transfer pumps, used to pump various viscosity fluids from 55 gal barrels.
Performed sizing calculations for pump rations to determine the pneumatic drive pressure to final hydraulic outlet pressure. This development program included a complete production cost analysis and competitor comparison. Supervised the final machine drawing development of approximately one hundred (100) different or similar parts, for form and fit as well as universal pump line utilization. Set-up and conducted hydraulic flow tests of all proto-types. Designed and tested a fluid pulsation damper used to eliminate discharge flow fluctuation of pneumatic driven double diaphragm hydraulic pumps. Designed and tested a 4500 (psi) pneumatic nitrogen gas booster with water-cooled compression cylinder. Designed and tested a dual cylinder cam actuated hydraulic piston pump. Designed and presented various designs for hydraulic/pneumatic accumulators for aircraft brake hydraulic systems.
JOHN J. MCMULLEN AND ASSOCIATES 1989-1990
Ventura, CA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_J._McMullen_%26_Associates
Senior Marine Engineer
(direct employee)
Conducted research and wrote a manual explaining the complex of maintenance facilities used for Tomahawk Cruise Missiles at Naval Weapons Stations. Developed design of a complete HVAC system to service a new concept, ship installed sonar buoy deployment system. Performed ship-checks to determine electrical cable routings used for installation of US Navy ships weapons systems and command control systems installations.
G & H TECHNOLOGY Inc. 1987-1989
Camarillo, CA
http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/company.cfm?company=367890
EMI Test Engineer
(Contract Engineer)
Developed qualification test plans and conducted EMI/EMP tests on various multi-pin electrical connectors and conduit grounding adapters used on board US Navy ships and missile cable systems. Developed approximately $ 100,000 of custom machined designed mechanical fixturing to mount connectors for EMI testing. Wrote users manual for use of a triaxial test fixture for qualification tests to determining the transfer impedance of multipin connectors. Prepared and wrote qualification test procedures and reports of all EMI/EMP data and testing. Performed yearlong R &D study for Martin Marietta Missile systems of EMI tests on cables used on TITAN launch missile.
AMETECK, OFFSHORE RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT Inc. 1987-1987
Goleta, CA
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA213621
Senior Designer
(Contract Engineer)
Designed machined mechanical components and structural steel assemblies used by US Navy Seals underwater vehicle deployment system attached to the submarine.
NL INDUSTRIES PRESSURE CONTROL Inc. 1983-1986
Brea, CA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaffer_(company)
Senior Designer
(direct employee)
Designed machined mechanical parts and structural steel assemblies used on subsea oil drilling blowout preventer valves, subsea oil production platforms, wellheads and casing hangers. Lead
Designer for the new design of a hydraulic/pneumatic ( 2-foot dia. by 25 foot long) cylinder used on a 650 ton offshore oil well drill-string heave compensator.
TODD PACIFIC SHIPYARD 1981-1983
San Pedro, CA
http://shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/inactive/toddsanpedro.htm
Senior Designer
(direct employee)
Designed machined mechanical components and hydraulic control systems used on board U.S. Navy ships propulsion and machinery.
NL INDUSTRIES PRESSURE CONTROL Inc 1981
Brea, CA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaffer_(company)
Designer
(direct employee)
Designed machined mechanical parts used on subsea oil drilling blowout preventer valves. Lead designer for an add-on emergency manually screw actuated drill string cutter.
HUGHES OFFSHORE INTERNATIONAL 1981
Gardena, CA
http://investor.shareholder.com/bhi/rig_counts/rc_index.cfm
Designer
(direct employee)
Designed structural steel assemblies and machined casing hangers used in offshore oil drilling operations.
CLA-VAL Inc. 1980-1981
Costa Mesa / Newport Beach , CA
http://www.cla-val.com/
Designer
(direct employee)
Designed machined mechanical components used in hydraulic valves and regulators. Designed a new concept pipeline air evacuation/release valve. Designed a new concept diaphragm valve. Designed a new concept backflow preventer for public water systems.
U.S. Divers Co. Inc., 1977-1980
Santa Anna, CA
http://www.aqualung.com/
Test Technician \ Diver
(direct employee)
Set-up and conducted various hydraulic/pneumatic engineering evaluation tests on sport, commercial and US Navy diving equipment. Conducted developmental test for new 5000 (psi) scuba diving and fireman breathing systems. Conducted critical high pressure seat failure test and redesign for sport diving regulator recall program. Wrote qualification test procedures for testing scuba diving regulators and fireman breathing apparatus low air alarm system.
ASSOCIATIONS
The National Association of Marine Surveyors
Associate Member
http://www.namsglobal.org/
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Drafted into the U.S. Army, 1971. Served as an infantry sergeant with the 82nd Airborne
Paratrooper Division. Graduated from non-commissioned officer’s infantry school at Fort Benning,
Georgia. Honorable discharged 1973.
http://www.bragg.army.mil/Organizations/82nd-Airborne-Division.aspx
https://www.benning.army.mil/infantry/ncoa/
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering- Ocean Engineering
California State University Long Beach, 1986
Certification
Skils
Extensive experience in Marine engineering projects, that include steam turbine propulsion plant and ships service generators, auxiliary shipboard mechanical/electrical engineering systems and component development. Expertise in new ship construction, retrofit / upgrade of existing U.S. Navy ships and civilian passenger ferries. Four years of experience in offshore oil drilling hardware development. New concept design and redesign of mechanical, structural, hydraulic and pneumatic components and piping systems, engineering tests and evaluation, technical proposal and test report writing. Extensive user knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 and MIL-STD-100, AutoCad rev. 14, NASTRAN for Windows rev 4.0. Proficient in Algor data analysis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and CAESAR II for power piping stress analysis software. Familiar with the capabilities of SolidWorks and Pro E, by project use or formal college course training and self-tutorial study. Good user knowledge of instrumentation and DATA acquisition systems used for rotary machinery testing and EMI / EMP testing of aerospace components.
Carl Colditz has managed projects for ship systems testing and ship systems manufacturing and development and can produce schedules and manpower requirements using Excel, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Primavera.