Objective
Manage operations, production or engineering at Shipbuilding and repair or vessel operating facility
Experience
OBJECTIVE:
Responsible position in shipbuilding, ship repair, design, ship survey, or operation
QUALIFICATIONS:
Forty years progressively responsible positions in shipyard industry
Strong background in new construction, and repair/conversion
Experienced with OSV, passenger, construction/dredging, towing, cargo, and
military vessels
Familiar with ABS, Lloyds, DNV, BV, USGC, MCA, and Navy standards
EDUCATION:
1967-1971 BS, Mississippi State University
EMPLOYMENT:
2007 - Owner, Engineer, Marine Construction Service, Inc.
Design of ship modifications and docking plans
Design and manufacture of cargo handling equipment
Design and manufacture of fall-restraint systems for process,
manufacturing, aircraft, and railroad industries
Recent projects include design input for EPS M10 military
hovercraft for Saudi Border Guard
2005-2007 Dockmaster, Engineer, Global Ship Systems
Operation of 1000 T. marine railway and 535 ft graving dock
Docking plans to USCG and Navy standards
Mechanical and structural design for vessels and support equipment
1999-2005 Senior Mechanical Engineer, Intermarine Savannah
Design of propulsion and mechanical systems for new construction
motor yachts
Structural and mechanical design for repair/conversion jobs
Design of production fixtures, tooling, lifting gear, & docking plans
1990-1999 Repair Superintendent, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Intermarine USA
Managed repair crew for marine railway and graving dock
Designed systems and structures for new construction and repair
Resolved design/production conflicts in U S Navy minehunter project
1986-1989 Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, Lockheed Shipbuilding /
Thunderbolt Shipbuilding and Repair
Coordinated design effort for U S Army LCU 2000 series landing craft
Produced docking plans and designs for repair/conversion projects
1981-1986 Director of New Construction, Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
Responsible for engineering, bidding, materials and production for new
building of boats and barges
1979-1981 President/Owner Marine Construction Service, Inc.
Managed small new construction shipyard building towing vessels
1971-1979 Engineering Manager, Dravo Steelship, Inc.
Coordinated design effort for new construction shipyard building
inland and oilfield service vessels
MILITARY SERVICE:
1971-1986 USAR O-3
Secret security clearance
Honorable discharge
LICENSES:
USCG Master Passenger Vessels, 100GT
USCG Master Towing vessels near coastal and western rivers
FAA Private Pilot SEL
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Society of Small Craft Designers
Society of American Military Engineers
American Society of Naval Engineers
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