Objective
Planner / Over see maintenance dept. Manager for Maintenance
Experience
Apex, Maintenance dept.
Exxon Shipping / Seariver Maritime, Repair Superintendent
Kirby Inland Marine, Port Engineer
Responsible for the Planned Maintenance on boats and tank barges.
Responsible for budget and scheduling.
Responsible for survey/chartering inland tank barges, boats, and tugs.
Coordinated engine trouble shooting, overhauls, and replacement of Caterpillar, Detroit, Cummins, EMD, Fair Bank Morse, Alco, Wartsila, and John Deer engines.
Worked with contract administrators to negotiate shipyard/vendor pricing and contracts.
Coordinated numerous Lufkin, Falk, and Western reduction gear overhauls.
Worked with engineering staff on new-build projects for tank barges and boats.
Coordinated and scheduled USCG/ABS inspections on inland/ocean tugs, tankers, and barges.
Provided training and support for inland/ocean fleet engineers and new Repair Superintendents.
Worked with ExxonMobil Ocean Fleet tanker shipyard projects.
Managed shipyard projects, which included specification development and estimating.
Obtained approvals, meeting schedules, and forecast commitments while maintaining a high level of safety. Ensured that all operations were in compliance with all applicable local and national safety laws and company policies.
Member of Exxon ELIRT Team (Oil Spill Response) supplying marine repair expertise.
Education
Port Allen High School
Port Allen Vocational School
LSU short courses
Computer Training
Certification
24 years marine experience on inland and ocean boats and barges
United States Coast Guard licensed Engineer
Shipyard Competent Person
EMD Engine Technical School
Occupational Health Training
Hazardous Material Handler for Maritime Carriers
Shipyard Health and Safety OSHA 1915
Structural Steel/Ship Fitting
Supervised large shipyard crews
Numerous shipyard hours
Project Management Training
Boiler experience - steam/hot oil
Sailed on inland vessels as Chief Engineer
Estimating
Specification development
Blasting and coating of tank barges/boats
ABS/ISM/ISO Audit Training
Responsible Carrier Program
Skils
Hard working, self motivated, safe, honest, and career minded
Positive attitude
Know how to work well with others and how to motivate people
Team member
Goal oriented
Adapt to changes in priorities readily
Well organized