Objective
I am Capt Nalaka Gunasinghe ,ex. Sri Lanka Navy serving for 25 years. Last appointment being the Head/CEO of Naval Dockyard for 6 years.
I can maintain /manage maintenance of fleet of vessels, Especially Fleet of offshore vessles, Patrol craft Crew boats of trawlers or tugs. Floating platform or power plant.Includes hull/fittings/ machineries.
Also can design,implement/install/commission alternate propulsion systems/engines/generators .
Good in selection machineries/craft/material.
Experience
Work Experience
January 2005
– To Date Technical Manager
Special Projects implemented with keen.
a) Energy Saving,
b) Introduction of sustainable renewable energy options/projects.
c) Rehabilitation of abandoned mini hydro power plants
June 2004
– January 2005 Technical Manager
Mohar Shipping Company, Singapore.
Task
a) Maintenance of fleet of 4 bulk carriers
b) Superintendent duties
c) Advise top management on technical issues
d) Assist in DPA duties implementing ISM codes.
APRIL 2001- DECEMBER 2004 Service Manager,
Caterpillar, Perkins and Detroit Diesel distributor.
August 2000– April 2001
Maintenance Manager- Holcim Cement Plant, Puttlam, Sri Lanka
There I was responsible for maintenance management, Modifications /upgrading plant and energy saving. Planning of repairs and preparation of annual budget
September 1994 to June 2000 Captain Superintendent of Dockyard, Trincomalee
• Preventive maintenance of the Eastern fleet.
• Docking-slipping -Sri Lanka Navy entire fleet.
• Major repairs to all machineries including engines/gear boxes/water jets/propellers
• Major maintenance and repairs to machinery, Propulsion, auxiliaries are major repairs and Refurbishment, enemy damaged, planning and repair execution.
• Electrical and Electronic work , This include work related in power, power generation, functioning of electrical work shops, maintenance of Radars compasses including weapon maintenance ( electrical) .
• Forecasting / ordering spare parts requirement for the entire fleet..
• Sourcing and choosing all special lubricants, additives for entire fleet.
• Planning / implementing major refits.
• Maintenance/repair administration of over 500 civil. Structures ,slipways
• Preparing of recurrent and capital. Expenditure proposals.
• Welfare and administration of all staff.
• Conducting meeting related to contracts, ships repair.
• Surveying and inspections
December 1993-August 1994
Command Engineer Officer ( South)
Plan preventive maintenance of larger vessels including Slipping/under water repairs In charge of all technical activities in Area, Management of workshops cranes ,marine structures etc.
Projects
Initiated by me,
Refitting of naval craft (First time locally)
Re engining of Chinese built landing craft, saving large amount to Navy.
August 1993-December 1993 Quality assurance inspector for vessels/Fast Attack Craft built for Sri Lanka Navy in Simanau Shipyard in France
1989 June -1993 July
Manager Inspection , Special Project Manager
I was the head of project and quality assurance work involved in construction vessels, boats and equipment too the Navy . Acceptance.
1988 April to 1989 June Command Engineer officer (West)
Maintenance of Western fleet, Docking and preventive maintenance of large ships and craft in the Navy.
1986 October-1988 March Squadron Engineer of 7th Surveillance Command Vessels and Engineer officer SLNS Abeetha(2x1500 hp ,3200 ton vessel). This a superintend job 6 ships.
1982 October – April 1983 Second Engineer MV Lanka Kanthi
Ocean Going Vessel 5500 ton, 5000 Hp vessel. belonged to Ceylon Shipping Corporation, Traded in Mediterranean
1983 June
1984 September Chief Engineer , MT Mahaveli, 2500 ton, 2X 1200 HP tanker belonged to Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.
1980 October -1982 Marine Engineer Propulsion and in charge work shops
In charge of the workshop where Detroit Diesels,
1984-1986 Command Engineer of North, Engineer officer of Ocean Going Patrolling Vessel, Teaching ,Engineer officer of Many Ships
Education
DEGREE AND SPECILIZATION
• Basic Engineering Course (First Degree) at The Indian Naval College of Engineering at INS Shivaji Lonavla, India (1976-1979).
• Marine Engineering Specification Course (Post Graduate) at the Naval College of Engineering at INS Shivaji Lonavla, India in 1980..
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
• Obtained Full membership, Charter from Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (FELLOW)
• Obtained Full membership, Charter from Institution of Engineers India(FELLOW)
MANAGEMENT AND OTHER COURSES
? Post Graduate Diploma in Business and Finance Management
Conducted by the Institution of Chartered Accountants, 1996/1997. This course is affiliated to the University of Netherlands. Duration 15 months.
? Contract Management
Diploma in Computer Programming – 9 months
? Auto Cad
? ISO 9000 course in quality control.
? Computer Hard wear
? Construction, inspection of small craft in Israel
? Attended many seminars and workshops related to Management.
? Course on Marine Engineering Application conducted by Detroit Diesels
? Operation and Maintenance of Detroit Diesels in Singapore
? Operation, maintenance of electronically controlled Diesel Engines in USA.
? Project Management( Sure Track)
? Aluminum craft operation and maintenance in Israel
? Building small ships in France
Certification
• Class II & Class III Marine Engineer Certificates
Competency certificate by the commander of the to hold a watch at sea,
Skils
. Maintenance management
Management of work force
Overhauling diesel engines/fault finding
Public Speaking( Competent Toastmaster)
I am hard working, hand on engineer,Team worker,Salary US 3000-Us 5000 depending on the place. May be higher at difficult places.