Objective
Certified Professional Engineer (PE) with more than 14 years of success engineering state-of-the-art systems for major military and defense-contracting organizations. Extensive experience in both hands-on engineering and project management; offer multi-disciplined versatility backed by superb troubleshooting and analytical skills. Stellar communication and problem-solving talents; highly adept at working directly with customers on site, accurately assessing needs, identifying key issues, and providing expert problem solving solutions. Technical expertise includes…
* Electrical / Automation Systems Design
* Shipboard & Airborne Applications
* System Conversions & Installations
* Technical Specifications & Documentation
* Project Planning, Scheduling & Cost Estimation
* International Teamwork / Group Supervision
* Commissioning / Customer Sign-Off
* Workplace Safety / Regulatory Compliance
Experience
Senior Electrical Engineer, Blohm + Voss Repair, Hamburg, Germany (2008 – Present)
Current project: Conversion of Cable Laying Ship “Kraka” into the world's first dynamically positioned (DP) Accommodation & Support Vessel (ASV) “Dan Swift” for offshore and DP operations;
* Provide broad range of electrical, propulsion, and mechanical engineering services to German-based shipbuilder. Addressed power distribution and automation systems design issues, including troubleshooting integration of new systems.
Senior Electrical Engineer, General Dynamics/NASSCO, San Diego, CA (2008)
* Facilitated engineering and construction of new oil tanker and T-AKE class of ships.
* Delivered power distribution solutions crafted by Korean engineering design firm.
Senior Electrical Engineer, Northrop Grumman, San Diego, CA (2005 – 2007)
Project worked: Power Distribution Design of Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN);
* Led a small group of engineers in design of power distribution network for state-of-the-art telecommunications suite based on wide variety of electronic components and COTS products;
* Updated drawing packages to as-built status during Spiral I phase of the contract;
* Designed remotely-controlled Power Distribution Units (PDU) during Spiral II phase of the contract;
* Provided technical support for the design and installation of Interbus System onboard Learjet aircraft;
* Troubleshoot and provided solutions for power converter failure during the flight tests.
Senior Electrical Engineer, Gibbs & Cox, Inc., Arlington, VA (2004 – 2006)
Project worked: Design of Main Propulsion Control and Monitoring System (MPCMS) for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS);
* Participated in design of Main Propulsion Control and Monitoring System (MPCMS), main power distribution system and additional key electrical systems for Littoral Combat Ship;
* Prepared Impact Assessment Report for main electrical switchboard configuration changes on DD(X) program.
Systems Engineer, CAE USA Inc., Leesburg, VA (2003 – 2004)
Project worked: Design and Analysis of Engineering Control System (ECS) for DD(X) Class – Multi-Mission Destroyer;
* Prepared electrical installation diagrams, automation drawings, and multiple automation equipment interface databases;
* Conducted preliminary design and trade study analysis of Engineering Control System (ECS);
* Leveraged technical knowledge and exceptional technical documentation to ease integration of new ECS into current ship systems, ensuring accuracy through careful and consistent review.
Electrical Consultant, Keystone Shipping Co., Charleston, SC (2003)
Project worked: Final delivery of Gas Turbine Powered Military Sealift Command Marine Pre-Positioning Force Ship (T-AK 3016 “Roy M. Wheat”)
* Prepared technical specifications, wrote procurements, and coordinated new equipment installations to upgrade 24VDC power supply system;
* Modified ship’s one-line and wiring diagrams to as-built status;
* Assisted crews in interpreting control and one-line diagrams;
* Developed “Periodic Test Procedures” that aided in test and commissioning of automation systems;
* Directed infrared power survey of cable installations and electrical equipment, and provided sound recommendations for correcting communication cable EMI / EMC problems;
* Streamlined communications between manufacturer of main gas turbine engines and customer.
Marine Electrical Engineer, AMSEC LLC, SAIC, Virginia Beach, VA (1996 – 2003)
Project worked: Conversion of Gas Turbine Powered RO/RO Cargo Ship into Military Sealift Command Marine Pre-Positioning Force Ship
* Created, updated, and aided in translating complex wiring, control, and automation diagrams;
* Conducted ship-checks in UK & Ukraine, obtaining all documentation and material samples necessary to win contract;
* Procured equipment, coordinated installations, and tested automation and electrical equipment during sea trials;
* Prepared specs for conversion of power plant main distribution system, supervised initial testing of equipment; leveraged results to reduce overload currents on electric motors;
* Seamlessly integrated new Machinery Centralized Control System with existing ship’s systems and SULZER diesel generators to meet ABS, USCG, SOLAS, IEEE and NEC requirements.
Other projects worked on:
* Installation of AN/SPS-73(V)12 surface search radar systems;
* Upgrade of communication switchboards on USS “T. Roosevelt” (CVN71) & USS “H. Truman” (CVN75);
* Power survey of USS “Nashville” (LPD 13);
* Upgrade of main propulsion diesel engines for USCG cutters “Cimmaron”, “Chippewa” & “Sledge”;
* Upgrade of main propulsion diesel engines for NOAA research vessel “Oregon II”.
Education
BS in Electrical Engineering, Latvian Maritime Academy, 1994
Certification
* Professional Engineer License, January 2004
* PROFIBUS Technical Seminar, August 2005
* PLC fundamentals, maintenance & troubleshooting course certificate, September 1999
* Member of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, since December 2001
Skils
AutoCAD, MS Office
* Team Customer Appreciation Award, 2006
* Honored by the customer with “Plank Owner” plaque after the sea trials of the Gas Turbine Powered Military Sealift Command MPF(E) Ship “Roy M. Wheat”, 2003
* Customer commendation during power survey of USS Nashville (LPD 13), 2002
* MSC outstanding achievement award on Integrated Project Team, 1999