Objective
During an extended career in the shipbuilding industry I have spent over 20 years as a project engineer in a major shipyard working on a variety of vessels and 8 years integrating propulsion and DP systems for two of the industry leaders.
I have accumulated a wide ranging, in-depth knowledge of marine mechanical systems and have successfully applied this knowledge in several new-build, conversion and repair projects.
Experience
1999 to pres - Industry leader in ship propulsion
Field service engineer
Installation and commissioning of ship propulsion systems
• Assist shipyards in installation of ship propulsion and control systems
• Commissioning and sea trials
• Troubleshooting and functional systems optimization
1979 to 1999 Major shipyard (Luxury liners, Military, carriers, tankers etc,)
Project engineer
Responsible for several new-build and conversion projects.
• Coordination of on and off-site activities
• Review of project drawings and calculations
• Approval of drawings and technical specifications
• Operational management ROV/ROTV
• Monitoring and reporting on project planning, progress and costs
• Ensuring the vessel is built according to specifications and standards
• Maintaining contacts and good relations with shipyard, suppliers and class
• Leading technical discussions and performance of installation analyses
• Project planning and resource management
Specific industry experience;
Propulsion: Main and auxiliary engine (Turbines, Diesel 2 and 4 strokes), peripheral equipment, gearbox, shaft, propellers, bearings, seals, thrusters and steering,
Hydraulic: Winches, handling systems and cranes,
Electronic: Control systems (microchip and PLC based) and DP systems,
HVAC, Fire fighting and pumping/piping systems,
IT skills;
Planning tools; Artemis, Microsoft Project
Cad systems; Catia, Autocad
Modeling; Mathcad, 3D studio
Office; Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc)
Recent projects:
• Transocean drill-ship “Deepwater expedition”
• Ocean Rig drilling rig “Leiv Eriksson”
• Terra Nova Alliance FPSO “Terra Nova”
• All Seas pipelay ship “Audacia”
• Volsted Maritiem dive support vessel “Bibi Topaz”
• Sea Trucks pipelay barge “Jascon 30”
. MPF Corp DPFSO MPF1000
Education
Naval Academy - Technical officer,
Several in-house professional training courses, seminars and workshops including;
Hydraulics,
Controls and DP systems,
Quality and safety.
Certification
Skils
Mobility: Willing to travel abroad for extended periods.
Availability: Short notice