Objective
To provide top quality service in a solid company where there is an opportunity for growth in a capacity for which my long term, hands-on experience adds substantial value to the enterprise.
Experience
September 2010-Present- TransAlantic Lines LLC. Greenwich, Connecticut
QMED-Oiler
Performed tasks to stand engine room watch, diagnose, repair, maintain, and inspect the ships engineering equipment such as diesel engine, potable water maker, oil water separator, HVAC, gen sets, etc...
The ship is the M/V Geyser, we sail to the Azores
November 2009- May 2010- Fairfield Nodal Houston, Texas
Back Deck Mechanic
Responsible for maintenance on the “Back Deck of the Carolyn Chouest ROV Seismic Ship. Performed tasks to diagnose, repair, maintain, and inspect the hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical equipment associated with the deployment and retrieval of the Nodes. Work in the GOM
April 2008 – Present- Granite Services International Tampa, Florida
Materials/Inventory Controls and Installation Technicians
Responsible for installation and maintenance on GE Wind Towers. Construction of wind turbines including building of rotors, directing of cranes, cable drops and routing. All aspects of turbine construction from foundation to final mechanical completion including final inspections. Inspection and Inventory of incoming and outgoing parts. Integration of part's serial numbers to the Database (Dataflow). Provide parts to the proper areas assigned in the Warehouse Verify Serial numbers on parts assembled in the Wind turbines
March 2007 – January 2008- Ghana Manganese Company Limited Takoradi, Ghana West Africa
Railway Engineer (Limited Assignment)
As the primary liaison between GMC and the Ghana Railways, I divided my duties at GMC between four Ghana Railway shops - running repair, back shop (locomotive), back shop (wagons), and rail car running repair shop (wagon). In addition, I ordered spare parts for the locomotive and railcars; I provided technical advice and support to Ghana Railway’s management and repair shop personnel. I also participated in GMC and Ghana Railway’s decision-making process with the goal to coordinate efforts to make both companies more efficient and productive.
2004 –2007 National Passenger Rail (Amtrak) New York City, New York
Lineman / Third Rail (Electric traction)
Third Rail/ Lineman
Performed tasks to diagnose, repair, maintain, inspect the third rail, and overhead catenary system. Work on associated equipment such as diesel gen sets. Provided protection for other workers on and around the third rail.
2001-2004- Laborer Local 66 Melville, New York
Laborer (Construction)
Perform tasks involving physical labor for heavy construction projects and demolition sites. Operated hand and power
tools of all types.
1992-2001- CSX Railroad (Consolidated Rail) Selkirk, New York
Machinist
Diagnosed, repaired, maintained, and inspected diesel electric locomotives, diesel engines, and locomotive components. Repaired, installed, and maintained shop equipment, including overhead cranes, lifting devices, pumps motors, and air equipment and systems. Worked all aspects of locomotive running repair.
1990-1992- DPS Incorporated Albany, New York
Machinist
Diagnosed, repaired, maintained, and inspected diesel, automobile and small engines and components. Then
machine to manufacturers or custom specification using Machine tools such as: Mills, boring bars, and grinders.
Education
1993-1998- Hudson Valley Community Collage Troy, New York
Machining Technology / Business Administration
3.0 GPA Deans list for 8 consecutive semesters
Military
1984-1987 United States Navy
Aviation Machinist Mate (jet engine mechanic)
Honorable Discharge
Certification
Merchant Mariner Document
QMED, Oiler, Fireman/Watertender
BST
Basic Firefighting
Helicopter Fire Fighting
Chemical, Biological & Radiological Defense Training
Haz-Mat
TWIC
HUET
Merchant Mariner Document
Shipboard Damage Control
International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers “Journeyman” Medium Speed Diesels
Certified First Aid and CPR
Skils
Back Deck Mechanic
QMED- Oiler, Fireman, Water Tender
16+ years of Medium speed diesel experience
Haz-Mat School
20 + Years Mechanical Experience
Certified First Aid and CPR
2 Years Machine Shop Experience