Objective
Work on a ship in the engine department.
Experience
MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND April 2007- Present
Wiper, Deck Machinist- USNS Concord, USNS Tippecanoe
Selected by this Department of the US Navy to perform duties as a Wiper and Deck Engineer
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of all engineering spaces
Assist Refrigeration Engineers with maintenance and repairs
Assist Deck Engineers with repairs and maintenance of deck equipment and ships superstructure
As Deck machinist responsible for welding/ brazing repairs and fabrications in the main engine room
Assist 2nd and 3rd Engineers with repairs on main engines, centrifuges, water evaporators and seawater coolers
Responsible during underway replenishment maneuvers for emergency repairs
STABBERT MARINE INC. December 2006- February 2007
Oiler- Ocean Pioneer- Gulf of Mexico
Selected by this marine services company to perform duties in the engineering department as an oiler.
Assist Chief Engineer with main engine maintenance and operation
Perform maintenance and repairs on ships HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems
Assist diving crew with repair and maintenance of dive equipment
Precision Patterns, Inc. June 2005 – August 2006
Aircraft Cabinet Builder – Savannah, Georgia
Selected by a division of Decrane Aircraft to perform production work in this 90,000 square foot cabinetry shop.
Routinely utilized ACAD blue prints with a 1/8th inch tolerance during the completion of 400-hour production projects.
Significantly improved efficiency levels through strategic material usage and acquisition planning that prevented unnecessary amounts of downtime.
Minimized raw material waste through the use of expert technical skills coupled with highly accurate production capabilities.
Shrunk departmental errors through the implementation of additional procedures for burn coupons that provided information on per-job expectations.
Jeff Foster Trucking, Inc. March 2004 – February 2005
Diesel Mechanic – Superior, Wisconsin
Selected by this large trucking company to help maintain optimal rates of functionality regarding its more than 200 tractors and 300 trailers.
Performed any duties as necessary including changing oil and filters; resolving electrical problems and maintaining drive lines, tires, braking systems, clutches, engines, pumps, alternators, turbochargers, belts and hoses.
Ensured complete compliance with state and federal regulations through the close management of information regarding ongoing or completed repairs.
Preserved high levels of equipment functionality while reducing operating costs through the use of highly effective preventative maintenance talents.
IBM January 1985 – March 2003
Account Customer Engineer – Sioux City, Iowa & Duluth, Minnesota September 1996 – March 2003
Chosen to help ensure the complete functionality of customer printing solutions. Key member in executing operational processes of a parts distribution center.
Co-developed tooling that significantly minimized risk of damage during the removal of disk packs, which earned cash bonuses and recognition from management.
Implemented a parts kit that was utilized during printer repairs and reduced parts usage and repair timelines, which earned further internal recognition.
Account Customer Engineer (continued)
Coordinated all repair functions with upper-level managers inside of client organizations, which helped minimize downtime while improving customer satisfaction.
Achieved the IBM Means Service Award out of 40 other Customer Engineers in honor of superior customer service efforts that led to 100% satisfaction ratings in 1999.
Early Career History:
Customer Engineer – Seattle, Washington October 1988 – September 1996
Distribution Center Clerk – Seattle, Washington June 1986 – October 1988
Manufacturing – Rochester, Minnesota January 1985 – June 1986
Initially hired to maintain an on-hand supply of necessary parts and supplies for this customer support division.
Earned a Vendor of Distinction Award from Boeing in recognition of unwavering and highly effective support provided to its accounting division in Renton, Washington.
Minimized repair timelines through the management of an extensive parts inventory, which also helped reduce customer downtime.
Education
Standards of Training, Certification and Watch KEEPING (STCW-95 BST)
Maritime Professional Training (September 09, 2006)
MSC (April-May 2007)
USCG MMD (Expires 2012)
Endorsements: OS, DK ENGR, JR ENGR, OILER, REFR ENG,SD(FH)
TWIC (Transportation workers identification credential, expires 2013)
Pegasus Air
Private pilot certificate
Wilmar Vocational Technical Institute
Diesel Mechanic’s Certificate of Completion
Vermillion Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Natural Resources Technology
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Certified Rescue Diver
Certification
Standards of Training, Certification and Watch KEEPING (STCW-95 BST)
Maritime Professional Training (September 09, 2006)
MSC (April-May 2007)
USCG MMD (Expires 2012)
Endorsements: OS, DK ENGR, JR ENGR, OILER, REFR ENG,SD(FH)
Skils
Welding, brazing,Diesel mechanics, highly proficient with all hand and power tools.
Hard working, dedicated ready for any challenge.