Objective
Looking to further my career in the maritime industry as a Shipyard Estimator, Project Developer/Manager, Technical Writer or Proposal Writer.
Experience
U.S. United Ocean Services, LLC
Tampa, FL 1996 to 2012
(Formerly TECO Ocean Shipping/Gulf Coast Transit)
* Marine transportation company specializing in national and international shipping of dry bulk cargo
Senior Technical Engineer-
2006 to 2012
* Managed $100,000 to $5M projects including structural modifications, vessel repowering & equipment upgrades
* Conducted research, developed project specifications and budgets
* Coordinated with contractors providing design engineering
* Secured all necessary regulatory approvals for design modifications Managed and advised the technical engineering team in administering the bidding process for major vessel repairs
* Expanded the budgeting process to include voyage repairs, PMP projects and repair parts
* Continued responsibilities for annual budgets of all maintenance, repair and special projects
Technical Engineer-
2002 to 2006
* Designed and implemented a complex (zero-base) budgeting process for major vessel repair and modification, which improved forecasting capability for major projects
* Developed estimating tools used to generate budgetary costs for craft category repairs, e.g., pipefitting, electrical, mechanical, steelwork, etc.
* Responsible for preparation and presentation of annual budgets and justification for all major vessel repair and modification projects
* Coordinated contractors providing day-to-day voyage repairs
* Continued writing repair specifications, soliciting and evaluating bids
Technical Writer-
1996 to 2002
* Established and maintained a system for writing repair specifications, soliciting and evaluating bids and awarding major maintenance projects based on cost and time effectiveness
* Coordinated with vendors, vessel crews and subcontractors to generate accurate and complete scopes of work
* Received proposals from prospective contractors and prepared spreadsheets for comparing bids
* Assisted management in the comparison of bids and awarding projects.
Education
Bachelors Degree, Electrical Engineering
University of South Florida (1993)
*Accomplishments: Graduation with Distinction
Certification
* OSHA Certified Competent Person – Shipyard Employment
* OSHA Hazardous Waste/Oil Pollution Response (HAZWOPR)
* The Port Engineer’s Course (Fisher Maritime)
* Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
* Tampa Port Pass (Tampa Port Authority)
* Valid U.S. Passport
Skils
- Sixteen years progressive experience as a Port Engineer, Project Manager and Technical Writer in the maritime industry
- Management of large-scale projects ranging in scope from $100,000 to $5M
- Specialized in estimating, budgeting, proposals, bid specifications and awarding repair, modification and major maintenance projects
- Expertise in detailed budgeting and cost management
Project Management-
* Experience In The Day-To-Day Maintenance For A Fleet of 11 Tug/Barge Units
* Developed Professional Relationships With More Than 200 Vendors, Subcontractors and Naval Architects
* Worked In Association With Port Engineers, Vessel Crews and Purchasing Agents
* Knowledge of ABS, US Coast Guard, IACS, IMO, SOLAS and Other Regulatory and Compliance Agency requirements
Technical Writing-
* Proposal and Bid Packages
* PMP, Maintenance and Repair Specifications
* Training Vessel Personnel In The Creation of Accurate and Complete Work Orders
Budget Forecasting and Management-
* Created A Specialized Budgeting System For Major Maintenance Projects, Which Has Been Adopted As The Company Standard
* Time and Cost Estimating
Computer Software-
* MS Office
* Special Expertise In Excel
* Proficiency with RefMan
(Project Mgmt. Software)
* Working knowledge of NS5