Objective
To obtain a posistion within the company that will incorporate my years of working offshore as a maintenance engineer and power plant operator
Experience
Seadrill/Global Santa Fe Offshore Drilling Company — Houston, TX
Third Assistant Engineer / Engineroom Operator, 2000 to 2009
Serve in essential role completing necessary repairs and maintenance to ensure efficiency of ship’s equipment and systems. Troubleshoot potential issues and determine need for adjustments to prevent disruptions to drilling operations. Repair and rebuild two- and four-stroke marine diesel engines by Fairbanks Morse, Caterpillar 3500 and 3600 series, Yanmar and Bergen. Operate and maintain lube and fuel oil purifiers, water distillation equipment, pumps, air compressors, azimuthing and stationary propulsion motors and thrusters, power management, electrical equipment, HVAC and other essential systems. Utilize specialized calibration devices to conduct tests and monitor functioning of all equipment. Perform daily watchkeeping to monitor equipment throughout the ship and maintain extensive records. Contact vendors to order required items, coordinating delivery according to urgency of need. Monitor staff performance and ensured compliance with ABS, ISM, and governmental regulations to facilitate high level of quality assurance.
Key Contributions:
· Significantly reduced need to shut down operations by devising and implementing inventive maintenance and safety practices.
· Minimized repair and maintenance expenses, researching less-costly options and strictly adhering to budgetary guidelines.
· Instrumental in success of several vital projects, such as installation of new water distillation plant and rebuild of marine diesel engine.
Managed and coordinated personnel in the replacement of Yanmar marine diesel engine crankshaft.
U.S. Navy — Various Locations
Machinist Mate, 1987 to 2000
Executed maintenance and repair processes as needed to realize maximum efficiency for nuclear submarine systems. Provided oversight and instruction to 16-member team, continually evaluating adherence to quality assurance guidelines. Trained approximately 40 associates to operate equipment and respond appropriately to safety emergencies. Performed required procedures for marine diesel engines, HVAC equipment, oxygen-generating equipment, water distillation plants, fuel and oil systems, steam turbines and generators, steam and hydraulic valves, pumps, R-114 HVAC systems, and other critical ship apparatus. Performed tests and calibration on temperature and pressure gauges to detect level inconsistencies and tracked information in comprehensive records. Procured parts needed to maximize efficiency of engine room operations, networking with vendors to acquire most cost-effective supplies.
Key Contributions:
· Acknowledged with organizational honor for discovering malfunction in nuclear piping system and promptly repairing to prevent hazardous spill.
· Adeptly managed production of nuclear resin discharge facility and offload of resin without incident and in keeping with stringent regulations.
Education
High school diploma
Naval Nuclear power school
Submarine diesel mechanic
Caterpillar 3600 series diesel engine mechanic
Certification
Third Assistant Engineers License Motors Unlimited: U.S. Coast Guard
STCW 95 Endorsement
CPR and First Aid certified
HUET certification
TWIC
Skils
Execute repair and maintenance procedures for wide range of complex equipment, including diesel engines, pumps and valves, water distillation equipment, and power machinery.
Conduct intensive evaluations of equipment and systems, using calibrators and additional devices to monitor temperature, pressure, and other vital statistics.
Ensure adherence to quality assurance and safety policies, recommending new guidelines to increase operational output and prevent unscheduled stoppages.
Direct engineering and maintenance teams to complete procedures according to deadline, partnering with other leaders to achieve productivity goals.
Organize data obtained from meticulous systems monitoring into valuable reports and records for future analysis.
Have worked offshore on deepwater platforms. Ability to work shiftwork and on long rotational periods. Prior military experience in engineroom and maintenance.