Objective
Gain knowledge and leadership skills to be able to move up and become a Chief Engineer and eventually transition into the shore side aspect of the company.
Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, VA August 2011 – present
3rd Assistant Engineer, USNS Grapple December 2011- present
• Engineer of the watch – diesel vessel
• Current responsibilities include standing watch while at sea and ensuring proper plant operations. Start, clutch-in, declutch, and secure main engines. Start, place online, take offline, and secure generators. Start and secure auxiliary equipment. Supervision of engine watch team.
• Conduct maintenance items on machinery including taking vibration readings, water samples, changing air and lube oil filters, replacement of macerator pump, troubleshooting control console discrepancies, cleaning heat exchangers, and conducted dock/sea trials during 40 day shipyard rotation.
• Maintain and operate potable water systems, RO units, MSD system, refrigeration/AC units and electrical systems.
3rd Assistant Engineer, USNS Zeus October – December 2011
• Engineer of the watch – diesel electric vessel. Duties included starting and placing generators online, switching between Dynamic Positioning and Ships Control Mode, Changing SCR line-up, placing bow/stern thrusters online, and transferring lube oil and fuel oil.
• Conducted machinery maintenance and collected and tested lube oil from machinery throughout the engine room.
Ocean Ships Holding Inc., Houston TX, USNS Lawrence H. Gianella June 2009
Maersk Line Limited, SS Bellatrix August - October 2009
Engine Cadet/Assistant Port Engineer
• Worked with and assisted 1st Assistant Engineer with ships maintenance items
• Maintained shipyard project portfolio, records, and Project Administration System
• Assisted the Port Engineer in daily duties including attending meetings, writing condition reports, conducting inspections on work items, maintaining logs and budget management
Celebrity Cruise Line, Miami FL – M/V Mercury March – June 2009
Gulf Central Lines, New York, NY - M/V Green Lake June – October 2008
Engine Cadet
• Performed maintenance on ship’s main diesels/generators and auxiliary systems which includes: pistons pulls and cylinder liner replacements, replaced/overhauled injectors and exhaust valves.
• Assisted in rebuilding an air compressor
• Tested insulation resistances on motor controllers, replaced Fluorescent lights/ballasts/starters
• Coordinated loading of engineering department stores
• Stood watch during vessel maneuvers
• Interaction with multi cultural crew
Education
EDUCATION:
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point NY - Bachelor of Science, Summa cum Laude, June 2011
Major: Marine Engineering Systems Minor: Electrical Engineering/Power Controls
GPA: 3.78/4.0 Class Rank: 5th / 207
Honors and Awards:
• The Seaworthy Electrical Systems Award - Awarded to the Midshipman achieving the highest combined average in Electrical Engineering Courses, June 2011
• The Society of Marine Port Engineers of New York Award - Awarded to the Marine Engineering Midshipman with the highest combined average in Marine Engineering throughout all four years of study including Sea Projects. Recognized as the graduate with the potential to be a superior Marine Engineer, June 2011
• The SeaRiver Maritime, Inc. Award – Awarded to the Marine Engineering Midshipman who has excelled in studies related to the carriage of bulk liquid cargo, or the design or operation of a tank vessel, or tank vessel equipment, thereby demonstrating the potential for valuable service to the tanker industry, June 2011
Certification
CREDENTIALS:
US Coast Guard License, Third Assistant Engineer, Unlimited Tonnage and Horsepower- June 2011
Engineer in Training (EIT)-March 2011
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
• Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW)
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Fire Prevention and Firefighting
• First Aid and CPR
• Certified Lifeboatman
• Secret Security Clearance
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification
• Tankerman Assistant
• Shipboard Helicopter Firefighting
• Shipboard Damage Control
• Fall Protection Authorized User (Working Aloft)
Skils
COMPUTER/PRACTICAL SKILLS:
• Visual Basic 6.0, AutoCAD 2007, Microsoft Office 2007, Windows Operating Systems, Caepipe
• Pipe Fitting, Arc Welding, Oxy-Acetylene Welding
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point NY
Company Training Officer January 2011 – May2011
• Responsibility for and command of 70 first year Plebe (Freshmen) students
• Conducted daily leadership training, preparation for sea year training and ensured their preparedness for leadership and sea duty
• Conducted counseling for students with disciplinary infractions and provided academic tutoring as needed
Platoon commander July 2010 – January 2011
• Responsibility for and command of a platoon of 53 Midshipmen
US Marine Corps, Quantico, VA June - July 2010
Platoon Leadership Class (PLC)
• Attended and completed Officer Candidate School
• Gained valuable experience and further developed personal leadership skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• US Citizen with valid, current US Passport
• Current Merchant Mariner Document
• TWIC Card