Objective
To obtain a position in the Marine Management field with a stable and viable company that believes in advancing their personnel based on merit and company profitability
Experience
Michael G. Banas.
PO Box 924
APO AP 96555
(805) 355-2208 (HOME)
(805) 355-3757 (WORK)
Qualifications Summary
Ø 33 years experience in marine engineering and marine industry
Ø 17 years as Port Engineer
Ø USCG Chief Engineer's License
Ø Expert with troubleshooting and repair to minimize breakdown time
Ø Able to communicate well with superiors and subordinates
Ø Excellent reputation as teacher and trainer
Ø Assumed the Marine Superintendent duties and responsibilities during formers absences
Ø Assisted with Design and Construction of a 94’ and 135’ Crab & Trawler Combination vessels i.e. blueprint reading and Project Management
Ø Created and managed budgets in excess of 1 million dollars
Ø Assisted Marine Architectural firms with designing and planning of ship new builds and refits from conception to completion.
Ø Asked to provide advice in support of the construction of the Alaska Region Research Vessel
Relevant Skills and Experience
o Facility Manager
§ Have overseen the Seward Marine Center facilities i.e.; budget, planning acquisition, maintenance and repair of sea water pumps, electrical, refrigeration, hydraulics and all vehicles and small boats for the past 14 years
§ Oversaw remodeling and new construction projects at the Center
§ Directed and trained employees in the maintenance and repair of buildings and machinery
§ Wrote proposals and budgets
§ Port Engineer
o Overseer of repair and maintenance of a 35-vessel fleet and brought into ABS and USCG Classification
o In charge of all engineering operations and crew management for Oceanographic Research Vessel
o Negotiated with outside vendors and shipyards on services and product purchases nationwide
o Interacted with vessel crews and upper management to monitor operations and repair budgets and insure compliance with Classification Societies
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o Chief Engineer
o As Company representative oversaw repairs in shipyards of many vessels
o Supervised engineering crews of 3 - 10 persons while at sea.
o Trained assistants in the maintenance and repair of diesel engines, refrigeration plants, hydraulics, electrical systems and motor controllers
o Rebuilt Detroit, Bergen, EMD, Caterpillar, Cummins and Isuzu diesel engines
o Rebuilt York, Sabroe, Uilter, Mycom, Blissfield, Carrier and Copeland refrigeration, compressors and designed complete refrigeration systems
o Assistant Engineer
o Repaired and maintained vessel systems while at sea.
o Worked with Chief Engineer and staff during overhaul periods in all fields, i.e., refrigeration, diesel engines, electrical, etc.
Employment History
Supervisor
Marine Shops Kwajalein Range Services Kwajalein M.I. 2007 - Present
Port Engineer University of Alaska Seward, AK 1993 - 2007
Port Engineer Arctic Alaska Fisheries Seattle, WA 1990 - 1993
Chief Engineer Western Pioneer Inc/ Wards Cove Packing 1984 - 1990
Ocean Pacer Inc. / Trans Pacific Seafoods
Alaska Fish Products • Seattle, WA
Chief Engineer Various King Crab Vessels 1974 - 1984
Education
High School GED
Certification
Vessel and Facility Management Certifications
USCG Licensed Chief Engineer
Certified Crane Operator and Rigger
Certified Universal Refrigerant Technician
Certified Forklift Operator Trainer
Skils
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Spreadsheet AutoCad LT