Damir Forstinger

**** ******'s Corner

Hilliard, OH 43026

704-***-****

aboc0b@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

An experienced, reliable and responsible professional engineer with 10-

years of engineering experience in management, maintenance, repair,

overhaul, troubleshooting and installation of heavy marine equipment

seeking for career opportunity as an Engineer where I can impart my

experience, management, and engineering knowledge to my future employer.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

o Excellent management, leadership and organizational skills,

o Able to manage all aspects regarding engineering, with extensive

knowledge of using, repairing and maintaining machines and tools,

o Hard charging leader with distinctive ability to train and lead

efficient goal-focused teams,

o Possess excellent, proper, and quick decision-making skills with

excellent fault diagnostic ability,

o Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks,

o Able to work independently and under any situation,

o Highly energetic and positive attitude team player,

o Self-motivated, problem-solution oriented,

o Excellent with Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems,

o Highly interested in any electrical and electronic aspects of

engineering.

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

DISNEY CRUISE LINE, Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

Senior Officer - 1st Engineer Officer, June 2012 -

present

MS Disney Magic, passenger ship with electrical propulsion of 58 MW

o Manage team of 20 Engineers, HVAC technicians, mechanic, repairmen,

plumbers and wipers.

o In charge of complete Hotel facility including, but not limiting:

HVAC, ventilation, Jet-vacuum units, plumbing, hot and cold potable

water distribution, hydraulic system for platforms and life boats

o Schedule, supervise, and inspect maintenance on all life-saving

equipment (lifeboats, life-rafts, davits, winches, hydraulic

platforms),

o In direct contact with Guest Services to provide instant feedback and

solution,

o Organize, control and maintain Budget for Hotel Engineering part,

o Respond directly to Chief Engineer.

Senior 2ND Engineer Officer, January 2011 -

June 2012

o Manage team of 20 engineers, mechanic, repairmen and wipers.

o Schedule, supervise, and inspect maintenance, turnaround, installation

and repair.

o Implement operating procedures, resolving system malfunctions.

o Lead all planned, unplanned, and corrective maintenance in whole

Engine Room machinery including, but not limiting to : 5 Diesel Engine

Generators (11.5 MW each) and associated machinery (FO System, LO

System, Starting and Control Air System, Coolers and Filters),

Electric Propulsion, Fire Detecting and Fire Fighting Equipment,

Distilled Water Production and distribution, Black and Gray Water

System (Advanced Waste Water System - Hamworthy), Hydraulic and

Pneumatic System, Oil Fired Boilers and Steam System, Ventilation and

other machinery.

o Implement safety procedures, and new process procedure in order to

improve efficiency and reduce breakdowns.

o Support and train new Watch Keeping Leaders.

2ND Engineer Officer, December 2008 -

January 2011

o Control operator responsible for running the ship's technical services

and control systems.

o Senior Watch keeping Officer/Control Room Operator responsible for the

operation and control of all Engine Room spaces and machinery.

o In charge of all shipboard technical operations - fuel oil, diesel

oil, and oily water transfer, ballasting and de-ballasting of seawater

tanks to maintain ship's stability.

o Maintenance responsibilities, including but not limited to: Fuel Oil

Purification and Oily Water Separation Systems, Oil Fired Boilers and

Steam Systems, Compressed Air Systems, Fresh Water Generating

equipment and associated treatment plant, Emergency Shutdown System

including all Fire Dampers, Collision Valves and Quick Closing Valves.

3RD Engineer Officer, June 2008 -

December 2008

o Worked as Hotel and Engine Room Engineer.

o Responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance according to the

AMOS maintenance system, including troubleshooting, checking and

repairing systems and equipment.

o As Hotel Engineer in charged for: repair, maintenance and

troubleshooting on all areas of the hotel side of ship: refrigeration

plant, HVAC plant and climate control computer, plumbing and waste

water management system (EVAC system), all galley and bar equipment,

pools, Jacuzzis, and SPA equipment, laundry and launderette equipment,

deck machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, life raft and lifeboat

equipment, safety equipment, and fixed firefighting systems.

o Supervised 12 assistants in the above-stated maintenance and in work-

related passenger interaction.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE, Seattle, WA, USA

Engine Room Maintenance Manager - 3RD Engineer Officer, 2007-2008

MS Maasdam, passenger ship with electrical propulsion of 36 MW

o In charge of the Day Service main plant maintenance team.

o Monitored, evaluated and maintained complete Engine Room machinery and

equipment.

o Supervised 5 assistants to ensure that all machinery spaces were clean

and in good condition.

o Provided training in safe working practices.

4TH Engineer Officer, 2006-2007

o Operator in Engine Room controlled and supervised proper work of

Engine Room machinery and all associated equipment.

o Managed Advanced Waste Water Purification System - Zenon.

ATLANSKA PLOVIDBA, Dubrovnik, Croatia

3RD Engineer Officer, 2005

MS Jadran, cargo ship with two-stroke Diesel Engine propulsion of 10,000 KW

SPLIT SHIP MANAGEMENT, Split, Croatia

4TH Engineer Officer, 2004

M/V TMM Colima, container ship with two-stroke Diesel Engine propulsion of

28,824 KW

COMPUTER SKILLS

o Expertise in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office

(special interest in Excel),

o Highly skilled in AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio,

o Highly knowledgeable in AMOS (Advanced Maintenance Operating System)

Maintenance and Purchase Program.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Engineering in Marine Engineering - University of Dubrovnik,

Croatia 2000-2004

Marine Engineering High School - High School of Korcula, Croatia 1994-1998

o CHIEF ENGINEER OFFICER ON A SHIP POWERED BY THE MAIN PROPULSION

MACHINERY OF 3,000 KW PROPULSION POWER OR MORE (STCW 95 Regulation

III/2)

o Basic Training (STCW Regulation VI/1)

o Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Operations (STCW

Regulation VI/2)

o Advanced Fire-Fighting (STCW Regulation VI/3)

o Medical First Aid Certificate (STCW Regulation VI/4)

o Tanker Familiarization Certificate (STCW Regulation V/1-1)

o Engine Room Resource Management (STCW Regulation B-VIII/2)

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