Engineer High School
Resume:
Richard Gellis
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
**********@*****.***
Objective:
An Engineering position to utilize my skills in the Marine Industry.
Experience:
Bradford Marine- Ft. Lauderdale
Ran Diesel Shop 01-12 – 02-13
Repaired and maintained diesel engines used to power machines such as ships, electric generators
and using hand tools, precision measuring instruments and machine tools.
The use of diagnosis computer to diagnose all Caterpillar electronic engines.
Diagnosed trouble disassembled engines and examined parts for defects and excessive wear.
Reconditioned and replaced parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves and bushings, using
hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
The ability from general maintenance to major overhauls.
Did quotes for jobs
Maintained job status with the boat captains.
Ordered all parts needed for jobs
Helped in Machine Shop when needed
Helped in other Departments as needed
Fisherman’s paradise – Clearwater Beach, FL
Engineer 02-11 – 12-11
Repaired and maintained diesel engines used to power machines such as power generation, and
main propulsion engines. And using hand tools, precision measuring instruments and machine too ls.
Reconditioned and replaced parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves and bushings, using
hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
Chilled water air condition systems
Water makers
Three times a week delivered crew back and forth along with supplies.
Maintained a fleet of 9 boats (64’ – 32’).
Currently building custom fishing boats for Dorado Boats.
Rigging, Engine installs from outboard to diesel’s & building running gear (same owner)
Latitude Motor Yacht (280 ft expedition yacht) – Saint Petersburg, FL
Engineer 08-10 to 02-11
Diesel generation – rebuilt and maintained
Main Propulsion, repair and maintain
Water pumps maintained
Fuel transfers maintained
RIO Marine - Huston, TX:
Diesel Mechanic 01-16-10 to 10-01-10
Repaired and maintained diesel engines used to power machines such as power generation, and
main propulsion engines. And using hand tools, precision measuring instruments and machine tools.
Executed daily operations of trouble shoot, diagnose & repair.
Diagnosed trouble disassembled engines and examined parts for defects and excessive wear.
Reconditioned and replaced parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves and bushings, using
hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
Was instrumental in diagnostics.
Supervised and managed my own crew on removal & replacement and major repair for private & commercial
firms.
Successfully managed a 5 person team in evaluating, troubleshooting & repair.
Structured and maintained all marine equipment.
Ringpower Caterpillar - Tampa, FL:
Diesel Field Mechanic 01-15-05 to 01-15-10
Repaired and maintained diesel engines used to power machines such as ships, electric generators
and using hand tools, precision measuring instruments and machine tools.
The use of diagnosis computer to diagnose all Caterpillar electronic engines.
Diagnosed trouble disassembled engines and examined parts for defects and excessive wear.
Reconditioned and replaced parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves and bushings, using
hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
The ability from general maintenance to major overhauls.
Freightliner Trucks of Tampa Tampa Florida:
Truck Line Mechanic 1996 to 2005
Repaired and maintained diesel engine.
Was instrumental in ac, brakes and transmissions.
Education:
Conrad High School West Hartford Conn
Graduated 1984
Significant courses included: four years of auto shop.
Key Power Tech Miami Florida
3 Year Diesel Engining 1985-1988
Relevant Coursework included electric & hydraulic governors. General maintenance to overhaul on
Cat, Cummings & Detroit.
Coast Guard Drug Consortium February 2011
Started 6-pack license February 2011
References:
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