Engineer Power Plant

Katherine E. Christofaro *** Harris Creek Loop Road Lot 6 Jacksonville, NC 28540

401-***-**** *******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE To obtain a job which allows me to relocate to Florida while continuing to work in the maritime industry.

EDUCATION Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay, MA 2004-08

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering with a U.S.C.G. Third Assistant Engineers license for Steam, Motor, and

Gas Turbine vessels of unlimited horsepower.

EXPERIENCE

State of North Carolina Ferry Division, Cape Hatteras NC

Chief Engineer, November 2010-Present

Ran everyday operations of the ferry including start up and shut down of the ferry. As well as maintenance and

everyday rounds of the ferry.

Also performed oil changes on CAT main engines as well as CAT and Detroit generators.

Maersk Line Limited, USNS Able

Third Assistant Engineer, March 2010-July 2010

Worked as an engineering officer on a diesel electric plant

Performed maintenance on general machinery, as well as being in charge of the evaporators, marine sanitation

systems, and jacket water testing

General Electric, Norcross GA

Field Engineer May 2008-March 2010

Completed GE Field Engineering training program which included gas turbine and steam turbine technology as well

as supporting systems and operation of a power plant

Specialized in gas turbine technology frame sizes including (6B, 7E, 7F, 7FA, and 9Fa)

Military Sealift Command, USNS Kiska

Engine Cadet, January-February 2007

Worked with engineering personnel to perform watch standing, maintenance, and basic startup and shutdown

procedures for a steam propulsion plant

Gained experience with diesel generators, deck machinery, and other auxiliary machinery

Winter Sea Terms, Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Engine Cadet, Winter 2005, 2006, and 2008

Performed watch standing and maintenance duties

Knowledge gained about working a steam propulsion plant

CERTIFICATIONS General Electric’s Field Engineering Program

“MMD” Merchant Mariner’s Certification –Wiper Qualification, and AB-Able Body Seaman

American Red Cross First Aid with CPR & AED

Firefighting Certification

STCW Basic Safety

Lifeboat Qualification

Military Sealift Command Anti Terrorism Training

2nd Assistant Training Rate 2007-2008

LEADERSHIP

In charge of one division consisting of 3rd Training Rates and Freshman

Responsible for teaching freshman basic steam plant systems

Varsity Crew Captain 2007-2008

AWARDS MMA Good Conduct Award, 2004-2008

Meritorious Service Award, 2005

Hobson Scholarship, 2005-2006

Facilities and Marine Engineer Association Scholarship, 2006

Captain Richard Redmayne Scholarship, 2006-2007

ACTIVITIES Varsity Crew, 2004-2008

Teen Expeditions Leader, summer 2007

DSS Program Volunteer, 2004

Counselor for Sea Science and Leadership camp, summer 2005

Engineering Teachers Assistant, summer 2005

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