Engineer Power Plant
Resume:
Michael McGeehan
Phoenix, Md **131
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Work History
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) Retired 2006
Career Highlights
. Instrumental in developing operation & maintenance procedures for
Energy Transportation Corporation, transporting liquid methane gas
from Indonesia to Japan. The eight ship company, ships built in
Quincy, Massachusetts, utilized new technology and design to transport
Liquefied Natural Gas on a scale never before attempted.
. Developed standardized practice for Company Operations Manual and
testing procedures for United States Coast Guard which are still in
use today. This led to becoming first U.S. Flag shipping Company to
receive ISO 9000 certification.
. Maintained perfect operational safety record for over 20 years.
. Member of supervisory management team, 1999 dry docking in Nagasaki
Japan, $14 million U.S. dollar project which was delivered on time and
within budget
M.E.B.A Chief Engineer & Rotary Assistant Engineer
Responsibilities:
. Supervisory, watchstanding and dayworking duties on steam and motor
power plant vessels including container, roll/on roll/off and
tankships.
. Plant operation, preventive maintenance, machinery overhaul,
instrument and electrical troubleshooting .
. Repair propulsion diesel engines, high speed diesel driven/ steam
turbine electrical generators, auxiliary and waste heat boilers, fuel
and lube oil purifiers, heat exchangers, auxiliary pumps and
equipment.
. Service on US government contracted Military Sealift Command vessels
of 65, 000 shaft horsepower, triple screw, utilizing three slow speed
direct coupled Burmiester and Wain main propulsion diesel engines.
. Fuel management, calculation and analysis of plant efficiency.
. Extensive use of SAMM 5.0 Software program for preventive and
predictive maintenance, machinery history, & spare parts management.
Cargo System Engineer/1st assistant Engineer, Energy Transportation
Corporation, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) transport
. Operation and maintenance of cargo systems on 125,000 cubic meter
capacity LNG carrier; loading, discharge, vaporizing, boil off and
heel management, cargo tank warm-up, inerting and cool-down.
. Schedule and performance of maintenance tasks and voyage repairs.
. Supervision of major repairs and modifications during bi annual dry
docking of the ship.
. Performed calibration and repair of all monitoring and control
systems; use of P& ID's.
. Maintained onboard cargo systems support, including spare parts
ordering and inventory, machinery history, preventive maintenance.
. Performed on board vibration analysis, alignment, and dynamic
balancing of rotating machinery; infrared survey of electrical
equipment.
. Use of Microsoft Office, software based preventive maintenance
schedule, spare parts control, machinery history record keeping and on
board computer network.
1st Engineer/Second Assistant Engineer, Energy Transportation Corporation
Operation, maintenance and repair of 42,000 shaft horsepower ship
board power plant. System included marine
boilers 260,000 lb/hr, 1100 psi pressure, steam turbine propulsion
and reduction gears.
. Troubleshoot and repair monitoring and control systems, including dual
fuel boiler combustion controls, power generation, turbine- driven and
diesel engine driven 3 phase generators and related distribution
systems.
. HVAC and refrigeration up to 100 tons, fuel and lube oil systems,
flash type salt water evaporators, steam turbine and electric motor
driven: pumps, air compressors, control and manual valves and all
related auxiliaries.
. Conducted water testing and conditioning for steam propulsion boilers
and diesel engines.
. Management of nine person engine department including allocation of
work hours observing Union Contracts and OP 90 legislation, overtime
budgets,assignment of tasks, and safety training .
. Performed supervisory and hands on role in biannual 4 week dry-
docking.
. Implementation of maintenance and overhauls performed by shops
personnel as well as supervision inspection and sign off on ship yard
performed jobs.
. Operational and safety testing of machinery and control systems for
United States Coast Guard annual and bi annual inspections.
. Participation Beta Testing on Date/Shipper reliability analysis
program as conducted on Liquefied Natural Gas carriers.
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association-Licensed Engineer
Marine power plant management, supervision, operation and repair on various
class ships through union hiring hall.
Volunteer
Honolulu Tower board of Directors 2005-2007
Served as a board member, technical advisor, member of building and grounds
committee, personnel committee.
Responsibilities: Hiring/firing, training, and evaluating of all staff.
Daily inspections of all grounds and equipment. Mechanical upkeep including
maintenance of all mechanical & electrical systems.
Negotiated a $4.5 million dollar contract to upgrade elevator.
Education
Associate Degree Calhoon MEBA Engineering School
Certificates/ Licenses
. USCG Marine Engineers license: Chief Engineer Steam, Motor, and Gas
Turbine Vessels Unlimited Horsepower.
. International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and
Watch keeping ( SCTW 95): Tankerman Person in Charge (PIC), valid for
service on tank ships carrying dangerous liquids and liquefied gas
cargos..
. Instrumentation Society of America (ISA) Level 1 and Level 2 Control
Systems Certification.
. Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Transition and Recovery
Program: Certified Universal Technician; ASE certified for automotive.
. Marine Safety International: Power Plant Simulator Training for
Engineers.
. Ansul Fire Technology Center: Fire Training School Certificate (40
hour course).
. Military Sealift Command Firefighting School Certification
Calhoon MEBA Engineering School- ongoing education & training
Six week Diesel Engineering Course.
Four week Instrumentation Course
Four week Refrigeration Course
Four week License Upgrading Course in 1994 & in 2001
Four week Liquefied Natural Gas Course.
Maritime Controls 40 hour Single Loop Digital Controllers
Configuration & Application Course.
Two week Government Vessel Course, including Damage Control,
& HAZMAT certification.
Two Week Advanced Firefighting in August 2002
Two Week SCTW Course in 1997 & 2001
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