Valentino Coppola
**** **** ** *****, *********, VA 22206 202-***-**** (
****.*******@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
. Transition from a maritime-centric career to a challenging position that
leverages my mechanical, engineering and problem solving expertise to add
value and added capabilities to a leading services-based organization
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
. 12 years of expertise in managing the installation, maintenance and
upgrades of electrical and mechanical systems for commercial shipping and
research vessels
. Managed highly functional teams under uniquely stressful, time-critical
and emergency situations over prolonged periods of time at sea
. Worked under and executed responsibilities via strict chains of command
and regulations to ensure continual safety of crew members, machinery and
vessels
. Provided ongoing compliance and risk mitigation management over
international and country specific regulatory requirements (IMO, SOLAS,
STCW and MARPOL)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Diamar Argo - Category SPS
Naples, Italy
Scientific Research Vessels, Dynamic Position Vessels, Survey Vessels
First Engineer
11/2006 - 02/2014
. Second in command to Chief Engineer; promoted ahead of schedule based
on performance
. Management responsibility over engineering and safety crews, as well
as required and routine inspections to ensure compliance with all
applicable regulations
. Supervised crewmember safety training and monitoring of hazardous
materials (usage and storage), as well as emergency response team
training and crisis management
. Responsible for achieving efficiency goals of engine room, including
crew productivity and machinery metrics
. Served as engineering mentor to at sea engine cadets serving on
training missions aboard vessels
Second Engineer
12/2003 - 06/2006
. Monitored, diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical equipment,
as well as supervising engine room and crews responsible ship safety
. Responsible for primary aspects ship engineering operations, including
main engine, generators, injector pumps, purification systems and HVAC
systems
. Assumed all duties of First Engineer and Master Electrician as needed
during shift rotations
Cadet Engineer
06/2000 - 04/2003
. Secured Cadet Engineering position under the command of First and
Second Engineers
. Tasked with overseeing onboard safety management system (SMS) to
ensure crewmember and ship safety
. Assigned to First Engineer to monitor and repair all engine room
machinery, as well as training crewmembers on safety procedures and
emergency response protocols
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS
. International Maritime Organization Certification
. Firefighting Training
. Maritime Medical First Aid
. Proficiency in Personal Survival Technique
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EDUCATION
I.T.N.S Luigi di Savoia Duca Degli Abruzzi
Naples, Italy
. Technical Expert on Marine Equipment