Engineer Assistant
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Towson, MD 21204
E-mail: ***********@***.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
****- ******* ******* ***. – Employed as Licensed First Engineer on the M/V Advantage, M/V Marlyn for 6 months.
Was hand selected to go onboard as First Engineer on the HSV-2 Swift – a 325’ high speed ferry converted for
the U.S. Navy. Extensive repairs, overhaul and improvements on all systems including (4) special high speed
CATS @ 9854 hp each and (4) CAT 3406 generators. Passed all COI, DNV and quality inspections.
Completed 4-month tour on the Captain Steven L. Bennett in Diego Garcia – got engine room ready for 4
month tour to the USA - repaired many problems that nobody could fix. 4 months M/V Black Eagle.
2007 – 2008 “USNS Gordon” (LMSR – B&W Diesels – 3 main engines – reversing pitch propeller) –
Licensed First Engineer – Hired as 3rd A/E. Offered 1st A/E position shortly thereafter. Extensive repairs
on 3416 Caterpillar generators.
2005- 2007 “USNS Shughart” ( LMSR- B&W Diesel) Licensed First Engineer/ Relief Chief Engineer. ROS/FOS. Major
repairs/overhauls on all systems. Extensive machining, electrical and A/C repairs. Single,12 cylinder Man B&W
main and auxiliary engines. (3) Caterpillar 3416 auxiliary engines. Experience in vibrational analysis, SAMM
maintenance system. Experience with drydock, sea trials and passed 5-year “COI”, annual C.G. inspections and
internal / external audits.
2004 – 2005 “Chemical Pioneer“ (Chemical Steam Tanker) Licensed First Engineer. Responsible for all shipboard repairs,
maintenance and engine room operation.
2003 - 2004 “ S.S. CURTIS & S.S. WRIGHT” (ROS - steam) // MAERSK LINES – M/V GEORGIA ( diesel) – Licensed Second
Engineer . Dayworker - performed major repairs on all systems. Extensive machining on various equipment.
2000 – 2003 S.S. L.N.G Leo, Gemini & Taurus (Liquified Natural Gas Carrier) Licensed First Engineer/Cargo Engineer.
Responsible for all cargo/engine room related maintenance, repair, calibrations and cargo transfer. Brought the
LNG Taurus into and out of the Nagasaki shipyard. Performed major inspections and repairs on all cargo and
engine room systems. Passed sea trials with flying colors – “Clean Sweep”!
1997 – 2000 “C.S. Global Mariner” (Transoceanic Cable Laying Ship) Licensed First and Second Assistant Engineer.
Major overhaul experience on “KaMeWa” bow/stern thrusters, main and auxiliary “Wartzilla” engines.
Extensive experience in shipyards, sea trials, vibration analysis and machining and fabrication. Was first to
initiate a program for Engineer’s to machine intake and exhaust valves onboard.
1995 – 1996 “Flickertail State” (Marad Tac-5 Crane Ship) Licensed Second Assistant Engineer. Responsible for two 900
lb. boilers and associated equipment. Employed 1 year and 1 month in ROS / FOS status.
1994 “Equality State” (Marad Tac-5 Crane Ship – Activation) Licensed Third Assistant Engineer.
1994 “Northern Lights” (R.O.R.O.) Licensed Third Assistant Engineer. Six months.
1993 “Sealift Caribbean” (United States Naval Tanker) Licensed Second Assistant Engineer. Responsible for waste heat and
steam generating 200 lb. boilers. Extensive repairs on “Fairbanks-Morse” diesel generator engines and
“Enterprise” main propulsion engines. Two months.
1992 “U.S.T. Pacific” (Largest Oil Tanker built in Western Hemisphere) Licensed Third Assistant Engineering Officer.
Responsible for the proper operation of the 45,000 horsepower steam turbine power plant while on watch
standing duty. Extensive maintenance and overhaul on all systems. Worked 84 hours a week on the 390,000
DWT tanker for 5-1/2 months. (Two Tours)
1991 “O.M.I. Columbia” (875’ Oil tanker - B&W Diesel w/ 600 lb. steam plant) Licensed Third
Assistant Engineering Officer (U.S. Merchant Marine). Responsible for the proper
operation of a “Burmiester and Wain” 18,500 horsepower main propulsion diesel power
plant and auxiliary machinery in the engine room while on watch standing duty. Non-watch
standing duties include total responsibility of diesel generators (Diahatsu). Experience in
shipyard, sea trial and Coast Guard inspections. Ten months.
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1982 – 1990 U.S. Merchant Marine. Sailed in the engine department of most types of American flag merchant vessels in the
following unlicensed capacities: Ordinary Seaman, Wiper, Oiler, Fireman/Watertender, Q.M.E.D.,
Machinist, Chief Electrician, Chief Pumpman, and Junior Engineer. Note: In all positions, I worked a total
of 84 hours per week for a usual tour of four to ten months.
1984 – 1985 Martin Marietta, Aero and Naval Systems (Baltimore Aerospace Division) 301-***-****)
Class 2 Machinist. Employee No. 19217. Set-up and operated vertical and horizontal milling machines. Working from
blueprints, machined close tolerance parts for projects such as the DC-10, B1-B Bombers, Vertical Launching
Systems, Titan I, II missile, thrust fan reverser. Was hand picked to machine “Titanium” parts for the “Hard
Mobile Launcher” program. Transferred and worked in the Tool and Die Department before leaving. One year
and four months.
1983 American Hawaii Cruises (900’ passenger liner) Hawaii. Machinist. Performed all machine work in the engine room.
Designed, fabricated and machined close tolerance, obsolete, specialized parts for all ships machinery and
pumps using milling machine, shaper and lathe. Supervised personnel in the installation, alignment and
operation of the above. 84 hours per week for 10 months. One of the last genuine machinist`s positions in the
U.S. Merchant Marine.
1981 – 1982 Best Battery Co. Inc., Highlandtown, MD 301-***-****). Auto Mechanic. Hired to rebuild automotive
starters, alternators, generators, and carburetors. After one month, promoted to auto mechanic. Performed
installation of exhaust, brakes and tune-ups. Also, rebuilt engines to stock specifications. Specialized in
troubleshooting auto electrical systems. One year and six months.
1979 – 1981 Ward Machinery Company, Cockeysville, MD 301-***-****). Machinist. Working from blueprints operated
vertical and horizontal milling machines, lathe, numerical controlled drilling machines, cylindrical, surface and
blanchard grinding machines. Note: Held tolerances as close as .0003”. Performed own set-ups. One year and
eight months.
EDUCATION
1993 – Present Raymond T. McKay School of Advanced Marine Engineering and Navigation
(Dania, Florida)
Courses: Employee Assistant Program (1st and 2nd A/E), Recognizing and Preventing Sexual Harassment on the Job.
Advanced Liquid Cargo, A/C Recovery. Advanced firefighting. C.P.R. and First Aid. Bridge Team
management. Advanced slow speed diesel. Ship security, Drug and alcohol testing. ISM codes. L.N.G. Fire &
Spill Control, CBR-D, Fast Rescue Boat. Military Sealift Courses: Forklift operation, Shipboard damage
Control, Marine Environmental Control Programs, CBRD, Shipboard Security Tactics, Level 1 Antiterrorism
Awareness Training & Expandable Baton, Electrical and Electronic control Engineering, 40-hour liquefied Gas
Tanker (Membrane) Cargo Operations Simulator and Environmental Awareness. Helo firefighting
Warsash Maritime Academy – ( South Hampton, England ) : LNG systems and operations
Naval Air Base – ( Little Creek Virginia ): Systems tracing, troubleshooting & maintenance on Helo
Stabilized Glide Slope Indicator, Wave-off, Deck Status Light and Aviation fuel testing
1982 – 1989 The Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship – St. Mary’s County, MD. Following courses accredited through
Charles County Community College
Courses: Liquid Natural Gas Safety, Marine Electrical Maintenance, Sea Lift Operations and Maintenance Course, Diesel
Engine Technology, Q.M.E.D. (Electrician, Refrigeration Engineer, Junior Engineer, Deck Engineer, Pumpman
and Machinist), Fireman/Watertender and Oiler, Pumproom Operations and Maintenance, Ship/Shore
Haggelund Crane Operation and Maintenance, Forklift Operation. Industrial Psychology I, English
Composition I, and Algebra I. Engine Room Systems and Operations.
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1982 The Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship – Piney Point, MD
Graduated after a four month (full time) program in Nautical Science.
Courses: Regionalism – Oceans, Marine Engineering I, Liquid Gas Tech., Seamanship I & II,
Liquid Cargo Transport, Haggelund Crane I, Labor Relations, Basic sailing.
1981 Eastern Vocational Technical High School – Essex, MD
Adult Night School (12 weeks) – Auto-Mechanics II. Learned theory to extensive overhaul/troubleshooting on all
mechanical and electrical systems.
1977 – 1979 Eastern Vocational Technical High School – Essex, MD : Machine Shop - main Study. 3 year trade
apprenticeship program which also included Auto-Mechanics, Body and Fender, Hydraulics and Pneumatics,
Shop Related Math, Industrial blueprint Drawing & Reading. Graduated and received 12 year high school
diploma.
LICENSES & *U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Marine Engineer
CERTIFICATES (Chief Engineer-Gas Turbine, Steam and Motor Vessels of any horsepower including high speed craft)
*Licensed Stationary Engineer (1st Grade) State of Maryland
*U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (O.U.P.V.) – near coastal
*Marshall Island licensed Chief Engineer – no restrictions.
*Licensed 1st Class Stationary Engineer – Ohio State Association of Power Engineers. (NIULPE) Licensed
in 21 states
*S.T.C.W. Certified (Chief Stm and Motor – no restrictions) ( Tankerman PIC – DL & LG)
*Adult C.P.R. and Standard First Aid *Drug and Benzene Free
*P.A.D.I. Certified “Advanced Open Water Diver.” *“Universal” A/C Recovery
*Member – Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association *U.S.C.G. Life Boatman
PERSONAL Born: Nurnburg, West Germany, January 11, 1961 (Naturalized 1967)
Citizenship: U.S.A. Social Security #: ***-**-****
Marital Status: Single Height: 6‘ 4” Weight: 220
Health: Excellent (Passed recent Merchant Marine Physical) – Non-Smoker
Passport Expiration: 2012
National Security Clearance: Secret
800 Credit Score
COMPUTER IBM (Windows, WordPerfect and Microsoft Word)
EXPERIENCE Possess excellent drafting, technical writing ability and penmanship.
OTHERGas Turbine experience
EXPERIENCE Proficient in the use of AR-15, 12-guage shotgun and small arms. Received special training in 1992 from active
U.S. Navy Seal / Delta Force soldiers in hand to hand combat and handgun tactics - special course only offered
twice to the public. Also, yearly qualified by MSC (Military Sealift Command) and NRA in 12 gauge shotgun,
pistol and M-14 rifle.
Highly experienced in all areas of ship/yacht and boat/outboard repair. Worked as live aboard Captain on a
1987 42’ Carver. Operated vessel, performed all repairs and maintenance. Experienced in arc / mig welding and
brazing.
MY STRONG *Neat and highly organized
POINTS *Possess a keen eye for detail
*Able to spot problems before they become major ones
*Professional appearance
*Excellent managerial skills
*Takes time to do the job right
*Performs well under stress - can make quick decisions
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