Maintenance Engineering

JAMES R WIDENER

**** ********* ***** *******, ** 19067

Mobile: 215-***-**** Evening Phone: 215-***-****

Email: *************@*******.*** or *****.*******@*******.***

COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP: United States of America

CONTACT CURRENT EMPLOYER: Yes

AVAILABILITY: Permanent/Full Time

DESIRED WORK ENVIRONMENT: Experienced Professionals, Telework, Mission-Focused

DESIRED LOCATIONS: US/Overseas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PORT ENGINEER FOR CROWLEY TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT MARCH 2015 TO PRESENT

I am responsible for determining the priorities for the department and determining a clear action plan to deliver on those priorities in ensuring the vessels are operated and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and customer expectations. I manage several key supervisors and professional employees who themselves work to ensure that overall standards of quality and timeliness are maintained. This position has considerable discretion to determine a significant budget to deliver on the key operation priorities. This position performs leadership and management duties for the assigned employees and is responsible for project planning, personnel assignments, and budgetary control and monitoring.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Management position responsible and accountable for the repair, maintenance, modifications and operations of vessels, equipment and facilities assigned to a specific vessel, region or operating company. This includes the familiarization, direction, execution and administration of customer contracts and company policies and procedures.

Based on a maintenance plan, set overall priorities and performance standards for assigned areas and assigned personnel

Ensures vessel fleet availability and reliability

Propose priorities and budgets t; deliver highest quality maintenance while managing the assigned budget

Manage resources across all assigned areas and oversee the supervision of personnel in assigned area, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance

Communicates with assigned personnel to understand and handle employee issues. Meets with vessel crews to determine best vessel upgrades, and improvements, and best practices for vessel maintenance and repairs.

Seek to balance quality and cost in all purchases required by the department, as well as scope development and solicitation of bids, and manages vendor relationships per Authority guidelines

Attend shipyard dry dockings and repairs for extended periods of time as may be required

Oversees and executes annual and monthly preventative maintenance plans, uses computer maintenance program to monitor progress of and manage work orders

Interfaces with regulatory and government agencies, vendors, contractors, and customers on matters related to maintenance; one of the lead specialists on regulatory issues for maintenance for their area. Authority’s liaison with the U.S. Coast Guard for engine room inspections

Interfaces with shipyards during dry-docking evolutions to ensure contract specifications are being met and to negotiate any change orders that may arise.

Develops and implements systems to maintain records on equipment, inventories, and preventative maintenance activities

Oversees training (mandated and career development) for all marine engineering and maintenance employees and ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations

Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short- and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals

Participates in environmental and safety planning and compliance within policies and regulations to include the execution of mandated inspection processes

Provides the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customer

Management position responsible and accountable for the repair, maintenance, modifications and operations of vessels, equipment and facilities assigned to a specific vessel, region or operating company. This includes the familiarization, direction, execution and administration of customer contracts and company policies and procedures.

NAVAL SHIP SYSTEM ENGINEERING STATION MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SEPT 1987 – MARCH 2015

Served as the Government’s “on-site” technical representative/project manager for repairs and ABS for the Maritime Administration to include creation of detailed written specifications, detailed cost estimates and competitive bid packages as well as overseeing the shipyard phase of repair project. Ensured DADMS/FAM approved applications are used, systems are configured per Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) are updated, contingency plans are developed and tested, and incident response plans met Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 8500.2 and Department of Navy (DON) requirements.

Technically evaluates all contractors & work procedures for quality & compliance.

Coordinates & witnesses all Regulatory technical testing & inspections mandated by USCG & ABS.

Developed and supervised the completion of multifaceted projects related to the maintenance and upkeep of MARAD vessels on the east and West coasts.

Conducted numerous Shipyard Availability periods for MARAD Fast Support Ships in various East and West Coast Shipyards, serving as the “on-site” technical representative.

Created written Shipyard Repair Specifications, determined scope of work orders & monitored execution, monitored contract technical compliance & service quality.

Witnessed all technical tests & inspections required by USCG & ABS, demonstrations proving repairs and all Phase-M maintenance ensuring compliance.

Creation and implementation of numerous safety procedures to assure compliance with all USCG and Maritime Administration guidelines.

Extensive experience formulating, implementing and maintaining high dollar budgets for the United States Government Maritime Administration.

Highly skilled in meeting time critical deadlines while maintaining stringent work standards in order to successfully complete government mandated overhauls.

Development of written specifications, analysis of associated proposals and formulation of recommendations based on results of same.

Over 30 years of highly successful Marine Operations project management experience in the United States Navy and Maritime Administration Ship Management program serving as Marine Surveyor responsible for MARAD FSS Vessels.

Over 30 years of highly successful, progressively responsible project management experience in commercial and Government marine operations repair industry centering on planning, estimating, coordination & supervision of all facets of topside ship repair.

SUMMARY OF POSITION DUTIES:

I have been independently scheduling and performing inspections/tests/evaluations, directing and performing a variety of Steam Systems engineering project assignments concerning marine and stationary plant boiler and UPV systems and associated equipment inspections, maintenance, repairs, overhauls, operational tests, technical manual reviews and related support including: Integrated Logistics review and updating, performing non- destructive evaluation (NDE) test report evaluation (including Ultrasonic Test (UT), Magnetic Particle Test (MT), Dye-Penentrant Test (PT), and Radiographic Test (RT).

Conduct QA inspections and reviews in accordance with Navy, Govt., Military, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), US Coast Guard (USCG), National Boiler Inspection Code (NBIC), and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code requirements.

Evaluate QA reports, perform steam system and component testing, conduct marine and stationary plant steam systems training to Navy/MSC/MARAD and NAVFAC personnel and assisting/leading Steam Systems Branch directed engineering programs/projects/tasks for a variety of government customers including the Navy/MARAD/MSC/FMS and NAVFAC (including API Fuel System UPVs on Department of Defense (DOD) military facilities and bases).

Most assignments typically involve an in-depth physical inspection according to specific requirements and/or regulations, tests and evaluations, test/inspection data review and evaluations for numerous components, and final development of inspection, maintenance, and repair/overhaul technical specifications and repair operations employed by a particular industrial activity or ship.

I develop proposals for marine, stationary boiler and UPV overhaul work packages, required tests and evaluations, specifications, budgets, schedules and maintenance/repair plans by working independently or closely with engineers.

I have prepared technical reports, developed status reports and progress schedules as required to complete projects and coordinated with other subject specialists to assure that all technical areas are addressed.

For assigned tasks I am responsible for the review of all Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Technical Manuals, Military/Commercial Specifications, and OEM requirements, test and evaluation results, operational data along with the review of contractual work items concerning maintenance, repairs and overhauls performed by Naval Shipyards and Commercial Repair Activities. I am certified and frequently perform NDE and QA tests and inspections and review ND/QA reports

NAVAL SHIP SYSTEM ENGINEERING STATION MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN AUG 1992-DEC 2003

I was assigned to Combat Logistics Squadron Two as the NSWCCD-SSES Hull, Deck and Machinery Staff Representative responsible for providing on-site ISEA support for the for Navy ships home ported at Naval Weapon Station Earle.

While serving in various capacities, I provided on site instructions, tests, evaluations, operational performance reviews, data analysis, engineering technician alteration development services for all Hull, Deck and Machinery equipment.

I provided field service engineering, technical support and material services in the correction of causalities for all types of mechanical and hydraulic components.

I aided with ship board tests, trials, reviews, inspections and alterations.

I provided engineering direction and assistance relative to the performance of repairs, tests and general operation of shipboard machinery.

I was responsible for independently planning and performing assignments of substantial variety and complexity in the installation, testing, evaluation, operation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and development of engineering technical documentation of assigned ship systems/equipment.

I provided on site guidance and technical assistance to visiting Repair Activities and industrial/technical managers to resolve technical problems identify systems/equipment malfunctions and initiate/direct/implement corrective action for all types of discrepancies and deficiencies as required.

I was required to make independent, responsible decisions and provide written engineering reports relating to the repair and testing of equipment including scheduling, time and cost considerations.. I analyzed and investigated problems identified in causality reports, major equipment failures, existing equipment designs and related technical documentation through inspections and testing as required to ensure improvements where realized and safe and reliable operation was maintained.

SUMMARY OF POSITION DUTIES:

I am responsible for ISEA/LCM technical support for the inspection, maintenance and repair of Navy/MARAD/MSC marine boilers and NAVFAC stationary plant boilers and UPVs, Aviation Fuel Filtration System UPV inspections meeting API requirements, and supporting Foreign Military (ex-US Navy) vessel boiler and steam systems inspections. and associated pressure vessel parts/piping, appurtenances, and accessories to ensure satisfactory material conditions, safety and reliability are maintained at all times. As a certified ISEA/LCM inspector and technician my effort is also to improve reliability, safety, maintainability and readiness while reducing inspection, maintenance and repair overall life cycle costs. My 25 years of experience and practical knowledge of the principles and practices of steam boilers and steam plant machinery enable me to provide the Navy, MSC, MARAD, FMS and NAVSEA a standardized, high quality, efficient, thorough and dedicated approach towards achieving ISEA/LCM management goals for marine and stationary steam systems. I am required to resolve Fleet generated technical issues, many of which involve decisions affecting boiler inspection, maintenance, safety, reliability, operations, testing and repair costs. I am called upon to independently coordinate efforts for preparation of engineering plants for pre-overhaul related inspections for early identification of repairs.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

•Certificate of Apprenticeship-Philadelphia Naval Shipyard

•Steam Generating Plant Inspector (SGPI)

•API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification (API)

•Naval Facilities Inspector Certification (NAVFAC)

•National Board Inspector Code Certification (NBIC)

•Master Ship Repair Contract Course

•Quality Assurance for Ship Repair

•Magnetic Particle Inspector

•Liquid Pentrant Inspector

•Estimating Standards

•Estimating System Review

PERFORMANCE RATINGS:

•Sustained Superior Performance Awards: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,2013,2014

•Special Achievement Award: 1979

•Special Achievement Award: 2004

•Special Achievement Award: 2005

•Rear Admiral Benjamin F. Isherwood Award: 2007

•Fleet Support Award: 2008

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