Stephen W Austin

**** ********* ***. ***** **. **774 - Cell 360-***-****

Email ace9ey@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Skills

Over 30 years marine mechanical/machinist experience in new construction

and refit/repair, with over 25 years supervisory experience including

contract administrator, mechanical department supervisor, shop

foreman/machinist, mechanical crew supervisor, and lead outside mechanic

and outfitting foreman.

Supervision and Personnel Management

Outstanding management and supervisory ability; well respected by staff,

subcontractors, crew, management and owners. Encourage emphasis on working

as a team to accomplish objectives. Assign work tasks and monitor they are

done on schedule, within budget and at quality expected. Personnel

experience with interviewing, hiring, review, and termination following all

human resource policy and procedures. Implement strict adherence to all

safety related and EEOC policies and procedures. Manage time reporting and

allocation of hours to various phases of projects. Work with employees,

management, and other departments to quickly address and resolve problems.

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Hands on

supervisor - I do what needs to be done to get the job completed on time

and on budget.

Project Management

Estimated and prepared bids for contracts and change orders. Review of

contract documents including updates and changes to project specifications.

Adhere to project timelines and budgets. Scheduled trades and

subcontractors to work within construction time lines. Followed with Just

in Time Procurement processes - to get parts where they need to be when

they are needed.

Training / Mentoring

Experience working with ethnically diverse personnel. Train qualified

applicants with no marine experience to be active contributing members of a

ship building team. I have mentored younger personnel with eager enthusiasm

to learn. I emphasize the importance of following procedures and company

policies. I have patience and tolerance in training, especially when the

trainee has a grasp of basic skills and a willingness to learn.

Marine Mechanic/ Machinist

Experienced with machinery components including: hydraulics, pneumatics,

electrical systems, valves, and piping systems. OEM installation, repair,

diagnostics, inspection, overhaul of various engine manufacturers

including: MTU, Caterpillar, EMD, MANN, NIAD, ALFA-LAVA, GE, Rolls Royce,

Kamewa. Produce parts within extreme tolerance for aerospace, medical

applications, and yacht components. Excellent math skills required for

conversions of fractions, thousandths, standard to metric. Use manual

lathe, horizontal and vertical mills. In-place boring of stern and rudder

tubes for installation of throdon bearings.

Specialized experience in main propulsion systems standard drives, z-

drives, jet drives and surface piercing drives, piping layouts, gas/steam

turbines, inspection and overhaul of main engines, reduction gear, thrust

bearings, CPP systems, propeller removal & bluing, bow thruster and

retractable thrusters, zero speed stabilizer systems, main shaft alignments, boilers, centrifuges, and marine waste systems. Qualified in overhaul and

inspection of all deck machinery including: hydraulics, pneumatics,

electrical, winches, cranes, steering systems, anchor windlass, capstans,

and valves. Elevator installation and helicopter refueling station,

desalination plants, on-demand generator systems.

Experienced with docking and launch processes including dry-docks and

lifts. Perform dock side repair following all environmental safety rules.

Perform sea-trials of ships equipment and mechanical systems. Lead

mechanical crew member on deliveries of yachts to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and

the Bahamas. Completed certification training course for Shipyard

Competent Person.

Employment History

INTERNATIONAL SHIP REPAIR & MARINE SERVICES October 2013 - July 2014

1616 Penny St. - Tampa, FL 813-***-****

Estimator/Contract Administrator - Responsible for preparing cost estimates

and quotations for marine repair work. Work can be emergency repair or

planned maintenance. Coordinate work with mechanical staff and

subcontractors. Prepare and get approval for any and all change orders.

Work closely with Ship Captain and Owners from initial contact to final

payment.

AUSTAL USA October 2011 - Sept 2013

195 Dunlop DR - Mobile, AL.

Mechanical Field Engineer 2- Responsible for supporting production,

documenting changes, TPOC on alignments, installation of Main Propulsion

Diesel Engines, Gas Turbines, Generators, Thrusters, Ride control,

windlass, and all associated hardware and piping. Ensure timely and

accurate communication between Design Engineering and Production Using

Navisworks

3-D Modeling- Schematics-MBOM-VFI to insure equipment is installed

correctly to Build Specs, and ABS/NVR.

TRINTY YACHTS, LLC April 2010 - August 2011

13085 Seaway Dr - Gulfport, MS

Outfitter Foreman - New steel and aluminum construction of custom yachts 50

to 72 meter, 90' MK V jet drive patrol boats (for Dubai navy) and 100' Z-

Drive tug boats. Outfitting team is responsible for all propulsion systems,

mechanical installations, hydraulic doors, cranes, thrusters, elevators and

various pumps and motors. Supervise crew of up to 50, including time

reporting, managing budgets, verification of safety procedure, and ensuring

work quality is acceptable. I conduct personnel interviews, hiring,

reviews, discipline, and terminations following Human Resources guidelines.

As a supervisor of a diverse group, I have turned this department around,

by building teams, and putting the right personnel on the right job. My

project hours have consistently been under budget. Adhere to ABS and NAVSEA

standards, including interaction with inspectors..

REVENGE ADVANCED COMPOSITE May 2008 - Nov 2009

12705 Daniel Drive - Clearwater FL

Mechanical Supervisor - Built 48' prototype boat made of high temperature,

oven-cured, epoxy pre-preg carbon fiber and Kevlar for US Navy Special

Operations Command (Delivered summer 2009). Responsible for installation

of all mechanical and propulsion systems. Traveled for sea-trials and

repair work at Naval shipyard, in Norfolk, VA. Business Closed.

TAMPA BAY SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIR

1130 McClosky Blvd., Tampa, FL October 2007 - April 2008

Project Manager: Marine work on vessels 600'- 1000' in length. Duties

included; coordination of all trades assigned to job, primary point of

contact for all contractual issues including pricing and negotiation of

change orders. Provide project status reports, updates on change orders,

schedule compliance and contractual issues. Maintain contract documents

including updates and changes to project specifications. Provide customer

support through warranty period. Laid-off - business closed.

WESTPORT SHIPYARD October 2003 - September 2007

637 Marine Drive - Port Angeles, WA

Mechanical Fabrication Supervisor: Custom Production Yard for 50 Meter

Yacht. Manage crew of 25 personnel in all aspects of mechanical systems,

weld shop, and metal fabrication to ABS and MCA compliance. Assure work

schedule coordinates with other departments/trades, is completed on time

and budget, and all safety requirements are strictly adhered to. Interface

with engineering department, parts procurement, and quality assurance.

Left to return to Florida

WESTSHIP WORLD YACHTS (formerly Trident Shipworks) May 1995 - October 2003

5251 W Tyson Blvd - Tampa, FL

Mechanical Plumbing Welding Supervisor

In charge of mechanical, plumbing, and weld shop. Work on new construction

from initial design to delivery. Built boats to industry standards (ABS,

MCA, Lloyds of London) Duties include: mechanical system scheduling;

coordinating production schedules, parts procurements, estimating,

monitoring, and reporting project hours; estimating change orders; hiring

and review of personnel. Layout and design prints and specify materials,

estimate changes. Prepared bids for change orders and repair/refit

department, specified materials, prepared cost estimates. Perform daily

inspection of work in process to ensure that progress is on schedule, parts

and work quality is acceptable, and proper work safety methods were always

followed. Schedule all sea-trials and testing of all mechanical systems.

Responsible for training Captains/Engineers on mechanical functionality of

boats

MARITIME CONTRACTORS INC. February 1984 - May 1995

201 Harris Street - Bellingham, WA

Department Supervisor - Mechanical

Shipyard specialized in marine maintenance and minority contractor for

Navy, NOAA, and Coast Guard. Responsible for management of Mechanical

Department including: directing and performing day-to-day department

operations, job, and projects; selection; training; safety; discipline and

promotion of department personnel. Member of dry dock team for 200' and

400' docks. Provide input for CPM chart updates and production activities.

Coordinate with other departments on new projects, production schedules,

estimate work force plans, material availability, and job sequencing.

Travel to dock sites for on-board repairs.

Prior to 1984 worked as Machinist - (member of International Association of

Machinist Union)

Korry Manufacturing, Seattle, WA Boeing Aerospace, Everett, WA

Hexcel Medical, Seattle, WA

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