Adam Potwora
Phone:805-***-**** ****.*******@*****.***
References available upon request
Work Positions
Ship Engineer - Oasis Systems - MDUSV Project May 2020-Present
· Operated and maintained a fully Autonomous Vessel equip with a Allen Bradly PLC Network, MTU Main engines, CAT Generators, Dometic HVAC System, and Hydraulic Steering System, 3 Phase electrical systems and low voltage control circuits.
· Installed and consulted with various payload systems that were designed for the MDUSV project.
· Maintained accurate logging of preventive maintenance and maintenance purchasing CSUM Corps of Cadets 2nd Asst. Engineer 2019 –2020
· Monitored, Maintained, and operated Boiler testing equipment to maintain proper Boiler chemistry and operation during Sea Training 2
· Lead Junior and Freshman level training events to prepare students for their Junior and Freshman Training Cruise
· Conducted Watch Changeovers between Night Engineers during the school year to ensure proper watch standing skills were maintained throughout Cadet Watch Standers. Steam & Diesel Simulator Proctor September 2018- September 2019
· Conducted after hour practices for Students in the Steam and Diesel Simulators for Watch-Team Management and Diesels II classes.
· Assisted Students in Watch-team Management to progress through a series of evolutions aimed at preparing a ship to get underway.
Education
California State University Maritime Academy 2016-2020
· Marine Engineering Technology
· License: US Coast Guard Unlimited Tonnage Third Assistant Engineer
· Dean’s List Spring 2019
Junior Training Ship Golden Bear Cruise (Sea Training 2) Summer 2019
· Maintained operational status of the ship through hands-on work, operation and monitoring of systems like Oil Purifiers, Medium Speed Diesel Engines, Ship Service Diesel Generators, Air Compressors, Housing services, Refrigeration, Chillers, Reverse Osmosis, Distillers, and Boilers.
· Maintained proper Boiler chemistry by testing and dosing Boiler Feed Water
· Stood watches that consist of operating vital ships machinery to maintain an operational electrical and propulsion plant
Commercial Cruise (Sea Training 2) May-July 2018
· Assisted the Engineering staff on the USNS Medgar Evers, a newly designed Diesel Electric ship
· Rebuilt, Repaired and Serviced Diesel Generators, High-Pressure Air Compressors, Pumps, Strainers, Emergency Generators, Underway Replenishment Equipment, Refrigeration systems, Distillers, Reverse Osmosis Machines and Brine Systems
Freshman Training Ship Golden Bear Cruise (Sea Training 1) Summer 2017
· Cruise Award Recipient for top 10% academically
· Worked under Cadet Senior Engineers to maintain vital ship machinery in an operational Plant. Skills and Abilities
· Computer experience with hardware and programming for Arduino based projects.
· Trained in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, LabVIEW and SOLIDWORKS
· Operates: Lathes. Mills, Drill Presses. 3D Printers, Soldering, Brazing, DC Welders and Plasma Cutters