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PHILIP R. GEHRING, P.E. C.E.

Chief Engineer and Professional Engineer with extensive shipping and shore-side Management experience 305-***-**** adu5g0@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION AND LICENSE

University: SUNY Maritime College Bronx, NY

Bachelor of Engineering Marine Professional Engineer in three States (inactive) NY, MA, VT Licenses: USCG Chief Engineer License –Steam & Diesel Engines of Unlimited Horsepower EXPERIENCE

SIEMENS ENERGY ENGINEER. GAS TURBINES Division 11/2022-Present Field Engineer in charge to repair and overhaul a 100 Megawatt Siemens Gas Turbine in power plant. INDEPENDENT MARINE CONTRACTOR & USCG Engineering Instructor 2017-11/2022 Managed propulsion train repairs to both rudders, both shafts/gear boxes and propellers on a new build American passenger ship damaged during launching. Completed work on time and aided with USCG commissioning of National Geographic Quest. At Dumbarton Oaks contract upgraded campus Chilled Water Loop and responsible for maintaining campus include: a library with historic books, active museum with ancient relics, fellows housing. All inter personnel relations with fellows and staff are of primary importance. For Maritime Professional Trainers instructed in over 40 subject areas of marine engineering and required management courses for the taking of USCG Chief Engineer license. Certified USCG Qualified Assessor for the engine department. Managed Various real estate projects during covid. ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES Miami, FL Sr Technical Superintendent- Vessel Power Plants. 2005-2017 Developed and oversaw seven technical support riding-teams providing overhaul and repair for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCC) Global Technical Group. Responsible for maintaining 70 MAN and Wartsila medium speed diesel generators (6-18 MW), 16 LM 2500+ Gas Turbines (25 MW ea.), oil fired auxiliary boilers and steam hotel systems.

• Coordinated with Ships Manager and Chief Engineer on technical needs of DGs and GTs.

• Create monthly reports to Management for 23 ships for fuel, engine reliability, outstanding engineering.

• Managed specialist for 7 riding-teams consisting of 50 diesel engine repair engineers and techs.

• Evaluated technical issues, coordinated parts delivery and deployed riding-teams to vessel taking into consideration logistical challenges and urgency of repairs.

• Scheduled sectional overhauls for 16 General Electric 2500+ GT engines in combined cycle power plants.

• Attended, witnessed and signed off on FAT for 6 new Wartsila engines. Attended formal Sea Trials. As Ship Manager RCCL Responsible for the technical management of 3 cruise vessels shoreside

• Provided guidance through troubleshooting, mechanical, electrical and technical difficulties with engineering officers afloat. Established best course of action effecting a safe and productive resolution.

• Adhered to budget and funding parameters for technical operations and repair needs. Conducted ongoing budget tracking analysis and reported to senior management on status and any variances.

• Oversaw ship compliance with ABS, USCG, federal, state and local regulations, certifications, records, and training to ensure a safe and compliant operations. AMERICAN OVERSEAS MARINE Quincy, MA Port Engineer 2002-2005 Directed technical maintenance and operations of MARAD ready reserve steam ship SS Curtis.

• Budgeted, planned and coordinated all vessel maintenance while ensuring ship was continually ready for activation if needed for national emergency.

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• Advised on technical failures, formulated proposed resolutions and wrote government job specifications.

• Ensured USCG certification items and other regulatory requirements were completed and in compliance. FLUOR CORPORATION Agawam, MA Power Plant Manager 1988-2002 Responsible for managing a 408 ton-a-day waste to energy power plant with 600 ton-a-day transfer station. Managed plant with exceptional business acumen increased revenue continually though excellent understanding of technical operations and innovation.

• Oversaw and managed 40+ personnel consisting of laborers, plant operators, administrators and accounting, safety, environmental, and quality assurance staff.

• Received plant out of bankruptcy and transformed P&L from a $2M loss to a $2M annual profit during tenure by enhancing performance of equipment and developing new revenue projects.

• Fluor Tri Star Award, three years no lost time accidents and two years no recordable injuries.

• Successfully initiated, led, and completed a 13% plant expansion effort including incoloy tubes super-heater modification. Co-authored ASME paper on same.

• Developed and executed plan to install auxiliary boiler to sell steam creating $800K annual increase. UTILITY SYSTEMS CORP New York, NY Operations and Repair Manager 1985-1987 Managed operations and building maintenance for four office sites totaling over 2 million square feet including 6 World Trade Center, IRS Center and NY Telephone which had co-generation total energy power plants.

• Repower and commissioned six new CAT dual fuel 398’s engines in downtown Brooklyn.

• Responsible for pier steam and HVAC requirements at three military bases.

• Delegated the work of highly trained field technicians for maximum productivity of co-generation engines. EXXON SHIPPING COMPANY Houston, TX Chief Engineer, 1st, Assistant Engineer 1976-1985 Engineering management aboard 30,000 HP steam turbine powered tanker vessel. Responsible for the leadership of engineering department personnel and the management of all technical operations.

• Ensured vessel maintains compliance with all USCG, ABS, local, state, federal and company regulations.

• Communicated with Master and corporate shore side technical support staff to coordinate maintenance operations, repairs, schedule changes and fueling. Wrote ‘scope of work’ for repair periods and dry-docks.

• Ensure economical maintenance and operation of machinery. Authorized overtime expenditures as needed.

• Responsible for pollution prevention and environmental protection. CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Professional Engineer Licensed in NY, VT & MA (inactive.)

• ASME Chief Facility Operator- Resource Recovery Facility

• American Management Association Certificates in Financial Analysis for Managers and Community Communications

• Completed MIT “Negotiating Environmental Agreements” and MIT-Harvard Public Disputes Program NOTEWORTHY

• Independently contracted in summer of 2017 to lead repairing of new build passenger vessel “National Geographic Quest” which was damaged during launching. Managed the propulsion train repairs to rudders, shafts, gear boxes and propellers. Completed work on time and aided with USCG commissioning.

• Train the Trainer Certification and a USCG Qualified Assessor for engine department tasks.

• Honorable discharge US Navy Lieutenant

• Dedicated team player committed to achieving personal, professional and company goals and objectives.

• Capable in Excel, Power Point, Word, CAD. Planner scheduler programs, Rigger’s license Curriculum Vitae • Philip R. Gehring• Page 3

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