Curriculum Vitae

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Work Experience

1995-1997   SeaLand
Charlotte, N.C.
Have been employed aboard the Atlantic Class Vessels, SL Galveston Bay, SL Performance, SL Integrity, NedLloyd Holland as relief first assistant engineer. Gained slow speed Sulzer RL90 experience including piston/liner overhauls, main bearing, upper/lower crosshead, etc.
1994-1997   Talbot Maritime, Inc.
St. Michaels, MD
Designed and installed marine electrical systems for AT&T, Army Corps of Engineers, and General Ship Repair. Have performed on site trouble-shooting services of marine generators, winch controls, crane controls, instrumentation, and other miscellaneous types of electrical circuits. Provided consulting services for several admiralty law firms.
1996   BethShip
Baltimore, MD.
Performed dock trials as Chief Engineer aboard the MARAD vessel SS Cape Clear. Trials were completed two days ahead of schedule, saving weekend overtime and allowing BethShip to maintain drydock schedule.
1992 - 1995   Afram Carriers, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Initially employed as permanent first assistant engineer and then promoted to permanent chief engineer aboard the S.S. Corpus Christi. I have completed several design and management projects which include: retrofitting existing Bailey superheated steam temperature control system with a new electronic system of my own design. Wrote a computer based vessel repair requisition and policy for company wide distribution and implementation. Designed evaporator temperature control system and installed a remote reading flow meter. Currently working on a data base program for inventory and ordering. While on vacation, I have been flown overseas to perform repairs to vessels digital d.c. drives for our forty ton cargo cranes.
06/92 - 07/92   Apex
Lake Success, N.Y.
Employed as first assistant engineer aboard the S/T American Heritage, a San Clemente Class Tanker. Gained experience with Bailey combustion controls, I.G.S. generators and, large turbine driven cargo pumps.
02/92 - 04/92   Afram, USA
Houston, Texas
As first assistant engineer I completed extensive repairs to hydraulic hatch covers and cargo winch controllers on the Galveston Bay, a former Lykes Clipper. Prepared vessel for foreign dry docking after extensive damage due to grounding.
01/91 - 11/91   American President Lines
Oakland, California
Performed normal watchstanding duties aboard the S.S. Cape Breton. In addition, made repairs and modifications to existing propulsion automation and data logger. Assisted in directing eight year Coast Guard boiler mounting inspection.
08/90 - 01/91   American Foreign Steamship Co., Inc.
Westfield, New Jersey
Assisted in directing shipyard crews during round the clock breakout operations of S.S. Cape Juby. Made two trips to Persian Gulf during Desert Shield.
02/90 - 03/90   Farrell Lines, Inc.
New York, N.Y.
Employed aboard S.S. Export Freedom as second assistant.
05/88 - 10/89   Lykes / Ocean Bulk Ships / Keystone / Atlantic Trailing Co.
As third assistant engineer, I have served aboard a variety of ocean going vessels including: Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Freighters, Hopper Dredges, and RO-RO / Container Vessels. Propulsion plants ranging from steam to unmanned diesels. During this time, I have gained experience with large diesel and D.C. electric driven pumps, hydraulics and, controls.
10/87 - 5/88   Westinghouse Electric, Inc. (ATL)
Linthicum, Maryland
Employed as a facilities engineer, I assisted in monitoring and implementing various projects at the Advanced Technologies Lab complex. This included regular meetings with production staff and contractors to insure coordination of all projects.
04/87 - 10/87   American Dredging, Inc.
Camden, New Jersey
Served as chief engineer aboard the tugboat Christina which transported barges to support the various dredging projects.
08/86 - 04/87   Church Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
Operated facilities boiler room as a licensed first grade stationary engineer. Also gained experience with HVAC chillers and cooling towers.
10/84 - 06/86   Calhoon MEBA Engineering School
Easton, Maryland
Worked as a student during school years to maintain facilities and manage and maintain marina.
06/81 - 05/82   Lake Champlain Transportation, Co.
Burlington, Vermont
Employed as a deckhand and wiper aboard a variety of passenger ferries operating on Lake Champlain. Also worked in companys’ shipyard on several vessels performing engine overhauls and hull maintenance.

 

Education

1982- 1986

 

  Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School
Easton, Maryland
Major in marine engineering; GPA - 3.53. Honor Roll student throughout. Returned to school in 1993 to obtain LNG Certificate and 1994 for six week diesel engineering course. 1996 to attend Hazmat Technician Course and obtain Sea-Land Proficiency.
1977 - 1981   Milton High School
Milton, Vermont
College Preparatory Program. Senior Class President. Boys State.

 

    Professional Skills

- USCG License # 040738 Chief Engineer Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Horsepower.

- Commissioned 07-16-86 in U.S. Naval Reserves. Current rank is Lieutenant.

- Incorporated my own company in 1994 which does marine electrical repair and consultant work.

- Held Maryland First Grade Stationary Engineers License.

- Received U.S. Merchant Marine Expeditionary Award for service in Persian Gulf War.

- Certificates:

1) Accident Prevention Course for Management

2) IGS / COW

3) Marine Firefighting

4) ASME Welding Certificate

5) Universal Technician, Refrigerant Transition and Recovery

6) Diesel Engineering

7) HAZ/MAT Technician

8) Liquified Gas/ LNG Tankship (PIC)

9) Sea-Land Proficiency in the following subjects:

Digital Electronics

Analog Electronics

Electricity

Engineering Seminar

Computers

Refrigeration

   

Interests and Activities

- Member of Herring Island Yacht Racing Association and also race my sailboat in the Wednesday Night racing series. Member of The Boat Owners Association of the United States and the Miles River Yacht Club.

- Enjoy working with computers and restoring my 19 th century Victorian residence.

 


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