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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

Manage technical operations for two Polar expedition vessels, National Geographic Endurance and Resolution.Oversee warranty process and interact with newbuild shipyard (Ulstein Verft, Norway).Budget oversight and control.Drydock/Refit planning, incl. scope/specifications, financial oversight, yard negotiations, Classification review and approvals.

Eastsound, Washington, United States

Volunteer Firefighter and NREMT Certified Emergency Medical Technician

Plan and execute large shipboard public area and interior projects during extensive out-of-service ship refits.Focus on dynamic and innovative spaces, interactive guest experiences, audio-visual integration.Manage design drawing packages, site surveys, project scope and budget, production schedules, milestone tracking.Collaborate with various stakeholders in preparation for and throughout individual ship dockings, including shipyard contract negotiations, vendor bidding process, logistics, roadblock and interference planning.Implement and oversee comprehensive Corporate driven Environmental Compliance Program including environmental vulnerability assessments, bilge waste minimization survey/implementation, ECS controls.Extensive international travel for ship surveys, dock meetings, contractor facilities visits (quality control and assurance).

Manage operations for three modern cruise vessels, 35,000 GRT, capacity 450 passengers,Prepare and execute complex dry-docking projects and retrofits, e.g. cabin additions, ice class upgrade, interior refits, extensive machinery plant modifications,Spare part inventory control, maintenance and budget planning and oversight.

Seattle, Wa

Manage operations for three modern cruise vessels, 35,000 GRT, capacity 450 passengers,Prepare and execute complex dry-docking projects and retrofits, e.g. cabin additions, ice class upgrade, interior refits, extensive machinery plant modifications,Spare part inventory control, maintenance and budget planning and oversight.

Develop energy efficiency program for Holland America Line Fleet and successfully reducing fleet wide fossil fuel consumption and emissions with 2% annually,Planning, executing and evaluating mechanical and electrical projects aimed at energy efficiency.

Planning and conducting internal ISM/ISO audits (Designated Person Visits) on board corporate fleet of 15 vessels,Tracking regulatory compliance (i.e. Flag State, Port State, Class Society etc.) and liaise with all appropriate parties to resolve outstanding compliance items,Conducting investigations into shipboard incidents related to Health, Environment, Safety and/or Security and writing complex technical investigative reports including recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.

Planning and execution of several projects during major ship refits – public space refits, complete installation of additional cabins, Plan and evaluate several practical improvements to shipboard waste water treatment plants,Develop and implement Amos-W maintenance program for equipment specific to new class of ship (work performed at Fincantieri Shipyard, Marghera, Italy).

Various functions from Fourth Engineering Officer to First/Staff Chief Engineering Officer over a period of approximately 10 years.Summary of activities and responsibilities during this time:Senior Watch keeper/Operator in charge of overall Engine Room operations, arrival & departure preparations, troubleshooting on all relevant equipment during watch keeping hours,Planning and supervision of all on-going preventive and corrective maintenance on Engine Room equipment, providing leadership and training to a multi-cultural workforce of 40 Engineering Officers & Technicians,Actively involved in the detailed planning and execution of dry-docks and refits as well as extensive modifications to existing installations,As 1st Engineer, planning and supervision of all on-going maintenance on hotel and safety equipment as well as the planning and execution of all interior maintenance.