Patrick Clarke Email & Phone Number

PROFESSIONAL PROFILEAn accomplished Chief Engineer and Engineering Manager, with over 30 years experience in marine engineering, holding an unlimited Chief Engineer Officer certificate of competency issued by the MCA, a DP maintenance qualification and qualified as an MTU 20V 8000 engine maintainer. Vessel types served on include military, deep sea RoRo/cargo, dynamically positioned offshore vessels, and coastal ferries, including high speed craft and surface-effect vessels. Experienced with diesel engines, diesel electric and gas turbine propulsion plant, auxiliary machinery systems, including low pressure steam boilers. Four year marine engineering Artificer apprenticeship served in the Royal Navy.KEY SKILLS• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, interacts effectively with people at all levels including senior management, specialist contractors and suppliers• Highly organised and methodical with excellent time management and planning, proven through successfully coordinating the completion of essential maintenance on schedule, whilst minimising impact on services• An inspirational manager and team leader, with an open and collaborative management style providing mentoring, training and career development• Analytical and methodical, a critical thinker and problem solver, with an ability to anticipate and mitigate any unforeseen issues, and take a practical, hands-on role resulting with effecting innovative and resourceful solutions• Possessing a high degree of accuracy with a meticulous attention to detail, demonstrated through writing comprehensive dry-dock specifications ensuring nothing is overlooked• Excellent intercultural skills with an international mindset gained from experience of working alongside and managing a diverse range of cultures and nationalities encompassing Ukrainians, Filipinos, Fijians, Indians, Brazilians, Portuguese and Americans