Robin Cooke, Cd, Mimarest Email & Phone Number

Balfour, British Columbia, Canada

I'm extremely happy to be back on the "Deck Plates" as a watchkeeping Chief Engineer with Western Pacific Marine on the M/V Osprey 2000 and M/V Balfour.The Family and I have bought a new home and relocated to Balfour (just outside Nelson) and also added a second Airbnb Guesthouse to manage & operate. The future is looking exciting (and busy).

770 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, ON K2V 1C8

While “remotely” employed with Calian my main tasking was to review the current Marine Engineering Training program presently taught in the Canadian Armed Forces (Navy). This tasking included the reviewing of most Marine Engineering courses currently taught at both East and West coast Fleet Schools. This review would start by first reviewing the.

Nakusp, BC. Canada

In September I assumed the position of Operation Manager for “WaterBridge Ferries”. WaterBridge is a privately-owned ship building and ferry operating company based in Nakusp (Central Kootenays). The construction team specializes in building vessels in remote sites, under difficult environmental conditions and with limited access to industrial.

• Supervised up to 50 personnel in Mechanical, Pipefitting, and Machinists departments.
• Treated safety, quality, and environmental compliance, as top priority to ensure Local, Federal and company regulations was always adhered to.
• Developed new and enhanced existing systems, procedures, and policies, increasing profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Using open communication, clear direction, and embracing feedback, I continuously strive to improved performance, motivation, and dedication of all workers under my supervision.
• Key member (Stake holder) involved in several new construction projects. Ensuring only the best suited contractor was awarded critical contracts.
• Multitasked various projects, including new construction and up to 5 simultaneous refits, ensuring all projects finished “on time and on budget”.

United Kingdom

• First and Second Ventilation Officer
• "Fleet" Environmental Compliance Officer
• First and Second Watch keeping Engineering Officer
• Engines serviced & maintained; Wärtsilä CR46L8 and V12

Victoria, BC

• First line Maintenance Manager and watchkeeping Engineer Officer. Supervising scheduled and corrective maintenance on all ships fitted equipment onboard a 140m, 14,000 hp passenger ferry.
• Chief/First engineer in charge of engine room watch
• “Maximo” computer based maintenance program fleet instructor.
• Union President for Langdale local.

HMCS Discovery, Vancouver, BC

• R315, Diesel Mechanic, Naval Reserves
• Senior Chief Engineer at HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve Unit.In charge of all in-unit Engineering training.
• HMCS Discovery Dive Team. Ship's team Diver.
• Senior Damage Control and Fire Fighting Instructor.

North Vancouver, BC

• Develop, implement and teach a Diesel Engine Maintenance night school course.
• Contracted by yacht brokers, Insurance companies, and owners to conduct purchase and extended voyage surveys of all machinery and marine equipment on various pleasure crafts.
• Thorough repair and maintenance of diesel engines and marine equipment on various vessels.
• Consultation on engine re-powering, shafting, or propulsion problems.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Heavy Lift Barge Superintendent/Ballast Engineer during "Skid-on", "Skid-off", and "Submersion" operations on heavy lift barges.
• Repair or supervise the planned and corrective maintenance of all ballast equipment and all addition barge systems and equipment.
• Liaising with the naval architect on selection and placement of all machinery, equipment and fittings for the building of four barges classed as "Semi-Submersible". Repair and maintain all equipment.
• Prepare budgets and purchasing of all equipment/building supplies for new construction projects, award contracts and trial/accept new equipment.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Senior watchkeeping Chief Engineer for a 75m, 2000 hp off-shore tug
• Organize and maintain all corrective and planned maintenance of all ship’s machinery.
• Ensure all Coast Guard and Classification Societies regulations are followed.
• Prepare refit repair lists, budgets, and reports. Oversee all activities during refits.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Survey and inspect all machinery and safety equipment on board all Seaspan tugs and barges.
• Supervise and direct Vancouver Shipyard employees on planned and corrective maintenance during vessel dockings, refits, and maintenance days.
• Communicate directly with captains and crews of non-engineered vessels regarding operation of all the ship's equipment.
• Conduct post and pre-refit trials, work requisitions and reports
• Accompany and assist the Canadian Coast Guard and Classification Society inspectors during annual vessel examinations.
• Supervise and direct shipyard employees during vessels dry dockings.

Level 3 Food Safety, Supervisor, Public Health, Pass

Refrigeration Technician, Refrigerant Transition And Recovery

Activities and Societies: EPA approved, Refrigerant Transition and Recovery “Universal” certified Technician

First Class Motor Certificate, Marine Engineering

Activities and Societies: Naval Architecture, Applied Mechanics, Drafting, Engineering Knowledge, Motor, Engineering Knowledge, General, &.

Propulsion Plant Simulator, Level Two, Marine Engineering

Activities and Societies: Certificate of Propulsion Plant Simulator, Level Two Course Description: Engine room simulation of a 20,000.

Marine Emergency Duties, Solas

Activities and Societies: Fire fighting, damage control, survival at sea, life boat handling and leadership skills

Twelve Graduate Diploma