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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

• Worked with the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) scheduling team, program managers, and key NFPC stakeholders in generating a master integrated schedule for current and future projects. Aided program managers in technical planning and resource management for all projects.• Molded the Integrated Production Schedule (IPS) into an effective deliverable and production planning tool that supports NFPC and its customers in making key programmatic decisions.• Developed excel based tracking and analysis tools for the scheduling team.• Collaborated with NFPC leadership during the development and execution of production schedule scenarios.• Assisted the Machinery Repair Shop in troubleshooting spindle unit electronic and mechanical issues.

Norfolk, Va, Us

Strategic Sealift Officers support the national defense sealift requirement and capabilities. Officers provide expertise and marine engineering knowledge to supplement U.S. Naval forces.

Norfolk, Virginia , Us

• Operated, maintained, and repaired diesel engines, fuel purifiers, motor and pneumatic operated valves, diesel generators, pumps, electrical systems, PLCs, refrigeration systems, damage control systems, high and low pressure air systems, ride control systems, water distilling systems, sewage treatment systems, and hydraulic systems. Engaged in troubleshooting, system modifications, plant management, shipyard repair periods, overhaul planning, and maintenance cost estimation.

Norfolk, Virginia , Us

• Performed the duties of First Assistant Engineer and Chief Engineer. Developed and ensured completion of daily work items for 20+ member engineering department. Led engineering team in daily power plant operations and emergent repairs involving Casualty Reporting (CASREP).• Ensured the proper completion of all preventative maintenance (PM) and machinery overhauls performed by the engineering department. Trained and coached new engineers on correct watch standing procedures and power plant monitoring.• Responsible for engineering department personnel adhering to company Safety Management System.• Worked with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) inspectors and USCG inspectors during vesselinspections and special surveys. Collaborated with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) duringrepair periods on vital electrical, propulsion, and control systems.• Researched and estimated Contract Change Orders (CCO) to assist the port engineer during extended dry-dock availability while facilitating work item completion. Investigated controversies during work itemexecution and helped the port engineer make on-the-spot decisions as necessary to expedite work.

Norfolk, Virginia , Us

Performed the duties of an Assistant Port Engineer for the 5-Year drydock maintenance availability of the USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) at Viktor Lenac Shipyard. Conducted oversight of shipyard personnel and contractors performing work items and specifications that included machinery overhaul, bilge painting, structural repair, propulsion repair, and automation maintenance. Became proficient with MSC’s Port Engineering software (PENG) and developed CCO (Contract Change Orders) and new specifications for emergent and growth work items.

Norfolk, Virginia , Us

Assisted Military Sealift Command PM8 High Speed Vessel Program and N758 Port Engineer offices by acting as a subject matter expert on the T-EPF vessel platform. Aided program manager with preventative maintenance cost projections and participated in PM8’s RITMOV conference, weekly port engineer meetings, and program management budgeting discussions. Worked with management analysts to determine operational budgeting for the remainder of FY19 for the 11-vessel fleet

Norfolk, Virginia , Us

• Executed engineering duties while onboard the Diesel Electric Propulsion plant of the USNS Alan Shepard. Assisted with vessel COI (Certificate of Inspection) and performed various machinery tasks for the USCG Inspectors, one of which included testing MDG (main diesel generator) trips. Completed an analysis of the refrigeration system which involved maintenance/troubleshooting on pneumatic actuators, control air dehydrators, chiller/actuator computer control modules, and large centrifugal chill water pumps. Appointed to lead a team of refrigeration engineers in the upkeep and preventative maintenance of the vessel’s 500-ton air conditioning chillers and brine refrigeration system with its 250-ton chillers used to refrigerate 1000+ pallets of chill/freeze cargo. Promoted to 2nd Assistant engineer and performed troubleshooting and PMs on vital plant machinery, such as the Fairbanks-Morse MAN 48/60 main diesel generators which supply 35.7 MW to the 6.6 kV high voltage bus. Led multiple cargo fuel transfers and directed proper line up for DFM and JP-5 RAS’s (Refueling at Sea) to naval vessels. Worked alongside MAN Diesel technical representatives during 36k hour overhauls of main diesel generators. Supervised and maintained the correct operation and cleaning of vital heat exchangers. Performed insulation testing of fan and pump motors and provided troubleshooting of machinery electrical circuits.

Norfolk, Virginia , Us

• Oversaw propulsion and auxiliary plant operation as a third assistant engineer onboard the steam powered USS Frank Cable. Became proficient in steam turbine generator and propulsion plant operation and boiler start up. Overhauled and provided troubleshooting on vital pumps, valves, and water-cooled air compressors. Performed maintenance on top side crane hydraulic systems. Assisted the Chief Engineer and Port Engineer during the vessel's $60M drydock repair availability at Vigor Industrial Shipyard. Supervised and participated in numerous repairs to systems and machinery which included the fire sprinkler system, cooling water systems, heat exchanger maintenance, switchboard maintenance, ship service turbine generator overhaul, and air compressor overhauls.

Norfolk, Virginia , Us

Participated in both African Partnership 2016 and Pacific Partnership 2015 Deployments. • Performed the duties of a third assistant engineer onboard MSC’s new T-EPF High Speed Vessel Platform. Work experience included the safe operation and diligent maintenance on the 12000 HP high-speed MTU main engines, fuel purifiers, motor and pneumatic operated valves, 600kW diesel generators, pumps, electrical systems, fire sprinkler systems, high- and low-pressure air systems, ride control systems, water purification system, sewage treatment system, UPS system, and hydraulic systems.• Engaged in the T-EPF 3's drydock period at Vigor Industrial Shipyard. Worked closely with the Chief Engineer and Port Engineer on numerous repair items and ensured their proper timely completion.