Will Ayers Email & Phone Number

• I excel in vessel electrical system studies, electrical system software modeling, and all levels of system design on a marine vessel. Highlights:
• Led a team at EBDG to develop a comprehensive hybrid feasibility study for Washington State Ferries (WSF) and their largest Jumbo Mark II Class. Developed the life cycle cost analysis that helped justify funding to the.
• Developed purchase technical specifications, life cycle cost analyses and design drawings for a new large ferry design that will operate as plug-in hybrids making all-electric crossings on two very different routes.
• Currently developing construction drawings and technical specifications for the conversion of a 70-car ferry to hybrid propulsion.
• Supported scoping, feasibility and vendor RFIs/RFPs with over seven other passenger vessels to operate in hybrid or plug-in mode.
• Developed arc flash studies that included vessel visits, equipment inspections and software modeling for six passenger/vehicle ferries for the Texas Department of Transportation

Seattle, Washington, United States

Built small business supplying marine electrical engineering services, including website creation, networking and marketing. Completed fault current and coordination studies for an "eco cruise ship” and a large shore-power system for another cruise ship, both to DNV rules. Prepared a report for a client’s ABS submittal concerning a large Ro-Ro cargo vessel.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Worked in support of the Chief Naval Architect in scoping, specifying, and designing all phases of marine electrical systems. Oversaw manufacturer submittals and worked with shipyards during installation phases. Uncovered design disconnects and recommended solutions. Technical lead on MV TACOMA emergency repairs and modifications of 4160V propulsion.

Kent, Washington, United States

Involved in all phases of the design, manufacture, and installation of propulsion and alarm systems for five Washington State ferries and the cruise ship EMPRESS OF THE NORTH. Designed three of their EOS control consoles. Performed testing and solved punch list items. Integrated USCG CFR, IEEE and ABS regulatory requirements into designs. Assisted with.

Fairbanks, AK

Gained extensive experience troubleshooting medium and low voltage feed breakers, motors, VFDs, ground fault detectors, etc. doing it alone regularly as the only electrical tech on swing, graveyard and weekend rotational shifts. Regularly calibrated and troubleshot temperature, level, pressure, flow, and other instrumentation. Identified and completed.