Experience

Seaward Services Inc.

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Port Engineer

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  • Responsible for managing and developing complex, schedule driven, multidisciplinary projects – with a focus on budget adherence, technical accuracy, and contract execution – for new and existing construction.o Demonstrates extensive project management skills by planning, managing, and executing all major and minor repair availabilities for all company assets and contracts ranging in value from $1 Million to $200 Milliono Reviews and approves SOW's, SOO’s, and CDRL’s• Manages a multidisciplinary team of engineers, property controllers, procurement specialists, and technicians consisting of 5 direct reports and a total team size of 30+ personnel, while reporting to the company's director of engineering and president.• Liaises and acts as the primary decision maker for a US Navy, Military Sealift Command, $200 million + valued contract which involves the operation, maintenance, and custodianship of a USG Asset (vessel) valued at over $100 Million.• Provides senior engineering and project management expertise to the company, providing insight and experience on potential business opportunities.• Acts as the company’s Subject Matter Expert on all QA and NDT requirements and inspectionso Final company and project authority for all NDT inspections of material and repairs. Strong focus on X-Ray, Phased Array, Ultrasonic Testing (U/T), and Dye-Pen testing methods for all materials including Aluminum, Steel, and Stainless Steel.• Uses lean six sigma skills to guide managerial and project decisions – streamlines all processes for max efficiency• Audits and manages the company’s ISO9001 QMS system and SMS system• Creates and maintains budgets for projects and contracts ranging from $5 Million/year to $35 + Million/year using earned value management and other control account management tools to accurately predict and manage costs.• Final authority and manager of all company, client, and government property associated with all projects

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Worked as Program Manager for the company’s contract with Austal USA to provide the necessary resources to successfully test and commission the US Navy’s Independence Class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) and Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Vessels.• Successfully worked in this role while holding other job positions (see above and below) demonstrating an ability to multitask and adapt to varying company priorities• Provided personnel to operate the vessel safely and successfully during the different builder and acceptance trials• Generated quotes and technical work performance statements to the client for each trial• Conducted post operational debriefs with the client to tailor future projects to better promote mission success• Projected all program expenses and program revenue to provide an accurate picture of the project’s EBITDA and its effects on the company’s overall revenue and earnings statement on a yearly and quarterly basis• Acted as the technical advisor between the various OEMs, ship builder, and US Navy to provide a holistic representation of equipment concerns and vessel capability, and how they translated to mission readiness

• Port Engineer

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2022

  • Made all technical decisions for the project while weighing their effects on the budget, mission capability, and long-term viability of the machinery and equipment• Maintained and grew a robust and beneficial relationship between the project, company, and sponsors to better facilitate a more effective and efficient operation for all parties involved• Supervised, created, and maintained a yearly schedule that ensured regulatory, classification society, and sponsor compliance while maximizing mission readiness• Planned, managed, and executed all major and minor repair availabilities for company vessels and projects.• Created and updated project POA&M’s and Gantt Charts displaying expertise in the use of Microsoft Project and provided consolidated reports to upper management and the client while flagging all critical path and lagging items.• Developed work packages, SOW's, SOO’s, and CDRL’s• Worked as the onsite inspector for all NDT inspections of material and repairs to include X-Ray, Phased Array, Ultrasonic Testing (U/T), Dye-Pen, and visual welding repairs of Aluminum, Steel, and Stainless Steel.o Conducted RCA’s and Failure Analyses on all company vessels and assets associated equipment failures• Created and maintained budgets for projects of $5 Million/year to $35 Million/year.• Selected by the company’s president to serve on an Action Team tasked with evaluating, creating, and implementing a solution to the company’s extremely high Accounts Receivable Balance• Gained experience in process improvement using lean six sigma skills to enhance the company’s various procedures and managerial tasks – ultimately streamlining the company’s operations• Supported the company’s ISO9001 QMS systemo Successfully recertified the company in the ISO9001 standard acting as the primary liaison and person in charge during the recertification audit



Kirby

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineer

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2017

  Operated and maintained all mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic equipment onboardSupervised and managed technicians, shipyard workers, and the engine department while ensuring all necessary material, equipment, and personnel were on-site at the correct time in the various repair processes. Operated and maintained all mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic equipment onboardSupervised and managed technicians, shipyard workers, and the engine department while ensuring all necessary material, equipment, and personnel were on-site at the correct time in the various repair processes.



Detyens Shipyards Inc.

• Ship Superintendent's Intern

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  Employed as Ship Superintendent's Intern for 50 days. Responsible for vaious techincal and managerial tasks while experiencing countless aspects of shipyards and dry-docks Employed as Ship Superintendent's Intern for 50 days. Responsible for vaious techincal and managerial tasks while experiencing countless aspects of shipyards and dry-docks



Military Sealift Command

• Maritime Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engine Cadet

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

  Operating Engineer's Apprentice onboard multiple vessels: USNS John Lenthall, M/V Cape Hudson, and M/V Cape Douglas. The USNS John Lenthall is an Military Sealift Owned and Operated Tanker. Performed maintenance on the vessels' diesel propulsion plants, auxiliary and hull systems including, but not limited to: Auxiliary Steam and Diesel Systems, Electrical Systems, and regularly scheduled maintenance on the Main Diesel Engine such as piston pulls and changing out cylinder liners and exhaust valves



Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines

• Engine Cadet

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

  Operating Engineer's Apprentice onboard M/V Jean Anne. Performed maintenance on the vessels' diesel propulsion plants, auxiliary and hull systems including, but not limited to: Auxiliary Steam and Diesel Systems, Electrical Systems, and regularly scheduled maintenance on the Main Diesel Engine such as piston pulls and changing out cylinder liners and exhaust valves Operating Engineer's Apprentice onboard M/V Jean Anne. Performed maintenance on the vessels' diesel propulsion plants, auxiliary and hull systems including, but not limited to: Auxiliary Steam and Diesel Systems, Electrical Systems, and regularly scheduled maintenance on the Main Diesel Engine such as piston pulls and changing out cylinder liners and exhaust valves