Ivan Zapata
Contract Manager at Wärtsilä North America, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Appointed Arthur J. Haskell Scholar for 2022
SNAMEApr, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
USCG Qualified Assessor
U.S. Coast GuardAug, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Licensed USCG Chief Engineer for Diesel Power (Unlimited Horsepower)
U.S. Coast GuardAug, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
EPA Universal Technician Certification
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Dec, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Licensed USCG Third Assistant Engineer for Steam and Gas Turbine power (Unlimited Horsepower)
U.S. Coast GuardDec, 2010- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Wärtsilä North America, Inc.
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Contract Manager
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Jan 2021 - Present
• Accountable for the agreement delivery with maritime customers and lead the collaboration between all internal stakeholders involved in the delivering of the scope of agreement • Point of contact for each customer to ensure timely resolution of issues, while prioritizing actions which lead to increased customer satisfaction, as well as Wartsila’s profitability. • Ensure customers meet the requirements of the agreements • Responsible for financial plan, forecast, and monitoring of financial KPI’s for each agreement • Support the agreement sales process and ensuring accuracy of the cost calculation and risk mitigation at key stages of the sales process • Ensure quality of work related to the agreement execution and assess risks in order to implement plans to properly mitigate those risks • Manage the mobilization of new agreements and demobilization of the agreement at expiry
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Carnival Cruise Line
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Superintendent
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Feb 2018 - Jan 2021
• Execute activities connected with maintenance, repairs, survey/regulation/certificate requirements, conversions, modifications and dry docking of assigned vessels, while serving as the single point of contact for all technical troubleshooting and support • Responsible for ship technical budgets and approve requisitions for spare parts, materials, consumables, and service, while monitoring progressive spending and correcting errors in budget coding to prevent misappropriation of funds • Person in charge of planning and executing dry dock repair and maintenance specifications, while remaining within predetermined budget limits • Lead the long-term technical operations planning, including the execution of the planned maintenance system on board, while working with various departments and teams to ensure completion • Contract third party services and coordinating with all involved parties, while maintaining constant up to date communications
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Diamond Offshore
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United Kingdom
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior 1st Engineer/Chief Engineer
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2018
DPS-3 6th Generation Drillship Ocean BlackRhino • Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 46.5MW medium speed diesel-electric power plant with 11kV, 690V, 480V power distribution. • Oversee 32 person maintenance department, including engineers, oilers, mechanics, motormen, electricians, welders, and warehouse clerk. • Meet with governing agencies to ensure operations are always complying with CFR, BSEE, USCG, ABS, IMO, MARPOL, etc. • Prepare AFE’s, major expenditures, and capital expenditures for facility upkeep, while maintaining within the company’s financial goals
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Pacific Drilling (NYSE: PACD)
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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2nd Assistant Engineer
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2013
DPS-3 6th Generation Drillship Pacific Santa Ana• Responsible for engineering department at night, managing 3rd engineers and motormen• Experienced with the upkeep of MAN STX 16V32/40 main engines and 4500kW Rolls-Royce azimuth thrusters• Operated K-Chief Power Management System while maintaining DP Class 3 with a 43.4MW power plant• Accountable for daily logs, maintenance program, and Oil Record Book
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3rd Assistant Engineer
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Dec 2010 - Jul 2011
DPS-3 6th Generation Drillship Pacific Bora• Preserved the proper operation of all engine room machinery including, but not limited to, pumps, sewage plant, steam generating boilers, HVAC-R units, fuel and lube oil purifiers, and fresh water evaporators• Experienced with the upkeep of Wartsila 16V32/40 diesel generator sets and 5,500 kW variable speed AC drive Rolls-Royce azimuth thrusters
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Education
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2019 - 2022
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Master's in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering -
2007 - 2010
Maine Maritime Academy
B.S. Marine Engineering Technologies (ABET Accredited), Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
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