Experience

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  Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC

  • United States
  • Maritime
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Fleet Engineering Technical Manager

    • Mar 2023 - Present

    -Oversee all Fleet Engineering projects and participate in or lead large capital or repair projects as needed.-Work with Fleet Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and other management to identify deficiencies and improvements to Fleet equipment.-Identify work scope, evaluate and assign projects to engineers in alignment with budget and schedule requirements.-Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Procurement, Maintenance, and other departments to provide support and ensure technical compliance of projects.-Coordinate review of Fleet Engineering work product and mentor Fleet Engineers, providing input and training opportunities.-Maintain the high standard for safety and performance of equipment as set by GLDD, as well as regulatory bodies as applicable (ABS, USCG, etc).

  • Project Engineer

    • Mar 2021 - Mar 2023

    • Participate in review and approval of structural and equipment foundation design drawings for new vessel construction.• Assist in project management and outfitting of new equipment, from conceptual general arrangements to detailed component design and modifications.• Perform Finite Element Analysis for design validation, as well as oversee and review FEAs performed by outside firms.• Take dredge parts and components from conceptual design through to full CAD drawings for fabrication, and oversee final implementation in the field.• Collaborate with field and safety personnel to ensure safe and effective designs.• Work closely with shipyards, vendors, and regulatory agencies for fabrication, purchasing, and drawing approvals.

  • Senior Staff Engineer

    • Feb 2016 - Mar 2021

  • Mechanical Staff Engineer

    • Jun 2013 - Feb 2016

    Take dredge parts and components from conceptual design through full design using CAD as well as oversee final implementation in the field.

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  Great Lakes Dredge & Dock

  • Oak Brook. Illinois

  • Mechanical Engineering Intern

    • May 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Oak Brook. Illinois

    First summer worked on documenting and drawing dredge barges in AutoCAD as well as taking inventory.Second summer wrote AutoCAD scripts, designed anchor barge, performed strength calculations.Worked extensively with other mechanical engineers, naval architects, and personnel.

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  Holm Audio

  • Woodridge, IL

  • Audio/Video Salesman and Installer

    • Sep 2007 - Aug 2009
    • Woodridge, IL

    Installed high-end home theater and stereo systems.