Job History
Date: December 2018 to Present
Project: World Wide Supply PSVs, Damen 3300CD
Location: Alesund, Norway
Position: Site Supervisor/ Technical Director
Responsibility: Conducted the pre-purchase survey for four 80-meter DPSII PSVs. Developed dry dock specification and coordinated engineering for installation of four FiFi1 firefighting systems.
Date: December 2018
Project: Engine spares acquisition
Location: Bhavnagar, India
Position: Inspector/ Technical Director
Responsibility: Located spare engines, Caterpillar 3606, for Awaritse Nigeria fleet store. Traveled to Bhavnagar, India for engine inspection and purchase of auxiliary equipment.
Date: July 2018 to November 2018
Project: Viking Supply Ships PSVs, Aker 470
Location: Oresund Dry Docks, Landskrona, Sweden
Position: Site Supervisor/ Technical Director
Responsibility: Managed dry docking and 5-year special surveys for three 73-meter DPSII PSVs. Managed engineering and installation for a FiFi 1 firefighting system on one of the vessels. Generated 5-year vessel spares list and managed procurement.
Date: March 2018 to July 2018
Project: Technical Director Awaritse Nigeria Limited
Location: Awaritse Marine Operations, Sapele, Nigeria
Position: Technical Director
Responsibility: Scheduled and managed repairs and acquisitions for a the Awaritse Nigeria Limited supply vessel fleet. Performed vessel Surveys for pre purchase reports.
Date: November 2017 to March 2018
Project: ANL Shipyard / Marine Railway Design
Location: Awaritse Marine Operations, Sapele, Nigeria
Position: Lead Architect and Design Engineer
Responsibility: Designed and engineered a marine rail dry dock. The railway consists of three rails, 1500MT, 3500MT and 5500MT. Responsible for the shipyard layout design and yard process logic.
Date: November 2017 to November 2017
Project: AHV Norstar Dry Docking
Location: Gran Canaria, Spain
Position: Dry Dock Inspector
Responsibility: Inspected the vessel for deficiencies and provided a report for the condition of the vessel. Oversaw the hull exterior recoating.
Date: September 2017 to September 2017
Project: AHV Norstar Pre-purchase Survey
Location: Haugesund, Norway
Position: Marine survey for purchase of vessel
Responsibility: Inspected the vessel for deficiencies and provide a report for the condition and valuation of the vessel.
Date: March 2017 to November 2017
Project: 7000 Ton Floating Dry Dock and launch way for Awaritse Nigeria LTD.
Location: Awaritse Marine Operations, Sapele, Nigeria
Position: Lead Engineer and Architect, Estimator and Production Planner
Responsibility: Designed of dry dock and launch way. Perform all drafting services and cost estimation. Developed work schedule and production control plan. Developed launch and strength calculations.
Date: April 2017 to September 2017
Project: Development of Periodic Safety Test Procedures, Qualitative Failure Analysis and Design Verification Test Procedures for a 236’ Expedition Cruise Vessel
Location: Cameron, WA, USA
Position: Engineering Analyst, Document Developer, Test and Trials Engineer
Responsibility: Analyzed the vessel engineering and develop comprehensive documents for plan review of MSC USCG. Performed the duties of Test and Trials Engineer for regulatory testing.
Date: March 2017 to September 2017
Project: Development of Periodic Safety Test Procedures, Qualitative Failure Analysis and Design Verification Test Procedures for an 8000 HP ATB Tug Boat.
Location: Cameron, WA, USA
Position: Engineering Analyst, Document Developer, Test and Trials Engineer
Responsibility: Analyzed the vessel engineering and develop comprehensive documents for plan review of Class and Flag. Performed the duties of Test and Trials Engineer for regulatory testing.
Date: January 2017 to February 2017
Project: OSV THOMAS WAINWRIGHT, Vessel pre-purchase survey
Location: Houma, LA, USA
Position: Surveyor/ Document Developer
Responsibility: Surveyed and inspect a vessel for a pre-purchase report. Developed a comprehensive photo report and cost estimate was developed.
Date: February 2016 to September 2016
Project: Naviera Naranja SA De CV, fleet acquisition and class renewal
Location: Veracruz, Mexico
Position: Project Manager
Responsibility: Managed dry docking and special survey requirements for a fleet of newly acquired vessel, following a two-year shut down.
Date: June 2015 to August 2015
Project: New OSV/PSV vessel pre-purchase survey, 8 vessels
Location: Southeast China
Position: Surveyor/Document Developer
Responsibility: Inspected 8 vessels at three different shipyards for an international vessel purchase. Formulated reports with technical and commercial considerations.
Date: May 2014 to June 2015
Project: OSV PRINCE JOB I
Location: Lobith, Netherlands
Position:Project Manager/Construction Superintendent
Responsibility: Oversaw the construction of a specialized vessel for use in the Nigerian oil fields for Chevron Nigerian Limited. Provided oversight on all aspects of construction, design and client design requirement variations.
Date: March 2014 to April 2014
Project: USNS SODERMAN Analysis
Location: Panama City, FL, USA
Position: Consultant
Responsibility: Analyzed the production efficiency and results of the vessels prior shipyard period.
Date: September 2013 to December 2013
Project: HOS NAVAGANTE Upgrade / Conversion
Location: Morgan City, LA, USA
Position: Project Manager
Responsibility: Oversaw the upgrade from DPI to DPII with a complete system change. Installed twin FiFi system and return the piping of product line to the original pre-contract system design. Provided oversight on underwater hull repairs and coatings.
Date: February 2013 to October 2013
Project: HOS SUPER 200 Mid-body Extension and DPII Upgrade
Location: Morgan City, LA, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager
Responsibility: Oversaw the mid body extension of three 200’ supply boats to 240’ hulls. Install an additional tunnel bow thruster and a complete DPII upgrade and system change out. Provide oversight for module construction, installation, piping modification, class required upgrades, all hull coatings and electrical upgrades.
Date: September 2012 to February 2013
Project: Western GECO, MAGELLAN, Propulsion conversion and SPS upgrade.
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager
Responsibility: Oversaw the electrical modifications for a main propulsion upgrade including a change from Z Drives to CCP wheels with Becker Rudders. Support electrical design and estimates during the conversion. Direct shipyard repairs to sea chest CCP system and hull coatings. Also, assist and direct production in the vessel classification to SPS, Special Purpose Ship.
Date: June 2011 to August 2012
Project: M/T AMERICAN PHOENIX
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager/Inspector
Responsibility: Oversaw and directed the electrical systems installation for a US built electric propulsion chemical tanker. Directed commissioning of systems and class inspections. Developed sea trials agenda and perform duties of Test and Trials Engineer.
Date: February 2011
Project: Floating Ferry Landing
Location: New York, NY, USA
Position: Electrical Designer and Estimator
Responsibility: Specified equipment for purchasing from a contracted specification for a floating ferry Landing. Created a bill of materials and pricing/resource list. Developed a load analysis and calculate load distribution. Created voltage drop calculations and cable size requirements.
Date: February 2011
Project: HOS Submarine Blocking Vessels Upgrades / East Coast
Location: Kings Bay, GA, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager/Inspector
Responsibility: Managed the installation of armament, oversight on coatings of disturbed areas, safety systems and provided on site engineering for detailed work on classified Naval vessels.
Date: January 2011 to March 2011
Project: USNS SISLER Upgrade
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
Position: Estimator
Responsibility: Review bids for growth work and counter shipyards estimates with a comparison estimate.
Date: November 2010
Project: HOS EAGLEVIEW Submarine Blocking Vessel main engine rebuild / West Coast
Location: Port Angeles, WA, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager/Inspector
Responsibility: Managed removal, rebuild and replacement of a Caterpillar 3516B main propulsion engine. Oversaw armament upgrades for a MK38 system.
Date: October 2010 to November 2010
Project: HOS SAYLOR Shipyard and In-Frame overhaul of Main Engines
Location: Texas City, TX, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager/Inspector
Responsibility: Managed the in-frame overhaul of two Wartsila 9L23 main engines. Also, see the ship through special survey and system upgrades. Provided oversight of underwater hull coatings.
Date: September 2010
Project: HOS Submarine Blocking Vessels Upgrades / West Coast
Location: Everett, WA, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager
Responsibility: Managed the installation of armament, oversight on coatings of disturbed areas, safety systems and provide onsite engineering for detailed work on classified Naval vessels.
Date: August 2010 to September 2010
Project: HOS ENERGY 6065 Dry Docking
Location: Morgan City, LA, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager
Responsibility: Oversight of hull repairs, hull coatings, engine overhauls and electrical modifications. Coordinate special survey for Class.
Date: August 2010
Project: HOS STRONGLINE Dry Docking
Location: Tampa, FL, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager/Electrical/Outfitting
Responsibility: Oversight and coordination for the dry docking for the vessel post BP cleanup contract. Coordinated the vessel’s repair items, testing of power generation system and underwater hull treatment.
Date: July 2010
Project: HOS Blocking vessels CMP, Configuration Management Program
Location: Panama City, FL, USA
Position: Technical Writer
Responsibility: Developed and engineered a configuration management program for the Submarine Blocking Vessels. Details are classified as TOP SECRET.
Date: March 2010 to April 2010
Project: HOS NAVAGANTE Tunnel thruster installation
Location: Texas City, TX, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager
Responsibility: Managed the installation of an additional tunnel bow thruster. Coordinate and design the arrangement for relocation of equipment impacted by the installation onsite. Also, assisted and coordinated various upgrades and changes required for Brazilian charter. Oversight of coating repairs for affected hull coatings.
Date: January 2007 to March 2010
Project: HOS STRONGLINE Construction
Location: Portland, ME, USA/Jacksonville, FL, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager/Electrical/Outfitting/Test and Trials Engineer
Responsibility: Oversaw the construction of a major modification conversion for electrical systems, piping systems, coatings and testing for conversion of an independent sulfur tanker into a Multi-Purpose Supply Vessel/Chemical Tanker. Also, performed on site engineering and production management and performed duties of Test and Trials Engineer.
Date: January 2007 to March 2009
Project: HOS CENTERLINE Construction
Location: Portland, ME, USA/Mobile, AL, USA
Position: Site Technical Manager/Electrical/Outfitting/Test and Trials Engineer
Responsibility: Oversaw the construction of a major modification conversion for electrical systems, piping systems, coatings and testing for conversion of an independent sulfur tanker into a Multi-Purpose Supply Vessel/Chemical Tanker. Also, performed on site engineering and production management and perform duties of Test and Trials Engineer.
Date: November 2006
Project: FMEA for US Shipping ATB
Location: Panama City, FL, USA
Position: Technical Writer
Responsibility: Develop an electrical analysis and FMEA for Unmanned Machinery Space Notation.
Date: October 2006
Project: FMEA for C & G Boat Works Supply Vessel
Location: Panama City, FL, USA
Position: Technical Writer
Responsibility: Develop an electrical analysis and FMEA for DPII.
Date: October 2002 to January 2007
Project: Eastern Shipbuilding Group
Location: Panama City, FL, USA
Position: Project Manager
Responsibility: Project management for the design and construction of four DPSII offshore supply and support vessels. Manage the conversion project for a high-speed ferry and a sulfur barge.
Date: March 2001 to October 2002
Project: Alabama Shipyard
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
Position: Test and Trials Engineer/Electrical Manager
Responsibility: Manage the electrical department for a major new construction program. Management of up to 75 full time employees and responsible for turnkey products for new ATB, OSV and Oil Barges. Performed the duties of Test and Trials Engineer.
Date: October 1999 to March 2001
Project: Alabama Shipyard
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
Position: Production Planner
Responsibility: Plan and manage shipyard new construction projects for processes of steel construction and outfitting.
Date: October 1990 to October 1999
Project: Atlantic Marine
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
Position: Electrical Foreman
Responsibilities: Manage ship repair and conversions for the shipyard. electrical department. Management of up to 150 subcontractors and permanent employees. Vessels ranged from Tankers, Container Vessels, MSC vessels, Drill Ships, Jack Up Rigs. Worked and maintained the yard infrastructure as well as a 65,000 ton and a 17,000 ton floating dry dock.
Date:May 1986 to August 1990
Project: USN
Location: Norfolk, VA, USA with operations worldwide.
Position: Aviation Electrician
Responsibility: Maintain the electrical and navigation systems on RH53-D Sikorsky helicopters.
