Position of technical and business challenge that will allow me to utilize my broad experience to deliver sucess.
SUMMARY: An Engineer and Manager with comprehensive commercial, government, hospital, marine and academic experience in the leadership, management and execution of engineering and construction project contracting, coordination of design; operation, maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure, systems and equipment; analysis and determination of the origin and cause of equipment and system failures; capital planning and the development of annual operation, maintenance and repair budgets:
• Excellent relationships with critical contacts at major equipment vendors and Class Societies worldwide
• Dynamic in an environment with constantly changing budgets, time constraints and imperfect information
• Experience with construction codes, Class Society rules, JCAHO and maintenance management systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
DIRECTOR OF ELECTRICAL & AUTOMATION SYSTEMS: Celebrity & Azamara Cruise, Miami, FL. 2006 - 2009
Managed a team of 60 Electrical Officers and Superintendents for the fleet of 12 cruise vessels. Directed the safe, efficient, economical operation, maintenance and repair of all electrical, automation, navigational, electronic, life safety, elevators, escalators, PBX, entertainment systems and equipment while in service and during dry dock. Selected work to be performed by vessel Electrical Officers, identified work to be outsourced, selected contractors and monitored contractor performance.
Annual operating budget:
• Labor – 5 million USD, Maintenance – 3.5 million USD
Capital & Strategic Planning, Representative projects include:
• Installation of TVRO satellite antennas, initial and replacement, 1.9 million USD.
• Upgrade of below deck navigational suite equipment, 0.5 million USD
• Upgrade of propulsion control for electric drive vessel to address specific failure modes, 0.35 million USD
• Consolidation and realignment of UPS systems for redundancy and increased reliability, 1.2 million USD
• Replacement of propulsion remote control/drive control for Alstom electric drive vessels, 18 million USD
• Management of PLC & Drive hardware/software obsolescence during life cycle, 1.5 million USD
Maintenance & Repair:
• Reduced costs of repair by 80% of high value frequency converters and control system components by implementing a program of onboard repair, saving up to ½ million USD annually
• Technical and logistical lead of emergency in service repairs of multiple 20 MW, 3.0 kV podded electric propulsion motor stators, vessels returned to service with minimal delay prior to stator replacement
• Developed concept and detailed proposals for in-situ field repair of 20 MW, 3.0 kV podded electrical propulsion motor stator that reduces repair time from nine + months to six months, cost by 2.0 million USD
• Vetted vendors for the repair of complex, high value critical motors
• Managed In situ repairs of multiple 2.3 MW, 11 kV thruster motors, savings of 0.4 million USD/motor
• Created fleet wide program of insulation resistance testing of HV propulsion motors
• Initiated fleet wide program of scheduled maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary drives, propulsion remote control, validation of onboard spares and assurance of hardware/firmware/software compatibility
• Technical lead (owner) in investigation for determination of the cause of pollution of 10 MVA , 11 kV oil filled propulsion transformer windings, negotiations and planning of in situ, in service, warranty repair
• Logistics – World wide movements of emergency and consolidated high value critical spares and service direct to vessels and between vessels, minimizing vessel delays, saving millions of dollars of associated compensation payments to guests
• Identified many areas for improvement in AMOS maintenance system
• Participated in planning and execution of more then twelve dry docks
Training:
• Implemented training program for high voltage, high power propulsion controls, drive and UPS systems
• Expanded training program for High Voltage Electrical Safety and introduced new venues
New Build, Commissioning & Warranty:
• Periodic review of new build progress. Participated in training, commissioning & warranty support of new build Solstice Class vessels as well as major revitalizations.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: United States Merchant Marine Academy, 2008 - 2010
Kings Point, NY. Developed and taught online class in shipboard electrical power systems and shipboard control systems.
Engaged in leadership, management, supervision and execution of design and construction management for various clients. The design, analysis and application of MV and LV power generation, distribution and utilization systems and equipment, controls, protective relaying, load management, motor control and energy conservation; plant automation and control systems and subsystems. Power plant and facility mechanical systems.
• Implemented remotely accessible networked document management system, provided 24/7 world wide access
• Initiated use of power system analysis software for network studies
• Participated in multiple drydocking and in service repair of vessels both in USA and internationally
FORENSIC ENGINEER: Robson Lapina, Cedar Knolls, NJ. 1998 - 2006
Provide technical guidance in areas of expertise to insurance companies, the insured and attorneys for claims, subrogation efforts and personal injury matters. Investigated claims of complicated building systems and personal injury.
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF ENGINEERING: SUNY Maritime College, Bronx, NY. 1998 – 2000
2010
Instructed classes in electrical machinery and network analysis.
• Developed Electrical Engineering Workbook to augment traditional texts
Manager of the Design Build Division, NY/NJ, reported to the Senior Vice President in Charge of the Design Build Division. Manager of the Facilities Management Division, reported to Vice President of Facilities Management Division. Supervised 3 project managers/superintendents, 2 construction project engineers and design teams. Program Manager of the $30,000,000 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Medical Remediation Program. Supervision of contract administration, compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), development of small business / small disadvantaged business subcontracting plan.
• Delivered 80% of design build division revenue and profit for two consecutive years
• First to identify financial risks to traditional engineering firm of entering construction contracting business
• Led development of group wide networked project management, communication and cost tracking database
• Supervised development of operation and maintenance manuals, staffing studies, etc.
PROJECT ENGINEER: State of New York, SUNY Maritime College, Bronx, NY. 1993 - 1994
Serving the Office of General Services, Department of Mental Health and Department of Corrections. Responsible for assisting various state agencies plan and manage the modernization, operation and maintenance of their various facilities located throughout the state in accordance with JCAHO standards and to increase operational efficiency and safety.
ENGINEERING OFFICER: United States Merchant Marine 1979 - 1993
Sailed as a Licensed Engineering Officer aboard various steam and diesel powered American flag vessels, reporting to the Chief Engineer. Supervised an engine-room staff engaged in the operation and maintenance of: propulsion, automation, control; electrical power generation, distribution and utilization; steam generation, distribution and utilization; fuel, lubrication, pumping and piping, primary and secondary refrigeration and air conditioning, chilled water generation, distribution and utilization systems and equipment. Extensive domestic and foreign shipyard experience participating in voyage repairs, activation's.
CREDENTIALS:
Professional Engineer, New Jersey, New York
U.S.C.G. Engineering License - Chief Engineer, Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower
Polytechnic Institute of New York, M.S., Electrical Engineering
State University of New York Maritime College B.E., Electrical Engineering & B.S., Computer Science
LCDR USNR (MMR), Retired
NukeJobs is a nuclear jobs board that provides nuclear job seekers access to international directories of Nuclear Employers, Nuclear Resumes and Nuclear Jobs such as Nuclear Engineer Jobs, Nuclear Construction Jobs, Nuclear Power Plant Jobs, Nuclear Medicine Jobs, Nuclear Pharmacy Jobs, Nuclear Security Jobs, Nuclear Physics Jobs, Nuclear Reactor Jobs, Nuclear Material Jobs, Nuclear Safety Jobs, and Nuclear Waste Jobs.