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114387 |
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Location: |
USA CA SAN DIEGO |
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Education: |
4-yr Degree |
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Experience: |
13 Years |
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Objective
Certified Professional Engineer (PE) with more than 13 years of success engineering state-of-the-art systems for major military and defense-contracting organizations.
Extensive experience in both hands-on engineering and project management; offer multi-disciplined versatility backed by superb troubleshooting and analytical skills. Stellar communication and problem-solving talents; highly adept at working directly with customers on site, accurately assessing needs, identifying key issues, and providing expert reliability solutions. Bilingual (English / Russian).
Work Experience
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, 2008 – Present
• Blohm + Voss Repair, Hamburg, Germany
Provide broad range of electrical, propulsion, and mechanical engineering services to German-based shipbuilder. Addressed power distribution and automation systems design issues, including troubleshooting integration of new systems. Project highlights include…
- Played key role in conversion of cable laying ship “Kraka” into world's first dynamically positioned (DP) Accommodation & Support Vessel (ASV) “Dan Swift” for offshore and DP operations.
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, 2004 – 2008
SYSTEMS ENGINEER, 2003 – 2004
Multiple Government Contractors, San Diego, CA & Arlington, VA
In successive engagements, provided advanced electronics troubleshooting and support to complex projects. Conducted reviews of vendor drawings and prepared engineering change forms for electrical diagrams throughout life cycle to ensure adherence to company and governmental standards. Project highlights include…
• General Dynamics / NASSCO (2008): Facilitated engineering and construction of new oil tanker and T-AKE class of ships. Delivered power distribution solutions crafted by Korean engineering design firm.
• Northrop Grumman (2005 – 2007): Led engineering team in design of power distribution network for state-of-the-art telecommunications suite, Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN).
- Designed remotely controlled Power Distribution Units (PDU) and assisted in design and installation of Interbus System onboard Learjet aircraft.
- Troubleshot power converter failures during flight tests.
• Gibbs & Cox, Inc. (2004 – 2006): Participated in design of Main Propulsion Control and Monitoring System (MPCMS) and additional key electrical systems for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).
- Prepared Impact Assessment Report for switchboard configuration changes on DD(X) program.
• CAE USA Inc. (2003 – 2004): Conducted preliminary design and trade study analysis of Engineering Control System (ECS) for DD(X) Class Multi-Mission Destroyer. Prepared electrical installation diagrams, automation drawings, and multiple equipment interface databases.
- Leveraged technical knowledge and exceptional technical documentation to ease integration of new ECS into current ship systems, ensuring accuracy through careful and consistent review.
ELECTRICAL CONSULTANT, 2003
• Keystone Shipping Co., Charleston, SC
Played key role in final delivery of gas turbine-powered Marine Pre-Positioning Force Ship for Military Sealift Command (MCS). Prepared specifications, wrote procurements, and coordinated new equipment installations to upgrade 24VDC power supply system. Assisted crews in interpreting control and one-line diagrams, and modified diagrams to as-built status. Project highlights include…
- Developed “Periodic Test Procedures” that aided in maintenance of automation systems.
- Directed infrared power survey of cable installations and electrical equipment, and provided sound recommendations for correcting communication cable EMI / EMC problems.
- Streamlined communications between manufacturer of main gas turbine engines and customer; project efforts and success recognized by customer through receipt of appreciation award following sea trials.
MARINE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, 1996 – 2003
• AMSEC LLC, SAIC, Virginia Beach, VA
- Directed and executed wide variety of engineering tasks to drive conversion of gas turbine-powered RO / RO cargo ship into Marine Pre-Positioning Force Ship for MCS. Created, updated, and aided in translating complex wiring, control, and automation diagrams. Procured equipment, coordinated installations, and tested automation and electrical equipment during sea trials. Project highlights include…
- Prepared specs for conversion of power plant main distribution system, supervised initial testing of equipment; leveraged results to reduce overload currents on electric motors.
- Seamlessly integrated new Machinery Centralized Control System (MCCS) with existing ship’s systems and SULZER diesel generators to meet ABS, USCG, SOLAS, IEEE and NEC requirements.
- Conducted ship-checks in UK & Ukraine, obtaining all documentation and material samples necessary to win contract.
- Prepared drawings for the installation of AN / SPS-73(V)12 surface search radar systems.
- Garnered customer commendation for outstanding power survey of USS “Nashville” (LPD 13).
- Earned MSC’s Outstanding Achievement Award for excellence on Integrated Project Team.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (BSEE), 1994 ? LATVIAN MARITIME ACADEMY, Riga, Latvia
Certification
- Professional Engineer License
- PROFIBUS Technical Seminar
- PLC Fundamentals, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Course Certificate
Skills
• Electrical / Automation Systems Design
• Shipboard & Airborne Applications
• System Conversions & Installations
• Technical Specifications & Documentation
• Project Planning, Scheduling & Cost Estimation
• International Teamwork / Group Supervision
• Commissioning / Customer Sign-Off
• Workplace Safety / Regulatory Compliance
Addition Info
- Member, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) |
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