Alexander Salas
Land O Lakes,FL
Summary
Dedicated USCG Licensed 2nd Assistant Engineer with a strong foundation in maritime operations, eager to transition skills acquired at sea into a shoreside environment. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge of vessel propulsion and auxiliary systems to provide exceptional support to onboard crews. Passionate about fostering collaboration through shared experiences and expertise, ensuring optimal performance and safety in all maritime endeavors. Prepared to contribute to innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and crew effectiveness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Engineer
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
07.2021 - Current
- Working as a licensed engineer with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association since July 2021. Served as an assistant engineer on motor vessels to include ATB (articulating tug and barges, deep sea container ships, and petroleum tankers.
- Performed scheduled maintenance and repairs of propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and auxiliary steam systems on board vessels.
- Electrical experience includes troubleshooting control circuits, rewiring motor controllers, and installing lighting systems.
- Proficient in the use of digital multimeters.
- Mechanical experience includes performing regularly scheduled maintenance on large, industrial diesel generators ranging from 250kW to 800kW. This includes: filter changes, injector and fuel pump overhauls, pneumatic starter overhauls, and crankshaft web deflections.
- Experience in maintenance and repair of shipboard hotel services such as high voltage (440V) galley/kitchen equipment, vacuum toilet systems, and potable water (plumbing) systems.
- Highly experienced in the operation of complex systems and machinery. These include fuel and lubricating oil centrifugal purifiers, waste oil incinerators, high pressure auxiliary boilers, and fuel transfer systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA06.2021
Skills
- Quick ability to trace out and operate new systems
- Comprehensive understanding of diesel, steam, refrigeration, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Highly experienced in the use of electrical schematics, troubleshooting tables, and wiring diagrams
- Fabrication experience with stick welding machines
Certification
- USCG 2nd Assistant Engineer for Motor Vessels of Unlimited Horsepower
- USCG 3rd Assistant Engineer for Steam and Gas Turbine Vessels of Unlimited Horsepower
Timeline
Licensed Engineer
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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