Angel Ferrer
Riverview,US
Summary
Skilled marine engineer possessing strong technical, analytical, and communication abilities developed through two decades of industry experience.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Service Engineer
MAN Energy Solution
Pompano Beach, USA
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored engine performance data to detect potential malfunctions, providing technical service installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, overhauls, and modernization for engines and turbochargers on seagoing vessels and power plants.
- Inspected and maintained marine engines, propulsion systems, and related equipment.
- Delivered engine-related support and training for service programs, enhancing customer understanding and satisfaction for previously serviced vessels.
- Developed maintenance schedules for critical systems to enhance operational reliability.
- Conducted routine inspections on vessels, identifying maintenance needs and potential issues to ensure operational readiness.
Field Service Engineer
GEA Westfalia Separator
Riverview, FL
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Served as Field Service Engineer for centrifuges treating maritime fuel and lube oils, performing service, installation, and commissioning.
- Installed and commissioned equipment at customer site locations on board/plant.
- Analyzed issues, troubleshot problems, and produced technical reports.
Class Surveyor - New Construction (Shipbuilding)
ABS American Bureau Of Shipping
San Diego, CA
08.2014 - 12.2017
- New Construction Survey: Verify construction and delivery of vessel in accordance to ABS Rule and ABS approved drawings, primarily concerning: Structural configuration, scantlings and materials of hull structures.
- Machinery and electrical equipment certification, installation and testing.
- Conduct Inclining, deadweight and Lightweight tonnage experiment for new construction vessels.
- Workmanship and construction details up to the agreed standard.
- Sea trial and demonstration of proper operating condition of vessel.
- Statutory surveys verify adherence to Regulations and Statutory requirements of the surveyed vessels including SOLAS including IGC, MARPOL, ILO, Load Line Convention, BWM, (Ballast Water Management) and specific Flag State requirements.
- Engineering Interface: Liaise with ABS Engineering and shipyard's design department for arising technical issues i.e. drawing deviations, on-site modifications and ship owner additional requests.
- Ensured safety by monitoring shipbuilders' activities and implementing measures to prevent accidents and incidents.
- Executed root cause analysis, identifying key issues to enhance yield and reliability in vessel construction.
- Organized, analyzed, and prepared technical data reports, facilitating workflow and increasing productivity during inspections.
- Performed problem solving and resolution for technical quality, inspection, and customer quality issues.
- Inspected grooves, angles, and gap allowances using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments to ensure compliance with ABS standards.
- Propulsion and Maneuvering Machinery: Shafting, Propellers, Thrusters, Steering Gears.
- Successfully completed & delivered 4 number of Vessel 2 LNG Container Ship (The World's First Powered by Liquefied Natural Gas Containership Built in America - TOTE Marlin-Class) 2 ECO Class product tanker.
Service Engineer
GEA Westfalia Separator
Miami, FL
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Served as Field Service Engineer on Centrifuges for treatment of maritime fuel and lube oils, performing service, installation, and commissioning for ZPU (Zero Pollution Unit), focusing on fuel oil conditioning, bilge water treatment, lube oil and hydraulic oil processing, sludge management, sea water desalination, and ballast water treatment.
- Oversee complex marine engine systems, conducting in-depth diagnostics and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
- Led troubleshooting initiatives for critical equipment, minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies.
- Troubleshooted equipment by running electrical and electronic testing devices.
- Conducted analysis, troubleshooting, and prepared technical documentation.
- Provided continuous customer service support, promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues to ensure client satisfaction.
- Develops presentations and provides training and instruction to customers.
Service Engineer
Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine (Ship Repair Service)
Galveston, TX
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Working mainly as team leader (coordinating from two to six technicians) during major overhaul, work modification, upgrade on main propulsion engines, and auxiliary HFO/MDO engines on cruise ships, cargo ships, tanker ships, military sealift command ships, oil rig platform, and power plants.
- Perform mechanical commissioning on power plants and marine installations.
- Executed field service jobs, including regular maintenance and repair during docking.
- Assisted in maintenance planning to achieve extended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and evaluated engine performance data for optimization.
- Coordinated projects for new prime mover products of Bergen diesel and gas engines, overseeing multiple field tests to validate performance.
- Identify failures, making adjustments, assist on trial runs and testing of mechanical installations according to procedure instructions.
- Conducted detailed inspections of big end bearings to ensure proper functionality.
- Supervised crankshaft polishing and replacement.
- Type testing Procedure for Crankcase Oil mist detection/Monitoring and Alarm Arrangements.
- Compiled and delivered internal and external service reports adhering to Rolls-Royce standards for quality and compliance.
Service Engineer Sulzer Engines
Wartsila North America Inc
Houston, TX
02.2003 - 02.2009
- As a two and four stroke diesel engine Field Service Engineer I successfully installed, maintained, overhauled, repaired and commissioned Wartsila-Sulzer products worldwide.
- Prepared root cause analysis for performance-related problems, proposing actionable solutions to enhance engine reliability.
- Analyze engine performance reports and conclude on engine condition, then suggest further actions.
- Assist Field Service personnel and external customers, take part in remote troubleshooting.
- Prepare instructions and / or carry out necessary measurements and analysis on engines in operation as needed.
- Describe procedures and suggest modifications of existing instructions.
- Work out solutions to solve performance problems in cooperation with other experts in Technical Service.
- Support licensees, shipyards and owners in engine performance related topics.
- Train personnel of Wartsila in engine performance related subjects.
- Acted as warranty engineer for power marine plants, resolving technical issues and upholding compliance.
- Commissioning and delivery engineer of new vessels.
- Traveled extensively to provide technical support and service to customers globally.
- Evaluation and supervision of general repairs.
- Provided technical assistance after engine damage, handled field services, conducted general maintenance, and planned repair periods for dry dock commissioning jobs.
- Conducted engine performance analysis and troubleshooting, identifying and resolving operational issues to ensure optimal performance.
- Provided recommendations for emergency repairs, restoring equipment functionality and minimizing downtime.
Marine Service Engineer / Freelance
United Maritime Services (Independent Ship Repair Service)
Houston, TX
02.2000 - 02.2003
- Assisted other ship repair companies and supplied services directly to shipping companies in need of repairs.
- Provide service to ship operators, technical support, assistance repairs, scheduled.
- Preventative maintenance, voyage repairs/ dock repairs reconditioning, maintenance, overhauls of slow, and medium speed diesel engines.
- Monitored vessel port operations status and arranged necessary corrections for deficiencies.
- Supervisor of crew repairs.
- Scheduled maintenance project for Class Inspection.
Service Technician
Goltens Marine Services (Ship Repair Service)
Miami, FL
02.1997 - 02.2000
- Recondition repairs and maintenance of marine diesel engines.
- Diesel Engines crankshaft replacements.
- Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Diagnostics.
- On-Site Diesel Engine Repair And Maintenance.
2nd Assistant Seagoing Engineer
Camogra Shipping Company
02.1992 - 02.1997
- Perform maintenance and repairs to the main engine, propeller, & auxiliary engines.
- Performing maintenance schedule engine room equipment and deck.
- Hydraulic pumps, throttle control systems, Oil water separator-OWS, main air compressor, Auxiliary boiler etc.
- Assisted journeyman electrician with installation, repairs and maintenance of electrical systems.
- Ordered spare parts for equipment onboard.
- Read manufacturer manuals, diagrams and specifications prior to repairing equipment.
- Recorded pressure, temperature, level and flow data into databases.
- Supervised a crew of 2-3.
- Tested machinery, equipment and parts to identify any defects.
- Schedule maintenance project for Class Inspection.
Education
Courses - Materials and Welding Steels Vessel Rules
ABS American Bureau of Shipping
01.2014
Commissioning & Service Repair Training -
GEA Westfalia Separators
01.2011
Control 723 digital -
Woodward
01.2010
MET Turbocharger -
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
01.2010
Advance Sulzer Engines Training -
Sulzer
01.2008
Separator unit -
Alfa Laval
01.2008
Bachelors degree - Marine Engineering
Venezuela Department of Marine Transportation
01.1992
Skills
- Machinery troubleshooting and installation
- Technical execution and reporting
- Quality control and inspection
- Customer service and relations
- Root cause analysis
- Safety procedures
- Mechanical engineering
Certification
2024 Advanced MAN B&W ME/MC Engines Superintendent Program.
2014 ABS Materials and Welding Steels Vessel Rules USA
2011 GEA Westfalia Separators Commissioning & Service Repair Training, Germany
2010 Woodward control 723 digital USA
2010 Operational Advance Gas Engine B-20 hands on Norway / Spain
2010 Mitsubishi Heavy industries, MET Turbocharger Japan
2010 HUET /Water / Helicopter survival Training USA
2009 TWIC credential USA
2009 Laser Alignment: Theory and Hands on USA
2008 Advance Sulzer Engines Training: Fuel Pump adjustment, camshaft, and Bearings inspection Switzerland
2008 Separator unit, Alfa Laval
Sweden
2008 Operational Advanced RTA Sulzer engines with Denis And MAPEX control diagnosis maintenance Korea
2006 Advance course for Z-40 engine series
2014 ABS Materials and Welding Steels Vessel Rules USA
2011 GEA Westfalia Separators Commissioning & Service Repair Training, Germany
2010 Woodward control 723 digital USA
2010 Operational Advance Gas Engine B-20 hands on Norway / Spain
2010 Mitsubishi Heavy industries, MET Turbocharger Japan
2010 HUET /Water / Helicopter survival Training USA
2009 TWIC credential USA
2009 Laser Alignment: Theory and Hands on USA
2008 Advance Sulzer Engines Training: Fuel Pump adjustment, camshaft, and Bearings inspection Switzerland
2008 Separator unit, Alfa Laval
Sweden
2008 Operational Advanced RTA Sulzer engines with Denis And MAPEX control diagnosis maintenance Korea
2006 Advance course for Z-40 engine series
Personal Information
Title: Marine Engineer
Languages
- English / Spanish
Additional Information
Provide technical consultation to vessel as required during routine or emergency repairs, Inspect vessel planned maintenance programs and machinery histories, Make recommendations for improvements in maintenance cycles; develops equipment change-out plans, Establish work list and spare parts, Evaluation and supervision of general repairs, Technical assistance and trouble shooting, Evaluation of performance parameters, General inspection of the main engine and auxiliary engine condition, Evaluation of engine alignment at yard (crankshaft deflection/jack up test), Maintains records, (Service report) of all work performed, Close liaison with vessel's senior officers, office staff members, Surveys Class, Ship owners represent, USCG inspection personnel.
Timeline
Senior Service Engineer
MAN Energy Solution
03.2022 - Current
Field Service Engineer
GEA Westfalia Separator
01.2018 - 03.2022
Class Surveyor - New Construction (Shipbuilding)
ABS American Bureau Of Shipping
08.2014 - 12.2017
Service Engineer
GEA Westfalia Separator
02.2012 - 08.2014
Service Engineer
Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine (Ship Repair Service)
02.2009 - 02.2012
Service Engineer Sulzer Engines
Wartsila North America Inc
02.2003 - 02.2009
Marine Service Engineer / Freelance
United Maritime Services (Independent Ship Repair Service)
02.2000 - 02.2003
Service Technician
Goltens Marine Services (Ship Repair Service)
02.1997 - 02.2000
2nd Assistant Seagoing Engineer
Camogra Shipping Company
02.1992 - 02.1997
Courses - Materials and Welding Steels Vessel Rules
ABS American Bureau of Shipping
Commissioning & Service Repair Training -
GEA Westfalia Separators
Control 723 digital -
Woodward
MET Turbocharger -
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Advance Sulzer Engines Training -
Sulzer
Separator unit -
Alfa Laval
Bachelors degree - Marine Engineering
Venezuela Department of Marine Transportation