Chase LaGrone
Groves
Summary
Offering solid foundation in engineering principles and strong desire to learn and grow within dynamic environment. Brings analytical thinking and technical skills, with focus on developing innovative solutions and optimizing processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Moran Towing
02.2015 - 08.2024
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Transferred liquid cargo between tanks with use of special hoses and pumps.
- Maintained ship generators and engines in top condition with regular preventive and predictive work.
- Updated logs for onboard equipment and machinery following correct documentation procedures.
- Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
- Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations.
- Handled and disposed of chemicals and hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with safety data sheets.
- Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
Fleet Mechanic
Beaumont Freightliner
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues, resulting in faster problem resolution times.
- Used computer equipment, hand tools and technical skills to diagnose faults.
- Maintained open communication with drivers, promptly addressing mechanical concerns and scheduling necessary repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Neches-Groves High School
Port Neches05-2006
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Safety management
- Safety meetings
- Problem-solving
- Mechanical aptitude
- Maintenance planning
- Equipment monitoring
- Problem resolution
- Computer skills
- Codes compliance
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) - United States Coast Guard.
- Tankerman-PIC (Barge)-DL Endorsement - United States Coast Guard.
- Lifeboatman-Person in Charge (LB-PIC)
- Able Seafarer-Deck (AS-D)
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Moran Towing
02.2015 - 08.2024
Fleet Mechanic
Beaumont Freightliner
06.2012 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Port Neches-Groves High School
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