Christian Quarles
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced Marine Engineer specializing in diesel electric operations, machinery pumps, fluid transfers,electrical automation, and USCG compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer
American Cruise Lines
Guilford, Connecticut
08.2022 - Current
- Maintain, audit, and troubleshoot high-performance commercial marine propulsion systems, managing both traditional twin-screw configurations and advanced Veth Z-Drive directional units.
- Executed day-to-day engine room operations within DDE 4000-level scope, managing operations, fluid diagnostics, and preventative maintenance for Caterpillar C9/C32 and Cummins QXK19/X15 CM2350 diesel power plants, ensuring reliability and performance.
- Monitor and troubleshoot automated marine power distribution networks, utilizing Woodward digital switchboards to manage multi-generator synchronization, automated load-sharing, and blackout prevention.
- Oversaw critical auxiliary infrastructure, maintaining operational uptime and ensuring regulatory compliance for Rolls Royce Stabilizers and complex environmental systems including ITP and Orca 2 MSD platforms.
- Spearheaded internal vessel preparation, machinery testing, and structural safety audits prior to annual USCG Certificate of Inspection (COI) renewals, enhancing safety and compliance.
- Draft highly detailed daily engineering logs, oil record books, and maintenance reports requiring absolute technical and legal accuracy.
- Operate on a strict, highly dependable 4-week on / 4-week off rotation, ensuring zero scheduling conflicts during 28-day off-hitch periods.
Education
QMED-Oiler
USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
Skills
- Propulsion systems expertise
- Marine diesel engine maintenance
- Electrical automation systems
- Diesel engine diagnostics
- Auxiliary & Motion Control
- Environmental compliance management
- Regulatory compliance auditing
- Fluid Transfers
Certification
MMC
TWIC
Medical card
Timeline
Engineer
American Cruise Lines
08.2022 - Current
QMED-Oiler
USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)