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Courtney Whelan

Port Engineer
Honolulu,HI

Summary

Maintenance and upgrade port engineer for Navy Destroyer (USS CHAFEE) for 8.5 years. Assisted with technical and engineering questions for upgrades to various equipment to support seaworthiness of military seagoing vessels.
Advised and assisted with short-term and long-term maintenance planning, as well as technically advised on engineering work specifications, review design drawings for validity and accuracy. Acted as the regional maintenance center and COMNAVSURFORCE single point of contact for issues on USS CHAFEE coordinating efforts for all maintenance and planning of activities in support of depot and intermediate level repairs and modernizations for the vessel. Troubleshoot and validated various required maintenance events and emergencies based on mechanical engineering knowledge, ship history, and coordinated repairs to ensure readiness for vessel deployment timelines. Recommend maintenance repairs to Commanding officer of the ship to maintain readiness.
Develop maintenance business plan and financial review for submittal to ship CO and Regional maintenance Commanding Officer. Provided management and quality oversite of the execution of maintenance activities.
Manage financial budgets for repair and modernization evolutions, submitting request for maintenance and modernization packages to COMNAVSURFPAC for financial review and repair authorization. Submitted business case analyses for emergent repairs to ships in casualty modes for financial authorization to complete emergency repairs.
Worked as a liaison with various stakeholders for the maintenance and upgrade of the ship, such as Builder, Weapons systems commands, ships force personnel, and Fleet Surface force directorate to coordinate various ship maintenance issues and develop repair packages and coordinate ship visits from various stakeholders. Current Secret Clearance holder.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registrar and Academic Advisor

Pacific Rim Christian University
Honolulu, HI
06.2022 - 06.2023

• Compiles and analyzes statistical data on registration & provides reports &
presentations as requested
• Updates and manages all student record information and maintains confidentiality of all
student records
• Prepare official transcripts and related student records as requested
• Process received transcripts, verify citizenship status, track missing documents, and
assign academic plans to each matriculate
• Produces quarterly/annual IPEDs report
• Produce & monitor daily attendance reports for academic team and communicate
ADD/DROPs as needed
• Receive & evaluate student transcripts & transfer credits
• Process applications for graduation, diplomas, official transcripts, and verifications
• Produce semester academic standing report and meets with each student to
communicates & document their standing
• Produce graduation & honors roster each semester
• Leads campus FERPA compliance efforts & education and remains abreast of
professional standards
• Work closely with Financial Aid, Admissions & Academic team to ensure timely
registration of new and continuing students
• Stay abreast of registrar & institutional procedures for compliance with federal state,
local institutional laws and regulations.
• Submits and verifies information to answer VA and other agency audit questions.
• Function as campus PDSO for international students & works closely with SEVIS
representative to ensure timely recertification & updates of SEVIS documents
• Work closely with VP for Academic & Student Affairs to produce projections, master
schedule & manage course sections
• Manages student registration, course scheduling, degree certification, transfer credit
evaluation and articulation, petitioning, commencement, and production of the
University Calendar & Course Catalog.
• Meet with every student every semester to provide proactive, academic advising
• Project student schedule for the subsequent term and communicate course
requirements to students & register students each semester
• Ensure students are on-track to graduate and communicate graduation requirements
• Work with students during ADD/DROP/CHANGE period to ensure proper course load
and communicate impact on graduation and financial aid.
• Participate & contribute in the planning, development, implementation, and promotion
of policies, functions and initiatives to streamline operations and adopt best practices
and procedures

Port Engineer

T-Solutions, INC
Chesapeake, VA
08.2013 - 12.2021
  • Conducted periodic rounds and inspections of machinery spaces.
  • Prepared and distributed daily reports on crews, milestones, issues, and progress.
  • Supervised junior staff team and provided technical assistance and advice to enhance performance and productivity.
  • Supervised other engineers and crew members and trained for routine and emergency duties.
  • Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues.
  • Oversaw preventive maintenance of air compressors and turbine generators.
  • Evaluated ongoing work to check progress and maintain pace against schedule demands.
  • Analyzed survey reports, specifications, maps and topography data for product planning and development.
  • Made recommendations to government on status of engineering and technical issues and provided estimated repair dates.
  • Visited shipyards on daily basis to observe work and identify concerns.
  • Represented clients in planning and implementation of optimal scheduled maintenance strategies.
  • Supported project planning and execution for research development, investigations, analyses and testing.
  • Oversaw complete project life cycles from initial concepts to final walk-throughs and inspections of vessels.
  • Prepared proposals, cost estimates, presentations and reports for new projects.

Marine Engineer

MEBA
Washington, D.C
04.2008 - 08.2013
  • Prepared and distributed daily reports on crews, milestones, issues, and progress.
  • Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues.
  • Implemented safety processes and procedures and made crew members aware of contingency plans for dangerous cargo spills.
  • Oversaw preventive maintenance of air compressors and turbine generators.
  • Reported violations of regulations, applicable laws, and company policies immediately and took appropriate action.
  • Evaluated ongoing work to check progress and maintain pace against schedule demands.
  • Calculated propulsion requirements to properly size new power plants.
  • Conducted periodic rounds and inspections of machinery spaces.
  • Supervised junior staff team and provided technical assistance and advice to enhance performance and productivity.
  • Supervised other engineers and crew members and trained for routine and emergency duties.
  • Maintained adherence to appropriate health and safety standards to protect crew members and reported promptly on issues of concern.
  • Supervised and trained engineers and crew members on routine and emergency duties.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology

Pacific Rim Christian University
Honolulu, HI
05.2023

Continued Education - Marine Eningeering

Calhoon MEBA Engineering School
Easton, MD
04.2013

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA
04.2008

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Project Scopes
  • Production Processes
  • Active Listening
  • Marine Engineering
  • Engine Overhauls
  • Time Management
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Machine Operations
  • Equipment Requisition
  • Project Documentation
  • Special Projects
  • Contract Compliance
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Crew Coordination
  • Production Goals
  • Learning Strategies
  • Production Standards
  • Work Orders
  • Safety Procedures
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Project Deadlines
  • Production Reports
  • Systems Analysis
  • Project Requirements
  • Technical Documentation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Team Management
  • Budget Management and Analysis
  • New Hire Training
  • Welding
  • Machining
  • HVAC
  • Firefighting
  • First Responder

Affiliations

  • Society of Women Engineers
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHREA)

Certification

  • USCG 2nd Engineer License Motor/ Steam/ Gas Unlimited Horsepower
  • Universal Heating and Refrigeration Technician
  • Security Clearance: Secret

Timeline

Registrar and Academic Advisor

Pacific Rim Christian University
06.2022 - 06.2023

Port Engineer

T-Solutions, INC
08.2013 - 12.2021

Marine Engineer

MEBA
04.2008 - 08.2013

Master of Arts - Theology

Pacific Rim Christian University

Continued Education - Marine Eningeering

Calhoon MEBA Engineering School

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

California State University Maritime Academy
Courtney WhelanPort Engineer