Gerard Fraher
Chichester,NH
Summary
Versatile manager with 38 years of engineering experience advancing to Chief Engineer in the United States Merchant Marine and Deputy Director of Facilities at the State of NH Psychiatric Hospital. Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse stakeholders to accomplish objectives, drive productivity and streamline operations. Expertise includes administration, fiscal management, problem solving, environmental and safety surveillance, employee supervision, and performance improvements.
Overview
1
1
Certification
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director of Facilities
New Hampshire Hospital
Concord, NH
01.2003 - 06.2022
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with hospitals mission and vision.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to successfully execute large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Collaborated with hospital management, State agencies, and contractors to accomplish key objectives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance across all departments through diligent monitoring of policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Enhanced communication within the organization through regular interdepartmental meetings and updates.
- Supervised 20 tradesmen including licensed electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, and night maintenance in job performance while providing ongoing instruction and guidance.
- Collaborated with other department heads to ensure smooth functioning of organizational activities.
- Oversaw project management efforts, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated budgets and scope.
- Optimized team productivity by providing ongoing training and support for staff members.
Marine Engineer
Military Sealift Command/ Marine Engineers Union
Norfolk, VA
07.1982 - 07.2001
- Maintained a safe working environment for all personnel through strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures during daily operations of engineering equipment on board the vessel.
- Reduced operational costs through effective management of spare parts inventory on board the vessel.
- Optimized fuel consumption through regular monitoring and adjusting of propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Minimized downtime by swiftly troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex machinery issues onboard vessels.
- Supervised licensed engineers and unlicensed personnel. Provided job assignments through a work order system, managed payroll, administered discipline when necessary.
- Managed emergency situations effectively by leading damage control efforts in case of fire, flooding, or other critical incidents on board the vessel.
- Improved vessel reliability by conducting rigorous sea trials and performance evaluations prior to commissioning new ships or systems.
- Prevented catastrophic failures through timely detection of potential hazards using advanced diagnostic tools such as vibration analysis data collection techniques while maintaining a proactive approach towards preventive maintenance measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA05.1982
High School Diploma -
Don Bosco Technical High School
Boston, MA06.1974
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Program Management
- Program Implementation
- Program Oversight
- Budget Development
- Staff Management
- Contract Management
- Risk Analysis
Additional Information
Certified Hospital Emergency Professional (CHEP)
The Certified Hospital Emergency Professional (CHEP) has received instruction and passed a written examination in areas related to building egress, industrial hazards, hazard and risk assessments, fire safety preparedness, exercise simulation and drills, life safety, all hazards preparedness, accreditation standards of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), OSHA Standards, NFPA codes, hazardous materials storage, etc.
Certification
Certified Hospital Safety Professional (CHSP)
Certified Hospital Emergency Professional (CHEP)
NHDES Class A and B Operator
DOT Hazardous Materials Handling Certificate (Recertify)
State of New Hampshire Hazardous Waste Coordinator
Timeline
Deputy Director of Facilities
New Hampshire Hospital
01.2003 - 06.2022
Marine Engineer
Military Sealift Command/ Marine Engineers Union
07.1982 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
High School Diploma -
Don Bosco Technical High School
Certified Hospital Safety Professional (CHSP)
The Certified Hospital Safety Professional (CHSP) has received instruction through testing in areas related to fire safety, life safety, types of fires and methods of extinguishment, fire detection and fire suppression systems, safe storage principles, risk management, patient safety, accident prevention, environmental services procedures, hazardous materials management, NFPA codes, occupational health, etc.