Giovanni Rossetti
FL
Summary
Experienced Marine Diesel Technician with a background in troubleshooting, repairing, and correcting mechanical issues with speed and accuracy.
Proven ability to lead teams and effectively communicate a solid understanding of priorities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering high-quality maintenance and repair solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Diesel Technicain
US Navy
03.2020 - 01.2026
- Performed routine maintenance and repair services on diesel engines, including engine overhauls, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, hydraulic systems, transmissions, and clutches.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to verify conformance to factory specifications.
- Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
- Reconditioned and replaced pistons, bearings, gears and valves.
- Used tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs.
- Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
- Repaired hydraulic hoses and lines according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules that are tailored to each piece of propulsion equipment.
- Adjusted valves to maintain the correct pressure for efficient operation of the engine.
- Maintained accurate records of all work completed so that future technicians could easily access information about previous repairs.
- Dismantled fuel injection pumps and replaced defective seals or worn parts such as plungers and barrels.
- Supervised a team of 10 or more technicians.
- Supervisor and manager of the port side propulsion plant on the USS Harpers Ferry.
- Chief Engineer on 108ft Yard Patrol Crafts.
- Propulsion auxiliary control console operator on USS Harpers Ferry
- Tested repaired machines for proper operation before returning them to service.
- Adjusted operational settings to ensure proper performance of the machinery.
- Provided input into purchasing decisions for new or replacement equipment.
- Trained personnel on the safe operation of heavy machinery.
- Inspected machines for safety issues prior to operation.
- Reviewed technical manuals in order to troubleshoot and fix equipment.
- Inspected and maintained marine engines, propulsion systems, and related equipment.
- Monitored engine performance data to detect potential malfunctions or anomalies that could lead to mechanical failure.
- Conducted thorough inspections of all shipboard machinery prior to departure from port.
- Responded promptly to emergency repair calls from ship captains during voyages at sea.
- Maintained detailed logs of all work performed on each vessel's engines or other equipment.
- Supervised a team of junior engineers in performing repairs and maintenance tasks aboard vessels.
- Led and trained engineers on how to effectively handle various casualty scenarios.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maple Grove
Flat Rock, MI01-2019
Skills
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Troubleshooting
- Marine diesel engine and auxiliary repair and diagnostics
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Parts and supply management
- Propulsion auxiliary control console operator
Timeline
Marine Diesel Technicain
US Navy
03.2020 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Maple Grove
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