Goytom Bahatay
Takoma Park,MD
Summary
Dynamic Electrical Engineer with proven expertise at Seaspan Corporation, specializing in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting high voltage systems, reefer containers, switch board and cargo cranes . Recognized for enhancing equipment reliability and safety management, while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that extend service life and reduce downtime, ensuring optimal operational performance. I have awarded and got excellent appraisal on my previous chief engineers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Electro Technical Officer
Seaspan Corporation
On Vessels ( Ships)
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Provided technical expertise in the installation of new electrical equipment, ensuring optimal performance from day one.
- Reduced equipment downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing faulty electrical systems.
- Maintained a safe working environment for all crew members by adhering to strict safety protocols during all tasks.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for key electrical components, extending their service life and reducing overall maintenance costs.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical equipment according to electric code and met safety requirements.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of dry-docking activities, overseeing the inspection and repair of essential electrical systems.
- Assembled and disassembled complex mechanical systems to make repairs or augmentations and troubleshoot malfunctions.
- Tested performance of electromechanical assemblies using oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
- Installed electrical and mechanical components with accuracy and efficiency.
- Installed electrical components in housings by soldering parts to assemblies.
- Assembled, maintained and configured PLCs and drives.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to completed detailed work on various components.
- Brought systems in line with operational specifications with calibration, rework or repair.
- Inspect loaded high value cargos on reefer containers and make round everyday check their temperatures per manifesto If have any failure repair and maintain.
- Inspect and repair navigation equipments.
- Take trainings be ready for any work assessments.
- Inspect and maintain emergency equipments and give training for junior crews how to operate equipments.
- Emergency preparedness and risk assessment before start any work assessments.
Trainee Electrical Engineer
Fleet Management
On Vessel (ship)
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Watch keeping, inspect and maintain the running Electrical, electronics and mechanical machineries such as cargo cranes, generators, electrical motors, pumps, Air conditioning and reefer plants, Main engine and ships bridge equipments e.g radar, gyro compass and some communication equipments.
- Perform periodic maintenance based on company policies and machineries running hours as given job orders, inspect overhauling, change spares and Test the devices, prepare report for Supervisors and in charges.
- Test and inspect emergency equipments If have failure repair and maintain them such as fire detectors, fire alarm sirens and push buttons, water mist system, co2 fire extinguishing system, emergency fire pumps, water ingress system etc..
- Prepare and follow safe working environment for personnel and machineries.
Electrical Engineer
Kassahun General Construction
Gondar, Ethiopia
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Make electrical and electronics installation as needed design, made modifications and test the system
- Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
- Troubleshooting If failure exist on installed electrical and electronic system.
Education
Master of Science - Electro Technical Engineering
Ethiopian Maritime Institute
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Mekelle University
Mekelle, Ethiopia07.2014
Skills
- Electrical safety regulations
- Electrical system design
- Safety management systems
- Preventive maintenance planning
- High voltage systems
- Variable frequency drives
- Battery management
- Instrumentation calibration
- Motor control centers
- Pneumatic control systems
- Lighting system design
- Generator operation and maintenance
- Alarm monitoring systems
- Fire detection systems
- Automation control systems
- Switchboard operations
- Power distribution management
- Hazardous area installations
- Navigation equipment maintenance
- Electrical testing procedures
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Troubleshooting skills
- Electrical schematics
- Machine operation
- Fabrication skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Wiring testing
- Safety procedures
- Task prioritization
- Mechanical assembly
- Self motivation
- Safety management
- Inventory organization
- Interpersonal skills
- Hardware installation
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Blueprint reading
- Data collection
- Quality control
- Documentation preparation
- Parts inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment testing
- Component testing
- Defect removal
- Equipment Repair
- Materials testing
- Hydraulic systems
- Ac and reefer systems
Timeline
Electro Technical Officer
Seaspan Corporation
03.2020 - 01.2024
Trainee Electrical Engineer
Fleet Management
04.2017 - 07.2019
Electrical Engineer
Kassahun General Construction
09.2014 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Electro Technical Engineering
Ethiopian Maritime Institute
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Mekelle University