Henry Escaran
General Trias,PH
Summary
Experienced day service technician with extensive work experience in land- and sea-based industries, both locally and internationally. Skilled in mechanical repairs, fabrication, welding, and maritime equipment maintenance. Adept at delivering high-quality technical support in challenging environments.
Professional technician with extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill set in diagnostics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
Fleet Maintenance and Consultancy Services (FMCS)
Hotel Service Technician
Windstar Cruises
01.2006 - Current
- Company Overview: Global Operations | Luxury Cruising
- Overseeing and maintaining onboard galley and hotel equipment
- Fabrication and mechanical repairs for ship operations
- Ensuring USPH compliance and safety standards
- Basic refrigeration and HVAC system troubleshooting
- Vessels Served: Windstar, Star Legend, Star Breeze, Star Pride, Wind Surf, Wind Spirit
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
- Trained junior technicians in proper techniques and safety protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex installations, ensuring seamless integration of new systems.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and resolving potential problems.
- Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Senior Machinist
Windstar Cruises LLC
12.2006 - 12.2014
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Collaborated with engineers to create high-quality custom parts for projects in various industries.
- Worked closely with quality control teams to address any discrepancies, ensuring product conformance with specifications.
- Developed comprehensive setup procedures, streamlining workflows and minimizing changeover times.
- Provided input on design modifications that improved part manufacturability without compromising functionality or performance requirements.
- Maximized equipment utilization by scheduling preventive maintenance activities during non-peak hours.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining a clean and organized work environment to prevent accidents.
- Expertly operated various machines including mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, saws, among others for producing precise parts according to blueprints or drawings.
- Mentored junior machinists, sharing technical expertise and best practices to elevate team performance.
- Performed troubleshooting and repairs on machining equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted productivity.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
Machinist / Miller
Almuhlim Industrial & Construction Company
05.2002 - 08.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Philippine Maritime Institute
01.1994
General Machinist - undefined
Don Bosco Technical School
01.1996
Skills
- Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
- Vacuum System Repair & Maintenance
- Galley Equipment Servicing & Compliance
- Welding (Arc, Gas, TIG)
- EPA Certified
- Troubleshooting
- Installation and repair
- Maintenance and repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Repair services
- Workload management
- Routine Inspections
- Equipment Repair
- Team Training
- Safety Equipment
- HVAC systems
- General Plumbing
- Mechanical tools
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment operation
Certification
- Basic Training (2020-2025) – Far East Training Center, Manila
- PSCRB Training (2020-2025) – Far East Training Center, Manila
- Advanced Firefighting Training (2020-2025) – Far East Training Center, Manila
- SDSD Training (2016, No Revalidation) – Far East Training Center, Manila
- Rating Forming Part of an Engine Watch (2020-2025) – Compass Training Center, Manila
- Crowd Management & Safety Training (2019-2022) – Windstar Cruises
- Electrical Training for Marine Engineers (April 2019) – MFI Foundation Inc.
- Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic (May 2019) – MFI Foundation Inc.
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NCI) (2017-2022) – TESDA, Taguig, Philippines
- Shipboard Welding Course (SW-33-98) – Don Bosco Technical School
Timeline
Senior Machinist
Windstar Cruises LLC
12.2006 - 12.2014
Hotel Service Technician
Windstar Cruises
01.2006 - Current
Machinist / Miller
Almuhlim Industrial & Construction Company
05.2002 - 08.2006
Technician
Fleet Maintenance and Consultancy Services (FMCS)
General Machinist - undefined
Don Bosco Technical School
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Philippine Maritime Institute
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