ISAC ALLEN
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated marine mechanic with over 20 years of experience in the maritime industry. Specializes in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of propulsion and auxiliary systems for both small and large vessels. Extensive expertise in marine engineering, including propulsion, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and cooling systems. Proven track record in leading teams to enhance vessel performance, safety, and reliability, while minimizing operational disruptions. Adept at enforcing safety standards and providing training to ensure compliance. Additional experience in law enforcement, search and rescue, emergency medical response, and a strong commitment to adhering to marine safety protocols in high-stakes environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
US Coast Guard Cutter Blue Shark
06.2024 - Current
- Manage daily shipboard evolutions and training.
- Manage Safety and Environmental Health Programs.
- Supervise engineering department, complete preventative maintenance, casualty repairs, and engineering changes for service life extension.
- Provide training to shipboard personnel on basic and advanced damage control systems and administer shipboard drills.
- Conduct job hazard analysis, mishap investigations, and correct safety deficiencies to improve personnel readiness.
- Use logistical programs to track maintenance, parts, and availability to maintain operational readiness
Chief Engineer
Maritime Force Protection Unit
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Maintenance liaison between U.S. Coast Guard operators and U.S. Navy contractors, maintaining a vessel fleet valued at over $26 million dollars.
- Coordinate maintenance, repairs, engineering changes, and dry dock evolutions for 12 U.S. government security vessels in support of strategic security operations.
- Operate and train personnel on security vessels with a focus on standard operating procedures and emergency casualty control.
- Manage Safety and Environmental Health Program for over 170 personnel.
- Conduct job hazard analysis, mishap investigations, and correct safety deficiencies to improve personnel readiness.
- Led efforts to commission Class 4 fuel facility through coordinated efforts with WA State Department of Ecology, US Navy environmental programs and Coast Guard operators.
- Implement, train, and track records of fueling over the water transfers for over 70 US Coast Guard operators.
Auxiliary Division Chief Engineer
Coast Guard Cutter Mellon
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Auxiliary division supervisor, conduct and supervise scheduled maintenance and casualty repairs on HVAC systems, steering systems, boat davits, fuel systems, potable water, oil transfer systems, and hydraulic components.
- Operate as Engineer of the Watch, supervising underway watch sections overseeing all propulsion and auxiliary systems.
- Using technical expertise and ingenuity, during deployment, conducted critical repairs on aging hydraulic steering systems improving operational reliability and allowing ship to continue deployment operations.
- Supervise and enforce standards of over the water transfers of fuel and oil.
- Provide training to shipboard personnel on basic and advanced damage control systems and administer shipboard drills.
Tactical Crewmember
Maritime Force Protection Unit
07.2014 - 05.2019
- Operated as tactical crewmember in support of strategic security operations.
- Enforced required security zones to protect strategic U.S. Navy assets.
Crew Member
US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Operated small craft vessels as crewmember and engineer.
- Conducted law enforcement and search and rescue operations.
US Coast Guard Cutter Sherman
07.2009 - 05.2011
- Main Propulsion division conducting maintenance and repairs.
US Coast Guard Station Golden Gate
11.2005 - 06.2009
- Operated small craft vessels as crewmember and engineer
- Conducted law enforcement and search and rescue operations.
Education
AA - Interdisciplinary Studies
American Military University
Skills
- Communication
- Self-motivated
- Leadership and Management
- Program Management
- Project management
- Industrial Safety and Training
- Emergency Management
- Shipboard Engineering
Certification
- TWIC Holder
- MMC
- NMC Medical Certificate
- Secret Security Clearance (2027)
- Active EPA 608 Universal Technician Certification
Professional Development
· COLT PIELSTICK PC 2.5V and FAIRBANKS MORSE 3800 38ND 8-1/8.
· General Motors Model 8-645 Diesel Engine.
· Pratt and Whitney FT4A Gas Turbine.
· Leadership and Management.
· Hydraulic Systems and Equipment.
· Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
· Motor Turbine Union (MTU) Diesel Engine Operator.
· Small Cutter Damage Control.
· US Coast Guard Machinery Technician.
Timeline
Chief Engineer
US Coast Guard Cutter Blue Shark
06.2024 - Current
Chief Engineer
Maritime Force Protection Unit
08.2020 - 06.2024
Auxiliary Division Chief Engineer
Coast Guard Cutter Mellon
05.2019 - 08.2020
Tactical Crewmember
Maritime Force Protection Unit
07.2014 - 05.2019
Crew Member
US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island
07.2011 - 06.2014
US Coast Guard Cutter Sherman
07.2009 - 05.2011
US Coast Guard Station Golden Gate
11.2005 - 06.2009
AA - Interdisciplinary Studies
American Military University
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