James Ross
Bradenton,FL
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Engine Cadet
Military Sealift Command
San Diego, California
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered ammunition, provisions, spare parts, potable water, and petroleum products to naval vessels
- Maintained the vessel's diesel-electric system, fuel, compressed air, and electronic systems.
- Lubricated machinery, equipment or engine parts.
- Documented vessel's supplies and equipment inventory.
- Lowered and manned lifeboats during emergencies.
- Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery.
- Examined machinery to verify pressures or lubricant flows.
- Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and recorded data in engineering logs.
Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Honolulu, Hawaii
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated and maintained electrical systems for diesel-electric ships, ensuring optimal functionality
- Managed reefer systems for scientific studies, contributing to critical environmental research
- Conducted plumbing work for sewage and saltwater lines, addressing essential infrastructure needs
- Participated in the Bottomfish Fishery-Independent Survey (BFISH), supporting sustainable fish population management.
- Inspected valves, pumps, filters, heat exchangers and other auxiliary equipment.
- Lowered and manned lifeboats during emergencies.
- Executed safety processes and procedures and directed crew members to contingency plans in case of dangerous cargo spills.
- Attached hoses and operated pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Engine Cadet
Crowley
Savannah, GA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored engine room equipment, ensuring proper operation and maintenance of machinery.
- Maintained logbooks of all engine room activities.
- Carried out daily rounds to check on the condition of the engine room systems and components.
- Performed routine tests on oil samples to detect any irregularities in the fuel system.
- Participated in drills related to emergency response procedures onboard vessels.
- Conducted preventative maintenance tasks on shipboard engines and associated systems.
- Operated cargo loading and unloading equipment safely and efficiently according to established protocols.
- Attended meetings with senior officers regarding safety regulations and procedures onboard vessels.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Marine Engineering -
United States Merchant Marine Academy
07-2025
Timeline
Engine Cadet
Military Sealift Command
11.2022 - 04.2023
Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
07.2022 - 10.2022
Engine Cadet
Crowley
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Science in Marine Engineering -
United States Merchant Marine Academy