John Ashley
Picayune,Mississippi
Summary
Disciplined professional passionate about performing specialized mechanical and electrical repair and overhaul work on boat engines, outboard motors and other related systems. Responsible, punctual and knowledgeable with approximately 30 years of experience in the Marine industry. Effective communicator with outstanding time management, customer service and troubleshooting proficiencies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Technician
Mobile Marine
03.2016 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Technician
Ships Chandler
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- traveled by center console boat in destin harbor and around the destin area servicing yamaha outboards and any work tasked to be done. By land or Sea.
Chief Engineer
Magnolia Transport
04.2010 - 01.2014
- Service and maintain ALCO, and EMD main engines, gearboxes, and propeller shaft. Detroit and John Deere generators, and hydraulic rudder controls and system, as well as the air compressors needed for helm controls.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance. Kept a spotless engine room. Performed power pack replacements while underway. Responsible for all fuel and lubricants taken on board.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Maintain, service, repair, and rebuild all mechanical equipment, hydraulics, plumbing, and electrical systems on the vessel.
Engineer
C&C Technologies
04.2006 - 08.2006
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Maintained Caterpillar main engines and repaired any broken system onboard.
Engineer/ Port Engineers Mate
River Parish Towing/ Rivco
03.1996 - 01.2004
- Trained with Port Engineer, assisted with all repairs, over watch welders that came on-board, fire watch, certified on Caterpillar forklifts.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical support, and assisted on dry-dock, and land based.
Education
Certifications - Diesel Mechanics
North Harris County Community College
Tomball,Tx01.1992
GED -
Raymond High School
Raymond, MS05.1989
Skills
- Engine Repair
- Mechanical Systems Maintenance
- Customer Relationship Management
- Parts Replacement
- Filter Replacement
- Complaint Resolution
- Preventive Maintenance
- Performance Improvement
- Computer Diagnostics
- Price Quoting
- Ignition System Repair
- Intake Repair
- Defect Removal
- Troubleshooting
- Performance Improvement
- Engine Rebuilds
- Vehicle Checklists
- Oil Changes
- Inspection Procedures
- Engine Diagnostics
- Auto Diagnostics
- Auto and Engine Repair
- Steering Systems
- Fluid Adjustments
- Brake Systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- MIG Welding
- Parts Ordering
- Stick Welding Experience
- Precision Measuring
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Soldering
- Stick Welding
- Parts Assembly
- Arc Welding
- Aluminum Metal Welding
Timeline
Owner/Technician
Mobile Marine
03.2016 - Current
Technician
Ships Chandler
12.2014 - 02.2016
Chief Engineer
Magnolia Transport
04.2010 - 01.2014
Engineer
C&C Technologies
04.2006 - 08.2006
Engineer/ Port Engineers Mate
River Parish Towing/ Rivco
03.1996 - 01.2004
Certifications - Diesel Mechanics
North Harris County Community College
GED -
Raymond High School
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