John Reed
Maritime Expert/Port Engineer/Program Manager
Lake Mary,FL
Summary
Since earning an engineering degree at the Merchant Marine Academy, it has lead to service and leadership in the maritime industry the last 16 years. Managing has has been from a broad range of on the deck plates to an office that has given a well rounded perspective. The maritime industry is so vast that learning to tackle projects where the answers are not always easily visible and the learning curve is constant. It's always a great opportunity to learn different skills and accept new challenges to grow this professional career.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Engineer
Otto Candies
01.2024 - Current
Port Engineer
Crowley Maritime Corporation
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Work under Crowley Petroleum Service alongside Operations and Chartering in a Port Engineering role
- Coordinate and oversee the maintenance program, repair and safe operations of all the engineering needs for two petroleum tanker ships.
- Develop repair specifications and manage repairs of vessels that are overseen. Work with and develop maintenance cost analysis sheets and monitor the budget
- liaison with the vessel Chief Engineer/Captain on required maintenance needs
- Plan 3 million dollar drydock package and out of service periods as well as oversee vessels' drydock and in service visits
- Create purchase orders/work orders, review and close outstanding maintenance jobs, review/approve requisitions and review vessel safety/maintenance reports
- Work with HSE to review incidents and corrective actions to review and improve performance
- Assist in development and modification of maintenance plans for vessel equipment.
- Ensure overall company policies and procedures are being performed and reviewed
Port Engineer
T-Solutions Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Work as lead for the maintenance team as a Port Engineer for a Littoral Combat Ship with Secret Clearance
- Managed $5+ million dollar yearly maintenance budgets as well as multi-million dollar ship maintenance periods
- Review engineering and technical documentation for future ship docking planning, maintenance availabilities, and recommendations to ship's force maintenance efforts.
- Provided agendas and details for monthly maintenance briefs with all stakeholders including department heads and Commodore for planning, deconfliction, operational schedule, and work integration issues.
- Brief ship maintenance, repair, and assessment events to answer real-time questions surrounding logistics, maintenance scope, funding shortfalls, budgetary constraints, and mission impacts
- Validate and approve work requests, review work specifications, assign preliminary estimates, and categorize work packages according to priority
- Meet with department heads and commanding officer daily to verbally communicate support and to discuss the health of the ship
- Thorough reviews of the entire maintenance process using processing software, prioritize tasking, and managing entire online database.
- Develop a business case analysis for the Navy as well as funding shift recommendations
- Coordinate with technical warrant holders for departures from specifications and develop a path forward for every ship casualty.
Chief Engineer
Otto Candies Company LLC
03.2013 - 06.2018
- Worked in a management role on an offshore supply vessel
- Responsible for maintaining integrity of the engine room as well as planning overhauls for the power plant systems and main engine work in and out of port
- Assume a daily engineering watch, following and implementing standing orders, and following a plan of the day in serving the client.
- Worked alongside project managers to develop shipyard work plans and logistics
- Provide up-to-date inventory lists and submit parts requisitions to mitigate any shortages.
Marine Engineer
Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, Tampa
07.2011 - 03.2013
- Worked on a Container Vessel, Roll-On/Roll-Off car carrier, and tanker vessel
- In charge of all fueling operations with Chief Engineer
- In charge of all preventative maintenance and operations with main engine maintenance, auxiliary engine maintenance, fuel systems, and bunkering operations
- Constantly troubleshooting complex systems
- Material fabrication when necessary offshore
- Rotated to a variety of ships creating an adaptability to learn extremely complex systems quickly in a busy/demanding fast paced environment
Marine Engineer
Otto Candies
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Worked on an ROV boat and participated in the search for Air France flight 447
- Developed a vast knowledge of shipboard systems as well as maritime federal regulations
- Kept appropriate logs, ISM, and prepared for vessel inspections
- Maintained inventories, parts requisitions, and maximizing efficiency in the engine room
- Helped office develop and implement the first fleet wide preventative maintenance checklists
- Progressed from Assistant Engineer to Chief Engineer role in charge of the watch and team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY 07.2005 - 06.2009
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Otto Candies
01.2024 - Current
Port Engineer
Crowley Maritime Corporation
12.2021 - 12.2023
Port Engineer
T-Solutions Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2021
Chief Engineer
Otto Candies Company LLC
03.2013 - 06.2018
Marine Engineer
Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, Tampa
07.2011 - 03.2013
Marine Engineer
Otto Candies
08.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
United States Merchant Marine Academy
07.2005 - 06.2009
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