Kean Zurn
Clarkston,WA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Onboard Engineer
American Cruise Line
Guilford, Ct
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated ship docking and logistics operations to ensure safe arrivals and departures
- Conduct regular maintenance on ship board equipment
- Provided round-the-clock technical support for equipment issues
- Assisted during emergencies and drills to maintain crew safety and operational readiness
- Prepare the vessel for Coast Guard inspections
- Compiled daily reports on machinery performance and fuel usage for operational oversight
- Bunkered fuel and water into vessel tanks
- Discharged black water in accordance with regulations
Diesel Mechanic
Samson Tug and Barge
Seattle, Wa
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Perform route maintenance of heavy lift forklifts from Hyster, Cat, Clark, and Mitsubishi
- Experienced in troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic control systems
- Inspected barges and operational equipment to ensure safety and compliance while underway
- Documented services for equipment repairs.
- Inspected barges for safety compliance during operations and other equipment used for operation while underway
Commercial Diver
Midco Diving and Marine Services
Rapid City, SD
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted Job Safety Analysis before each dive
- Maintaining proper dive logs and inspection reports
- Servicing air compressor and pneumatic tools
- Climbed and cleaned interior of water towers to ensure structural integrity and safety
- Made contact with clients in order to facilitate the proper location and time for the required job
- Traveled extensively for 8 to 10 weeks to complete on-site project tasks
Commercial Diver
Independent diving services
Bell Chasse, LA
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Cleared debris from vessel wheels using knives and Broco torch in high current and zero visibility to ensure safe navigation.
- Maintaining commercial vessels that had debris caught in the wheel of the vessel with knives and a Broco torch in high current and zero visibility
- Patched holes in waterlogged barges to prevent sinking and maintain operational integrity.
- Conducted cleaning of keel coolers and performed inspections on vessels to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated and maintained hydraulic cutters for underwater tasks to ensure equipment readiness.
Generator Mechanic (Rank: E-4)
U.S. Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Performed load testing and preventive maintenance.
- Responsible for performing load testing and preventative maintenance
- Paralleled generator sets for load requirements
- Worked as senior mechanic for two years, managing maintenance and repairs.
- Completed six-month deployment to Bahrain, Iraq, and Kuwait, supporting military operations.
- 6 month deployment to Bahrain, Iraq, and Kuwait
- Developed and implemented 3D printing program for Navy in Bahrain, enhancing operational capabilities
- Executed concrete repairs for airfield at Al Asad air base, ensuring operational readiness and safety
- Experienced with maintaining and operation of Volvo, Doosan, MQ, Cat, John Deere, and Cummins generators
Education
High School Diploma -
Auburn Mountainview High School
Auburn, WABasic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician -
Divers Institute of Technology
Seattle, WASkills
- Electrical systems
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Generator Diagnostcs
- Preventive maintenance
- Marine inspections
- Vessel operations
- Fuel management
- Technical reporting
- Heavy equipment
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Clear communication
- Team coordination
- Engineering documentation
- Schematic reading
- System troubleshooting
- Engine maintenance
- Diesel diagnostics
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
Military Awards
Marine corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Operation Inherent Resolve campaign Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Meritorious Unit award
Timeline
Onboard Engineer
American Cruise Line
03.2025 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Samson Tug and Barge
06.2024 - 02.2025
Commercial Diver
Midco Diving and Marine Services
02.2024 - 06.2024
Commercial Diver
Independent diving services
08.2022 - 11.2023
Generator Mechanic (Rank: E-4)
U.S. Marine Corps
07.2016 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Auburn Mountainview High School
Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician -
Divers Institute of Technology