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KEVIN CASWELL

Mabank,TX

Summary

Experienced Chief and Lead engineer with 12 plus years of experience on a heavy lift derrick barge. Successfully led operations for safe removal of decommissioned oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Focus on repurposing structures into artificial reefs to create habitats for native sea life. Expertise in executing complex marine engineering projects with emphasis on environmental sustainability and conservation.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Engineer

Epic Companies
09.2011 - Current
  • Minimized equipment downtime by implementing proactive maintenance.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
  • Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
  • Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
  • Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
  • Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
  • Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
  • Worked on mechanical and electrical systems and electric over hydraulic wenches daily.

Education

Safety courses

On-site Training and Instruction Inc.
05.2025

Skills

  • Leading a crew of individuals to do a job safely and in a timely manner
  • Complete weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual scheduled Sinex program report over all equipment
  • Complete daily tasks as per JSEA, lead daily safety meetings, and send daily fuel, water, and engine reports
  • Ballast technician for critical lifts on the vessel

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy spending time on the water fishing with my family!

Specialized in the maintenance of:

KTA 50 Cummings

KTA 30 Cummings

QSL 9 Deck Crane engine

750 High/Low Air Compressors

450 Air Compressors

5120 Compressors

All suction and discharge pump systems to operate vessel.

References:

Buddy Kennedy 985-255-7507

Curtis Martin 337-418-6662

Timeline

Chief Engineer

Epic Companies
09.2011 - Current

Safety courses

On-site Training and Instruction Inc.

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