Kevin Petrick

I work as a Qmed Oiler while also handling lines containing tying and untying the boat to set us free and getting our main winch line set for towing so that we can dock and undock various types of container ships throughout Galveston and the Houston Ship channel. I have stood watch on many different Tug boats in G&H Towing company doing deck work and mostly maintenance and repairs keeping up with with both Z drives and Twin screw type Boats, I handle the maintenance and paperwork with sending in requisitions for parts and hazardous material. I also send in the paperwork for the update on readings and logs for current levels and maintenance that has been done on the boat. In the process of keeping up with maintenance and getting sign off on different class boats while also studying for my 3rd assistant engineer unlimited horsepower nationals that will also allow me to apply and receive my DDA license as well.

As a Qmed I worked as the only engineer on board as a maintaining all equipment on the Tug and Barge and repairing any equipment when needed. In charge of all on loads and off loads of fuel oil, potable water and lube oil and any other miscellaneous things needed to bring onboard. had yo repair various things which inlcudes changing and running wire dor deck lights/tow lights, installing new main breaker, replacing parts for the fuel oil purifier, installing new zinks on the hull, spooling up and replacing new wire on the winches for the drop down ramp for our barge, installing new bolts for steering rudder and posts and much more. created a maintenance log and discrepancies for equipment on board to see past failures, repairs and services/ hours, and when equipment are due for service. Also helped out on deck handling line, breaking and making tow and running the crane for various situations and loading up equipment on and off the barge. our main contract was to ride from Kenai to Beluga and or Homer ,Alaska onloading and offloading oil rig equipment for a shut down evolution at both ports by towing and constantly did that twice a day with a 4 hour trip there and 4 hours back to beluga or a full day there and back to Homer.

On the Golden Alaska, I signed a Season contract and worked shipyard at the beginning while also getting familiar with the boat repairing valves, motors and pumps for various equipment, punching out tubes on oil coolers, repairing sewage systems, hydraulic systems, and refrigeration and preparing the engines for making way.

Underway I got more familiar with the boat and stood watch and making rounds, reported any discrepancies to the Chief engineer and I repaired them as needed. I maintained all oil levels, transferred fuel from and to different tanks when needed transferred hydraulic and lube oil from and to different tanks as well as sludge tanks and sent them to the incinerator to be burned as well as ran the incinerator burning trash and oil and made repairs for discrepancies. Chemically tested the boiler and condensate to be aware when it was time to add certain chemicals for those systems. kept up with the cleanliness of machinery spaces, inventoried parts and stowed away in there respected spaces. cleaned strainers and filters for the reverse osmosis and primarily operated the system keeping up with water levels and maintenance. Cleaned maintained and serviced the 3400 series Caterpillar generators, and also the two Mak 5 M 551 AK main engines while also doing repairs and reseated all exhaust valves and various other repairs. took requests from crew and repaired equipment and berthing on all hotel services. Became most senior under the chief after a month and a half and trained new crew on the same duties as my own. worked 12-16 hours a day no days off and obeyed and reacted to all scenarios that came about.

As a Small Engines Mechanic my main job was to repair all STIHL, Hustler, Husqvarna, Troybuilt, ECHO, Honda, Craftsmen, etc. Equipment from Mowers, Generators and small equipment for residential/commercial lawn businesses, tree logging, and homeowner equipment. Repaired small Kawasaki, Kohler, Honda engines on different type of Mowers and generators. I was the lead mechanic of the shop, issued jobs for my part-timer and helper to what they can manage and also trained them in repairs. Kept track of all paperwork for service and what equipment needed parts. helped with parts a lot as well with looking parts up and finding them and pulling them for either myself or for customers. helped with logging and keeping the parts department on track and trained people in parts as well. Helped with repairs on the diesel trucks from time to time that were used for hauling gravel and concrete. Was a very fast paced job and had a quick turn around in equipment. Received training and certifications in Kawasaki small engines and STIHL Silver certification for their equipment as well.

As a QMED Oiler for Phoenix Processor LP I signed a season contract and worked aboard the M/V Excellence 368' along the Bering Sea in the engineering department 7-12 night shift checking machines and components for malfunctions and maintenance needs for 3 SSDG's Marine Cummins QSK 38, Reverse Osmosis, OWS, Factory and Start air compressors, Factory Hydraulic System, Reefer Compressors, Ammonia system, MDE, Reduction gear, bilge system, and Heater system etc. Inspected fuel, water, oil and slop oil tank levels. Completed repairs on Rapp marine cranes in -30 freezer hold including inspection and repair to damaged track motor with a snapped shaft, pulling of wire from control box through crane tracks to replace specific damaged tracks, repairing of pulley chain blocks attached to spider hooks due to snapped shaft, assisting of rewiring broken wire from over twisted and malfunctioned sensors causing the crane to turn a full 360 degrees rather just 180 degrees. Repaired Hydraulic handles and valve actuators for freezer plate system. created a bypass for the heating tank due to rust spot on tank constantly spraying water. involved with setting up shore ties and putting together fittings to fit correctly and involvement of bringing all equipment down to engine with the usage of chain falls. Overall keeping up with the safety and maintenance of machinery on the ship.

As Mechanic for Chiba Marine I've had to install fuel lines, injection pumps, exhaust and lube oil piping and lube oil pump, installation of valves etc. on a MAN Diesel L23/30H Generator on a cargo vessel. Set and installed piston rods and bearings onto a Yanmar 6EY26L Generator on cargo vessel. inspected and properly set multiple Framo cargo pumps as well as repair if needed. Removal of Hydraulic piston from cargo vessel fold up fantail door and housing using chainfall's and slings and various lifting equipment. Cleaned, inspected and replaced o-rings, and seals and reinstalled. Taken inventory and typed everything on excel to keep all equipment up to date. various repairs on different vehicles anywhere from swapping tires, fuel lift pumps, fuel sender units, fuel tanks, brakes and drums, turbo housings and sensors, and lube oil pump.

Diesel Technician that does repair, troubleshooting, and inspection on 6 cyl-12 cyl Marine/Industrial Mitsubishi engines, Steyr and Yanmar, Kubota,FPT, Northern lights generators for tug boats, barges and chemical plants. Serviced and repaired barge units and various jobs within the shop, completion of several over haul kits alongside coworkers. Rebuilt, adjusted and pop tested many of different Mitsubishi injectors, trouble shoot and repair water trash pumps, assisted with a few swinging of engines on the tugs, swapped generators for Kubota on light towers, and Mitsubishi, as well with assisting the relocation of shop sites and setting everything up in shop. Assisting parts manager with unloading and on loading of various engines on trucks and trailers while operating a overhead crane and forklift, and counting and organizing parts, Collecting parts for work orders, Loading parts on trailers/ work trucks and hauling to job sites to later complete specific repairs to engines. Received a one week course with Laborde on Mitsubishi specific training and one week training on Steyr motors as well. On- call rotation with personal company vehicle.

As a Machinery Technician at the United States Coast Guard my responsibilities were to operate, maintain, and repair internal combustion engines and main propulsion power transmission equipment; operate maintain, and repair auxiliary equipment, refrigeration, air conditioning, and electrical equipment; organize, lead, and participate in damage control repair parties; and perform maintenance related administration functions. Start, operate, and check diesel, gas turbine and gasoline engines; line up fuel systems for receiving and transferring fuel; operate oil centrifuges; perform maintenance or separator/coalesce filter units; operate lubricating oil and cooling systems; conduct tests on engine oil and cooling water;
operate distilling plants; operate refrigeration and air conditioning systems; test for refrigeration leaks; repack and adjust pump stuffing boxes; repack pressure valves; grind valve seats and discs; operate auxiliary equipment such as air compressors, laundry, galley, and boat handling equipment; operate and perform minor maintenance on hydraulic equipment; use and care for hand tools and measuring instruments; interprets simple diagrams and blueprints; perform operation maintenance on small boats. Operation with oily water separators, Served on the USCG Cutter Boutwell (378) vessel class is WIX, Tonnage of 1232 GT ITC (36,000 GT Motor) in the engineering department of Main propulsion specific, with 348 days aboard this vessel. later after entered a 3 month A school to qualify as a increase in rate to be a Machinery Technician 3rd class and after rewarded this certification of completion I later went aboard the only operation tall ship in America called the USCG Cutter Eagle and served in the engineering department in Main Propulsion receiving Engineer of the Watch qualification that was above my pay grade and was asked to get qualified in because I was the best candidate for the job which would help the higher rated engineers with their rotation. This vessel was a 1125 (Aux Sail/Motor), vessel class: WHEC and served 747 days aboard this boat and totaling all serviced sea time of 1,095 days. Also aboard Eagle I was the only oily water separator qualified, and was the Hazmat book keeper for every log posted throughout the vessel taking inventory of all hazmat. Trained and qualified around 400 cadets to take correct, proper and accurate rounds throughout the vessel on all machinery equipment, as well as training them of the proper transfer of fuel, Lube oil, and oily wastes from different compartments and from ship to shore and shore to ship. I was voted the best engineering trainer by all cadets and later about 90% of those cadets graduated United States Coast Guard Academy and are qualified officers in the Coast Guard and are making huge progression and changes for this country and the protection of all the coastal waters today.

My responsibilities as Housekeeping were to clean any mess from current patients, and clean all rooms after patients leave officially from hospital; clean all areas of the hospital.

My responsibility as the Fuel Dock were to on-load fuel onto various types of boats; pump and dispose of any sewage on-board boats.