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Luke VanAuken

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Dynamic Hull and Systems Engineer with Chevron, recognized for excelling at prioritization, completing multiple tasks simultaneously, and following through to meet deadlines.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hull and Systems Engineer

Chevron
San Ramon, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Lead a cross-functional team of engineers for 2x LNG and 2x LPG new-build vessels.
  • Managed major alteration projects with budgets of up to $4,000,000, which include bid analysis, engineering review, and on-site supervision, ensuring successful installation and corresponding regulatory compliance.
  • Co-lead the management of the change process within the operated fleet of 29 vessels, performing engineering feasibility studies, functional reviews, and risk assessment screenings before clearing vessel modifications.
  • Spearheaded West Coast fleet’s VOC emission mitigation techniques, reducing venting at sea by over ___%, and implemented mechanical alterations to enhance reductions
  • Provide engineering expertise as part of the Salvage Response Team, and lead recurring salvage drills simulating real-life marine salvage response.

Naval Architecture Intern

Kerwin Naval Architecture
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2021 - 08.2025
  • Created a preliminary design of an 80’ catamaran ferry, which included the inboard and onboard profile and arrangements, weight estimate, speed/power estimate, and machinery selection.
  • Measured and drafted piping systems onboard a 203-foot motor yacht using AutoCAD, involving Imperial and Metric measurements, in compliance with Lloyd’s Register classifications.
  • Toured multiple vessels and shipyards and witnessed the lifting of yachts via Travellift and Synchrolift.

Engineering Intern

General Dynamics NASSCO
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with shipyard production by managing tank levels prior to inclination, ensuring fire control and safety plan materials were properly labeled and located on the vessel, and performing deadweight surveys.
  • Drafted layout of the galley and scullery for a submarine tender’s preliminary design, following both MSC and U.S. Naval specifications, simultaneously reducing the space required by 30% and creating cohesive serving lines.
  • Analyzed changes in HPU tank endplate pressure during different testing procedures, and created a 3D model of the tank in FEMAP to examine pressure distribution at maximum loads.
  • Co-led testing of the cargo potable water system onboard the naval refueling tanker assessed the functionality of pumps, remote-controlled valves, tank recirculation flow, and flow transfer to offloading stations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
05-2023

Skills

  • Project management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Budget management
  • Technical documentation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Client relationship management

Timeline

Hull and Systems Engineer

Chevron
08.2023 - Current

Engineering Intern

General Dynamics NASSCO
05.2022 - 08.2022

Naval Architecture Intern

Kerwin Naval Architecture
05.2021 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering

University of Michigan

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