Michael Larkins

• Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
• Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
• Developed strategic plans for facility upgrades and expansions, resulting in increased efficiency and capacity.
• Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
• Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in infrastructure management.

Chief Engineer on the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen. Designed, Built and currently monitoring all types of missile deployments by foreign countries as well as testing of US missiles. Usually 45 day deployments and a 4 month on 4 off schedule. Responsible for all maintenance and repairs of vessel.

Before that vessel I was Chief Engineer on the USNS Impeccable. Vessel was a sonar submarine hunter and locator.

I started sailing as an engineer on the Great Lakes in 1987. My career has taken me thru steam electric vessels, steamships, diesel electric and diesel plants, with a small amount of gas turbine time.

I have worked break out vessels for desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, receiving 3 Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals.