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Olmedo Llamas

Miami

Summary

Accomplished Marine Engineer with 20+ years of experience in the Ship Management and Compliance Sector, most recently in Marine Technical Operations. Performance driven professional with a proven record in systematic problem-solving and objectivity, ensuring operational safety, compliance, and efficiency. Knowledgeable in IMO Regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, Load Lines, as well as other applicable industry rules and regulations, e.g. ILO, VSP. Experienced, analytically oriented leader in supporting departments and ships to conduct comprehensive root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans. Developed and implemented multiple Shipboard Safety Management Systems and Ship Security Plans.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager, HSQE

Patriot Maritime
10.2022 - Current
  • Managed operations in alignment with company’s HSQE management system.
  • Oversaw implementation of HSQE programs across the organization.
  • Conducted investigations on accidents, near misses, and HSQE-related incidents.
  • Executed internal audits for HSQE, VGP, SSP/VSP, and Cyber Security compliance.
  • Reviewed and reported on customer-specific HSQE documentation.
  • Facilitated Management Review Meetings, ensuring actionable outcomes.
  • Coordinated external audits for ISM Code and ISO 9001 – 14001 - 27001 standards.
  • Monitored Work and Rest Period reports alongside DOCMAP management application.

Manager, Marine Operations

Celebrity Cruises Inc.
08.2017 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: A Royal Caribbean Group Company
  • Supervised all technical marine operations for Celebrity Cruises’ fleet in the Galápagos Archipelago.
  • Served as liaison among Galápagos fleet technical operations, Celebrity corporate offices, and Ecuador based facilities management to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations of vessels.
  • Led dry-dock planning and implementation for four vessels, all executed under budget and on-time.
  • Coordinated nautical and technical specifications with assigned Superintendents to ensure repair and maintenance comply with company policy and regulatory bodies.
  • Maintained frequent communication with the Marine Technical organization, to assist in the selection and installation of machinery, equipment, fire and safety appliances to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety and environmental policies from governing agencies.
  • Monitored vessel compliance with Class/Government Authorities’ requirements and follow up to insure the timely and complete clearance of Conditions of Class/Conditions of Authority or any other outstanding conditions as may be issued.
  • Coordinated with Marine Operations department in the case of accident and incidents to ensure proper investigation and reporting, implementation of corrective actions, and validation and settlement of damage claims.
  • Hired, trained, and supported marine technical crew members – including remote support for onboard repair and maintenance within the Deck and Engine Departments.
  • Participated in succession planning, training, evaluation and development for all relevant shipboard personnel.
  • Interviewed, approved and recommended to Human Resources education and training for ship engineers.
  • Prepare and administer annual budget for assigned fleet.
  • A Royal Caribbean Group Company

Manager, Internal SSQE Audits

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
08.2013 - 07.2017
  • Set future strategies, develop, coordinate and administer the internal audit programs, protocols, and auditor assignments.
  • Developed Safety Security Quality and Environmental (SSQE) audit scope and procedures, plan and ensure pre-audit, audit and post-audit activities occur in a timely manner for both shipboard and shoreside SSQE (Security, Safety, Quality & Environment).
  • Interfaceed with relevant Class Society representatives as needed to ensure internal and Flag State Administration audits were completed and interpretations of regulations were concurrent.

Senior SSQE Auditor

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
08.2009 - 08.2013
  • Planned, developed and implemented overall corporate auditing (Environmental/Safety/Quality) schedule that met regulatory timeframes.
  • Planned, scheduled and communicated with ships and shoreside departments for each audit.
  • Developed verification schemes, protocols, templates and other tools.
  • Lead and conducted Safety-Quality-Environmental (SQE) shipboard and shoreside audits.
  • Coordinated team activities in preparation of audits.
  • Provided training in topics such as AIRTS, SQM, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Plan as audit outcomes.

SSQE Auditor

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
02.2008 - 08.2009
  • Conducted shipboard and shoreside audits.
  • Evaluated the effective implementation of previous findings (Nonconformities and observations).
  • Assisted the Lead/Senior Auditor in coordinating audit activities.
  • Provided training with regards to topics such as AIRTS, SQM, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Plan as audit outcome.

Operations-Marine Manager

MMS Ship Management Inc.
FL
06.2005 - 01.2008
  • Oversaw Marine Operation matters related to the vessels managed by MMS.
  • Trained fleet personnel.
  • Developed new business in accordance with MMS strategy.
  • Prepared and controlled vessels budget.
  • Ensured solutions for noted deviations and complaints received.
  • Trained and scheduled maintenance projects.
  • Performed maintenance projects, inspections, surveys and docking.
  • Conducted internal audits to verify compliance with the Safety Management System as Ship Security Plans of vessels managed by MMS.

Designated Person Ashore, Human Resources Manager, and Company Security Officer

World Shipping Management Corporation S.A.
FL
03.2002 - 04.2005
  • Monitored the compliance of Safety Management System (SMS) of the company in office and onboard ships.
  • Conducted internal audits in office and onboard ships.
  • Evaluated, selected and hired crewmembers.
  • Coordination of crewmember’s signing-on/off and repatriation.
  • Coordinated surveys and inspections with Class Societies and Flag.
  • Conducted analysis of non-conformities, including remarks and recommendations form Class Societies, PSC, P&I Surveyors and Flag State Surveyors.
  • Monitored the compliance of the ISPS code onboard the ships.
  • Trained new Captains, C/Es and new personnel on the company’s SMS.
  • Conducted periodical evaluation of the emergency drills effectiveness onboard.
  • Redacted and issued technical circulars to the company and fleet.
  • Assisted the Managing Director with regards to marine operations of the ships.
  • Served as liaison with company and ships.
  • Monitored and analyzed on daily basis of ship’s reports.
  • Implemented the SSP for TTV Terminal, a partner cargo terminal managed by WSMC.

Technical Assistant, Marine Surveyor, Trainer, ISM Auditor

Panama Maritime Documentation Services Inc./Panama Maritime Training Services, Inc.
02.1998 - 02.2002
  • Assigned the evaluation and selection of authorized marine surveyors, worldwide.
  • Reviewed, corrected survey records issued by authorized marine surveyor on behalf of PMDS.
  • Kept communication with authorized surveyors and ship owners.
  • Carried out training of new employees of the technical department.
  • Conducted surveys and audits in compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, ILL, ILO conventions.
  • Performed as instructor for STCW 78/95 courses.
  • Performed as internal auditor for the quality system of the company.

Second Engineer

Evergreen Corp.
01.1997 - 11.1997
  • Maintenance of all types of pumps
  • Bunkering procedures
  • Operation of Oil Water Separator
  • Maintenance of auxiliary engines for generation plant
  • Chemical maintenance of expansion tanks, boilers, etc.
  • Ship’s Inventory
  • Ship’s bunkering consumption

Third Engineer

Evergreen Corp.
11.1996 - 10.1996
  • Responsible for auxiliary machinery maintenance.
  • Spare Parts Inventory.
  • Bunkering Operations
  • Chemical Management
  • Others as assigned by the Chief Engineer and 1st Engineer.

Third Engineer

Evergreen Corp.
10.1995 - 11.1995
  • Responsible for auxiliary machinery maintenance.
  • Spare Parts Inventory.
  • Bunkering Operations
  • Chemical Management
  • Others as assigned by the Chief Engineer and 1st Engineer.

Engine Cadet

Evergreen Corp.
07.1994 - 07.1995
  • Engine Cadet tour to obtain Engine Officer on Watch License.
  • Tasks assigned by the Chief Engineer.

Education

Bachelor in Science - Nautical Engineering, Second Assistant Engine Officer

Escuela Nautica de Panama
Panama

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • PC and video files
  • HSQE management
  • Internal audits
  • Accident investigation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • Risk assessment
  • Team leadership
  • Budget management
  • Technical oversight
  • Process improvement
  • Effective communication
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Operations planning
  • Organizational improvement
  • Budget oversight
  • Business performance management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Talent development
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Operations management
  • Data analytics
  • Reporting management
  • Continuous improvement

Training

  • Certificate of Training, ISO 50001 Energy Management System Foundation, 2017
  • Maritime Safety Management & International Safety Management Code. Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, 2017
  • Transition Strategies for ISO 9001:2015, 2016
  • Vessel Sanitation – Public Health Course, 2012
  • Conflict Resolution Training, RCCL, 2010
  • Management Systems, ISO 9001:2008, ISM Code 2003 and Auditing, 2008
  • Vessel Sanitation Public Health Course, 2008
  • Essential Skills for Management Success, 2007
  • Ballast Water Management, 2007
  • The Condition assessment Scheme (CAS), 2007
  • MARPOL Annex VI-Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships, 2007
  • Annual Update on Maritime Regulations, 2006
  • Maritime Safety Auditor Course, 2005
  • Company Security Officer Training Course, 2003
  • ISPS Code Familiarization Course, 2003
  • HAZMAT Training Course, 2002
  • ISO 9000/2000 Updating Course, 2000
  • Programa de Naves, PMDS, 2000
  • Train The Trainer Qualification Course, 1999
  • PMDS Network Data System, 1998
  • ISO 9000 / ISM Code Lead Auditor Course, 1998

Awards

  • Employee of the Quarter Award, 01/01/20
  • Jose Marti MAST Academy Family of the Year, 2016
  • Admiral Award, 09/01/15
  • Captain Award, 09/01/12

Timeline

Sr. Manager, HSQE

Patriot Maritime
10.2022 - Current

Manager, Marine Operations

Celebrity Cruises Inc.
08.2017 - 06.2022

Manager, Internal SSQE Audits

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
08.2013 - 07.2017

Senior SSQE Auditor

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
08.2009 - 08.2013

SSQE Auditor

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
02.2008 - 08.2009

Operations-Marine Manager

MMS Ship Management Inc.
06.2005 - 01.2008

Designated Person Ashore, Human Resources Manager, and Company Security Officer

World Shipping Management Corporation S.A.
03.2002 - 04.2005

Technical Assistant, Marine Surveyor, Trainer, ISM Auditor

Panama Maritime Documentation Services Inc./Panama Maritime Training Services, Inc.
02.1998 - 02.2002

Second Engineer

Evergreen Corp.
01.1997 - 11.1997

Third Engineer

Evergreen Corp.
11.1996 - 10.1996

Third Engineer

Evergreen Corp.
10.1995 - 11.1995

Engine Cadet

Evergreen Corp.
07.1994 - 07.1995

Bachelor in Science - Nautical Engineering, Second Assistant Engine Officer

Escuela Nautica de Panama

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