Samuel Buzzell
Jacksonville Beach
Summary
Determined Assistant Engineer with strong team collaboration skills. Proficient in working with operating equipment and machines, including CAT 3516C Diesel Engines and Siemens Blue Drive Plus C Electrical power management systems. Adept at reading blueprints and drawings. Expertise in technical writing and bookkeeping to ensure vessel safety, efficiency, and operational transparency.
Results-driven Marine Engineer with expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, technical writing, and bookkeeping, delivering precision in vessel maintenance, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Skilled in diagnosing, repairing, and optimizing propulsion systems, HVAC, hydraulics, and power distribution networks. Adept at creating detailed technical manuals, inspection reports, and financial records to ensure transparency and adherence to industry standards. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, regulatory bodies, and top-tier engineering firms to drive innovation, safety, and cost-effective solutions in the maritime industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Engineer
Tidewater Marine, LLC.
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained and Repaired all systems in a timely manner and under budget onboard a marine vessel. Systems include: Main Diesel Engines, Electrical (960Vac, 640Vac, 480Vac, 120Vdc, 24/12Vdc), HVAC and Refrigeration, Plumbing, Propulsion Drives, and Major Liquid Mud and Dry Bulk Systems, and Air Compressor.
- Monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting diesel/gas engines, generators, propulsion systems, pumps, HVAC, hydraulics, and power distribution systems to ensure optimal vessel performance, efficiency, and reliability.
- Ensuring adherence to IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, and Class Society regulations.
- Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and operational faults.
Assistant Engineer
Signet Maritime Corporation
07.2022 - Current
- The ability to diagnose and repair all main, auxiliary, and emergency systems to working order
- These systems include but are not limited to; main propulsion, electrical, water, sewage and air
- Making sure that maintenance is completed within the specified allowed time
- The completing and passing of annual ABS and USCG inspections
Cadet
Crowley Crude Oil Tanker
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked as a cadet for 73 Days on the Crowley California Crude Oil Tanker, traveling between Valdez, AK and San Francisco, CA; with one trip down into the Hawaiian Waters
- While onboard I worked closely with the 3rd A/E learning his engine room rounds and the normal working conditions of the systems throughout the vessel
- I worked closely with the 2nd A/E on the cleaning and inspections of the centrifugal HFO Separator
- During my time as a cadet I learned and worked with the Oiler and 1st A/E on Welding and Fabrication projects throughout the vessel; the largest one being a crack in a steel frame in the upper engine room
Head LifeGuard
Burlington Tennis Club
06.2015 - 08.2018
- The job included planning and scheduling of an entire summer workers schedule, to testing and implementation of pool chemicals
- A personal relationship factor that needed to be established very early on in trusting the lifeguards to enforce the rules, and patrons to follow the rules, was accomplished through pool training sessions
- When the pool filtration, pump and jet, and/or chemical systems failed they needed to be diagnosed and repaired to working standard
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA06-2022
Skills
- STCW Certification (Basic Safety Training, Advanced Firefighting, AED Training)
- United States Coast Guard 2nd Engineer Motor unlimited License
- Engine Room Management Training
- High Voltage Training
- Offshore Survival Training
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training; T-HUET
Timeline
Assistant Engineer
Tidewater Marine, LLC.
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Engineer
Signet Maritime Corporation
07.2022 - Current
Cadet
Crowley Crude Oil Tanker
06.2021 - 08.2021
Head LifeGuard
Burlington Tennis Club
06.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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