Spencer Sturla
Millsboro,Delaware
Summary
Experienced with overseeing maintenance and repair activities to ensure optimal equipment functionality. Utilizes in-depth technical knowledge to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency. Strong understanding of engineering principles and team leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief Engineer
University Of Delaware
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training and support for engineering staff members.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during staff turnovers by maintaining accurate documentation of all engineering activities and procedures.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by coordinating with contractors, vendors, and other departments.
- Upheld high standards of quality control within engineering department through routine inspections and audits.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical skillset development.
- Performed daily log updates and generated reports for supervisors.
- Performed thorough, accurate and efficient repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Performed or participated in emergency drills as required.
- Maintained clean, organized and safe engine rooms always ready for team and USCG inspections.
- Upheld company, port and USCG requirements to maintain optimal operations.
- Checked supply levels against expected voyage requirements and requisitioned required supplies.
Chief Engineer
McAllister Towing and Transportation
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
- Used Sinex to prepare weekly reports regarding technical status of facilities.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, creating consistent guidelines for engineering tasks across the organization.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
Education
OS Wiper And STCWs - General Maritime Education
Delaware Maritime Education
Sussex County, DE07-2018
High School Diploma -
Indian River High School
Dagsboro, DE05-2015
Skills
- Maintenance processes
- Equipment operation
- Equipment calibration
- Maintenance procedures
- Safety management
- Operations management
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Engine repair
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Crew leadership
- Firefighting
Certification
4000 HP/ 3000 KW DDE
Advance Firefighting
STCWs
Timeline
Assistant Chief Engineer
University Of Delaware
01.2023 - Current
Chief Engineer
McAllister Towing and Transportation
09.2019 - 01.2023
OS Wiper And STCWs - General Maritime Education
Delaware Maritime Education
High School Diploma -
Indian River High School
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