Steven Anderson

Outside / Inside Machinist. Shop Steward. Worked in a team environment, utilizing skills and experience to accomplish assigned work items. As Shop Steward, resolved several conflicts between management and Union tradesmen. Interfaced with ABS and USCG to ensure machinery repairs fell within rule and guidelines. Ensured management followed current contract and company policies when handling disputes.

Outside Machinist. Worked in a small team unit to repair numerous under contract container ships, government vessels and, grain export facility.

Journeyman Machinist. Worked in a team environment to repair company and commercial vessels. Worked both day and swing shifts.

Ship Superintendent. Carried out the completion of job items assigned as per the contract between employer and the customer. Interfaced with ABS, US Navy, USCG, and inspection societies to ensure machinery was within guidelines and rules. Assigned, adjusted, and utilized man power and resources to ensure timely completion of projects. Participated in the negotiation process for new work requested by customer. Worked closely with customer to ensure a fair and equitable outcome for both parties. Completed cost estimates to project managers to assist in the negotiations. Ensured contract successfully completed for assigned work items.

Assigned a fleet of tug and crude oil barges operating in the Gulf of Mexico. Sole port engineer from Corpus Christie, TX to New Orleans, LA. Responsibilities included inspecting vessels, finding deficiencies and procuring subcontractors and materials to enable repairs. Created contracts for shipyard availabilities along with cost estimates for repairs. Collected estimates from repair facilities and assisted manager with selecting winning bid and continuing negotiations throughout contract period. Interfaced with ABS and USCG to ensure repairs fell within guidelines and rules. As the local face of the company, often performed as a liaison between crewmembers and the home office in New York. Frequently had to assist employees with concerns or disciplinary actions. Sought out solutions to ensure the best outcome while respecting both the employees, and the companies best interests.

Chief Engineer on board push tugs and barges up and down the Mississippi river. Responsible for running, maintaining, and repairing propulsion plants and related machinery. Identify issues and report them to Port Engineer for assistance with funding and procurement.

US Coast Guardsman. Retired after nearly 21 years of service. Advanced to Commissioned Chief Warrant Officer starting from E1. Served on 8 cutters in various positions. Two cutters assigned as Engineering Petty Officer, which is the enlisted version of an Engineering Officer. Served as a Government Contracting Representative during numerous shipyard availabilities. Attended the Naval Post Graduate course for Government Contracting. Served as the Chief of Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical division from 2008 - 2011 for a program establishing and overseeing a Government contract for the acquisition and building of a new line of CG Cutters worth $400 million. While serving as a Chief Petty Officer, was hand selected by the Captain of a cutter to serve as the Command Chief. The Command Chief was the direct liaison between the enlisted personnel and the Command. Duties included resolving issues both disciplinary and non disciplinary. Attended both leadership schools at the Chief Petty Officers Academy as well as Chief Warrant Officers Academy. Instructed on public speaking, conflict resolution, effective leadership skills, and team building.

While serving on board seven of eight cutters, was assigned to the Damage Control training teams (DCTT) as well as the Engineering Control training teams (ECTT). A

Trained and instructed crew members on proper damage control procedures. Attended numerous Machinery Technician resident courses as well as NACE Lvl 2 Coating inspector, Hobart weld inspector, NDT inspection, and several ABS courses.