Travis Brien
Houma,Louisiana
Summary
Dynamic Technical Superintendent with SEACOR Marine, skilled in vessel maintenance and safety compliance. Achieved significant cost savings through effective budget monitoring and vendor negotiations. Proven leader in team supervision, fostering collaboration and enhancing operational procedures. Committed to continuous improvement and proactive preventative maintenance, ensuring optimal vessel performance and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Superintendent
SEACOR Marine
11.2014 - 11.2025
- Led maintenance and repair initiatives for fleet vessels, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to enhance vessel performance and reliability.
- Supervised technical teams, fostering collaboration and optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Managed dry-docking schedules and logistics, minimizing downtime during maintenance periods.
- Coordinated inspections and audits, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
- Established strong vendor relations, negotiating favorable contracts for parts and services.
- Improved vessel performance by conducting regular technical inspections and maintenance.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open feedback from crew members about technical superintendency matters.
- Coordinated with classification societies to maintain required certifications for vessels under supervision.
- Maintained a high level of preparedness for audits from regulatory bodies, ensuring vessel compliance with necessary standards and certifications.
- Increased cost savings through effective procurement, inventory management, and budget monitoring.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry guidelines and implementing necessary changes to vessel operations.
- Delivered consistent reporting on vessel condition, maintenance activities, budgets, and KPIs to senior management stakeholders.
- Enhanced safety standards with thorough risk assessments and implementation of safety procedures.
- Reduced downtime by proactively addressing potential issues through preventative maintenance plans.
- Managed critical repair projects, coordinating with contractors to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
- Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
Mechanic
Marine Specialties
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on various marine vessels, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent equipment failures and extend service life.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex systems and implement effective solutions.
- Mentored junior mechanics, providing guidance on best practices and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities for compliance and quality assurance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely repairs and proactive communication regarding vessel status.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics through diligent work ethic and attention to detail in all repair tasks.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Enhanced team morale and productivity by establishing positive work environment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
Houma, LASkills
- Technical inspections
- Vessel maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Operational procedures
- Team supervision
- Logistics management
- Vendor negotiations
- Budget monitoring
- Preventative maintenance
- Inventory management
- Audit preparedness
- Contractor management
- Performance reporting
Timeline
Technical Superintendent
SEACOR Marine
11.2014 - 11.2025
Mechanic
Marine Specialties
02.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School