William Silver
Prospect,ME
Summary
Licensed 1st Assistant Engineer with nine years of experience as a mariner in several roles. Worked as 3rd engineer and
2nd engineer aboard the TSSOM, including through two drydock periods. Experience includes underway and ROS time
working with professional mariners and student cadets. Dual Minors in Mathematics and Naval Architecture
Strengths
Task Delegation
Handing daily work directly to
student groups or to licensed crew.
Knowing who to assign tasks to based
on skill and experience
Team Management
Coordinating with the resources
available to accomplish quality work
while ensuring students get good
experience from participation
Problem-Solving
Using my own experience as well as
my team's experience to quickly,
accurately, and safely solve problems
that arise
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Engineer
Maine Maritime Academy Castine
, ME
01.2018 - Current
- Manage day work projects with students and other professional mariners
- Plan and execute annual fuel bunkering operations and any other oil bunkers
- Created the sounding table calculation spreadsheet used on board the TSSOM
- Manage daily fuel transfers and train students on any operations I'm involved in
- Gained experience in management level duties during times of short staffing, including through COVID
Chief Engineer
SY Cangarda
Belfast, ME
01.2020 - 01.2022
- The Steam Yacht Cangarda is a privately owned, steam-powered vessel
- I acted as the complete Engineering department, taking the boat through an annual USCG COI and a drydocking
- I managed all maintenance, surveys, procurement, spare parts, fuel, and operation of diesel engines, boilers, steam engines, auxiliary steam machinery, safety systems, automation, and all other primary and support systems.
3rd Assistant Engineer
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Gained experience as a watchstander and day worker and trained students in each
- Managed the initial transition of the TSSOM to LED lighting, including product selection for compatibility
- Planned and executed preventative and corrective maintenance tasks with student involvement
- Began the conversion of the TSSOM to LED lighting throughout the vessel
Education
Bachelor's - Marine System's Engineering
Maine Maritime Academy
2015
Skills
- High Voltage Electricity EPA 608 Firefighting Survival and Safety Microsoft Office Suite Welding (Stick TIG MIG)
- Machining Electrical Plumbing Mechanics Automation
Timeline
Chief Engineer
SY Cangarda
01.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Engineer
Maine Maritime Academy Castine
01.2018 - Current
3rd Assistant Engineer
Maine Maritime Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor's - Marine System's Engineering
Maine Maritime Academy
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