Lead Marine Diesel Mechanic
Puget Sound Tug & Barge Co. · Seattle, WA
Mar, 2021 · Present
Lead a 4-person mechanic crew servicing a 22-vessel tug fleet with Caterpillar 3512 and 3516 main engines and Northern Lights generators.
Cut unplanned engine downtime 31% in two years by moving the fleet to oil-analysis and vibration-based predictive maintenance.
Completed 6 in-frame overhauls ahead of schedule, saving about $180K in outside shipyard labor.
Diagnose ECM fault codes with Cat ET, and repair turbochargers, aftercoolers, injectors, and keel coolers.
Keep USCG inspection and maintenance logs audit-ready; zero major findings across 3 annual inspections.
Marine Diesel Technician
Elliott Bay Marine Services · Seattle, WA
Jun, 2017 · Feb, 2021
Serviced Cummins QSK, Detroit Diesel Series 60, and John Deere marine engines on ferries, fishing vessels, and workboats.
Rebuilt fuel injection pumps, raw-water pumps, and heat exchangers; repowered 5 vessels from survey to sea trial.
Troubleshot 12V/24V DC electrical systems, alternators, and engine monitoring panels.
Trained 3 apprentices on torque specs, valve adjustments, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Diesel Mechanic Apprentice
Ballard Fisheries Maintenance · Seattle, WA
Aug, 2015 · May, 2017
Performed oil changes, filter service, belt and hose replacement, and zinc anode changes on 40+ fishing vessels.
Assisted with hydraulic winch and steering system repairs during seasonal haul-outs.
Kept parts inventory and work orders accurate in the shop's maintenance software.