Robert Ring

Experience

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  R&B Falcon Drillilng

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  2nd Engineer

  Developed PMS and Set up Operational manual for the Deepwater class of Drillships for R&B Falcon. Worked at 901 Threadneedle, Houston responding to queries from USCG, MMS and ABS. Went on to working in Samsung SY on the acceptance of ships systems including the delivery of the Deepwater Frontier, and Deepwater Millennium. Including Sea Trials and delivery to the Gulf of Mexico on the later vessel.

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  Horizon Lines LLC

  Dec 2005 - Jun 2009

  Chief Engineer

  AGS 65, USNS Henson T-AGS 63,Oceanographic Survey Vessel, 8.5 Megawatt Electro-Motive Diesel powered diesel electric plant, Dynamically position capable vessel utilizing 9500 horsepower via 3 Z-Drive Wartsilla/LIPS Thrusters., General Electric(GE) Automation/Power management system allowing unmanned operation. GE Silicon Controlled Rectifier drives, with harmonic filter installation. Ship is deck flexible platform for multi-mission utilization. Capable of supplying high pressure hydraulic services, aux seawater cooling, and up to 480 VAC service to different scientific packages utilized by Naval Oceanographic Office (Sponsor). Oversight of vessel operations conducted by; Direct Responsibilities and Oversight:Direct oversight of 6 man Engineering Department Including Supply Officer. $480K Annual Payroll w/ $190K Overtime budget. To include training, discipline and composition of personnel written evaluations and recommendations.Over $1.2 Million in Repair parts and equipment which additionally includes $120k Annual Repair and consumable budget. Emprise Systems Electronic Log and Shipboard Automated Maintenance Module (USCG, ABS, MSC req'd)Management and oversight of MSC Shipboard Alteration and upgrade process.Bi-Annual Ship Availibity Repair Periods w/ Average of $450K package. Included Liaison with Japanese Shipyard Authorities. Completing on time and within budget.Joint w/ Master for Oversight of ISM regulations and implementation. Oversight of Responsible to MSC for submittal of monthly reports on Cooling water, Lube Oil analysis , Vibration analysis, Fuel Oil Analysis, Ship Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance. Oversight of $500K Post casualty installation and inspections of (2) General Electric 3500 HP Propulsion motors, Including alignment, Sea trials and acceptance. Completing On time and within budget. Show less

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  BioFuel International LLC

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

  Plant Manager, Operational Engineer

  Preplanning and preparations for construction of 80Mgal/yr Biodiesel facility.

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  Patriot Contact Services

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

  Chief Engineer

  USNS Waters T-AGS 45, Oceanographic SSBM Observation vessel USN LASS Vessel, Military Sealift Command Contract operated- Primary missions related to Submarine Navigation & Range Ship missions. 12,208 ton, 5 - 16 Cyl EMD Generators (15.07mw/20.2K Hp Gen Capacity) w/ 7400 h p twin screw Diesel Elect Vessel. Home Ported; Very Similar to Operations noted below with the exception of managing a 9 man department. Helped to develop Engine Automation system with Beach Panel for installation on vessel Show less

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  Ensco plc

  Oct 2010 - Nov 2012

  Chief Engineer- DS-4 II Clarion

  Deep Ocean Clarion, Samsung Ultra Deepwater Drillship // 42Mw (57,120 Hp) // 96,273Mt // (New build 2010) HOD Engineering Department, Delivery to GOM, IAT/BP prep for Brazil Operations. DP3 // 6 MAN/BW(STX) 18v32/40 (7Mw) Main Engines, 11Kv ABB Buss, ABB AC Sync Drives, 6 Rolls Royce (5.5Mw) Z drives Kongsberg Simrad / K-Chief 2000 Marine Engineering Automation Suite. NOV Cranes / Inc Active Heave Crane for Deepwater Installations.

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  Rowan Companies

  Nov 2012 - Sept 2013

  Chief Engineer

  Implement IFS Preventitve Maint System and Condition Based Maint Systems for Fleet of New Build Ultra Deepwater Drillships from the Operator perspective. While Ships are being built at Hyuandai Heavy Industires, Ulsan, South Korea

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  Shell

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2016

  Alaska Marine Contracts Manager

  Working closely with Shell Marine Contractors engaged in Marine Logistics in support of Arctic operations in Alaska. Marine Technical concentration, HSSE, in conjunction with Maritime Assurance.

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  American Maritime Officers

  Jan 2017 - now

  Marine Engineer
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  TOTE Group

  May 2017 - Aug 2018

  1st Engineer
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  Crowley

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2019

  Chief Engineer

  Product Tanker, Heavy Lift

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  Pacific Gulf Marine Inc

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Chief Engineer
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  Maersk Line, Limited

  Jun 2020 - Nov 2022

  Chief Engineer
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  Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

  Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

  Chief Engineer
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  Seabulk

  May 2023 - now

  Chief Engineer