Nikhil Umaria

Experience

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  Svitzer

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

  Engineer Cadet Officer

  Joined Svitzer Australasia/Marine Pacific Suva as a Cadet Engineer/OS fresh out of school,Trained and worked on Marine Blackstone Engines,Caterpillar,CPP Propulsions,voith schneider,Tugging,salvage operations,vessel Maneuvering and Marine Engineering Systems etc.

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  Discovery Fleet Corporation

  Apr 2012 - May 2013

  Engineer Cadet Officer

  Served as an Engineer Cadet Officer and Deckhand onLiveaboard Vessel (Motor Yacht)with a GRT of 394.65 Powered by Detroit MTU Twin Screw Marine Diesel Engines 296KW x 2 touring from Vanuatu,Solomon Islands,PNG,West Papua,Palau and signing off at Bataan-Philippines.

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  South Sea Towage

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2015

  Greaser,AB,Cook,Engineer

  -Deck hand, cook and a cadet trainee engineer. (Apprentice)-hand, cook and a cadet trainee engineer. (Apprentice)-Under the Supervision of my Senior chief Engineers/Masters I was taught how to: Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, sewerage systems. Maintain & repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches, other mechanical, electrical equipment, assist other crew members with maintenance + repair duties, assist in berthing/unberthing duties.-Perform general marine vessel maintenance, repair work, such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, fuel level daily sounding and maintaining decks (Chipping + Painting). -Cleaning engine parts and keeping the engine rooms clean. Monitor engine, machinery, equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff/officer.-Assist in mooring and ship maneuvering together with Salvage Operation and skills. Show less

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  Skinny Bean Cafe

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Barista,Pizza Chef,Kitchen Hand

  Was a Part time Kitchen hand,Dishwasher,Pizza Chef,Barista,Waiter. Based in Pacific Habour,Navua Suva.Great Humbled Experience

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  Mark Snyder Photography

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Assistant

  Was the Assistant to the man himself Mr Snyder(Wet Art Production)Doing Resort,Underwater Photoshoots,graphic designing etc.

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  Bligh Water Shipping Limited

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2016

  C.Engineer Officer

  Engineer tasked with Full overhauling/Maintenance of MAN Marine Diesel Propulsion Engines and Vessels Maintenance works.(General Cargo/Passenger Ship)RORO vessel servicing the Ports of Natovi,Savusavu,Nabouwalu,Taveuni and Suva.Great Experience.Chief Engineer-Ben O'Brian Captain-Karalo Ratumaibuca

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  Pacific Quest Cruises

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Chief Engineer

  Chief Engineer of a Luxury 24.99mtr Super Yatch powered by 2 x MTU S60 Series Diesel rated at 552kw Each Approx.2 x Zenith/Isuzu M6405 Diesel Generators rated at 40KVA each.Being a lone engineer with area of operations via Fiji,New Caledonia,New Zealand,Samoa,Vanuatu and Based in Australia.Signed off after multi-million dollar Refit at the Gold Coast City Marina in Australia.Undertook at the above complex with work completed being;Full external re-paint and fitting of new deck-head linings5000 hour service on the Main EnginesValves and associated pipework servicedNew Upholstery, carpets (internal and external), Fitting of external furnitureNew Anchor chain and anchor winch fitted with complex equipment and accessoriesServicing of :1 x Large Muir Anchor Winch2 x Stellar 270l/hr Water makers1 x Bauer Mariner200E 4KW Dive Compressor1 x Swift 6m Alum. Bottom Inflatable with Suzuki 150hp Outboard Motor full overhaul.1 x 4.5m Polycraft Tender with 60hp 4-Stroke Outboard Motor2 x Sea Doo 60's Jet Skis and many more.Great experience. Show less

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  Solander pacific ltd

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  Chief Engineer

  If you havent sailed on a fishing boat during your career than you havent experienced the thrill of the ocean.This is where your engineering skills are put to the test.(Refrigeration,heavy diesel is a must)Chief engineers will use their extensive knowledge of health and safety and fishing vessel machinery to deal with engineering emergencies, and to oversee the maintenance and operation of the vessel's engine and machinery. This includes regularly testing steering equipment, operating all onboard pumping equipment, monitoring instruments and equipment, and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults. The chief engineer is also responsible for any other engineering personnel on the vessel but most important of all is the temperature of the fish holds and constant regulations of glycol to maintain export quality.Greatest Experience of all. Show less

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  Gecko Trucking Ltd

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  Chief Engineer

  Chief Engineer for all the Company Marine Vessels-LCT Krishnan,MT Toso,MT Bili,MT Pualele,Barge MPL3 and other overall,specialized in Fuel Transfers around the country,Oil tankers,Tug And Barge company Heavy Diesel Vehicles.Overall Maintenance and Operations,Welding And Fabrication,overhaul and most of all General Cargo Operations and transfers between inter islands.-Performing daily engine and machinery checks-Create target works lists for crew and contractors-Maintenance and inspections as per the planned maintenance schedule (P.M.S) -Diagnosing systems and machinery issues/faults-Work autonomously to complete assigned tasks-Assist the master with the management and safe operation of the vessel.-Work on company owned Gecko Trucks Mobil Oil Fiji trucks, service and overhaul-Maintenance work on CATERPILLAR, Komatsu, Sino Trucks, Howo Trucks,90 tons mobile cranes (Liebherr+XCMG), Hydraulic Pile Drivers, Graders, Pneumatic Road Rollers, Loaders, Diggers/ (Kobelco, Hitachi, Samsung, Komatsu, CATERPILLAR etc.-Write up SOPs for operations and maintenance for new installations.-Top Head overhaul of Marine Cummins NTA 855M and Holset turbo chargers ZF BW161 Transmission Rebuild + Assemble, Service.-Welding and Fabrication Works on ships deck + Trailer/Chassis Extensions.-Manage Engine room Watch and engineering team while vessel is underway and in port.-Handle/Maintain records and machinery status logs on vital plant equipment and ensure spare parts inventory.-Administer lube oil quality, jacket water treatment, potable water and bulk stores.-Planned total amount of fuel and water to be bunkered and monitor discharge of MDO/Diesel from vessel to offshore facilities in outer islands in the region.-Inspect and assess work done by crew or contractors.-Consulting with contractors and other workers onshore/offshore Show less

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  The Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  Engineering Apprentice

  -Worked on JTA Boiler as a P.T trainee @ Lautoka FSC Sugar Mill to gain more knowledge on water tube types,how bagasse is used as fuel in co-generation to produce steam.Operation and maintenance of steam plants(JTA Boiler 300t)as part of my Marine Engineering qualifications.

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  Amex Resources Limited

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2022

  Reclassified to the Production Department-Mining & Concentrator as the Chief Engineer/All Rounder on the Bucket Wheel Suction Dredger and Offshore 4-storey Wet Plant, where the Frontline stage 1 of Mining/Production Begins.In charge of overall Maintenance,Overhaul, and Operations on CATERPILLAR 3512c's,C18's, x3 Cummins K38-DM 1100KVa Auxiliaries,Dregde Hydraulic Pump Systems,Slurrys Pumps,Marine Contols and Instrumentations,Pneumatic Systems,Overhead and Jib Cranes,Horizontal Cetrifugal Pumps,VSD systems,PLC,C18's,C2.2's,C32's etc. Show less Tasked with looking after the Maintanence/Mechanical/Marine Sectors on daily 24/7 with the capacity of Fleet Engineer/Mechanical & Marine Foreman with approx 100 employees on my team dealing with Processing Wet Magnetic Separation Plants,Pumps of all types vertical,horizontal(Centrifugal,Vane,Vacuum Pumps,DoubleWall Sand Pumps,Slurry Pumps,Magnetic Drive Pumps,Self Priming,Toyo HD Submersible Pumps,Diaphragm Pumps,Hydraulic Pumps)Conveyors Belts and Systems,Controls And Instrumentations(PLC),Hydraulics Systems,Dredging Systems_Tailings,Bucket and Cutter suction dredging,Tug Boats,HS Crafts,Megnetic Separators,Hopper Barges,Diesel Engines-Cummins Marine Generators and Propulsions,Caterpillar Propulsion & Auxiliaries,Volvo Generators,Drill Rigs,Jack Up Rigs,Penetration Offshore Drilling at Sea,Geotech & Hydrographic Surveying,Cat 988H Loaders,Yamaha Engines,Polyethylene Lines and Welding including Mig,Tig Welding,Gas,High Pressure Welding,Stainless steel welding,Cast Works,tasked also with planning and executing projects and the list goes on. Show less

  • Chief Engineer-Mining/Concentrator & Marine

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Mechanical Foreman/Fleet Engineer

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Chief Engineer-Marine

    Aug 2018 - Apr 2019