Graham Lynch

Graham Lynch

Marine Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Engineer Surveyor

  • Education

    • National Maritime College of Ireland

      2004 - 2007
      Bachelor of Engineering in Marine & Plant Engineering Marine & Plant engineering

      Activities and Societies: NMCI Sub Aqua Club- Club President 2006-2007 IMAREST Young members Network

    • National Maritime College of Ireland

      2004 - 2007
      Marine and plant engineering Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

      Class 2 Steam Unlimited LicenceCoursework included: Control and Instrumentation Systems, Legal Studies, Managerial Skills, Plant Design, ConstructionAnd Maintenance, Electrotechnology, Drydocking, Auxiliary Power Systems, Plant TroubleshootingSept- Dec 2008 ational Maritime College of IrelandCork, Ireland Class 4 Combined Steam and Motor Unlimited Licence

  • Experience

    • Chevron Shipping Company

      Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
      Marine Engineer

      orthwest Swan• After obtaining my engineering Officer of the Watch (OOW) licence in December 2008, I have worked on LNGcarriers, both in the engine room and on the cargo side• I have climbed the ranks from junior engineer to 3rdto currently holding the rank of 2ndengineer on a 138000m3 LNGcarrier, steam powered, with high voltage systems• Major shipyard on LNG carrier, 5 year survey, working on the LNG cargo side surveys and engine room surveys andmaintenance. Assisted with the pre shipyard planning and restarting and testing of all systems after shipyard• Minor shipyard – 2.5 year survey, both engine and LNG cargo systems• Thorough knowledge of planned maintenance and purchasing systems such as RAST, Maximo• Trained on the use of Omnitrend Vibrational Analysis Software, Doctor Diesel, Kyma System Monitoring Systems, andOptialign Computerised Laser Alignment System• Experience working with Classification Societies on surveys and system modification and design; Systems and machinery that I have been responsible for and maintained are as follows:• Sea Water Systems – Both plate and tubular coolers, sea water system modifications and Chloropac systems installation and commissoning• Hydraulic Systems – Overhauling, troubleshooting and systems modifications in shipyard• Diesel Generators - MAN B&W and Wartsila medium speed diesel generators, routine servicing, troubleshooting, and major overhauls• Steam Boilers – High pressure boilers (63 bar) – maintenance and troubleshooting, system modifications, major surveys and repairs• Steam Turbines- Kawasaki propulsion turbine rated at 25,150 KW, Shinko alternator sets rated at 3300KW,6.6kv, Coffin Steam driven multi-stage feed pumps. Operation, overhauling, • Refrigeration Systems –Provision system overhauls of compressor and systems modifications• Chilled AC refrigeration systems – 1250kw screw compressors, utilising chiller water glycol systems, overhaul and routine maintenance Show less

    • Chevron

      Jan 2009 - Jul 2016

      I'm currently working on Chevron''s new DFDE ships that are built for the new Gorgon project in Australia. Currently sailing on spot market in various different operating conditions. Have completed numerous STS cargo transfer and loaded the 1st export cargo from the UK.Working on the Gas plant and cargo conditioning systems to provide safe and reliable power and propulsion systems for the Diesel electric plant. All plant is High Voltage and engines are tri fuel medium speed diesels I am a 2nd Engineering Officer on Chevron's 138000m3 LNG carrier.The ship is a dual fuel, steam powered vessel.The position consists on watchkeeping,ongoing maintenance and planned maintenance of all systems onboard.The trade is between Australia and japan on the Wheatstone project,a combined project between Chevron,BP and Shell.

      • Gas/Cargo engineer

        Jan 2014 - Jul 2016
      • 2nd Engineering Officer

        Jan 2009 - Jun 2016
    • Aviva

      Aug 2016 - now
      Engineering Surveyor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AMImarest

      The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)