Stanley Herndon

Experience

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  Maritime

  Jul 1988 - now

  Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer
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  U.S. Navy Reserve

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2010

  LCDR

  Served as Executive Officer for Expeditionary Port Unit 109Served as XO for detachment mobilized during Haitian Earthquake Relief (Operation Unified Response)Served as Engineering Officer for Provincial Reconstruction Team Uruzgan, Afghanistan (OperationEnduring Freedom)

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  ESAB Welding and Cutting Products

  Jan 1997 - Nov 2008

  Field Service Engineer

   Employed by ESAB Cutting Systems; A manufacturer of computer controlled cutting machines. Responsible for installation, troubleshooting and repair of control systems and supporting software, variable frequency A.C. & D.C. drive systems, as well as plasma and oxy-fuel process control equipment. Equipment uses digital and analog electronics including various types of programmable logic controllers. Installations require level and alignment to a high degree of accuracy and coordination of customer’s utilities and contractors. Train and work extensively with production managers, equipment operators and plant maintenance technicians in the shipbuilding & steel fabrication industry to enhance productivity. Assisted customers in developing expertise in metal-cutting with plasma, oxy fuel and water jet processes Show less

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  Maersk Line & Sealift Inc.

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Licensed First Engineer

  Lead Engine Department crew in repairs and daily operations aboard Containerships operating in the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf. Responsible for operation of all propulsion equipment and cargo handling cranes as well as supervision of junior engineers.

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  Hornbeck Offshore

  Dec 2008 - Jan 2010

  Electrical Superintendent

  Resolved technical issues related to conversion of tanker into a DP2 class multi-purpose offshore support vessel and ensured compliance with owner's specifications. Also conducted operational tests machinery and electrical systems. Reviewed, updated and corrected design drawings to reflect modifications neccesary during construction of vessel.

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  US Navy Reserve

  Sept 2010 - now

  Captain (ret.)

  Previously served as Executive Officer for Military Sealift Command Expeditionary Port Unit. Worked aboard various Military Sealift and Ready Reserve Fleet vessels on propulsion plants and also served in various shipyard duties as a repair officer.

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  United States Merchant Marine

  Aug 2011 - now

  U.S.C.G. Licensed Chief Engineer Unlimited Horsepower

  Licensed as Chief Engineer on Diesel/Motor and Gas Turbine Plants Unlimited H.P. and First Engineer on Steam Vessels Unlimited.License is Current with all STCW requirements fulfilled.

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  Resolve Salvage

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2019

  Salvage Engineer Diver & Chief Engineer

  Recently worked on salvage of sunken submarine. Worked with dive team on underwater patching, installation of a cofferdam and silt removal. Worked topside on repairs to equipment including Diesel Pumps, Compressors and Generators. Also served 4 months as Chief Engineer aboard the "Resolve Pioneer."

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  Simmons Machine Tool Corporation

  Sept 2020 - now

  Technical Service Engineer

  Responsible for Installation and Service of Machine Tools and Robotics Cells.