John Higgins

Engine Cadet

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Long Beach, California, United States

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About me
Marine Engineer at MEBA | LTJG, USNR
Education
- United States Merchant Marine Academy
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  BS Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management (ABET Accredited)
  Activities and Societies: Captain, USMMA Men's Swimming and Diving Program. 2x NCAA DIII All-American and 5x NCAA DIII National Championship Qualifier. Battalion Commanding Officer, Battalion Academic Officer, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, VP of Kings Point Golf Club
Experience
- Military Sealift Command
  Jun 2018 - Oct 2018
  Engine Cadet
- Crowley
  Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
  Engine Cadet
- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
  Jul 2019 - Sept 2019
  Program Executive Office Intern
  Gained exposure to the design, acquisition, and production process for new-build U.S. Naval vessels.Worked within the Fleet Replenishment Oiler Program as part of NAVSEA’s Program Executive Office for surface ships. Reported to the on site program manager at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, drafting engineering reports and conducting quality assurance inspections of the vessel.
- U.S. Navy Reserve
  Jun 2021 - now
  Strategic Sealift Officer, Lieutenant JG
  Providing subject matter expertise on commercial shipping and marine engineering to the U.S. Navy.
- Military Sealift Command
  Jun 2021 - Oct 2022
  3rd Assistant Engineer
  3rd Assistant Engineer onboard the USS Mount Whitney, command and flagship of US 6th Fleet and Naval Strike Force NATO. Officer in charge of engineering watch teams, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel’s main propulsion steam plant, diesel power plant, and auxiliary systems.
- Foss Maritime Company
  Oct 2022 - Jun 2024
  Assistant Engineer - Ocean Towing
- Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
  Jun 2024 - now
  Marine Engineer
Licenses & Certifications
- High Voltage Saftey
  Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy
- Secret Security Clearance
  United States Department of Defense
- Electro-Technical Officer (STCW ETO)
  U.S. Coast Guard
  Feb 2025
- STCW Chief Engineer, Second Engineer Officer - Motor
  U.S. Coast Guard
  Mar 2025
- Third Assistant Engineer - Unlimited Steam, Motor, and Gas Turbine
  U.S. Coast Guard
  Jun 2021
- 1st Assistant Engineer - Unlimited Motor
  U.S. Coast Guard
  Mar 2025
- Chief Engineer (Limited, Oceans) - Motor
  U.S. Coast Guard
  Mar 2025
- EPA Section 609 Certification - Universal Refrigerant Handling
  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Second Assistant Engineer - Unlimited Steam, Motor
  U.S. Coast Guard
  Oct 2022
- Management of Electrical & Electronic Control Equiptment
  Maine Maritime Academy