Michael Garretson

Michael Garretson

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  • About me

    President at Sea & Land Yacht Works

  • Education

    • Penn State University

      2008 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: ASME Altoona - Vice President, Penn State Cycling Club, Penn State Triathlon Club

  • Experience

    • Garretson Orchards Inc.

      Jun 2003 - Aug 2012
      Field Supervisor

      • Supervised seasonal employees in the field to ensure productivity. • Directed full-time employees on multiple construction projects.• Interfaced with customers purchasing large quantities of produce for retail.

    • Dewberry

      Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
      Engineering Intern

      • Worked in a team on multiple HVAC renovation projects.• Responsibilities included mapping HVAC routing and building blueprints on AutoCAD, as well as - using AutoCAD to edit and revise existing HVAC drawings.• Performed field surveying for planning renovation of Dickinson College Dana Hall of Biology.

    • Vectron International

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
      Engineering Intern

      • Developed excel based heat transfer modeling based upon the EX-290 crystal oscillator, with the objective of creating a cost efficient method for determining oscillator effectiveness in regulating isothermal conditions in space applications.• Tested and analyzed heat transfer modeling using thermal-vacuum system.• Calculated resonate frequency and phase noise for vibration testing.• Developed and designed solid modeling of moving assemblies and components in Solidworks.• Collaborated with manufacturing engineer on purchase of automated liquid dispensing machine to increase quality control. Included out of state business trips to preview viable options. Show less

    • Schneider Electric

      Sept 2013 - Nov 2015

      • Troubleshoot precision HVAC data center cooling systems with field engineers via schematics, bill of materials, and internal documentation on new and existing installations. • Develop and modify technical documentation.• Design and build cooling simulators to troubleshoot controls of cooling products• Provide customer support for cooling unit configuration, spare parts, and onsite dispatch requests.• Communicate and work with Service Scheduling, Sales, Service Sales and other Technical Support Teams Show less

      • Cooling Technical Support Engineer

        Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
      • Technical Consultant

        Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
    • The Hart Companies

      Nov 2015 - May 2017
      Mechanical Engineer

      • Design HVAC, Chilled Water, Steam, Fire Protection and Plumbing systems for Clean Rooms, Labs, and High Hazard areas for the Bio-pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries.• Calculate air change requirements, air leakage, and heating and cooling loads to perform equipment selections. • Draft construction drawings and documentation for MEP systems.• Review building code for regulatory compliance.• Generate Equipment Life Cycle Cost Analysis Report.• Perform onsite surveys to coordinate and determine design feasibility. • Generate and Modify System & Equipment P&ID and Control Diagrams.• Communicate and work as a Multidisciplinary team with Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Architectural groups. Show less

    • Sea and Land Yacht Works

      Jun 2017 - now
      President

      Specializing in Engineering/Design/Installation/Service• Lithium battery systems, solar, and electric propulsion systems• Marine Electronics - MFDs, NMEA Networking, Autopilots, Transducers, etc. • Seakeeper Gyro & Ride Direct Dealer• Marine Systems - Plumbing & Tankage, Mechanical/ Hydraulic Steering Systems, etc• Winterizing & Spring Commissioning Services• Customer Fabrication - CNC & 3D Printed Products• Aftermarket sales of Victron Energy Products

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ABYC Electrical Technican Certification

      ABYC Certification
    • Master Technican

      ABYC Certification
    • Michael Garretson

      Seakeeper Ride
      Mar 2023
    • ABYC Standards

      ABYC Certification
      Feb 2020
    • ABYC Marine Systems Technican

      ABYC Certification
      Dec 2017
    • Airmar Certified Installer

      Airmar Technology Corporation
    • Advanced NMEA 2000 Certification

      National Marine Electronics Association
    • B&G H5000

      Navico
      Feb 2022
    • NMEA 400 Advanced Electronics Installer Certification

      National Marine Electronics Association
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michael Garretson
      Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America