2nd Engineer at Tidewater Marine

2nd Engineer Worked as a 2nd Engineer aboard the M/V Paul W Murrill in the Gulf of Mexico, a Diesel Electric Offshore Supply Vessel, contracted to drill ships and other oil rigs. Responsible as the engineer in charge of night watch as well as other personnel and ordering supplies. Gained hands-on experience with liquid bulk and dry bulk systems, including transferring product shore side and at sea to drill ships and oil rig platforms. Contributed to maintenance on the four 3516B Caterpillar Generators (1,800 kW output each). The 600V Propulsion system included two Lipps Azimuth Pod Z-Drives, one Lipps Tunnel Thruster, and one Lipps Retractable L-Drive. While aboard stood a 12 hour watch. 3rd Assistant Engineer Worked as a 3rd Assistant Engineer aboard the M/V Pat Tillman in the Gulf of Mexico, an Offshore Supply Vessel, contracted to drill ships and other oil rigs. Gained hands-on experience with liquid bulk and dry bulk systems, including transferring product shore side and at sea to drill ships and oil rig platforms. Contributed to maintenance on the two 3516B Caterpillar Main Propulsion, two 3508 Caterpillar tunnel thrusters, and three C18 Caterpillar Generators. Propulsion system included two Lipps Azimuth Pod Z-Drives, and two Lipps Tunnel Thruster. While aboard stood a 12 hour watch.