Jamie Miller
Tonsley,Australia
Summary
Marine Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in shipboard operations and maintenance. Proven ability to lead diverse teams while prioritizing safety and quality in technically challenging environments. Committed to fostering a positive work culture and delivering high performance as both an independent contributor and team member.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer, Marine Engineering
ECA Maritime college
Brisbane, Queensland
06.2026 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging maritime curriculum for diverse student groups.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations, and class activities to deliver the curriculum.
- Explained concepts through a variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
- Mentored students in practical applications of maritime theories and principles.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback mechanisms.
- Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
2nd engineer
United Marine
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated in partnership on ATB vessel for transshipment of iron ore at Ashburton port, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Working with schottel thrusters x2, wartzilla main engine propulsion x2, Cat 3406 generators x2 and MAN L32 generators x4.
- Executed scheduled maintenance and implemented vessel enhancements during downtime to optimize performance.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure regulatory compliance and promote safety onboard.
Engineer
Svitzer Port Pirie
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Executed planned maintenance (sertica), emergency maintenance, and harbour towage operations for Port Pirie and Port Bonython.
- Managed three tugs: two tractor type tugs equipped with CAT 3516B main engines and Rolls Royce thrusters, and one uni-lever ASD with Daihatsu D6 main engines and Niigata Z-peller thrusters.
- The other is a uni-lever ASD, Daihatsu D6 Main engines and Niigata Z-peller thrusters.
Tug Engineer
Port Lincoln Tugs (Adelaide Wallaroo)
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated buccaneer tug 'Tickera' in Wallaroo, managing 2x Blackstone main engines and 2x Caterpillar auxiliary engines.
- Managed operations on 'Sheringa', equipped with 2x Daihatsu D6 main engines and Niigata Z-peller with uni-level control.
- Oversaw alternators powered by Cummins, ensuring efficient operational performance.
Chief Engineer
Bhagwan Marine Dampier port services
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Operated 1000HP ASD tug, Fitzroy Star (2x Caterpillar 3508), to support towage and marine operations.
- Operated ASD tugs for harbour towage operations, ensuring safe and efficient vessel movements.
- Worked with diverse vessels at Bhagwan Marine to enhance operational capability.
Chief Engineer
Offshore Unlimited
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Led engineering projects for marine operations at Dampier port services.
- Coordinated maintenance and operations for 'Ocean Dynasty' and 'Pacific Crest', ensuring optimal vessel readiness for missions.
- Managed maintenance schedules for vessels and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize engineering processes and workflows.
- Managed operations on diverse vessel types, ensuring alignment with company activities and meeting client needs.
Chief Engineer
Australian Fishing Enterprises
01.2015 - 12.2019
- FV 'Sea Princess-s' Caterpillar 3512 B Series (1200KW)
- Led technical teams to complete marine service tasks on schedule.
- Created maintenance schedules for marine equipment and infrastructure systems to enhance reliability.
Chief Engineer
Offshore Unlimited
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Oversaw propulsion systems of catamaran 'Unlimited' to enhance marine operational performance.
Chief Engineer
Australian Fishing Enterprises
01.2014 - 12.2014
- FV 'Sea Princess' Caterpillar 3512 B Series (1200 kW)
Chief Engineer
Australian Fishing Enterprises
01.2011 - 12.2014
- FV 'Cyroama' Cummins KT-38 (745 kW)
Education
Batchelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) - Engineer Watchkeeper
Australian Maritime College
Launceston, TAS07-2026
Diploma of Maritime Operations - Marine Engineering Class 3
Australian Maritime College
Launceston, TAS04-2013
Cert IV Maritime Operations - Master Less Than 35m
Australian Fisheries And Maritime Accademy
Port Lincoln, SASkills
- Marine systems operation
- Marine engineering calculations
- Vessel stability analysis
- Electrical systems troubleshooting
- Experience in planned, unplanned and breakdown maintenance and repairs
- prepare and carry out tasks for vessel maintenance for dry dock
- prepare vessel for AMSA or class surveys
- Establish and maintain engine watchkeeping procedures and duties on vessels less than 3000 kW
- Metalwork
- Arc welding
- Hazardous materials management
- Safety management practices
- strong ability to work productively on my own or as a team
Safety Training
- Observe safe working practices and procedures onboard a vessel
- Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
- Manage fire risk assessment, maintain state of readiness and respond to fire emergency
- Operate lifesaving appliances
- Monitor compliance legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea
- Maintain operational condition of lifesaving, fire fighting and other safety systems
- Operate breathing apparatus on board a vessel
- Develop emergency & damage control plans and handle emergency situations on board
- Carry out refuelling and fuel transfer operations
- Monitor compliance with legislative requirements and measures to protect the environment
Knowledge And Abilities
- The experience to plan and perform scheduled, un-scheduled maintenance and installations of various machinery and engines.
- Mechanical: Experience in planning and performing scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance, installations of diesel engines.
- Electrical: Maintenance of electrical equipment and fault finding. Assisted electrician with new installation of freezer unit and flood light installations and repairs. Organised with electrician the electrical refit of the Sea Princess generators and switchboard upgrades.
- Refrigeration: Able to efficiently run, maintain and fault find refrigeration plants.
- Pumps: Experienced in reconditioning of pumps, maintaining hi-pressure pumps. Designing and installing ballast, brine and other pumping systems.
- Deck machinery: Experienced in the operation and maintenance of deck winches, capstans and cranes.
- Hydraulics: Experienced in repairing and maintaining hydraulic systems. Involved in the installation of a new design trawl winch, installing hydraulics under supervision of the hydraulic engineer. Repair and rebuilding of cranes.
Qualifications And Certificates
- Tanker familiarisation - Liquified Gas, Chemical and oil - MSIC card
- Heavy Rigid Truck Licence - White Card
- Australian Passport - Dogging and Rigging
- Working at Heights - Applied First aid at sea
- Confined space entry and gas testing - AMSA medical certificate of fitness
Timeline
Lecturer, Marine Engineering
ECA Maritime college
06.2026 - Current
2nd engineer
United Marine
01.2024 - Current
Engineer
Svitzer Port Pirie
01.2023 - 01.2024
Tug Engineer
Port Lincoln Tugs (Adelaide Wallaroo)
01.2023 - 12.2023
Chief Engineer
Bhagwan Marine Dampier port services
01.2021 - 12.2023
Chief Engineer
Offshore Unlimited
01.2019 - 12.2021
Chief Engineer
Australian Fishing Enterprises
01.2015 - 12.2019
Chief Engineer
Offshore Unlimited
01.2014 - 12.2015
Chief Engineer
Australian Fishing Enterprises
01.2014 - 12.2014
Chief Engineer
Australian Fishing Enterprises
01.2011 - 12.2014
Batchelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) - Engineer Watchkeeper
Australian Maritime College
Diploma of Maritime Operations - Marine Engineering Class 3
Australian Maritime College
Cert IV Maritime Operations - Master Less Than 35m
Australian Fisheries And Maritime Accademy