Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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LAHIRU JAYAWARDANE AMARIGE

Ravenswood,TAS

Summary

To obtain a responsible and challenging position with a progressive company where my work experience will have valuable application and utilization of my opportunity for advancement.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

2nd Engineer

Seaspan Ship Management Ltd.
2017.02 - Current
  • Oversee performance and maintenance of engine room and machinery space equipment.
  • Conduct regular monitoring, inspections, and update maintenance logbooks during engine room watches.
  • Execute complex repairs and system overhauls.
  • Perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on purifiers, generators, compressors, pumps, boilers, incinerators, water makers, and support equipment.
  • Ensure proper oil lubrication and filtering for all rotating equipment.
  • Coordinate and inspect marine machinery repairs and installations.
  • Inspect equipment and draw up work requests and job specifications.
  • Prepare detailed technical reports for engineering, management, and sales.
  • Maintain communication with contractors and clients, ensuring work completion at minimal cost.
  • Ensure compliance with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution prevention.
  • Test and maintain automatic control systems and alarms.
  • Prepare plans, estimates, design, and construction schedules, and contract specifications.
  • Schedule machine overhauls and servicing of electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.
  • Supervise and train engineers and crew members for routine and emergency duties.
  • Foster a culture of safety and efficiency within the engineering team.

3rd Engineer

Seaspan Ship Management Pvt Ltd
2010.08 - 2016.10

• Performed in completing complex repairs and system overhauls.

Generator Overhauls, Purifier, Air Compressor, Boilers and Different types of Pumps routine maintenance and overhauls.

• Assisted Main Engine Routine maintenance and Overhaul maintenance.

• Carried out Bunker operations complying with the company, International, regional rules and regulations

4th Engineer

Seaspan Ship Management Pvt Ltd
2008.04 - 2010.04

• Record keeping of machinery parameters and running hours.

• Carried out planned maintenance routines- Water Pumps, Purifiers, Air Compressors, Sewage Treatment plants

• Maintained tank sounding of fuel oil, diesel oil, lube and cylinder oil on board ship and record keeping of the same.

• Assisted to senior engineer for operation during bunker of fuel, diesel and lube oil.

• Compliance of environment policy and MARPOL requirements.

• Maintained the engine room log book and all those files on board advised by the Chief Engineer.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Maritime Engineering

University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS
12.2024

No Degree - Advance Diploma in Marine Engineering(Class 3)

Colombo International Nautical And Engineering
Colombo, Sri Lanka
11.2007

No Degree - Advance Diploma, MARITIME OPERATIONS

Challenger Institute of Technology
Perth, WA
04.2015

No Degree - Advance Level

Nalanda College Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2001

No Degree - Ordinary Level

Prince Of Wales College
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.1997

Skills

  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent team player.
  • Result Oriented.
  • Effective Communication skills.
  • Shipboard Safety Procedures
  • Diesel Engine Maintenance
  • Maritime Regulations Compliance
  • Electrical systems troubleshooting
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Communication and Coordination
  • Firefighting and Damage Control
  • Energy Conservation Practices
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Boiler Operations and Maintenance
  • HVAC Systems Management
  • Fuel Management Techniques
  • Pollution Prevention Measures
  • Engine repair

Certification

  • Currently studying for Australian Certificate of Competency as Ship Engineer- Class I
  • Australian Certificate of Competency as Ship Engineer- Class II.
  • Sri Lankan Certificate of competency as a Ship Engineer - Class III
  • Certificate Of work Safety in Enclosed Space- Australia
  • Tanker Familiarization (Liquefied Gas Tanker) - Australia
  • Tanker Familiarization (Oil & Chemical) - Australia
  • Advanced Fire Fighting- Australia
  • Basic Safety and Security Awareness Training- Australia
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Resale Boats- Australia
  • Medical First Aid on board Ship- Australia
  • Security Awareness Training- Australia
  • Maritime Resource Management- Australia
  • Manage first aid services and resources- Australia
  • Provide advanced first aid- Australia
  • Provide advanced resuscitation- Australia
  • Colombo Dockyard Training- Sri Lanka

Accomplishments

  • 15 years experience in large complex engineering vessels including various industrial Machineries.
  • Successfully led as a managing officer and worked with crews from multiple nations in a challenging environment
  • Recognized for maintaining 99% accuracy at the maintenance of ship machinery
  • Highly competent in world recognized maintenance ship software. (NS5 Enterprise Software)
  • Expert-level knowledge utilizing flow charts, and state-of-the-art testing and diagnostic tools to maintain key mechanical systems at maximum operability, conduct mechanical repair, equipment operations, and component replacement procedures.
  • Creative and tenacious problem solver with team-oriented, proactive management style; noted for on-time project completion and building positive working relationships with crews and management.
  • Independently watched the engine room, responsible for operations of main machineries (Main Engines & Generator)
  • Reduced average inventory cost by 30% through efficient procurement strategy and maintaining optimized inventory levels

Timeline

2nd Engineer

Seaspan Ship Management Ltd.
2017.02 - Current

3rd Engineer

Seaspan Ship Management Pvt Ltd
2010.08 - 2016.10

4th Engineer

Seaspan Ship Management Pvt Ltd
2008.04 - 2010.04

Associate of Applied Science - Maritime Engineering

University of Tasmania

No Degree - Advance Diploma in Marine Engineering(Class 3)

Colombo International Nautical And Engineering

No Degree - Advance Diploma, MARITIME OPERATIONS

Challenger Institute of Technology

No Degree - Advance Level

Nalanda College Colombo

No Degree - Ordinary Level

Prince Of Wales College
  • Currently studying for Australian Certificate of Competency as Ship Engineer- Class I
  • Australian Certificate of Competency as Ship Engineer- Class II.
  • Sri Lankan Certificate of competency as a Ship Engineer - Class III
  • Certificate Of work Safety in Enclosed Space- Australia
  • Tanker Familiarization (Liquefied Gas Tanker) - Australia
  • Tanker Familiarization (Oil & Chemical) - Australia
  • Advanced Fire Fighting- Australia
  • Basic Safety and Security Awareness Training- Australia
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Resale Boats- Australia
  • Medical First Aid on board Ship- Australia
  • Security Awareness Training- Australia
  • Maritime Resource Management- Australia
  • Manage first aid services and resources- Australia
  • Provide advanced first aid- Australia
  • Provide advanced resuscitation- Australia
  • Colombo Dockyard Training- Sri Lanka
LAHIRU JAYAWARDANE AMARIGE