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Luke Douglas

Luke Douglas

Port Douglas,QLD

Summary

With an extensive professional history of working on marine vessels, this experience holds strongly for future opportunities.

Innovative marine engineering professional accustomed to demanding environments. Well-versed in all areas of ship repair and vessel maintenance.

Always eager to improve and up-skill on current qualifications, in particular pursuing a Class 3 Engineering Certificate, and continuously striving to better myself professionally and personally.

Holding myself to an exceptionally high standard in all aspects of life, with strong core values of trust, loyalty, communication and respect.

Strongly believing these characteristics make for a viable asset to any employer and a highly respected and valued colleague.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marine Engineer

Quicksilver Connections Pty Ltd
01.2011 - Current
  • Utilises best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues.
  • Implementing extensive maintenance programs to significantly reduce breakdowns and maintenance issues.
  • Prepared and distributed daily reports on vessels, issues and progress.
  • Reported violations of regulations, applicable laws and company policies immediately and took appropriate action.
  • Oversaw preventive maintenance of all machinery.
  • Oversee and lead over 10 vessel refit operations.
  • Maintained adherence to appropriate health and safety standards to protect crew members and reported promptly on issues of concern
  • Conducted periodic rounds and inspections of machinery spaces
  • Supervised and trained engineers and crew members on routine and emergency duties
  • Oversaw complete project life cycles from initial concepts to final walk-throughs and inspections of vessels

Vessel Master/Engineer

Calypso Charters Pty Ltd
03.2005 - 12.2010
  • Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
  • Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status.
  • Checked for spills and other pollutants to communicate findings to land staff.
  • Responsible for maintenance and repairs of vessel.
  • Responsible for up to 80 passengers and 10 crew members on day to day operations, transporting to and touring The Great Barrier Reef.
  • Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions
  • Prioritised safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment
  • Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements

Diesel Technician

Cummins Diesel
02.1999 - 07.2004
  • Completed Apprenticeship
  • Diagnostics and repairs of all Cummins' engines.
  • Completing several full engine rebuilds when required.
  • Field service work including but not limited to repairing marine agricultural and generator systems.
  • Managing up to 10 employees during night shift, overseeing companies 14 bay truck workshop.
  • Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes
  • Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens
  • Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents

Education

All Saints College
Liverpool, NSW

Skills

  • Ability to detect, troubleshoot and correctly diagnose mechanical issues on board vessels
  • Able to work, stay level headed and perform to the highest of standards in high-pressure environments,
  • Works extremely well unsupervised
  • Strong leadership values, with capabilities to gain high levels of performance from crew members
  • Highly respected amongst peers
  • Ability to speak confidently and respectfully to superiors
  • Highly respected amongst peers
  • Ability to speak confidently and respectfully to superiors

Certification


  • Master 24m Vessel
  • Marine Engine Driver 1
  • Heavy Vehicle Diesel Technician
  • CoST Certificate of Safety Training/Advanced Fire Fighting
  • Current First Aid/O2 Certificate

Timeline

Marine Engineer

Quicksilver Connections Pty Ltd
01.2011 - Current

Vessel Master/Engineer

Calypso Charters Pty Ltd
03.2005 - 12.2010

Diesel Technician

Cummins Diesel
02.1999 - 07.2004

All Saints College

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