Chacko Varghese
Ilford,Essex
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Astute and determined marine engineering lead with expertise in planning and developing shipyard repair projects. Multilingual and considered integral part of any team. Oversees effective and dynamic engineering teams. Equipped to enhance operations, speed up construction and control costs while designing strong and forward-thinking exterior structures and interior layouts. Highly accurate and results-driven with strong history in conducting operational evaluations, developing models and leading projects. Talents include building productive relationships to boost collaboration and project success. Intelligent professional boasting fourteen years of comprehensive experience designing and overseeing construction and repair of marine crafts and floating structures. Collaborative and easy going with exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel
Mayfair, United Kingdom
06.2024 - Current
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Monthly health and safety inspections, and maintaining records.
- Preparation of purchase order.
- Fire alarm testing, replacing faulty detectors, and manual call points.
- Inspection and resetting of boilers, and water pumps.
- Maintaining water softening system.
- Inspecting and testing water pH and softeners, and maintaining records.
- Legionella inspections.
- Routine maintenance of air-conditioning system.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and optimise performance.
- Weekly testing of sprinklers.
- Repairing of door locks (Open Door software).
- Repairing and replacing sink and bath mixers (Bristan, St. James, CP Hart, Jaguar, and Grohe brands).
- Repairing and replacing toilet flush tanks.
- Network cable crimping, and replacement of faulty cables.
- Evaluated new technologies or methodologies related to Maintenance Engineering, which helped keep company up to date with industry trends.
- Coordinated with external vendors for timely completion of critical repairs and upgrades.
PORT ENGINEER
GAC SAUDI ARABIA
DAMMAM
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Preparing ship for ARAMCO inspections
- Preparing ships for class inspection (CLASS DNV, RINA, ABS&BV SURVEY)
- Dry docking of ships for special survey and bottom survey.
- Collaborated with various departments such as Operations, Technical Services and Procurement achieving seamless workflow amongst teams.
- Increased operational efficiency by overseeing procurement of Spare parts and coordinating equipment installations.
- Enhanced vessel performance by implementing effective maintenance and repair strategies.
- Consistently met deadlines for scheduled repairs through effective time management skills.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials necessary for planned maintenance activities.
- Maximized vessel availability through strategic scheduling of Dry-dockings and repairs.
- Implemented safety processes and procedures and made crew members aware of contingency plans for dangerous cargo spills.
- Supervised other engineers and crew members and trained for routine and emergency duties.
SHIP REPAIR SUPERVISOR
BAHRAIN SHIP REPAIRING AND ENGINEERING CO.
MANAMA
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Supervision of US navy, US coast guard and Bahrain Defence forces vessels dry docking, repairs, and sand blasting and painting as per navy standards.
- Supervision of anchor handling vessels and supply vessels repairs and dry docking.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
MARINE CHIEF ENGINEER
YOUSUF BIN AHMED KANOO SAUDI ARABIA.
DAMMAM
05.2015 - 11.2019
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Carried out auxiliary generator repairs of caterpillar, Cummins, Perkins and Detroit.
- overhauling of diesel engines (caterpillar 3512,C4.4,3412,SCANIA DSI 14 & YANMAR)
- Overhauling of ZF and Reintjes gearboxes.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Chief Engineer
Gulf Agency Company SAUDI ARABIA
DAMMAM
04.2011 - 03.2015
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analysing data.
- Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
Trainee Marine Engineer
Zamil Offshore Services Co
DAMMAM
03.2009 - 06.2010
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and leading regular training sessions.
- Reduced risk of accidents through careful attention to detail during routine system testing.
- Provided support in emergency situations involving technical failures or critical system breakdowns.
- Managed inventory control for spare parts and tools, reducing delays during routine maintenance procedures.
- Enhanced vessel performance by conducting regular engine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Conducted periodic rounds and inspections of machinery spaces.
Education
No Degree - COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS-CNR2341
GAC CORPORATE ACADEMY
No Degree - CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS
GAC CORPORATE ACADEMY
No Degree - HEALTH,SAFETY,SECURITY AND ENVIORNMENT-HSSE2216
GAC CORPORATE ACADEMY
2022
No Degree - SHIP SECURITY OFFICER
EURO TECH
No Degree - PEROSNAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
EURO TECH
No Degree - ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING
EURO TECH
No Degree - MEDICAL FIRST AID
EURO TECH
DIPLOMA IN MARINE ENGINEERING - MARINE
NATIONAL HIGH TECH
Cochin2007
High School Diploma -
Vocational Higher Secondary School
High School Diploma -
ST.GEORGE HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Safety Management
- Procurement support
- Environmental management
- Failure Analysis
- Safety drills
- Engineering protocols
- Safety Planning
- Emergency response training
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance scheduling
- Repair Planning
- Technical Documentation
- Project Budgeting
- Technical reporting
- Environmental assessments
Additional Information
• PREPARE THE VESSELS FOR CLASS SURVEY
• PREPARE THE VESSELS FOR ARAMCO INSPECTIONS
• COORDINATE ACTIVITIES WITH REGULATORY BODIES IN ORDER TO ENSURE REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS ARE AT MINIMUM COST, CONSISTENT WITH SAFETY
• VESSEL INSPECTION AND SUBMIT REPORT TO MANAGEMENT
• ARRANGE SPARE PARTS AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS WITH LOW COST.
• PERSONAL MANAGEMENT
• MAINTAIN COMPLETE RECORDS OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING MACHINE OPERATIONS.
• PERFORM MONITORING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT SHIPS COMPLY WITH INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT AND POLLUTION PREVENTATIVES.
• MAINTAIN INVENTORIES AND RECORD USAGE OF SUPPLIES.
• ARRANGE SPECIALIST TECHNICIANS FOR THE VESSELS IF NECESSARY
• ACT AS A LIAISON BETWEEN A SHIP'S CAPTAIN AND MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT SCHEDULES ARE MAINTAINED AND THAT THE SHIP IS OPERATED SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY.
• REVIEW REPAIR REQUESTS AND COMPARE THEM WITH PREVIOUS WORK COMPLETED ON SHIPS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT COSTS ARE ECONOMICALLY SOUND
Languages
English
Arabic
Hindi
Malayalam
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel
06.2024 - Current
PORT ENGINEER
GAC SAUDI ARABIA
07.2021 - 06.2024
SHIP REPAIR SUPERVISOR
BAHRAIN SHIP REPAIRING AND ENGINEERING CO.
12.2019 - 03.2021
MARINE CHIEF ENGINEER
YOUSUF BIN AHMED KANOO SAUDI ARABIA.
05.2015 - 11.2019
Chief Engineer
Gulf Agency Company SAUDI ARABIA
04.2011 - 03.2015
Trainee Marine Engineer
Zamil Offshore Services Co
03.2009 - 06.2010
No Degree - COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS-CNR2341
GAC CORPORATE ACADEMY
No Degree - CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS
GAC CORPORATE ACADEMY
No Degree - HEALTH,SAFETY,SECURITY AND ENVIORNMENT-HSSE2216
GAC CORPORATE ACADEMY
No Degree - SHIP SECURITY OFFICER
EURO TECH
No Degree - PEROSNAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
EURO TECH
No Degree - ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING
EURO TECH
No Degree - MEDICAL FIRST AID
EURO TECH
DIPLOMA IN MARINE ENGINEERING - MARINE
NATIONAL HIGH TECH
High School Diploma -
Vocational Higher Secondary School
High School Diploma -
ST.GEORGE HIGH SCHOOL
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