Brian Kelly
2A Sitka Street, St. John's,NL
Summary
Chief Engineer offering twenty years of supervising experience as well as executing both preventive and corrective maintenance. Possesses in-depth knowledge of general repairs and new system installations. Familiar with all facets of the industry and obtains a strong business oriented perspective of vessel management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Algoma Central Corporation
2022.11 - Current
- Ensure safe and efficient operations of engineering systems
- Management and train engine room personnel
- Implement and monitor maintenance and repair schedules for all machinery
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure the ship meets international safety and environmental standards
- Coordinate with Captain and shore-based management to report on system status, ongoing issues, and equipment malfunctions
- Oversee proper documentation and record engineering operations as per maritime law
- Manage budgets for the engineering department, including procurement of supplies and parts
- Responds effectively to emergencies, making key decisions to rectify issues and prevent harm
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns
- Perform root cause analysis to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts
- Monitor and evaluate engineering performance to recommend improvements
Maintenance Superintendent
Parker Wellbore
2017.07 - 2022.08
- Responsible for drilling asset maintenance, including repairs, upgrades and overhauls
- Helped develop a cost savings plan during the COVID pandemic, deferred cost savings where applicable
- Assisted client with bids, negotiations, and project execution of Major Capital Equipment Contracts
- Assisted business development with Business Case Proposals, and bids regarding tender submission
- Led drilling equipment readiness ahead of schedule as well as production utilities
- Promoted and implemented the safety and quality procedures to ensure scope of work carried out is accurate to company policy and procedures
- Provide productive feedback regarding the repair, maintenance, and dry-docking budget
- Inform the OIM or Captain of any technical limitations that may affect the safe operation of the vessel
- Maintain an adequate supply of spares to fulfill maintenance requirements and facilitate and fulfill a safe and efficient operation
- Approve all department requisition purchase orders
- Ensure that all third party equipment is fit for purpose, certified, correctly installed and maintained while on the vessel
- Implement requirements of audits as issued by clients, regulatory bodies or vessel management
- Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the fire extinguishing system
- Demonstrate commitment to company safety policies through leadership and guidance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for environmental protection
- Ensure high standards of hygiene and housekeeping is maintained onboard
- Completing annual performance appraisals, including recommendations for improvement and or disciplinary action
Assistant Technical Section Leader
Seadrill Ltd.
2017.04 - 2017.07
- Assumed safety roles as per station bill and emergency preparedness plan
- Assisted with overall condition and maintenance of all equipment onboard
- Managed Technical Department
- Performed budgetary control of the maintenance department
- Kept the filing system up to date
- Ensured all equipment is maintained as required by OEM and is properly recorded
- Ensured sufficient stock of spare parts and materials are maintained
- Ensured compliance with the standard of cleanliness and tidiness
- Responsible for ensuring the department subordinates are fully trained in handling emergencies
- Ensured that non-compliances are fully acted upon and executed.
Maintenance Supervisor / SEMI-Submersible MODO
Transocean Deepwater Drilling Inc.
2016.10 - 2017.04
- Maintained control over the rig's maintenance system and associated computer database
- Coordinated periodic maintenance activities with the OIM and other department heads
- Planned service and maintenance of equipment in accordance with the rig maintenance system and guidelines
- Ensured reports for repair and maintenance of equipment are accurate and complete
- Carried out Classification Society surveys as part of a continuous survey program of the machinery
- Promoted and implemented safety and quality procedures to ensure scope of work was performed safety to the required standards
- Ensured manpower and materials were available to execute the work according to the agreed plan
- Ensured the Permit To Work and Energy Isolation policies were adhered
- Ensured shore-based management was advised of any situation that occurred on vessel for collaboration purposes
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements were followed and carried out
Maintenance Supervisor / Hebron Project Platform
Woodgroup PSN
2016.10 - 2017.04
- Worked closely with Hook-Up, and Commissioning team ensuring all equipment was maintained, and care and preservation requirements were identified
- Provided guidance and leadership on all matters relating to maintenance, care, and physical integrity of all material and equipment related to the Hebron Project for Exxon Mobil
- Supervised crafts to ensure that required maintenance, care and preservation activities were carried out safe, timely and in a cost effective manner
- Developed and maintained a database, indicating materials/equipment requiring preservation, maintenance, dates and frequencies
- Worked closely with clients and vendors to ensure all preservation and maintenance requirements were identified and met
- Performed periodic checks and activities required to protect and maintain client assets
- Responsible for regular and preventive maintenance on equipment and site facilities as well as on-site coordination of workers, materials and equipment
- Supervised and mentored personnel
- Promoted and implemented Safety and Quality procedures to ensure the scope of work is performed safely and to the required standards
- Ensured manpower and materials were available to execute the work scope according to control of work
Education
Post Secondary Diploma - Marine Engineering Technology
Fisheries And Marine Institute of Memorial University
St. John's, NL06.2000
High School Diploma -
St. Gabriel's All-Grade School
St. Brendan's, NL 06.1997
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Safety Management
- Equipment Operation
- Emergency Management
- Maintenance Processes
- Operations Management
- Environmental Management
- Asset Management
- Effective Communication
Certification
- First Class Motor (Chief Engineer Unlimited)
- Maintenance Supervisors License (MODU)
- Marine Advanced First Aid
- WHMIS
- Seafarers Medical
- Letter of Conduct
- STCW Refreshers
- Major Emergency Management (MEMIR)
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate
- Offshore Crane- Advanced Training
- SDP Elementary Technical Training
- Hull Inspection and Dry Dock Training
- Ship Security Officer Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Algoma Central Corporation
2022.11 - Current
Maintenance Superintendent
Parker Wellbore
2017.07 - 2022.08
Assistant Technical Section Leader
Seadrill Ltd.
2017.04 - 2017.07
Maintenance Supervisor / SEMI-Submersible MODO
Transocean Deepwater Drilling Inc.
2016.10 - 2017.04
Maintenance Supervisor / Hebron Project Platform
Woodgroup PSN
2016.10 - 2017.04
Post Secondary Diploma - Marine Engineering Technology
Fisheries And Marine Institute of Memorial University
High School Diploma -
St. Gabriel's All-Grade School
- First Class Motor (Chief Engineer Unlimited)
- Maintenance Supervisors License (MODU)
- Marine Advanced First Aid
- WHMIS
- Seafarers Medical
- Letter of Conduct
- STCW Refreshers
- Major Emergency Management (MEMIR)
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate
- Offshore Crane- Advanced Training
- SDP Elementary Technical Training
- Hull Inspection and Dry Dock Training
- Ship Security Officer Certificate
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