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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accolades
STCW Ancillary Courses
Marine Certifications
References
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MICHAEL LYNCH

MICHAEL LYNCH

ETO/Marine Superintendent
Carrowkeale East,INAGH

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and flexibility.

Organized and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills.

Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Electro-Technical Officer

Costa Magica
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Ensuring all electrical department work is carried out in accordance with regulatory constraints
  • Maintaining close control of budget and overtimes
  • Directing, managing, and supervising the daily activities of the electrical department
  • Holding daily meetings with the Chief Engineer regarding work schedules, repairs, and planned maintenance
  • Ensuring the safe, efficient maintenance of the vessel's electrical and electronic systems
  • Ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance of all flame proof and intrinsically safe equipment
  • Maintaining maintenance schedules and troubleshooting any problems with the equipment or systems
  • Diagnosing faults and potential problems and repair where necessary
  • Assisting the Chief Engineer and other members of the department with tasks as delegated
  • Coordinating with technicians onshore when needed

Marine Electro-Technical Officer

NIDCO, Trinidad And Tobago Government
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) at National Infrastructure Development Company Limited (NIDCO) in Trinidad and Tobago is responsible for maintenance and operation of electrical systems on board vessels. This includes: Maintaining electrical and electronic equipment, Planning and following maintenance schedules, Troubleshooting equipment and systems, Diagnosing faults and potential problems, and Providing technical guidance and support to electricians.

Marine Electro-Technical Officer

Trinidad and Tobago Government
08.2021 - 12.2021

An Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) at the National Infrastructure Development Company Limited (NIDCO) in Trinidad and Tobago is responsible for the maintenance and operation of electrical systems on board vessels.

Maintaining electrical and electronic equipment,

Planning and following maintenance schedules,

Troubleshooting equipment and systems,

Diagnosing faults and potential problems, and

Providing technical guidance and support to electricians.

Group Marine Superintendent SE ASIA

Pandaw River Expeditions
04.2019 - 03.2020


  • Maintenance Planning and executing refit and fleet time maintenance programs, and ensuring work and records are accurate and up to date
  • Compliance...Implementing and monitoring compliance with international maritime legislative requirements and classification society regulations
  • Certification ...Ensuring vessels are fully certified and maintain the validity of class, international, national, and specific certificates
  • Budgeting...Managing and controlling technical budgets for maintenance, repair, re-fit, spare parts, lube oil, chemical and gases, and other consumables
  • Stock...Verifying stock levels by spot checks during ship visits and reporting
  • Spares...Arranging for all spares, repairs, modifications, and services to comply with statutory requirements and company standards
  • Staff...Supervising ship's staff compliance with management policies, international, state, or local Maritime regulations
  • Training...Continuously updating, instructing, advising, and following up on the implementation of ship staff in coordination with the Technical Manager and Marine department.

Technical Manager

Dream Cruises
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Responsible for the safe and effective installation of Fire Detection, Public Address, TV and Telephone Distribution Systems on a major refurbishment project during Dry Dock.

Marine Electrical Instructor

Naval Academy HCMC
02.2017 - 01.2019
  • Teach marine electrical courses
  • Prepare for and grade courses
  • Maintain accurate student records and complete required forms
  • Develop new courses and procedures for onboard implementation
  • Keep up with current practices and technology
  • Liaise with other instructors to ensure courses are prepared
  • Follow up with high-performing and struggling participants
  • Restore equipment and address deficiencies

Marine Electrical Engineer

Genting HK
11.2012 - 12.2015
  • Utilized various electrical tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.
  • Applied principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency.
  • Provided technical support to colleagues on complex issues, assisting them in finding efficient solutions to problems.
  • Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and repair of a wide range of electrical systems, including:
  • Power generation and distribution
  • Lighting
  • Communication
  • Navigation
  • Propulsion
  • Safety
  • Security
  • Machineries in the engine room
  • Emergency and auxiliary generators
  • Emergency and auxiliary switchboards
  • Ship's stabilizers
  • Electrical installations of lifeboats and rescue boats

Electrical Engineer

CRYSTAL CRUISES
05.2010 - 08.2012

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of a wide range of electrical systems, including:

  • Power generation and distribution
  • Lighting
  • Communication
  • Navigation
  • Propulsion
  • Safety
  • Security
  • Machineries in the engine room
  • Emergency and auxiliary generators
  • Emergency and auxiliary switchboards
  • Ship's stabilizers
  • Electrical installations of lifeboats and rescue boats

Assisting Director of Technical Operations

Crystal Cruises Inc.
05.2010 - 08.2012
  • Assisting Director of Technical Operations (Marine Operations Dept.) ensuring that assigned ship’s repair, maintenance, capital expenditure/refurbishment, preventative maintenance, equipment replacement and engineering operating policies, procedures and purchasing practices were in full compliance with the SMS/SOLAS

Graphic/Wed Designer

MGM Studios
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
  • Using specific software to create computer-generated effects and simulations.
  • Collaborated with motion capture department to collect and apply data for specific characters.
  • Created lifelike characters with appropriate textures, shadows and features.
  • Increased overall brand awareness through the creation of eye-catching logo designs and cohesive visual identities.
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.

ETO

Renaissance Cruises
04.2001 - 10.2001


  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Maintenance: Testing, servicing, and maintaining all electrical and electronic equipment, including electronic navigation aids, communication equipment, and engine room control systems
  • Monitoring: Monitoring the operational state of electrical installations, hydraulic and control equipment, and emergency systems
  • Troubleshooting: Detecting, reporting, and solving electrical and electronic problems
  • Coordination: Assisting the Chief Engineer with daily work, especially electrical handling, and coordinating work with onshore technicians
  • Spare parts: Identifying and recommending critical spare parts

ETO

P+O/Princess Cruises
02.1996 - 12.2000
  • Served onboard SS Canberra, MV Oriana, MV Arcadia, Grand Princess New build Grand Princess Monfalcone Shipyard Italy
  • Responsible for Maintenance: Testing, servicing, and maintaining all electrical and electronic equipment, including electronic navigation aids, communication equipment, and engine room control systems
  • Monitoring: Monitoring the operational state of electrical installations, hydraulic and control equipment, and emergency systems
  • Troubleshooting: Detecting, reporting, and solving electrical and electronic problems
  • Coordination: Assisting the Chief Engineer with daily work, especially electrical handling, and coordinating work with onshore technicians
  • Spare parts: Identifying and recommending critical spare parts

Chief ETO

Pentow Marine Capetown
04.1995 - 10.1995
  • AHTS / SALVAGE TUG JADE FISH
  • Maintenance: Testing, servicing, and maintaining all electrical and electronic equipment, including electronic navigation aids, communication equipment, and engine room control systems
  • Monitoring: Monitoring the operational state of electrical installations, hydraulic and control equipment, and emergency systems
  • Troubleshooting: Detecting, reporting, and solving electrical and electronic problems
  • Coordination: Assisting the Chief Engineer with daily work, especially electrical handling, and coordinating work with onshore technicians
  • Spare parts: Identifying and recommending critical spare parts

Radio Officer/Electrical Engineer

Maersk Friesland Ro-Ro/Pax Ferry
03.1995 - 05.1995
  • Perform maintenance of maritime radio station equipment, electronic radio procedures, transmitters and receivers for communications, radar, probes, etc.
  • Handle all of the ship¿s external communication systems.
  • Perform maintenance of positioning and electronic navigation systems, as well as data acquisition systems, the latter of which range from satellite systems to those found in the ship's engine room and navigation equipment.
  • Manage Local Area Networks (LAN Manager and network trouble-shooter), i.e, carry out the maintenance of internal communication systems and ensure the integrated operation of onboard computer equipment.
  • Perform electronic radio management tasks both at sea and ashore.
  • Carry out communications necessary for the safety of the ship, as well as commercial and private operations.

Radio Officer/Electrical Engineer

MV SCIROCCO RO-RO/PAX FERRY
12.1994 - 03.1995
  • Perform maintenance of maritime radio station equipment, electronic radio procedures, transmitters and receivers for communications, radar, probes, etc.
  • Handle all of the ships external communication systems.
  • Perform maintenance of positioning and electronic navigation systems, as well as data acquisition systems, the latter of which range from satellite systems to those found in the ship's engine room and navigation equipment.
  • Manage Local Area Networks (LAN Manager and network trouble-shooter), i.e, carry out the maintenance of internal communication systems and ensure the integrated operation of onboard computer equipment.
  • Perform electronic radio management tasks both at sea and ashore.
  • Carry out communications necessary for the safety of the ship, as well as commercial and private operations.

Radio Officer

Spliethoff Beheer B.V Holland
03.1991 - 10.1994
  • Performs maintenance of maritime radio station equipment, electronic radio procedures, transmitters and receivers for communications, radar, probes, etc.
  • Handle all of the ships external communication systems.
  • Perform maintenance of positioning and electronic navigation systems, as well as data acquisition systems, the latter of which range from satellite systems to those found in the ship's engine room and navigation equipment.
  • Manage Local Area Networks (LAN Manager and network trouble-shooter), i.e, carry out the maintenance of internal communication systems and ensure the integrated operation of onboard computer equipment.
  • Perform electronic radio management tasks both at sea and ashore.
  • Carry out communications necessary for the safety of the ship, as well as commercial and private operations.

Radio Operations Officer

Jebsen Ship Management
08.1991 - 09.1991
  • Perform maintenance of maritime radio station equipment, electronic radio procedures, transmitters and receivers for communications, radar, probes, etc.
  • Handle all of the ships external communication systems.
  • Perform maintenance of positioning and electronic navigation systems, as well as data acquisition systems, the latter of which range from satellite systems to those found in the ship's engine room and navigation equipment.
  • Manage Local Area Networks (LAN Manager and network trouble-shooter), i.e, carry out the maintenance of internal communication systems and ensure the integrated operation of onboard computer equipment.
  • Perform electronic radio management tasks both at sea and ashore.
  • Carry out communications necessary for the safety of the ship, as well as commercial and private operations.

Radio/Radar Officer

Irish Naval Service
09.1989 - 09.1990


  • A Leading Radio Radar Technician (L/RRT) performs the roles and responsibilities of a Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) and technician at sea, where he/she is responsible for the Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Repair of all Navigation and Communications equipment on board.

Education

Associate of Arts - Creative Writing

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design / Web Design

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica California
04.2001 -

Tier 3 Advanced Health And Fitness - Exercise Physiology

EQUINOX LLC
New York
04.2001 -

National Certificate Exercise And Fitness - Exercise Physiology

Dublin City University
Dublin, IRELAND
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Engineering (Electronics And Communications)

University of Solent
Southampton, Hants. UK
04.2001 -

Skills

Equipment testing

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Accolades

  • Care Skills/Care for the Older Person courses completed 02/2023-05/2023
  • TEFL Certified English Teacher 180 hours 05/2022
  • 01/2014-09/2015 English Creative Writing/English Literature Santa Monica College, CA
  • 05/2004-10/2009 Equinox LLC Tier 3 Health and Wellness Trainer West Hollywood, CA
  • 08/2006-06/2009 BA Higher Honors Graphic and Web Design, Santa Monica College California
  • 09/2000-06/2001 Dublin City University (DCU) National Certificate in Exercise and Fitness



STCW Ancillary Courses

  • Basic Safety Training/BST Refresher
  • STCW Advanced Firefighting AFF
  • STCW HELM (Operational)
  • STCW Medical First Aid MFA
  • STCW Security Awareness
  • STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat PSC&RB
  • ENG1 Medical
  • STCW Crowd Management

Marine Certifications

  • BSc Marine Engineering (Electronics & Communications) University of Solent, Southampton UK.
  • UK MCA Senior ETO CoC 111/6 Unlimited STCW
  • High Voltage Certificate
  • GMDSS Operators License
  • Radar Maintenance Certificate
  • Certificate of Maintenance of Radio Equipment on Merchant Ships

References

References available on request

Interests

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Reading

Creative writer

Timeline

Chief Electro-Technical Officer

Costa Magica
04.2023 - 07.2023

Marine Electro-Technical Officer

NIDCO, Trinidad And Tobago Government
08.2021 - 12.2021

Marine Electro-Technical Officer

Trinidad and Tobago Government
08.2021 - 12.2021

Group Marine Superintendent SE ASIA

Pandaw River Expeditions
04.2019 - 03.2020

Technical Manager

Dream Cruises
01.2019 - 04.2019

Marine Electrical Instructor

Naval Academy HCMC
02.2017 - 01.2019

Marine Electrical Engineer

Genting HK
11.2012 - 12.2015

Electrical Engineer

CRYSTAL CRUISES
05.2010 - 08.2012

Assisting Director of Technical Operations

Crystal Cruises Inc.
05.2010 - 08.2012

Graphic/Wed Designer

MGM Studios
08.2008 - 06.2009

Associate of Arts - Creative Writing

Santa Monica College
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design / Web Design

Santa Monica College
04.2001 -

Tier 3 Advanced Health And Fitness - Exercise Physiology

EQUINOX LLC
04.2001 -

National Certificate Exercise And Fitness - Exercise Physiology

Dublin City University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Engineering (Electronics And Communications)

University of Solent
04.2001 -

ETO

Renaissance Cruises
04.2001 - 10.2001

ETO

P+O/Princess Cruises
02.1996 - 12.2000

Chief ETO

Pentow Marine Capetown
04.1995 - 10.1995

Radio Officer/Electrical Engineer

Maersk Friesland Ro-Ro/Pax Ferry
03.1995 - 05.1995

Radio Officer/Electrical Engineer

MV SCIROCCO RO-RO/PAX FERRY
12.1994 - 03.1995

Radio Operations Officer

Jebsen Ship Management
08.1991 - 09.1991

Radio Officer

Spliethoff Beheer B.V Holland
03.1991 - 10.1994

Radio/Radar Officer

Irish Naval Service
09.1989 - 09.1990
MICHAEL LYNCHETO/Marine Superintendent