Lee Mears
Ocean Springs
Summary
Experienced electrician and senior engineering technician III with over 25 years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering disciplines. Strong background in the management, installation, planning, and maintenance of offshore marine vessels, drilling rigs, and DDG51 Class Aegis destroyers. Seeking a position to make a valuable contribution to an organization that offers professional growth and developmental opportunities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineering Technician III w / Security Clearance
Mills Marine & Ship Repair LLC NSWCPD Support Ingalls Shipbuilding
01.2022 - Current
- Provide direct technical support to the Navy’s waterfront test team, through test witnessing, validating HM&E systems and associated support equipment
- Provide surveillance in various systems to include auxiliary equipment/systems, DC systems, vent, drains, overflows, A/C and reefer systems, AC&R, heating ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC)
- Maintain and troubleshoot Machinery Control Systems (MCS) along with loading software on all MCS devices including all Data Interface Units (DIU), Damage control consols, Repair Locker Control Consoles, Universal Control Consoles (UCC)
- Fuel Oil Lab PC (FOLP)
- Test witness High Voltage Switchboards 4160V / 440V along with the Power Conversion Modules (PCM)
- Load software on Integrated Bridge Navigation Systems (IBNS)
- Assist in screening deficiencies and ship checks items of concern
- Provide onboard support for ships force as required I.E supported new software load on DDG125 after sail away in SSQT support
- Conduct surveillance and provide status to the government on technical issues, quality assurance issues, and production efforts
- Track and evaluate the completion of technical items to ensure they meet or exceed required specifications.
Senior Electrician
Seadrill Limited Intl.
06.2013 - 08.2022
- Oversee electrical crews / electronics technicians
- Work side by side with Ops Prep during the building, Installation and overall commissioning of two New JU200E fully automated drilling rigs in China
- Oversee all planning and commissioning along with overall testing of the automated controls for the drilling package, vessel power management systems, all safety and ESD systems
- Troubleshooting / maintenance and change out of Siemens and ABB liquid cooled Variable Frequency Drives for entire drilling package and control systems up to 1250kw
- Troubleshooting and maintenance in drilling Cyber based NOV controls and with Cameron TTS Drilling X-com controls and communication
- Testing and maintenance in Autronica Fire and Gas automation systems with PLC controls
- Daily preventative maintenance and planning as per IFS / Maximo
- Work daily with Technical Section Leaders for daily planning, upgrades, MOC’s and materials ordering
- Troubleshooting and maintenance on Siemens Sivacon Motor Control Centers and 690v Switchboards with Siemens Semi code controllers
- Troubleshoot / repair all HVAC systems / chill water systems.
Chief Electrician
Noble Drilling
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Responsibilities include overseeing Electrical crew and planning during major retrofit and new power generation and controls
- New SCR installation and Siemens PLC upgrades on NOV Drilling drive systems
- Troubleshooting Ross Hill SCR systems for drilling package
- Troubleshooting Siemens PLC controls for NOV Varco equipment
- Troubleshooting / Maintenance on CAT 3516 engine and generator controls
- Planning and maintenance schedules, preparing MOC paperwork for equipment upgrades
- HVAC installation and maintenance.
Chief Electrician
Cal-Dive Intl.
07.2005 - 09.2011
- Oversee electrical crews, planning and scheduling maintenance
- Maintenance and repairs on 500 Ton Cycle Crane
- Troubleshooting O.E.M
- DC Drive Systems, PLC troubleshooting on anchor winches
- All HVAC repairs and installation
- Anchor winch and load cell calibrations
- All welding machines and meter calibrations
- Planning, scheduling and writing procedures for equipment installation for light off as per electrical and USCG specs.
Chief Electrician
Offshore Specialty Fabricators
03.2004 - 07.2005
- Responsibilities included overall barge Maintenance, preventive maintenance planning / scheduling
- Troubleshooting 1100 Ton American Crane (GE system)
- Troubleshooting engine and generator controls
- Installation / set up on Woodward and Barber Colemans voltage regulators
- Troubleshooting 200HP 500vdc Digital SCR Drive Mooring Winches.
Systems Test Electrician
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems
06.1999 - 10.2002
- Responsibilities included IC and Power test troubleshooting and final preparation and testing on DDG class ships
- Presenting system operations to US Navy QA for final acceptance
- Along with INSERV on sea trials.
Education
12yr High School Diploma -
Piggott AR
4 Year Electrical / Basic Electronics Apprentice Program -
MGCCC
Gauiter, MS05.1997
Skills
- Electrical CompEx 01-04, Houston TX
- USCG / STCW H853 High Voltage (11Kv) Safety Course, ABB, Houston TX
- Licensed HVACR Technician, Beaumont TX
- Masters Licenses in HVAC Installation and Controls, Beaumont TX
- Ross Hill SCR controls and troubleshooting, Houston TX
- Automation Systems for Operators and Maintenance (theory and practical) Simatic S7 PLC from Siemens, Singapore
- Kongsberg K-Chief 700 Step 1 Introduction, Aberdeen Scotland
- Kongsberg K-Chief 700 Maintenance Course, Aberdeen Scotland
- ABB ACS800 liquid cooled VFD setup and maintenance, Singapore
- NOV Top drive TDS 8 & 1000 SA electrical controls, Singapore
- Cameron TTS Top Drive and Cyber controls, Norway
- Troubleshooting ABB drives using Drive Windows
- Field Service Support
- Customer Relations
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Senior Engineering Technician III w / Security Clearance
Mills Marine & Ship Repair LLC NSWCPD Support Ingalls Shipbuilding
01.2022 - Current
Senior Electrician
Seadrill Limited Intl.
06.2013 - 08.2022
Chief Electrician
Noble Drilling
09.2011 - 05.2013
Chief Electrician
Cal-Dive Intl.
07.2005 - 09.2011
Chief Electrician
Offshore Specialty Fabricators
03.2004 - 07.2005
Systems Test Electrician
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems
06.1999 - 10.2002
12yr High School Diploma -
Piggott AR
4 Year Electrical / Basic Electronics Apprentice Program -
MGCCC
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