Highlights:

Skills:good team working skills , ability to find practical solutions to problems, computer literacy , the ability to understan

Goal:Intend to build a career in a globally competitive environment & result oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career conscious person where acquired technical knowledge and education will be utilized towards the twin benefits of job satisfaction and a steady – paced professional growth and advancement.

Membership:? Institute of Marine Engineers (India) : Member (MIMARe) ? Royal Institute of Naval Architects (UK) : Associate Member (AMRINA)

Certification:?Professional : Masters in Business Administration (Shipping), Institute of Business Management & Studies; India. August 2012. ?Marine : Department Of Transport Chief Engineer Class – I (Motor- Unlimited Power), April 2006, United Kingdom : Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering; June1995 – June 1997, Glasgow College Nautical Studies, UK. ? Academic : Secondary School Certificate (CBSE), 1994 KV IIT, Chennai. India. April 1994. ? Others : Diploma in Interior Architecture and Design; CADD June 2010. Chennai. India. May 2005.

Chief Engineer 06/2014 - current
TCI Seaways Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil nadu India
Industry: Shipping & Maritime
Management Level Engineer
Over sees daily routine operations of engine room and communicate to the office between department on ship and within department. • Planning of manpower, job delegation • Daily job discussion with second engineer and daily routine ship inspection. • Supervise engine room personnel and give advice as required. • Improve performance and efficiency of engine room work team. • To work according to the planned maintenance schedule. • Draw up training orientation program for engine room cadets. • Arranging preparing and recording of machinery survey. • Ensure proper operation of safety equipments and its certificate still valid. • Planning maintenance check list to ensure machinery are properly maintained and reduced the risk of sudden break down of plant operation. • Ensure proper entry of engine room log book and oil record book. • Arrangement for plant survey inspection to check with item is due for survey. • Writing of report to company e.g. voyage report, monthly main engine performance report. • Preparation of dry dock list. • Inventory management and requisition (chemicals, lube oil, machinery spaces and stores).--
Deputy General Manager 12/2012 - 06/2014
Chidambaram Shipcare Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
Industry: Ship Repair, Ship Building, Engineering Contracts
Deputy General Manager Operations
• Management and oversight of the Project Workforce and its Administrative Support. • Responsible for the Profitability, Quality and work schedule of each project. • The optimum application of company resources while completing each project. • Supervise other managers and staff. • Coordinate Ship Repairs and Ship Building Operations. • Work directly with clients • Develop and oversee operating budget • Set department / Division goals based on the company Plans • Follow and enforce company policies and procedures consistently. • Oversee all human resources functions. • Make presentations to Ship Repair Engineers and Executive staff. • Make training schedules for Ship Repair Engineers / Staff / Trainees. • Develop new business opportunities • Write reports on Business operations for the executive staff and management staff. • Represent company in relevant professional organization. • Additional duties as assigned or deemed necessary for effective business operations. • Adapt and Establish ISO 9001 system quality principles to business operations. • Share ISO 9001 knowledge and encourage staff to train in QMS • Regularly review ISO 9001 system.--
Faculty & Workshop trainer 12/2012 - 06/2014
Chidambaram Institute of Maritime Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
Industry: Shipping & Maritime
Faulty & Workshop Trainer
To ensure that the course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the Marine Engineering department. * To ensure that the teaching content and methods of delivery are in accordance with course curriculum * To transfer knowledge including practical skills, methods and techniques. * Carrying out administrative tasks related to the marine engineering department. * To develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and materials that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm among students.--
Technical Superintendent 06/2012 - 11/2012
Seaport Shipping Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
Industry: Shipping & Maritime
Technical Superintendent
• Spares & Stores management. • Repairs and preventive maintenance. • Vendor evaluation, performance rating and development. • Training of ship staff. • Auditing of ship records. • Interface with General Manager Operations where ever necessary in his functions. • Maintain technical library and updating. • Disseminate technical and general information to ship and shore staff. • Development and maintenance of systems in electronic media. • Compliance to the statutory requirements. • Key Result Areas as stipulated by the top management. • Manning for vessels in the fleet. • Ensuring quick movement of ship in port and at sea. • Replace or transfer crew. • Develop suppliers on a continuous basis. • Approve purchase/ work orders/supplier bills. • Approve QMS procedures, work instructions and formats of technical department. • Approve and monitor effectiveness of the corrective action taken in the technical department. • Sign appointment agreements for offshore/onshore staff. • To coordinate all operations and/or technical matters in line with the Company’s policies, maritime rules and regulations and industry standards. • Implementing machinery and hull performance monitoring in the context of long-term vessels’ operational costs savings. • Controlling and monitoring the lub-oil and bunker quality and consumption. • Monitoring all aspects/performance of assigned vessels’ operation including safety and environmental protection. • Checking the logbooks, the Oil Record Books, etc. and ensuring that contingency plans and other manuals are updated regularly.--
Guest Lecturer 06/2010 - 09/2010
Chennai School Of Ship Management, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
Industry: Shipping & Maritime
Guest Lecturer
* To design, develop and deliver a range of marine subjects at various levels. * To review course content and materials on a regular basis, updating when required. * To develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and materials that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm among students. * To set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students.--
Assistant General Manager 01/2007 - 08/2007
TCI Seaways Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
Industry: Shipping & Maritime
Assistant General Manager
• Ensuring quick movement of ship in port and at sea. • Liaison with Mercantile Marine Department, Indian Register of Shipping, Port Authorities and underwriters. • Attending meetings called for by unions or other marine associated bodies. • Activating emergency procedures on shore in care of any contingencies at sea. • Implementation of QMS in the department and attend MRM. • Approve QMS procedures, work instructions and formats of technical department. • Implementation of Safety Management system including all its approved documentation by implementing, reviewing, amending, replacing or cancelling them as deemed appropriate. • Monitoring current and developing legislation relating to safe navigation, cargo and environmental protection and initiating suitable systems to ensure that the company and its ship always operate within legal and desirable parameters. • Manning the ships adequately as per safe manning. • Interview, sign appointment agreements for offshore staff. • Allocation of time and resources for maintenance. • Develop suppliers on a continuous basis.--
Chief Engineer 03/2007 - 05/2012
TCI Seaways Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
Industry: Shipping & Maritime
Chief Engineer
Over sees daily routine operations of engine room and communicate to the office between department on ship and within department. • Planning of manpower, job delegation • Daily job discussion with second engineer and daily routine ship inspection. • Supervise engine room personnel and give advice as required. • Improve performance and efficiency of engine room work team. • To work according to the planned maintenance schedule. • Draw up training orientation program for engine room cadets. • Arranging preparing and recording of machinery survey. • Ensure proper operation of safety equipments and its certificate still valid. • Planning maintenance check list to ensure machinery are properly maintained and reduced the risk of sudden break down of plant operation. • Ensure proper entry of engine room log book and oil record book. • Arrangement for plant survey inspection to check with item is due for survey. • Writing of report to company e.g. voyage report, monthly main engine performance report. • Preparation of dry dock list. • Inventory management and requisition (chemicals, lube oil, machinery spaces and stores).--
Marine Engineer 10/1997 - 11/2006
V. Ships, Mitsui OSK Lines, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
Industry: Shipping & Maritime
Trainee Marine Engineer to 1st Assistant Engineer
Assist the Chief Engineer with the maintenance of all systems onboard the vessel and act as second in command of engineering operations when necessary. •Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance and repairs of the vessel, machinery and equipment. •Perform duties for fire, man overboard and abandon ship drills and emergencies. •Ensure proper operation of all equipment and machinery. •Troubleshoot, diagnose and recommend solutions for correcting problems with the equipment and machinery. •Perform and log all fluid transfers in accordance with state and federal regulations. •Ensure all machinery spaces, storage areas and supply cabinets are clean and orderly. •Maintain inventories, engine room logs, and preventative maintenance schedules as required. •Supervise Engineering staff so that work is performed in an efficient and workman like manner. •Maintain a constant awareness of safety and accident prevention •Other duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer.--

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies 09/1995 - 06/1997
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Degree: Professional Degree
Major:Marine Engineering
Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering

Balavikram Marine Chief Engineer
Balavikram Marine Chief Engineer