Frank Denietolis
Pawcatuck, Connecticut 06379 United States
Mobile: 203-***-****
Day Phone: 757-***-****
Email: *.**********@*****.***
Marine Surveyor
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration
MAR-615.2 - Ship Operations Group - New York
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10728
4/2021 - Present
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Experienced in maintaining and repairing ocean-going vessels, surveying and inspecting such vessels for the purpose of classification appraisal, determinations of general conditions, and fitness for operations. Experience in commercial marine surveying, shipboard engineering officer services, or shipyard management such as providing guidance on maintenance and repair functions, policy and procedures, compliance with regulatory requirements, instructions, and standards governing the conduct of conditions surveys, inspections, dry dockings, dock trials, and sea trials. Project management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Communication and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
Member of the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Project Team (NSMV) was selected to receive the Creativity and Innovation Award
Contracting Officer Representative CORE Level 2 Certification. Acted as Contracting Officer Representative for regularly scheduled dry docking of USTS Empire State and RRF Vessel Gofer State. Currently assigned as CORE for Maine Maritime Academy training ship State of Maine repair project and pre-cruise regulatory works project.
Assigned as CORE for Newport News Pier 23 Re-construction project.
Industrial Engineer
Naval Sea Systems Command
75 Eastern Point Road
Groton, CT
7/2017 – 4/2021
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
As an Industrial Engineer am responsible for the following the major duties:
· Planning, performing, and conducting reviews, surveillance, and analyses of contractor production systems and procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of the contractor's management of financial, physical, and human resources, and to ensure continued compliance with government approved management control systems.
· Analyzing and performing reviews of ship construction schedules for consistency, realism, validity, and interdependency.
· Analyzing and performing reviews of the contractor's material system or its successor to ensure that new construction production schedules and material requirements are consistent with the schedule construction network or its successor.
· Participating in the development, implementation, and surveillance of the Management Control System or its successor for the contractor's new construction and repair programs.
· Reviewing reported progress completion for production work; participating in pre-award surveys, contract proposal evaluation reviews, and settlement requests for equitable adjustments.
· Reviewing contractor's capital improvement and contract change proposals to ensure that proposals represent a fair and reasonable cost to the government, and that any savings estimates are reasonable.
General Engineer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
151 Watts Avenue
Pascagoula, MS
2/2017 - 9/2017
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Coordinate and oversee the ship’s Lifecycle Plan as Port Engineer; provide professional input into plans supporting the lifecycle of major vessel systems such as logistics support, configuration management, repairs and maintenance.
Ensure that all ship’s equipment and systems comply with USCG regulations and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requirements and certifications.
Use strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills in coordinating, collaborating, and consulting with all the elements/entities involved in the maintenance of vessels.
Serve as a Project Manager for the execution of contracts and provides on-site technical expertise and oversight.
Consultant Marine Engineer
Minerva LLC
9 Wequetequock Passage
Pawcatuck, CT
1/2008 - 1/2017
• Provides marine project management services including vessel condition surveys, due diligence inspections and reports, casualty investigation, dry dock specifications, dry dock and repair project management, new construction supervision, marine technical and purchasing management solutions.
• Project Manager for new construction of 19 very large propane carriers (VLGC’s). Responsible for plan review, selection and supervision of site management teams. Reported to management regarding project cost accounting and schedule. Responsible for negotiations with shipyards regarding change orders, material supply and scheduling conflicts. Attended acceptance trials on behalf of Owners. Specified for purchases of Ballast Water Treatment and Exhaust Gas Control Systems.
• Lead feasibility study with classification society and main engine manufacturer to define requirements and cost for main engine LPG fuel system.
• Acted as owner’s representative in new-construction and repair dry docking project site management.
VP Engineering & Purchasing
OMI Marine Services
1 Station Place
Stamford, CT
1/2005 - 12/2007
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Head of the Technical and Purchasing Departments for forty-five products and crude oil tankers.
• Reorganized the Technical Department in order to improve departmental service, communications and to exploit opportunities to improve the departments operating budget.
• Introduced standardized format for shipyard project evaluation, capital project awards, and project progress and cost reporting.
• Supervised the negotiation and award of supply contracts for consumable spares and supplies to standardize fleet utilization and to reduce Purchasing department order processing times.
• Instituted Technical department financial reporting procedures for monthly and annual budgets.
Senior Fleet Superintendent
Seabulk Tankers
2200 Eller Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1/2002 - 1/2005
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Led the technical management and daily operations of ten product/chemical carriers.
• Project manager for five life-extension dry docking projects all delivered on time and at budget ($8M -
$10M). Acted as project manager supervising shipyard repair teams during dry-dockings. Negotiated contract pricing and resolved final billings. Delivered six projects in two years at or under budget and on or ahead of schedule.
• Identified and implemented improvements to fleet administrative functions and procedures for ISO / ISM compliance.
• Introduced standardized format for shipyard project evaluation and capital project awards.
• Negotiated communications equipment maintenance agreements to improve fleet wide service.
Technical Superintendent
Marine Transport Lines
1200 Harbor Blvd
Weehawken, NJ
6/1997 - 12/2002
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Directed the technical management and daily operations of ocean-going vessels, including LPG carriers, general cargo and chemical tankers. Developed, implemented and monitored budgets for operations and vessel capital improvements in order to ensure that the fleet was operated and maintained to client’s, Marine Transport Lines, Flag State and regulatory standards.
• Project manager for a $27 M life extension project for two chemical tankers.
Technical Superintendent
Great White Fleet Ltd
250 East Fifth Street
Cincinnati, OH
4/1992 - 4/1997
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Directed the technical management of four break bulk refrigerated cargo vessels and three fully refrigerated containerships. Generated and maintained yearly operating budgets, supervised capital improvements to the vessels, participated in crew management, purchasing, port operations projects, third party vessel vetting and technical support for resolution of hull and cargo insurance claims.
• Project Manager for fleet computerization project. Developed the financial justification to gain capital acquisition for fleet wide installation of Fleet Management system including purchasing, inventory management, communications and maintenance. Key team member for ISO 9000 certification project.
• Managed the installation and commissioning of an in-container controlled ripening system on three containerships to provide fruit to customers in ready-to-market condition.
• Project manager for a container capacity enhancement project for the three containerships to maximize cargo carrying capacity.
• Updated Fleet Operations policies and procedures manual to comply with ISM/ISO 9000 guidelines.
• Team member for banana load port infrastructure improvement program.
• Site team member (engineering) on three new construction programs primarily engaged in machinery acceptance trials. Acted as guarantee engineer for resolution of warranty claims as well as supervising guarantee dry dockings.
Port Engineer
Maritrans GP, Inc.
1818 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
3/1989 - 4/1992
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Directed the technical management for twelve ocean-going tugs and petroleum barges.
• Project Manager for $12M conversion of an integrated tug/barge unit.
• Project Manager for fleet-wide installation of barge vapor recovery systems utilizing in-house labor and subcontractors at a 30% savings over the lowest shipyard bid.
• Conducted yearly crew performance appraisals and made recommendations for assignments and promotions.
• Administered all technical department training programs.
Marine Engineer, USCG Licensed Chief Engineer (Steam), First Engineer (Motor) Any Horsepower
Gulf Oil Corp.
1 Presidential Blvd
Bala Cynwyd, PA
9/1975 - 12/1982
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Sea-going marine engineer responsible for safe operation and maintenance of company oil tankers
Education:
Defense Acquisition University
Major: DAWIA I Certification
General Dynamics Electric Boat Groton, CT United States
Technical or occupational certificate 11/2019
Major: J Worker Certification (Nuclear)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA United States
Technical certificate 7/2018
Credits Earned: Continuing Education Unit
Major: Submarine Combat Systems
General Dynamics Electric Boat Groton, CT United States
Technical or occupational certificate 10/2018
Credits Earned: Continuing Education Unit
Major: Virginia Class Ship Safety Course
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Bourne, MA United States
Bachelor's Degree 5/75
Major: Marine engineering Minor: Ocean Engineering
Northeastern University Boston, MA United States
Master's Degree 9/84
Major: Business Administration
Texas A & M College Station, TX United States
Professional Certification
Major: Marine Fire Fighting School
Texas A & M Galveston, TX United States
Professional Certification
Major: Oil Spill Response Course