Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications and Awards
Volunteer Experience
Leadership Positions
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Victor Sam

Marine Engineer
Lagos

Summary

Experienced Engine Cadet with 1+ years of expertise in maintaining ship's main engines and overseeing operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment including pumps, fuel systems, and electrical generating and distribution equipment. Diligent and safety-conscious, capable of upholding watchkeeping responsibilities. Mature marine engineer with excellent documentation, communication, and multitasking skills. Skilled in standing in as engine watch, maintaining equipment history, and accounting for spare parts. Proficient in equipment maintenance on pneumatic lines, generators, and purifiers. Committed to continuous learning of ships' operations and maintenance protocols.

Overview

2020
2020
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Engine Cadet

Strickland Services Limited
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
1 2023 - 8 2024
  • Gaining knowledge and hands-on training in the operation and maintenance of CAT C32 Engines and CAT C14 Generators
  • Acquiring the technical knowledge of various Engine room machinery
  • Trained in Engine room housekeeping
  • Aided senior engineers in performing overhauls on vital components, extending the service life of essential machinery.
  • Participated in 0800 hrs-18000hrs engineering watches to learn watchkeeping requirements as directed by Training Engineering Officer.
  • Fostered positive relationships with fellow crew members through clear communication and teamwork during challenging situations.

Summer Intern

Naval Dockyard Limited
Victoria-island , Lagos
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Spent 2 weeks in each departments Learning the workings of the various departments such as the production, maintenance, and refrigeration departments
  • Acquired technical knowledge of the operations of the lathe machine, motors, and generators
  • Trained in the inner workings of the ship by learning its outer structure and the engine room functionalities
  • Guided on key areas such as welding, fire prevention and pipe line tracing in ship
  • Maintained a strong work ethic and positive attitude throughout the summer internship program, earning recognition from supervisors for outstanding performance and commitment to team success.

Sound Technician

Foursquare Gospel Church
Magodo II, Lagos
07.2017 - 09.2019
  • Worked in the Audio team to set up 50 microphones, 20 speakers, 2 mixing boards, and sound devices during various church services for the optimality of the sound levels in each service
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Kept inventory of all audio equipment, ensuring timely repairs and replacements when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering

Regional Maritime University
Accra, Ghana
09.2018 - 2022.06

High School Diploma -

Jextoban Secondary School
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2012 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Safety procedures

  • Engine maintenance

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Leadership skills

  • Team collaboration

  • Written communication

  • Project management

  • Diesel engines

Certifications and Awards

  • Dean's List Award for Outstanding Academic Performance , 02/01/21, Regional Maritime University
  • Mandatory Courses Certifications , 06/01/22 - 06/30/27, International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Elementary First Aid

Personal Survival Technique

Basic Fire Prevention

Fire Fighting

Security Awareness and Designated Security Duties

Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

Basic Oil/Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations

  • Certificate of National Service , 11/01/23, National Youth Service Corp, Nigeria
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagram , 02/01/22, Regional Maritime University
  • Cadetship Training Certificate , 09/01/18 - 09/30/20, Regional Maritime University
  • Rotaract Certificate of Appreciation , 10/01/21- 06/30/22, Rotaract Club of Regional Maritime University
  • Certificate of Merit , In recognition of excellent performance, selflessness, mentoring services, and enthusiastic involvement in the advancement of the association as the Organizing Secretary., 05/01/21- 06/30/22, Regional Maritime University
  • Certificate of Membership , 08/01/18 - 06/30/22, Regional Maritime University

Volunteer Experience

  • Sound Technician, Foursquare Gospel Church, Magodo, Lagos, 07/01/17 - 09/30/19,
  • Worked in the Audio team to set up microphones, speakers, mixing boards, and sound devices during various church services for the optimality of the sound levels in each service.
  • Rotaract Club Member, Regional Maritime University

Leadership Positions

  • Organizing Secretary, Association of Marine and Mechanical Engineering students, Regional Maritime University, 05/01/21 - 06/30/22
  • Task Force , Regional Maritime University, 09/01/19 - 06/30/20
  • Public Relations Officer , Nigeria Student Association, Regional Maritime University, 05/01/21 - 05/31/22
  • Maintenance Prefect , Jextoban Secondary School, 03/01/17 - 06/30/18


Accomplishments

  • Utilized best practices and standards routines to service generators and caterpillar main engines within 30 days, shaving 15% off the previous repair time.
  • Created a regimented maintenance process that once implemented, ensured repairs to damaged equipment were remedied in days, rather than weeks.
  • Collaborated with team of 4 in the overhaul of a marine engine gearbox.

Timeline

Summer Intern

Naval Dockyard Limited
07.2019 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering

Regional Maritime University
09.2018 - 2022.06

Sound Technician

Foursquare Gospel Church
07.2017 - 09.2019

High School Diploma -

Jextoban Secondary School
09.2012 - 07.2018

Engine Cadet

Strickland Services Limited
1 2023 - 8 2024
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