Aidan McDonagh
Braintree
Summary
Resourceful Deck Engineer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance scheduling, and safety protocol adherence. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deck Engineer
Hornblower
06.2024 - Current
- Execute start-up and shut-down procedure for the vessel
- Oversee both engine rooms and operated on broken machinery and execute preventative maintenance
- Coordinate with Captain and crew to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for whale watchers and commuter passengers
Commercial Ship
Military Sealift Command CIVMAR Support Unit West
Genoa, Italy
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Monitored engine room operations alongside licensed engineers and unlicensed mariners, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Conducted comprehensive ABS inspections of ship boilers, including chemical testing, injection, flushing, and hydrotesting to maintain compliance and functionality.
- Executed diverse maintenance tasks such as welding, boiler chemistry management, refrigeration upkeep, and daily servicing to ensure operational efficiency.
- Worked with licensed, unlicensed, and Navy personnel.
Sea Term II
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in Maneuvering
- Completed rounds on Watch and recorded numbers for log book
- Assisted in Bunkering
- Learned more in-depth concepts and machinery in the steam plant
- Passed all scheduled assessments and evaluations
Activity Manager
The Common Room
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed high-functioning adults with autism (members) in public settings to build social skills
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and team-building exercises
- Bridged the social boundaries between members and people in a social atmosphere to keep conversations going and to help express how a member feels
Sea Term I
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Learned basic components of the steam powerplant on the vessel
- Passed scheduled Sea Term classes and assessments
Wind Turbine Technician
NCAHS
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Wired and constructed wind turbines and erected an electrical measuring device into solar panels
- Restored climate change educational bus
Education
Bachelor of Science - MARINE ENGINEERING
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA 06.2026
Focus in Environmental Science -
Norfolk County Agricultural School
Walpole MA06.2022
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- Eagle Scout
- TWIC
- MMC
Timeline
Deck Engineer
Hornblower
06.2024 - Current
Sea Term II
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
04.2024 - 06.2024
Commercial Ship
Military Sealift Command CIVMAR Support Unit West
01.2024 - 03.2025
Activity Manager
The Common Room
06.2023 - 11.2023
Sea Term I
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
01.2023 - 03.2023
Wind Turbine Technician
NCAHS
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - MARINE ENGINEERING
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Focus in Environmental Science -
Norfolk County Agricultural School
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