Joseph Croteau
Surry
Summary
Adaptable QMED with proven expertise in effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in fabricating support components and conducting inspections, leading to improved operational efficiency and reliability in maritime settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Deck Engineer Machinist
Military Sealift Command
Norfolk
01.2020 - 02.2026
- Executed routine inspections and repairs on deck machinery, enhancing operational reliability.
- Diagnosed issues with deck systems and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Supported electrical control troubleshooting and repairs, ensuring continuous operational readiness.
- Responded to various machinery casualties during critical refueling and cargo operations and assisted crew members in restoring equipment to continue the mission.
- Fabricated various support components, including H-frames and hangers, for equipment repair.
Engineman
US Navy
Bremerton
10.2014 - 10.2018
- Operated and maintained marine propulsion systems on naval vessels.
- Tracked fuel consumption and efficiency metrics to optimize operational performance.
- Reviewed engine room logs, gauges, and meters to maintain operational efficiency.
- Oversaw fuel inventory and management for naval operations. to account for various fuels and lubricating oils onboard along with testing, transferring, and maintaining their associated systems.
- I was able to gain some propulsion experience at my first command on the USS Germantown (LSD-42) out of Sasebo, Japan. I also gained some experience with Emergency Diesel generators with my last two years in the Navy onboard the USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
Education
Officer In Charge of An Engineering Watch (OICEW) - Maritime Engineering
Maritime Institute
Norfolk, VA02-2024
High School Diploma -
Northeastern High School
Elizabeth City, NC06-2014
Skills
- Deck machinery maintenance
- Deck system troubleshooting
- Fabrication and welding
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability in crisis
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Deck Engineer Machinist
Military Sealift Command
01.2020 - 02.2026
Engineman
US Navy
10.2014 - 10.2018
Officer In Charge of An Engineering Watch (OICEW) - Maritime Engineering
Maritime Institute
High School Diploma -
Northeastern High School