Douglas F. Wulff
Slidell
Summary
Well qualified Chief Engineer with over ten years of senior level management experience. I have worked on most types of commercial vessels and most recently RO/RO government vessels. By starting my career with Wartsila as a service Technician I have a unique understanding of what it takes to accomplish engine maintenance, and my experience amongst the fleet helps me to be flexible.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
01.2021 - Current
- I have been working as Chief Engineer/OIC on the Cape Kennedy, an ROS RO/RO since 2021. During this time we sucessfully participated in multiple sea trials, a 5-year shipyard period in 2024, and a 2-month mission beginning December 1, 2025. With an operating budget exceeding $2M yearly I helped manage maintenance and upgrades of the vessel on a daily basis.
First Engineer
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
01.2015 - 01.2020
- I have sailed as First Assistant since 2015 with the MEBA for aboard Matson, Maersk, and APL container ships as well as a Keystone tanker and a Waterman RO/RO. In charge of daily operations and maintenance,
2nd and 3rd Assistant Engineer
Merchant Mariner
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Served aboard diverse types of ships as both 2nd and 3rd Assistant Engineer helping me to become more easily adaptable. I served as the officer of the watch operating electrical generating plant and main propulsion machinery, as well as all associated auxiliary equipment. Performed troubleshooting and rebuilds on this equipment. Works with pneumatic and hydraulic piping as well as oil and fuel systems daily. As operator of this equipment I gain valuable experience and insight to its operating parameters and controls systems.
First Engineer
Noble Drilling
01.2012 - 01.2013
- First Engineer aboard Noble Don Taylor. Experienced new ship commissioning, sea trials, testing, and drilling operations. Was a part of team designing and implementing rounds and daily routines. In charge of the watch.
Service Technician
Wartsila North America
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Service Technician for Wartsila. Performed rebuilds and maintenance on Main Propulsion equipment, Main Engines, and Auxiliary engines. Numerous training courses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
Texas Maritime Academy
Galveston, TX01.2006
Skills
- Operations of ship systems and machinery including electrical generation equipment, main propulsion machinery, and all related auxiliary equipment
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
- Ensure company HSE and Safety Procedures are followed to reduce incidents and downtime
- Preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, steam, and control systems
- Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Office
- Maintaining an organized spares inventory using industry standard programs, specializing in NSE
- Troubleshooting equipment safely and efficiently to reduce down time
- Rebuilding slow-speed and medium speed diesel engines
- Rebuilding pumps and motors
- Machine Shop, lathe, and welding skills
Certification
- USCG Chief Engineer for Motor Vessels of Any Horsepower
- USCG Third Engineer for Steam Vessels of Any Horsepower
- TWIC
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
01.2021 - Current
First Engineer
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
01.2015 - 01.2020
First Engineer
Noble Drilling
01.2012 - 01.2013
2nd and 3rd Assistant Engineer
Merchant Mariner
01.2008 - 01.2015
Service Technician
Wartsila North America
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
Texas Maritime Academy
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