1. Charles McGrath | C.V. | 1
Charles McGrath
5 Foxdale Drive,Bonnybridge, FK4 2FE Telephone: Home:01324 810897
Email:cmcgrath1@hotmail.co.uk Mobile:07584075668
UK PassportNo: 402678544 DischargeBookNo:DB00047368
Nationality:British National InsuranceNo:JT30 02 09 B
Marital Status: Single
Profile
Adaptable and innovate person currently employed on a 6th Generation Semi-Submersible looking to further
develop my skills as a Marine Engineer. Hard working, motivated individual who enjoys problem solving tasks and
feels a certain degree of self satisfaction upon completion of jobs to a high standard. A challenge willalways be
accepted and endeavored to the best of my abilities. Strong planner, good communicator whoreadily adapts to
change, workswell independently or as part of a team and exceeds expectations.
Professionally Recognised Qualifications
ShipQualifications
Certificate of Competency – OOWEngineering June 2014
ENG 1 – Seafarer Medical Certificate May 2015 – May 2017
Misc
Human Element, Leadership & Management – Management Level December 2013
STCW95Advanced
Survival Craft & Rescue Boats June 2010
Advanced Firefighting January 2010
Medical First Aid Aboard Ship October2008
STCW95Basic
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities March 2008
Fire Prevention & Firefighting December 2007
Elementary First Aid October2007
Personal Survival Techniques October2007
Engineering
Engineering workshop Skills July 2010
Abrasive Wheels Course April 2009
Original certificates available upon request

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Career Summary
December2014 – Present West Phoenix,Semi-Sub DrillingRig
Motorman/ Engine Room Operator
I am currently employed as a Motorman/ Engine Room Operator on the West Phoenix Semi-Sub Drilling Rig. The
West Phoenix is one of the most advanced rigs at the moment. The vessel is DP Class 3 and has eight Wartsilla V12
main engines supplying 34854KW to eight Rolls Royceazimuth thrusters. My roll on the rig involvesthe safe
planning and execution of various maintenance workin all aspects and areas of the machinery space as according
to the planned maintenance schedule.
In addition, I have a role in:
i) Eachwatch wouldlast for12 hours consisting of a complete rounds of the machinery space as well as
operating and answering any alarms from the vessels Kongsberg control system
ii) Normal working day would involveplanned maintenance, housekeeping and maintaining the engines,
thrusters and auxiliary systems which consist of 3 boilers, 2 fresh water generators an oily water separator
and all safety systems.
iii) Unplanned reactive maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment and systems.
iv) Bunkering of fuel, pot water etc. from the supply vessel
v) General workshopwork including fabricating and welding
September2014 – November2014 RRS Discovery;National OceanographyCentre
3rd Engineer Officer
Previouscontract as a third engineer officeron the Royal Research Ship Discovery.Ihad the responsibility of my
own watchand carry out the duties required forthe safe and efficientoperation of the machinery spaces. The
vessel has four Wartsilla main engines supplying 2600KW of powerto two propulsion thrusters.
In addition, I have a role in:
i) Planned routine maintenance of the vessel’s mechanical machinery, hydraulic & pneumatic
systems, hotel services, lifeboats, etc.
ii) Unplanned reactive maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment and systems.
iii) Loading and discharging fuel and bulk cargo to and from shore side and from a barge.
iv) General workshopwork including fabricating and welding
v) Eachwatch wouldlast for24 Hours and would consist of Engine Room walk rounds ensuring the
normal operation of all machinery and answering alarms during any UMS period.
Feb 2014 – June 2014 RRS James Cook; National OceanographyCentre
Motorman
Temporary contractas Motorman on the Royal Research Ship James Cook. I had the responsibility of ensuring the
engine room is clean and tidy to ensure safe workfor any maintenance. I assisted the engineers with any
maintenance works being carried out. The ship had four Wartsilla main engines supplying two 2500KW
propulsion motors.
In addition, I had a role in:
i) Assisting Engineers with all planned routine maintenance of the vessel’s mechanical machinery,
hydraulic & pneumatic systems, hotel services, lifeboats, etc.
ii) General workshopactivities.
iii) Assisted withBunker procedure and ensured safe transfer.
iv) During this contract I was studying for my oral exam and assisted the engineers as much as possible
when on watch.

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Sept 2007 – Sept 2010 ClydeMarine
Engineer Cadet
 3 year cadetship attained through Clyde Marine training.
 Sea phases were spent onboard a container ship and a bulk carrier. Both withMAN B&W main engines and
Sulzer Auxiliaries. Ships were operating worldwide.
Education and Qualifications
2007– 2010 GlasgowCollegeofNautical Studies:
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Development Award (PDA) in Marine Management
Scottish Professional Diploma in Marine Engineering
4 Higher Grades English, Mathematics, Physics, Geography
8 Standard Grades English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Computing, French,
TechnologicalStudies