BRANDON L. BOUCHARD
245 Morgan Lane | Millinocket ME, 04462 | 207.217.0670 | Brandon.Bouchard@mma.edu
LICENSED MARINE ENGINEER
Professional, self-motivated, hardworking marine engineer who brings positive leadership, provides solutions, and assures safe,
cost-effective operations. Maritime experience with increasing responsibility and demonstrated ability and willingness to learn.
Exposed toa varietyof ocean goingvessels;duties includingmaintenance andrepairof shipboardsystems,overhauls,
and troubleshootingequipment. QualifiedasUnlimited3rd
A/E onany Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine Vessel.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CADET ENGINEER, Training Ship State of Maine Summer 2015 | Castine, ME
 Undertook a leadership role in supervising and teaching 4/c engineers while on maintenance and watch
 Correctly lead and executed various watch responsibilities ranging from fuel oil/lube oil rounds to senior-in-charge of watch
 Demonstrated ability to take in knowledge of and diagnose all ship components including their importance, location, and how
they function
CADET ENGINEER, Dann Marine Towing Summer 2014 | Chesapeake, MD
 Conducted daily engine rounds and performed regular maintenance on engine machinery
 Assisted in port arrival/departure procedures including Tug and Barge operations
 Efficiently executed various duties such as transferring of fuel and switching generators under the guidance of the C/E
CARPENTER, Big Moose Inn Campgrounds Summer 2013 | Millinocket, ME
 Performed daily maintenance of cabins and camp sites including raking, weed-wacking, and mowing
 Insulated, sheet-rocked, wired, painted various rooms in main cabins
 Aided in rebuilding of main stairway, upper main deck, and shingling of roofs
CADET ENGINEER, Training Ship State of Maine Summer 2012 | Castine, ME
 Developed understanding of normal shipboard routine and procedures to ensure safe and efficient voyage
 Performed 4/c maintenance and watch duties under supervision of ship’s officers and 2/c cadet engineers
 Demonstrated ability to learn and recognize main components of various shipboard systems
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
 Utilized thermodynamic principles and knowledge of the Training Ship State of Maine’s components to correctly calculate
thermal losses in a diesel constant pressure cycle. Also determined main propulsion engines overall horsepower output and
various efficiencies throughout the shipboard plant.
 Troubleshot and assisted in emergency repair of malfunctioning port generator during cadet shipping experience. Worked
alongside port engineers at Dann shipyard to determine gear box troubles and procedures for repair. Also collaborated with
ship’s crew and port engineers in installation of new hydraulic ram in steering gear unit.
EDUCATION
Maine Maritime Academy Castine,ME
B.S. Marine Engineering Operations May 2015
Distinctions: Dean’s List, Commandant’s List, Cum Laude GPA: 3.36

Brandon Bouchard - Resume

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    BRANDON L. BOUCHARD 245Morgan Lane | Millinocket ME, 04462 | 207.217.0670 | Brandon.Bouchard@mma.edu LICENSED MARINE ENGINEER Professional, self-motivated, hardworking marine engineer who brings positive leadership, provides solutions, and assures safe, cost-effective operations. Maritime experience with increasing responsibility and demonstrated ability and willingness to learn. Exposed toa varietyof ocean goingvessels;duties includingmaintenance andrepairof shipboardsystems,overhauls, and troubleshootingequipment. QualifiedasUnlimited3rd A/E onany Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine Vessel. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CADET ENGINEER, Training Ship State of Maine Summer 2015 | Castine, ME  Undertook a leadership role in supervising and teaching 4/c engineers while on maintenance and watch  Correctly lead and executed various watch responsibilities ranging from fuel oil/lube oil rounds to senior-in-charge of watch  Demonstrated ability to take in knowledge of and diagnose all ship components including their importance, location, and how they function CADET ENGINEER, Dann Marine Towing Summer 2014 | Chesapeake, MD  Conducted daily engine rounds and performed regular maintenance on engine machinery  Assisted in port arrival/departure procedures including Tug and Barge operations  Efficiently executed various duties such as transferring of fuel and switching generators under the guidance of the C/E CARPENTER, Big Moose Inn Campgrounds Summer 2013 | Millinocket, ME  Performed daily maintenance of cabins and camp sites including raking, weed-wacking, and mowing  Insulated, sheet-rocked, wired, painted various rooms in main cabins  Aided in rebuilding of main stairway, upper main deck, and shingling of roofs CADET ENGINEER, Training Ship State of Maine Summer 2012 | Castine, ME  Developed understanding of normal shipboard routine and procedures to ensure safe and efficient voyage  Performed 4/c maintenance and watch duties under supervision of ship’s officers and 2/c cadet engineers  Demonstrated ability to learn and recognize main components of various shipboard systems KEY ACHIEVEMENTS  Utilized thermodynamic principles and knowledge of the Training Ship State of Maine’s components to correctly calculate thermal losses in a diesel constant pressure cycle. Also determined main propulsion engines overall horsepower output and various efficiencies throughout the shipboard plant.  Troubleshot and assisted in emergency repair of malfunctioning port generator during cadet shipping experience. Worked alongside port engineers at Dann shipyard to determine gear box troubles and procedures for repair. Also collaborated with ship’s crew and port engineers in installation of new hydraulic ram in steering gear unit. EDUCATION Maine Maritime Academy Castine,ME B.S. Marine Engineering Operations May 2015 Distinctions: Dean’s List, Commandant’s List, Cum Laude GPA: 3.36