David R Sambula is seeking a senior-level operations manager position offering diverse responsibilities in mechanical and marine engineering. He has over 15 years of experience in marine engineering, including as Chief Engineer overseeing vessel operations and maintenance. His experience also includes roles in vessel maintenance and repair supervision, safety management, and training. He holds multiple licenses and certifications in marine engineering, hazardous materials handling, and firefighting.

1. David R Sambula
110 Seneca Street, Staten Island, NY 10310
718.866.6740 - DavidRSambula86@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Senior-Level operations manager seeks to obtain a challenging and rewarding upper-level position in a growth-oriented
organization, which offers diverse job responsibility in mechanical and marine engineering.
EXPERIENCE
3/2014 Watch Relief/Night Maintenance
HMS Global Maritime
Worked for internationally respected marine management services company that specializes in overnight cruises,
governmental contracts, ferry services, and consulting. Tasked with inspecting machinery spaces for environmental,
safety, and health deficiencies and monitoring corrective actions.
• Responsible for overall state of safety and security for the project site and all safety training, safety systems,
routine safety meetings and safety reporting.
• Support periodic safety and security inspections / evaluations / audits.
• Responsible for ensuring safety equipment is available and in proper working order and that all personnel have
proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensure all chemicals and other types of hazardous or caustic materials have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
and are properly handled, stored and disposed of (as required).
• Develop work orders and issue maintenance and repair assignments.
• Monitor the completion of maintenance and repair tasks by Company personnel and outside contractors.
• Assist with the identification, interviewing, hiring, and orientation of maintenance personnel and shipboard
engineers.
• Develop relationships with the client, vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor uniform standards of maintenance personnel and shipboard engineers.
• Perform Human Resources duties and communicate regularly with the project team.
• Initiate and compile reports, project records, operations plans and proposals
3/2012-Present 3rd Assistant Engineer
Local/International Shipping - Various Shipping Ports District No. 1 MEBA – (AFL - CIO)
• Responsible for all daily maintenance and operations of merchant vessels traveling throughout international
waters. Safely and effectively performs the duties of an Officer in Charge of and Engineering Watch (OICEW).
• Supervised crew in the operation and maintenance of high voltage machinery such as; waste oil incinerator,
Daihatsu generators (6DK26), sewage system and various operational pumps.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining the functions of the evaporating system of vessel
• Oversaw monthly lube oil inventory, taking lube oil samples, monitoring, replenishing, and transferring lube oil
tanks as necessary for operation.
• Initiated and directed weekly upkeep and maintenance of emergency equipment such as; air compressor, fire
pump, emergency generators, and lifeboat stations.
• Logged entries and assured accuracy of management of various oils used for vessel operation in record books.

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1/2003-2/2014 Chief Engineer
Department of Transportation Staten Island Bureau of Ferries
Under general direction, supervised and directed the operation of the main propulsion equipment and auxiliaries
of a diesel direct or diesel electric powered ferryboat.
• Performed all duties of inspection officer and team leader for below decks
• Totally in charge of United States Coast Guard (USCG) Certificate of Inspection (COI) inspections on all classes
of ferries as CME
• Supervised and directed the care, storage, and use of fuel on-board ship
• Ensured that machinery and systems are operated in accordance with safety management system
• Supervised and directed the care, storage, and use of fuel on-board ship, ensuring that machinery and systems
were operated in accordance with safety management system requirements, USCG regulations pertaining to the
operation of engine equipment of ferryboats and ensured specified documents and record were properly
maintained and performed all related work
1/2006-11/2007 Yard Crew Supervisor
Worked in this position and was tasked with initiating and documenting a process that insured verification of safety and
repair requirements included in contract and work order specifications.
• Supervised various trades and inspected completed staff and crew tasks.
• Administered main engine overhauls as required.
• Conducted COI of various shipyard vessels.
• Assisted in ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) inspections.
• Ensured vessels were made ready for return of fleet service.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES;
1/2003-2/2014 Port Engineer
12/2004-02/2006 Assistant Marine Trainer
10/1999-12/2002 Marine Engineer
EDUCATION
12/21/2001
Calhoon
Engineering
School
(M.E.B.A.)
• Programmable Logic Controller
• Basic Electricity Course [06/20/2005]
07/1986
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07/1989
United
States
Navy
• Boiler
Technician
• 3rd
Class
Petty
Officer
• Honorable Discharge
09/1983
–
06/1986
Automotive
High
School
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Brooklyn,
New
York
• {Major} Gasoline and Diesel Engine

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LICENSES (all licenses are current and renewed as needed)
10/2002 Chief Engineer - Any horsepower motor and gas turbine. Limited to near coastal.
09/1999 Marine Engineer - 3rd Assistant Engineer on gas turbine or steam motor vessel of any horsepower
04/1994 New York State - Commercial, Class B Drivers License Applied Hazmat and Tank Endorsement
SKILLS
International Safety Management (I.S.M.)
• Re-powering 645 engines of ferry boat Samuel I. Newhouse to reduce emissions as requested by Environmental
Protection Agency (E.P.A.)
Yard Supervisor
• As warranted, worked in full capacity of yard supervisor as requested by acting Director of Maintenance
CERTIFICATIONS (all certifications are current and renewed as needed)
CALHOON ENGINEERING SCHOOL
Marine Engineer Benevolent Association (M.E.B.A.) District 1
Life Boatman Assessment
Standards of Training, Certification and Watch
Keeping for Seafarers (S.T.C.W.)
AMERICAN RED CROSS
First Aide and Safety
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER * UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
Hazardous Materials Operator
Advanced Shipboard Fire Fighting Basic Shipboard Fire Fighting
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BUREAU OF AIR, NOISE, AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS DIVISION TRAINING
Residual Fuel Oil Burners and Incinerators
ACCOLADES
In Recognition of duties performed during the recovery period of 9/11
In recognition of duties performed during the recovery period of Hurricane Sandy