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fishing
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Oscar Alberto Leon Martinez

Oscar Alberto Leon Martinez

Arraijan

Summary

Marine Engineer with over 18 years of experience, primarily focused on the ship repair industry. I have held key roles in shipyards across Chile and Panama, overseeing areas such as project management, welding and mechanical operations, cost estimation, and engineering calculations.
As a Ship Manager, I have successfully coordinated with a wide range of stakeholders, including shipowners, classification societies, service providers, and manufacturer representatives, ensuring effective communication and performance throughout each project's execution.
I am a dedicated professional, capable of working under pressure and consistently delivering results that meet both technical standards and project requirements.

Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning and problem-solving, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Stward Marine Project Inc,
05.2022 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Design and structural calculation of pontoons and quay fenders.
  • Project logistics and execution for ship and industrial repairs.

Collaborated with companies such as METALPAN and ASTIBAL; maintenance of own fleet (STWARD FLEET).

  • Technical support for POTSA tank terminal in structural maintenance.

Production Manager

Astilleros Mesolju / Mesolju Shipyards Int.
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: Company associated with STWARDS CORP.
  • Production manager of Docks 2 and 3 of the Balboa Shipyard.
  • Great draft ship reception, for the realization of basic fairings and large-scale repairs.
  • Coordination with the Production team (Ship managers, Projects managers, Heads of department) for the proper execution of all projects.
  • Coordination, together with the person in charge of the Security department, of everything related to the security of both the ships and the personnel involved during each project received.
  • Participation of complete estimates costs of ships.
  • Representative of the company before the JTIA (Technical Board of Engineering and Architecture of Panama).
  • Maintain direct communication between the Shipyard and the enlistment dock 8.
  • Control of maintenance of the different equipment that allows the execution of dock operations.
  • Maintain the Conjunction with the Pumps department, in order to know the preventive and corrective maintenance of the pump room.
  • Structural calculations, wet surfaces of hulls, calculation of materials, estimates of steel works, mechanics, painting, electricity among others.
  • Preparation of CAD drawings for the delivery of dock reports.
  • Approval of plant personnel to carry out direct levee work.

Balboa Pier 8 Operations Manager

STWARDS CORP.
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Ships reception and organization of the schedule and times of each vessel.
  • Verification of dock budgets, for different clients.
  • Verification of the provision of services (cranes, forklifts, fresh water services, personnel entry control).
  • Communication with ACP Panama Canal Authority. (Specifically with the Port Captains and Traffic Controllers, during each move).
  • Coordination of the proper use of the dock with the staff of the Panama Maritime Authority.
  • Floating equipment maintenances, launches, barges (Dolphin Terminal), Tug Boats.

Project Manager Approach

Astilleros Veracruz
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • In charge of the welding and engineering department of Astilleros Veracruz.
  • Supervision of projects, from the stranding of the vessel to its dewatering, involving inspections, budgeting, task control, specific and general cost approach in each project.
  • Ensuring project labor and materials are in place; minimize indirect labor costs to the maximum.
  • Design and manufacture of docking beds, according to the bathymetry carried out and the draft of each boat.
  • Coordination with the client.
  • Weight calculations, wet surface for painting, basic calculations of stability, volumetric capacity, calculation of cathodic protection.
  • Preparation of pre-dam reports, with budgetary objectives.

Engineer

MEC PANAMA Shipyards
07.2015 - 02.2019
  • Holding the position of Engineer, in the Welding department of MEC PANAMA Shipyards, in which they have carried out large-scale work related to the change of ironing and reinforcements to large-draft vessels.
  • Works with special materials where it is required to study them for heat treatments and to carry out hardness tests for said materials.
  • Read, analyze and interpret: drawings, specifications, technical magazines.
  • Maintain communication to collect and analyze technical and financial schedules.
  • Assistance in the installation of impressed current anodes (reference and primary anodes), ICCP Catheleco with Engineer Gerson Padron / Illalco.
  • Customer service (professionally respond to customer inquiries or complaints, and classification societies).
  • Supervision of steel works, control and management of personnel, materials and costs of the section referring to welding of the projects carried out in the shipyard.
  • Ship manager during the period between August 2015 - October 2015 carrying out work on the JDN IL PRINCIPE dredge.

GONZALEZ MARINE SERVICES
07.2012 - 05.2015
  • Carrying out work mainly for TROPIGAS PANAMA, in each of the plants at the National level.
  • Works that consist of manufacturing and repairing lines (pipes) for the transport of LPG.
  • Route design for new gas distribution lines (butane / propane).
  • Assistance in the installation of SIRAGA filling carousels, at the Chilibre, Chiriqui and El Roble de aguadulce plants.
  • Subcontracts made to the company SEISA (Electronic and Industrial Services) at the BASF plant, located in Panama, Pacific (HOWARD).

Marine Engineers Corporation (Panama) Inc.
02.2005 - 12.2009
  • Forming part of the Engineering Department of Marine Engineers Corporation (Panama) Inc., conducting project evaluation.
  • Task that covers: quotation, cost review and general supervision of projects such as: ferry dock (Tambor I), pleasure boats (Sea Voyager), work boats (Split Barge DN-118 / Jan De Nul, Tugboats: Smit Balboa , Don Chico), repair of cell guides, change of double bottom ironing, large-scale works such as the maintenance of the Il Principe barge of the Jan De Nul company - Belgium.

Head of Dept. Ingenieria PROFESSIONAL SHIP REPAIRS

PROSHIP
12.2009 - 07.2007
  • Company Overview: Braswell Shipyards
  • Main contractor of Braswell Shipyards, where repairs were made to larger vessels, within the Shipyard (Container Ship, Gas Carriers, Chemical Tankers, Cruises, Tuna Ships, Exploration Ships, Dredgers).

Production Chief Supervisor

Astilleros Roos & MK Ltda.
02.2007 - 04.2007
  • Floating dock of 30 mts. in length, lift capacity of 800 tons., where boat hulls are made for anchoring rafts cages for salmon companies.

Chief Supervisor

Mecánzas Maestranzas Navales de Caldera
05.2005 - 11.2006
  • Performing complete maintenance on axle lines, government systems and control systems.
  • Bilge, other than ironing calibration, etc. of PICSA 120 type fishing vessels and MARCO model vessels of 37-49 meters in length.

Panama Canal Authority
01.2005 - 03.2005
  • Work at the Panama Canal Authority, program Student assistance, aboard the ATLAS III School Ship, making trips within the waters of the Canal, for employees of the Canal Authority and staff of Educational Institutions.
  • To other provision of Maintenance Services Prevention of Tugboats and Boats of the Canal Authority.

Education

Bachelor - Naval Engineering, Mention Marine Machines, Basic Engineering Sciences, Engineering sciences

Austral University of Chile
01.2005

High School - undefined

Colegio San Vicente de Paúl
01.1999

Primary education - undefined

Colegio San Vicente de Paúl
01.1993

Course - Thordon - Elastomeric And Thermoplastic POLYMERS

THORDON MARINE TRAINING SCHOOL
BURLINGTON ONTARIO, CANADA
05-2008

Member #40015570 - Welding Specs.

American Welding Society
01-2018

Skills

  • Knowledge of Autocad Software
  • Knowledge of Windows Office, (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Knowledge of SAP BUSINESS ONE, (as a user platform in shipyard)
  • Internet, User Level
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management

Certification

  • Omi courses:
  • 2018 AWS Member, April 2018. # 40015570
  • 2008. May 12 - 16, Thordon Bearings Inc. Thordon Marine Training, Burlington Ontario, Canada.
  • 2004 In Valparaíso, Maritime Instruction and Training Center
  • 1.21 Personal Security and Social Responsibility 2004.
  • 1.19 Aptitude in Personal Survival Techniques.
  • 2004 In Puerto Montt, CENAV
  • 1.20 Prevention and Fight Against Fire.
  • 2004 In Valdivia, Chilean Security Association.
  • 1.13 Basic First Aid.
  • Seminar:
  • 2005 Austral University of Chile, Valdivia.
  • Education and Safety in Maritime Transport.

Languages:

Spanish
English: Reading, writing and speaking fluently

References

Alejandro, Montalva Kunstmann, General Manager, astillerosmk@gmail.com, 0056 8 1396782, Astilleros Roos & MK Ltda.

fishing

I’m passionate about fishing in Panamanian territorial waters, especially around Coiba in Veraguas, where I’m originally from. I also enjoy exploring areas like Las Perlas Archipelago, known for its rich marine biodiversity. These waters offer the chance to catch a variety of species such as wahoo, amberjack, mahi-mahi, snapper, and many others.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Stward Marine Project Inc,
05.2022 - Current

Production Manager

Astilleros Mesolju / Mesolju Shipyards Int.
07.2020 - 04.2022

Balboa Pier 8 Operations Manager

STWARDS CORP.
03.2020 - 04.2022

Project Manager Approach

Astilleros Veracruz
06.2019 - 02.2020

Engineer

MEC PANAMA Shipyards
07.2015 - 02.2019

GONZALEZ MARINE SERVICES
07.2012 - 05.2015

Head of Dept. Ingenieria PROFESSIONAL SHIP REPAIRS

PROSHIP
12.2009 - 07.2007

Production Chief Supervisor

Astilleros Roos & MK Ltda.
02.2007 - 04.2007

Chief Supervisor

Mecánzas Maestranzas Navales de Caldera
05.2005 - 11.2006

Marine Engineers Corporation (Panama) Inc.
02.2005 - 12.2009

Panama Canal Authority
01.2005 - 03.2005

High School - undefined

Colegio San Vicente de Paúl

Primary education - undefined

Colegio San Vicente de Paúl

Bachelor - Naval Engineering, Mention Marine Machines, Basic Engineering Sciences, Engineering sciences

Austral University of Chile

Course - Thordon - Elastomeric And Thermoplastic POLYMERS

THORDON MARINE TRAINING SCHOOL

Member #40015570 - Welding Specs.

American Welding Society
Oscar Alberto Leon Martinez