Grant Donesley

About Grant Donesley

Highly skilled and experienced Program Manager with a commendable track record of exceptional business and operations acumen, technical expertise, and oversight for LNG, Oil tanker, tank barge operations, ship escort/assist, and terminal/refinery operations. Conceptualize and execute new/emerging technology strategies that support and drive business growth. Offer practical quality solutions that positively impact profitability, control costs, and optimize overall vessel operations, translating business needs into actionable solutions—thirty years of extensive Merchant Marine experience with ocean-going vessels on a global scale.Specifically, the general Shipyard philosophy is:• Define the defect • Manage by exception (focus on highest value)• Improve collaboration across distance and function• Standardize and centralize analysis and decision-making• Use real-time data in decision-making• Reduce exposure to safety and environmental risksAll Projects should start with this overall philosophy and tailor it to suit the needs and properties of the particular asset, be it a new LNG vessel at Special Survey 1 to a 25-year-old Product Carrier on the last Intermediate survey.

Experience

1. Shipyard Superintendent

   Chevron

   Dec 2018 — Present · San Ramon, CA, US

   This position is with the Chevron Shipping Fleet Operations in the Fleet Technical Team. The position is part of a team that is responsible for improving shipyard overhaul performance and effectively executing vessel out of service periods. CSC executes about $20MM of shipyard overhauls annually.The Shipyard Superintendent is responsible for ensuring consistent drydocking of Chevron Shipping’s vessels to ensure the integrity, reliability and cost effectiveness of the assets. The role requires close coordination with several other teams including the Engineering Superintendents, PTS and Fleet Technical teams to ensure effective project execution.

Skills

• Streamline Cargo Transfer Procedures
• International Shipping
• Resolve Operational Issues
• Ships
• Operations Management
• Thrive in Deadline-Driven Environments
• Operational Leadership
• Senior Project Manager
• Supply Chain and Procurement
• Cpdep Project Management/Execution
• Multitasking Leadership
• Inspection
• Lpg
• Coordinated Harbor Operations
• Shipbuilding
• Pumps
• Lng
• Process Engineering
• Strategic Planning Business Development
• Technical Engineering Design and Delivery
• Crude Oil Refinery Vessels and Harbor Operations
• Liquefied Natural Gas (Lng)
• Vessel Voyage Planning & Operations
• Project Engineering
• Safety Management Systems
• Troubleshoot Power Generation
• Maritime Operations
• Vessel Retrofit of New Technology/Components
• Ms Office Suite
• Develop Predictive Maintenance
• Reliability Centered Maintenance Rcm 2
• Ism
• Engineering
• Develop Csc Rcm and Odr Processes
• Train and Mentor Personnel
• Procurement
• Petroleum
• Improve Operational Fleet Performance
• Ports
• Oil & Gas