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Arjuna Delpechithra

Saint Johns,AUK

Summary

Im a Marine Engineer with over 15 years of experience in shipyard operations and marine equipment maintenance, specializing as a Marine Chief Engineer. I possessed strong skills in teamwork, time management, decision-making, and leadership.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

Eva Marine Limited
09.2024 - Current

Leading mechanical maintenance and servicing of marine equipment and auxiliary systems.

Chief Engineer

Sealink Navigation
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
  • Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
  • Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.

Second Engineer, Third Engineer and Fourth Engineer

Seaspan Ship Management
01.2010 - 01.2022
  • Worked closely with engineers, land surveyors, and other key stakeholders on different infrastructure projects.
  • Improved vessel efficiency by performing routine maintenance and repairs on main engines, auxiliary systems, and other machinery.
  • Enhanced crew performance by providing technical guidance and support to fellow engineers.

Education

Master of Engineering Project Management -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
08-2025

Class 1 Marine Engineer -

Manukau Institute of Technology
08-2019

Class 2 Marine Engineer -

CINEC Maritime Campus
03-2016

Diploma in Marine Engineering -

Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa
03-2008

Skills

  • Management Skills
  • Problem solving
  • Team Work
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership

Language

English

Professional Qualification

  • Successfully completed Electronic Engine Control System (MAN DIESEL) conducted by Anglo Eastern Maritime Centre, Mumbai, India.
  • Successfully completed Automation & Control system conducted by International Maritime Training Centre, Mumbai, India.
  • Successfully completed Main Engine Manoeuvring system course conducted by International Maritime Training Centre, Mumbai, India.
  • Safety Officer course
  • Machinery breakdown prevention course
  • Performance management conversation
  • Rest hours compliance course
  • Fuel management
  • Risk management and Incident investigation
  • VECP and Marine Environment course for Engineers
  • Ship manager hull familiarisation
  • Marine Resource Management

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

Eva Marine Limited
09.2024 - Current

Chief Engineer

Sealink Navigation
03.2022 - 04.2024

Second Engineer, Third Engineer and Fourth Engineer

Seaspan Ship Management
01.2010 - 01.2022

Master of Engineering Project Management -

Auckland University of Technology

Class 1 Marine Engineer -

Manukau Institute of Technology

Class 2 Marine Engineer -

CINEC Maritime Campus

Diploma in Marine Engineering -

Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa
Arjuna Delpechithra