Gabriel Branduseriu
Constanța,Romania
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in machinery maintenance, technical support, and crew supervision. Demonstrates proficiency in mechanical and electrical engineering, technical drawing interpretation, and maintenance scheduling. Adept at managing fuel systems, ensuring policy adherence, and maintaining HVAC systems. Recognised for initiative taking and resilience under pressure, with a proven track record in efficient problem-solving and vessel inspection. Committed to safety compliance and performance management while seeking opportunities to further enhance technical skills within the engineering sector.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Drydock Chief Engineer
Synergy Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
04.2025 - Current
- Fostered positive relationships with clients enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Led design process, ensuring compliance to industry standards and safety regulations.
- Supervised construction site operations ensuring work was done as per specifications.
- Streamlined production processes, resulting in enhanced productivity.
- Managed budgetary allocations for procurement of high-quality materials and tools.
- Achieved seamless project execution with leadership of cross-functional teams.
Head of Engine department / Chief Engineer
Synergy Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Innovated new mechanical designs with consideration of cost-effectiveness and functionality.
- Translated blueprints into workable plans contributing to successful project implementation.
- Applied strategic thinking to solve challenging engineering problems.
- Oversaw health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Collaborated frequently with other departments to ensure alignment of engineering goals.
- Identified and resolved complex technical issues for improved system performance.
- Supervised construction site operations ensuring work was done as per specifications.
- Maintained records accurately leading to streamlined administrative processes.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, maintaining optimal performance levels.
- Implemented policies and devices to improve workplace safety.
- Oversaw field projects implementing engineering designs and maintained strict compliance with specifications and applicable codes.
Technical superintendent
Synergy Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Oversee vessel performance and responsible for the technical and operational condition of
vessels from engineering perspective, including the planning and execution of refit and time
maintenance, - Managing a fleet of 3 to 5 tanker vessels in average
Implementing and monitoring compliance and ensuring vessels are fully certified
according to international maritime legislative requirements and classification society
regulations. - Provide expertise and remote and onsite assistance in the event of an emergency response
situation. - Prepare and supervise repairs, conversions and drydocks on site, prepare and monitor
operating budgets - Follow up actions, where required to contain costs within budgeted parameters.
Authorize payment, sign mail and obligations in accordance with specific personal authorization.
Processing invoices using company provided software
Head of Engine department / Chief Engineer
Maersk Tankers
Copenhagen, Denmark
08.2014 - 03.2022
- Innovated new mechanical designs with consideration of cost-effectiveness and functionality.
- Translated blueprints into workable plans contributing to successful project implementation.
- Applied strategic thinking to solve challenging engineering problems.
- Oversaw health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Collaborated frequently with other departments to ensure alignment of engineering goals.
- Identified and resolved complex technical issues for improved system performance.
- Supervised construction site operations ensuring work was done as per specifications.
- Maintained records accurately leading to streamlined administrative processes.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, maintaining optimal performance levels.
- Implemented policies and devices to improve workplace safety.
- Oversaw field projects implementing engineering designs and maintained strict compliance with specifications and applicable codes.
Engine Room Supervisor / 1st Engineer
Maersk Tankers/ CPO tankers/ James Fischer
Copenhagen/ Hamburg/ Burrow in Furness, Denmark/ Germany/ UK
02.2004 - 07.2012
- Good leadership, supervisory and safety behaviors to ensure that all aspects of Engine Room operation and maintenance are carried out safely, through careful delegation and control of responsibilities.
- Good skills with Engine Room Equipment and Systems and Utilities Operation and Maintenance of Units of Competence
1.Prepare Engine Room Systems for startup.
2.Start and Monitor Engine Room Systems
3.Prepare and Shutdown Engine Room
Systems.
4.Isolate and reinstate Engine Room
Systems
5.Contribute to control of critical situations and respond to
emergencies
6.Manage and Supervise Effectively
7.Monitor And Maintain Pollution Control Measures
8.Carry out emergency response role
9.Provide any additional duties as required by the OiM/Unit Spt and /or HOD to maintain
safe and efficient running of the Unit.
Contribute To Control Of Critical Situations And Respond To Emergencies
1) Developing critical situations (operational, weather, equipment failure, leaks, fires
personnel etc) are identified and logged for later analysis
2) Positive action is taken to limit escalation and to maintain control using applied policies or
procedures or initiative
3) External agencies as appropriate are alerted in good
time.
4) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures
1. Sample and check that controlled discharges from area of responsibility to the environment
are within prescribed limits
2. Identify and halt unplanned discharges where possible, and report immediately according to
policy, procedure and regulation.
3. Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct
procedure
4. Resources such as PPE materials tools and spares are not wasted or used inefficiently.
5. Emergency Response
Education
Electromechanical Engineering - Marine Engineering
Constanta Maritime University
Constanta / Romania 10.1998 - 07.2003
High School Diploma - Marine Engineering
Maritime High School Constanta
Constanta Romania 09.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
- Machinery maintenance
- Technical support
- Crew supervision
- Machinery operation
- Mechanical and electrical engineering
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Maintenance scheduling
- Maintenance and repairs
- Fuel management
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Initiative taking
- Resilience under pressure
- Efficient problem-solver
- Vessel inspection
- Performance Management
- Safety compliance
Languages
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Romanian
Native
Timeline
Drydock Chief Engineer
Synergy Denmark
04.2025 - Current
Head of Engine department / Chief Engineer
Synergy Denmark
05.2023 - 03.2025
Technical superintendent
Synergy Denmark
03.2022 - 03.2023
Head of Engine department / Chief Engineer
Maersk Tankers
08.2014 - 03.2022
Engine Room Supervisor / 1st Engineer
Maersk Tankers/ CPO tankers/ James Fischer
02.2004 - 07.2012
Electromechanical Engineering - Marine Engineering
Constanta Maritime University
10.1998 - 07.2003
High School Diploma - Marine Engineering
Maritime High School Constanta
09.1994 - 06.1998