Sean J.

Kennison
10 Holly Ridge Road
Washington, PA 15301
(724)-747-2627

kennison333@gmail.com
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Objective:
Design, build, operate, maintain, and upgrade highly technical deep submergence, scientific exploration
equipment. Apply this activity to serve the countrys interest to explore the worlds oceans, and train the
next generation of highly specialized engineers.
Education:
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Engineering Mechanics, May 2015
GPA 3.82
Graduated with distinction in top 10% of class
Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration:
June 2016-Present: Mechanical/ROV Engineer
Various Locations
Perform Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) related tasks aboard the Okeanos Explorer during offshore
expeditions in the Western Pacific. Maintain and upgrade the ROVs onshore between expeditions. Further
design and build related mechanical parts and systems at various locations.
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research:
June 2015-June 2016: Mechanical/ROV Engineer
Various Locations
Perform ROV related tasks aboard the Okeanos Explorer during offshore expeditions in the Pacific
Hawaiian Islands. Maintain and upgrade the ROVs onshore at Pearl Harbor, HI. Further design and build
related mechanical parts and systems at various locations.
Jan-June, 2015: Intern
Quonset Shop, North Kingstown, RI
Designed mechanical parts and assemblies relating to the storage and placement of the oil-filled wiring
hoses on the ROVs. Assisted with testing, data analysis, and troubleshooting on the ROV electric motors.
Assembled, modified, and prepared the new bio storage boxes for the ROV Discoverer 2.
Sept 3-Sept 8, 2014: Intern
Offshore Expedition on Okeanos Explorer
Traveled from North Kingstown, RI to Virginia Beach, Virginia as a member of the ROV engineer team.
Performed tasks associated with the launch, operation, and recovery of the ROVs.
June-Aug, 2014: Intern
Quonset Shop, North Kingstown, RI
Designed mechanical parts for the ROVs, and assisted with assembly and testing of previously and newly
installed equipment. Executed various upgrades to the vehicles as needed.
Engineering Design Projects:
Jan-May 2015: Team Leader
LORD Corporation Viscous Mount Test Fixture
Used Solidworks and Abaqus for design and high frequency testing. Worked with LORD engineers and
student counterparts in Shanghai, China to complete deliverables.
Jan-May 2014: Team Member
Faucet-Powered Generator
Used Solidworks for design. Built physical prototypes and assured proper assembly/tolerances. Used
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word for presentations and tracking progress.
Jan-May 2012: Team Leader
Telecom Base Station
Used CAD software to build prototypes. Used Excel for managing schedules and promoting team
efficiency. Used PowerPoint and Word for product presentations.