Marian Coman
Contract Manager @ Wärtsilä North America, Inc.
About
Resourceful and results-driven maritime professional with over 15 years of experience in maritime engineering, technical operations, and safety policy leadership. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and drive operational excellence. Holds a SCTW III/2 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence, Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Efficient at aligning technical solutions with business goals, excelling in team environments.
United States
Miami
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Agile Project Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Workplace Safety, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Engineering, Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, Management, Customer Service, Testing, Project Management, Integration, Microsoft Word, time management, Teamwork, quick learner
Experience

Contract Manager
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Leading the Contract Core Team of multiple Wärtsilä maintenance agreements, a proud partner of the cruise industry to maximize reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle value. Our cross-functional team includes logistics coordinators, maintenance planners, and maintenance coordinators, plus dedicated operations experts, all focused on delivering contract value, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction across customer's fleet. My key responsibilities and focus areas: - Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary Contract Core Team (CCT), ensuring unity, alignment, and collaboration across maintenance planning, field service, remote support, and expert insight functions - Accountable for end-to-end financial performance of assigned agreements, including margin optimization, recognized sales, sales balance, forecasting, and financial KPI monitoring - Maintain and develop strategic customer relationships with key decision-makers, serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day communication on covered equipment (OMA/GAP agreements) - Drive delivery of the full scope of service agreements, ensuring contractual KPIs and performance guarantees are consistently met and transparently communicated to customers - Proactively assess agreement risks and implement mitigation plans to safeguard operational and financial outcomes - Accountable for timely invoicing and diligent follow-up of account receivables to maintain healthy cash flow - Identify and create upselling opportunities and sales leads in collaboration with the agreement sales team - Collect and act upon customer feedback to measure and improve customer satisfaction - Actively manage escalations, ensuring swift resolution - Organize and chair customer meetings, fostering a proactive partnership approach aligned with Wärtsilä's long-term value proposition

Manager - Maritime, Technical & Safety Policy
Miami, FL
Essential functions: - Oversee and continuously improve Carnival Corporation & PLC's risk management policies and procedures, ensuring safe operations and accident prevention across the Company's nine brands and approximately 100 ships - Manage and co-chair multiple Working Groups of subject matter experts, actively identifying opportunities for safety enhancement through meticulous review and assessment of individual incidents, near misses, and investigation reports - Develop and continuously enhance corporate safety, marine, technical, OH&S, and emergency response policies and procedures to mitigate identified safety risks - Identify causal patterns and potential policy actions by monitoring new and amended regulations among national and international regulatory bodies, including the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Flag States, and Classification Societies - Represent Carnival Corporation on safety matters to external stakeholders, including the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), contributing to the advancement of industry-wide maritime safety standards

Engineer Sr. - Technical Support
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
Essential functions: - Diagnosed and troubleshot marine technical systems to improve equipment availability and reduce "out of service" downtime; performed thorough root cause analysis and maintained calibrations for critical measuring equipment, ensuring data quality via measuring system analysis and the Neptune platform - Worked independently under the guidance of the Director of Engine Asset, providing project management support for specific initiatives while liaising with the Technical Operations Manager for operational execution - Led project execution end-to-end, including feasibility studies, planning, contractor selection, execution monitoring, expenditure control, and reporting - ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality, and Environmental Policy - Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and HESS procedures in conjunction with the Engine Asset Director to establish a consistent approach to asset life cycle management and identify recurring causes of incidents - Liaised with Ship and Asset Managers to ensure seamless information exchange and alignment of project plans with overall ship schedules and maintenance plans - Defined detailed and clear specifications for work performed by third-party vendors, ensuring scope clarity and quality deliverables - Assisted in the development of statements of work for Planned Maintenance System (PMS) software deployment - InfoShip & AMOS

2nd Engineering Officer
AMSTERDAM, WESTERDAM, KONINGSDAM
Achieved promotion to 1st Engineering Officer. In full charge of an Engine Watch for not less than 6 hours out every 24 hours. Carried out daily duties in connection with the routine maintenance of vessels engine plant. Equipment under responsibility (outside watchkeeping duties): Fresh Water Generators, Bilge Water Systems, Cooling Water Systems, Ballast System, Grey Water System, Potable/Technical/Distilled Water Systems. Responsible for implementing the Environmental Policy and maintaining points of vulnerability up to date, on various systems, as well as providing guidance and training to personnel on board in regards to environmental rules and regulations.

4th & 3rd Engineering Officer
VOLENDAM, RYNDAM, AMSTERDAM
In full charge of an Engine Watch for not less than 6 hours out every 24 hours. Carried out daily duties in connection with the routine maintenance of vessels engine plant. Equipment under responsibility (outside watchkeeping duties): Wartsila-Sulzer Diesel Engines, FO/LO Separators, Oil Fired Boilers, Exhaust Gas Boilers, Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plants.

Engine Cadet & 4th Engineer
VALENTINA, VALDIVIA and MSC EGYPT
In charge of an Engine Watch (Unmanned Machinery Space) for not less than 8 hours out every 24 hours whilst the vessel was at sea. Regularly carried out other duties in connection with the routine maintenance of vessels engine plant.
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