Gavin  Lu

Engineer

  Hsinchu City, Taiwan

3 years in ship equipment/material procurement and project management within the shipping group. Expert in ship hull/equipment/material procurement/inspection.

 Proficient in project planning/management/execution, supplier/repairer management, and effective communication. 

Excellent in Chinese/English communication, crisis handling, negotiation, and maximizing company benefits. 

Known for integrating experiences, driving growth opportunities, and fostering organizational innovation.

     

Work Experience 

Equipment Engineer  •  TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company

Aug 2021 - Present

  • Revitalized Production:
    • Led the installation of 12 new advanced machines, optimizing efficiency.
    • Spearheaded initiatives for proactive machine maintenance and emergency responses.
  • Task Mastery:
    • Achieved a stellar 98% case closure rate, ensuring seamless operations.
    • Applied adept problem-solving, resolving cases efficiently.
  • Defect Reduction:
    • Analyzed machine health, resulting in an impressive 85% reduction in defects.
  • Collaborative Efficiency:
    • Collaborated with Process Engineering (PE) to achieve a 2.5% increase in WPH.
    • Implemented continuous improvement strategies for sustained efficiency.

Naval Engineer  •  Wisdom Marine Group          

Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

 Naval Engineer  •  Yang Ming Marine Group

Jun 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Maintenance Strategist:
    • Oversaw deck and engine maintenance for 10% of the fleet, ensuring peak performance.
    • Managed a diverse portfolio of maintenance projects, showcasing technical prowess.
  • Incentive Innovator:
    • Promote a self-maintenance incentive mechanism for enhanced operational efficiency.
    • Achieving a significant 20% reduction in regular repair costs.
  • Safety Oversight:
    • Orchestrated meticulous ship safety and seaworthiness inspections.
  • Efficient Docking Management:
    • Formulated docking contracts, achieving a noteworthy 13% reduction in repair expenses.
    • Ensured stringent quality standards during on-site supervision.
  • External Liaison Expert:
    • Successfully handled 91 maritime-related cases, achieving a 100% closure rate.
  • Optimized Procurement:
    • Managed equipment parts procurement, resulting in a 12% reduction in maintenance budget expenditure.


Education

2013 - 2017

National Taiwan Ocean University

Systems Engineering & Naval Architecture

School Activity Highlights:

  • Epoch School Youth Entrepreneurship Program (2017):

    • Led cross-school team in developing an entrepreneurial proposal.
    • Selected for the program's semi-finals.

  • Sailing Club General Manager:

    • Orchestrated water experience activities as the club's general manager.
    • Coordinated events, managed scheduling, and integrated external resources.

Skills

Administration & Coordination

  • Project Management
  • Delivery Management
  • Great interdepartmental communication
  • Successful cross-cultural communications

Tools

  • ERP
  • Microsoft office 365
  • Javascript

Language

  • Chinese
  • English  TOEIC 820 scores