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Albert Torres

Director of Safety & Facilities Management at Arcadia

Albert joined Arcadia in January of 2017 after an extensive career in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served as Division Chief and Engineering Officer. While functioning as Division Chief, Albert supervised the maintenance and repair of the damage control equipment, including all fire suppression systems, firefighting equipment, and the repair and salvage gear onboard the ship. He also managed the maintenance and repair of all hydraulic equipment, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, main propulsion and generator diesel engines. Eventually Albert assumed the role of Engineering Officer, managing the department, which included all equipment and systems from IT services to potable water. During Albert’s career he has participated in the relief efforts to Haiti after the devastating earth quake in 2010, counter drug operations in the Caribbean, and fisheries patrols from the Bering Sea to the Kingdom of Tonga.