Objective
COntinue building my experiences in all aspects of marine industry.
Experience
November 2005 through Present Oceaneering International
Able Seaman/Crane Operator
Duties as a seaman include vessel upkeep, interior and exterior projects, inventory, assisting bridge watch during underway operations. Also crane operator for a Nautilus fixed 80’ boom crane rated to 40 tons, with fast line and 4 part main block.
February 2001 until November 2005 Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Second Mate Dec 2004-Nov 2005
Navigations and weather officer in charge of my watch and making sure ships course is laid out correctly and in accordance with the orders of the Master and Chief Mate. Maneuvering the ship during docking and casting off and entering ports, also during science operations such as net tows, submersible launch and recovery, and holding station for over the side sampling, and small boat deployment and recovery. In charge of bridge inventories and ordering of supplies.
Relief Second Mate Jan- Dec 2004
Same duties as above but only when filling in for an officer who is on leave.
Lead Deckhand Jan 2003 until Nov 2004
In charge of 2 other deckhands in the maintaining of the ship both interior and exterior. Chipping rust and painting the ship, cleaning the interior spaces, loading and unloading of stores, gear, operational gear, and securing of such gear for sea. Small boats coxswain during drills, emergencies and small boat operations. In charge of training new deckhands in aspects of ship life and operating deck machinery such as cranes and winches and frames. Relieving the duty officer during transits and following helm commands. Securing lines and casting off, operator of ships cranes and winches and frames. Working with the Chief Mate on organizing the projects for the ships crew, and keeping inventory and orders for the deck tools and machine shop. Marlinspike work and rigging for science operations.
Deckhand Jan 2002 until Dec 2002
Working at maintaining the ship according to the Lead Deckhand and Chief Mates instructions working winches cranes and frames as needed for science operations. Interior sanitary duties. Line handling for docking, casting off, small boat transfers, and other duties as assigned.
Assistant Steward Feb 2001 until Dec 2001
Assist in meal preparations, loading of stores, cleanliness of galley and mess deck areas, and help deckhands with interior cleanliness. Prep for Steward before meals, occasional solo meal preparation. Helping in inventory of galley stores.
August 2000 until January 2001 Treasure Coast Staffing
Delivery Driver
Delivering paint over a tri county area
May 1998 until July 2000
Frutacorp South America
Supervisor
Involved in picking, cleaning, sorting, waxing and packing of Limes for export to the United States for Guayaquil Ecuador.
June 1997 until August 1997 CRIDESA
Translator
Technical translator for visiting American Technicians involved in the manufacturing, training, and quality control involved in the manufacture of glass products.
Education
2005: 200 Ton Master/Mate upgrade taken at Maritime Professional Training in Ft. Lauderdale Florida
2004: 100 Ton Master course at MPT of Ft Lauderdale Florida
2003: Lifeboatman course taken at Sea School in Bayou LaBatre Alabama
2002: Able Bodied Seaman course taken at MPT Ft. Lauderdale Florida
2001: STCW Training at Chapman’s School of Seamanship in Stuart Florida and Port Canaveral Fire Department.
Certification
100T master near coastal, 200t mate near coastal, AB limited, RFPNW, Lifeboatman, STCW,
Skils
Small boat operator, forklift operator, crane operator, computer literate, bi-lingual, navigation and weather software.