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Barge Engineer or Ballast Control Operator

Objective


Objective



A position in a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career conscious person, where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth and advancement.



Summary

I am currently seeking the position of Barge Supervisor or Ballast Control Operator on the Operations side of the Oil Industry.


Experience


Experience



2005-2007 Ballast Control Operator /Barge Supervisor Relief BP Houston, TX.



-Nakika -64,000 ton displacement Semi - Submersible Platform -Gulf of Mexico-

-Control Room Operator / Barge Supervisor -Regulatory Champion

-MMS testing of critical equipment, weekly monthly and annuals

-USCG regulatory weekly, monthly and annual checks and balances.

-Ensure the vessel meets all requirements for the USCG and MMS.

-VTA (Virtual Training Assistant) annually for mandatory BP scheduled in house schooling / CBT (Computer Based Training).

-Offload diesel and Methanol into holding tanks on the facility.

-Performed yearly internal tank inspections with zero incidents.

-Help of changing out ballast piping in pontoons from forged to copper nickel.

- Stability of the vessel



2001- 2005 Ballast Control Operator / Barge Supervisor Relief Baker Energy Houston, TX.



· Atlantis – Production Platform-FOI – Semi Submersible – Liaison in Regulatory compliance assisted the project division between the Supervisors of the platform, the USCG, ABS and the corporate office in based in Houston, TX.

Commissioning of Safety Equipment and Critical Systems

· Matterhorn -TLP – TOTAL – 05/05-07/05

· Holstein Spar –BP- 11-2003- 05-2005

- Ballast Control Operator. – Put Safety First! G.H.S.E.R.,(Getting HSE Right). Worked hand in hand with RSTC at Shipyard and onboard Holstein.

- Commissioning Phase -Worked closely with Barge Supervisor and Maintenance staff to ensure all facets of ABS/ USCG compliance audits were in order also helped write and review procedures for USCG testing of Critical Equipment. E-Gen, Lifeboats, Testing of Davits, winches Etc. Helped write procedures for Hurricane Evac. as well as Returning from Hurricanes, ensured all permit to work and JSEA’s were in place before starting jobs and holding pre tour safety meetings for same at job site.

- Chain Jack Operator of Rolls Royce Chain jacks during uprigting and commissioning phase

- Relieved Barge Supervisor onboard Holstein Spar while at other meetings and training sessions.

Matterhorn -TLP – TOTAL – 08/2003 -11/2003

· Horn Mountain Spar – BP---12/2001-

- Ballast Control Operator.

Chain Jack Operator of Pusnas Chain Jacks.

- Relieving Barge Supervisor onboard Horn Mountain



1998 - 2001 Ballast Control / Barge Supervisor Transocean Inc. Houston, TX.

Adapted recognized health, safety, and environmental standards to meet the specific

needs of remote international countries/locations, for land and offshore projects

Closely coordinated job schedules and needs with all departments to ensure smooth

Operation.

Rig Moves and Upriting as well as Inclination Testing onboard Semi Submersibles.

Whitchita anchor winches experienced in wildcatting as well as FPM ratio.

Analyzed and improved departmental operations; Established new procedures resulting

in increased productivity and more efficient resource utilization.

Licensing of Personnel-

* ABS, USCG, MMS and Marshall Island Inspections

Supervise Night Crews - Marine and Deck

Responsibilities include ballasting, rig stability, supply vessel, lifeboat coxswain, and reports

In Microsoft Excel and Word; oversee maintenance of rig fire, drill water, ballast, and

Bulk systems.

* Deepwater upgrade- helped plan and rebuild pump rooms and install all marine

Equipment including ballast board.

Performed as Barge Engineer / Ballast Control Operator



1995 - 1998 Ballast Control Operator Santa Fe Intl. Houston, TX.

Control Room Operator / Watchstander

Responsibilities include ballasting, rig stability, supply vessel, lifeboat coxswain, and reports

In Microsoft Excel and Word, oversee maintenance of rig fire, drill water, seawater

cooling, ballast, and bulk systems

Assistant Watchstander- maintained vessels fire, drill water, seawater cooling and

service, ballast and bulk systems. Fire team leader and assistant lifeboat coxswain.

Floorman- Gained experience in rig's drilling operations, relieved

derrickman and assistant derrickman.

Acted as a role model and mentor for new trainees; Engaged in on-the-job training.


Education


Education



University of South Alabama, Mobile, Al.

GPA: 3.6. Business Administration and Computer Science curriculum.

Ongoing study course - CBT (Computer Based Training) MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)



Murphy High School, Mobile, AL.

H.S. Diploma, 1988

GPA: 3.8. Placed 1st in the state of Alabama - 1988 receiving the Young Writers Award – Presented by Alabama Power Company.

Excelled in English Literature and Composition as well as Math.

Extracurricular activities include positions of leadership as well as additional work on teams and committees.


Certification


Licenses

Currently hold all license for the United States Coast Guard for working on FOI ( Floating Offshore Installation) whether it be an Active, Passive System or a MODU (Mobil Offshore Drilling Unit).

• 2003- Spar - OIM (Offshore Installation Manager) / Barge Supervisor – USCG-

2001, OIM / BARGE SUPERVISOR, U.S.C.G. & Marshall Islands

OIM / Barge Supervisor, 07-2001; Unrestricted Semi submersibles, Jack-ups on location.

Renewed Ballast Control Operator- U.S.C.G.

Marshall Island 2001

Renewed in 2005

• 2001, ABLB - MOU, U.S.C.G. & Marshall Islands, Martin Intl. Renewed 2005

Able Seaman MOU / Lifeboat man- U.S.C.G -Panamanian 1997 / Bahamian 1999 / Marshall Island

2001-

Renewed in 2005

• 1999, GMDSS, FCC, Houston, TX.

• GMDSS 1999

Currently Renewed


Skils


Highlights

Subpart 0 AWARENESS

ADVANCED OFFSHORE CRANE AND RIGGER CERTIFICATION

· IADC Well Control - Basic-Subsea-Supervisor

· O.I.M. Offshore Installation Manger - Unrestricted Stability

· Basic and Advanced Ship Firefighting

· Comprehensive Survival Craft / Survival Suit Training

· M.M.S. Level II Floorman

· M.M.S. Floorman Training 30 CFR 250, Subpart O

· Forklift Operator Certification 29 CFR 1910.178

· Medic First Aid

· HAZMAT I & II

· Dangerous waste

· Defensive Driving

· Confined Space Entry

· Respirator Fit Test

· BP Offshore Safety License

· Water Survival


 


Will start work immediately!

Mobile, AL,
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