Objective
I desire to be employed in a company that will allow me the opportunity for career advancement through education, training and hard work.
Experience
**International Marine Terminals, Inc. Port Sulphur, LA
August 2003 to November 2005
Position: Deckhand
All phases of loading, unloading and water tranporting of coal and other goods from barges and ships to land for disbursement. Drafted and loaded barges, attached Clyde crane and cable to ships. Limited experience with forklifts, bobcats and payloaders.
**Allemand Industries, Inc. Harvey, LA
July 2002 to July 2003
Position: Mechanic
Engine, generator and clutch service and repair. Responsible for the tearing down and cleaning of engines and their parts as well as rebuilding.
**Edison Chouest Offshore, LLC. Galliano, LA
August 1997 to June 2002
Positions: Assistane Engineer and Deckhand
Involved in all phases associated with the maintaining and smooth running of engine room from repairing and cleaning through color coding and hourly checking. Frequent inspectiond performed. Assist engineer as needed. Bunkering activities inclusive. Mainly assigned to research and supply vessels. Provided quality sanitation with strong emphasis on safety. Involved with the replenishment of supplies including tying up vessel in order to properly perform functions.
**Jefferson Marine Towing, Inc. Gretna, LA
June 1995 to February 1997
Position: Deckhand
Vessel sanitation on various push and tug boats. Painted vessels and maintained engine room. Pumped barges as needed.
**Russell McGuire Marrero, LA
October 1994 to March 1995
Position: Laborer
Geneal clean up and supply set up in order to complete assignments.
**Memco Marine, Inc. Harvey, LA
October 1993 to April 1994
Position: Deckhand
General maintenance including the painting and upkeeping of barges and boats. Bunkering up of vessels.
**American Commercial Barge Lines, Inc. Harahan, LA
May 1989 to September 1993
Position: Deckhand
General maintenance and cleaning. Build and break tow. Pumping and supplies.
Education
West Jefferson High School May 1998
Certification
STCW 95 1998 Crane Operator Safety Course Jan 2000
Crane Rigger Safety Course Sept 1999
Systems of Offshore Survival Mar 1999
USCG Approved Training May 1998
Firefighting/First Aid/Personal Survival and Safety
Basic First Aid and CPR Mar 1998
QMED Certification Sept 1997
Safety Orientation Program Sept 1997
FIREFIGHTER TRAINING
Gould Volunteer Firefighter 1994 to 2004
Jefferson Parish Fire Training Academy
Rookie School Sept 1994
Firefighter 1 Oct 1994
Flammable Liquids Training Jan 1995
Hazmat Emergency Rescue July 1996
BNSF Railroad Emergency Rescue Feb 1995
Auto and Bus Extrication Nov 2000
FEMA Training - Arson Detection July 1999
Skils
Well versed with various offshore vessels, tug boats, push boats, ships, anchor boats Mechanically inclined. Willing and able to learn new tasks and methods.
I relocated my family due to Hurricane Katrina. I enjoy the marine industry and have been employed in said industry for most of my years of employment. I have no objection to relocating to another state.