Aaron Ferrouillat
Irvington
Summary
Dynamic marine professional with extensive experience at Edison Chouest Offshore, excelling in vessel navigation and crew management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective project coordination and safety protocols. Skilled in heavy machinery operation and committed to maintaining high standards of marine safety and performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Boatman
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Tichnor
08.2025 - Current
- Operated dredging equipment to remove sediment from waterways and construction sites.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance to ensure efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to establish safe work practices and minimize hazards.
- Coordinated with project managers to adhere to project timelines and specifications.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Adjusted controls on the dredge machinery to regulate speed, depth, direction, and angle of cut.
- Inspected and evaluated conditions of dredges, pumps, hoses, and other related components.
- Coordinated with supervisors regarding changes in project plans or timelines due to weather conditions or other factors.
- Gathered data from gauges and instruments to monitor operational performance of the dredge.
- Transported necessary tools and supplies from one job site location to another as required by project specifications.
- Assisted in loading materials onto barges or trucks for transport off-site.
- Supervised other workers in order to ensure tasks were completed according to established standards.
- Performed minor repairs as needed including replacing worn parts or changing oil and filters.
- Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to engines.
- Engaged hydraulic pumps to control rotation of cutter heads.
- Installed pipes from dredges to shore and pumped water from pontoons to place shore anchors.
- Started power winches to change positions of dredges with cables.
- Performed daily and weekly maintenance check-ups on equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
Captain
Edison Chouest Offshore
Cut Off
10.2024 - 08.2025
- While working at Chouest I navigated vessels through the Gulf of America while adhering to Coast Guard regulations
- Delegated jobs to my crew to keep the vessel in perfect shape.
- Performed minor repairs on vessel systems when possible or requested assistance from shore personnel when necessary.
- Supervised deckhands in the operation of mooring lines, anchor handling, winch operations.
- Developed strategies for efficient routing of vessels to minimize fuel costs while maximizing speed and comfort.
- Measured water depths with depth measuring equipment.
- Instructed new crew members on proper procedures for operating marine vessels safely.
- Provided guidance to novice sailors unfamiliar with operating marine vessels or navigating waterways.
- Collaborated with team on upcoming event timelines, dates and required equipment.
- Managed crew assignments to ensure efficient operations on board.
- Conducted safety drills to train crew and maintain emergency readiness.
- Communicated with harbor authorities for docking and departure procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs of vessel operations, incidents, and maintenance activities.
- Conducted pre-departure inspections to verify all necessary safety equipment was aboard and operational.
- Assisted in training new staff members in basic seamanship skills such as knot tying, line handling.
Construction Foreman
Delta Services Group
Mobile
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Supervised daily construction activities and managed on-site safety protocols.
- Coordinated material deliveries and ensured timely availability for project phases.
- Led team meetings to communicate project updates and address worker concerns.
- Trained new employees on safety practices and operational procedures.
- Inspected work quality and compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to streamline workflow and resolve issues.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers engaged in all phases of construction projects.
- Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
- Maintained records such as daily time sheets, material orders, project costs and contractor information.
- Worked with suppliers to keep materials flowing and meet demanding timelines.
- Organized the storage of supplies, tools and equipment used in the course of construction activities.
- Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on competencies and specialties.
Captain
Supreme Offshore
Houma
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed a crew of 10-12 personnel, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.
- Maintained vessel's navigation equipment, including GPS systems, radar systems and radios.
- Ensured that all necessary maintenance was completed on the vessel before each voyage.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for various scenarios.
- Conducted pre-voyage inspections to ensure the boat was seaworthy and compliant with regulations.
- Supervised loading and unloading of cargo while adhering to weight limits and balance requirements.
- Navigated vessels through rough waters using knowledge of tides, currents, weather patterns and navigational aids.
- Performed daily engine checks to ensure proper operation during voyages.
- Assisted passengers in boarding and disembarking from the vessel safely.
- Kept accurate records of fuel consumption, mileage logs, repairs and maintenance performed and other related documents as required by law.
- Provided guidance on waterway rules and regulations to ensure compliance with Coast Guard regulations.
UNL Engineer
Barry Graham Oil
Bayou la Batre
- While working with Barry Graham I did maintenance in the Engine room
- I swapped over generators, took on fuel, changed oil filters, greased stuffing boxes and rudders
- I kept daily logs of any changes made to the engine room and reported it to my captain.
Operator
Mississippi Phosphate
Pascagoula
- While working for MS Phosphate I ran heavy equipment such as; loader, track hoe, bulldozer, and grater
- I also moved train cars around
- I would offload train cars that contained chemicals
- Basically anything that needed to be done I made sure it was done.
Captain
P&E Crewboats
Dauphin Island
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Ensured the safe navigation of vessels in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Organized and executed vessel maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained detailed logs of voyage activities, fuel consumption, and engine operations.
- Conducted pre-departure inspections to verify all necessary safety equipment was aboard and operational.
- Supervised deckhands in the operation of mooring lines, anchor handling, winch operations.
- Conducted emergency drills on a regular basis to ensure crew members were prepared for unexpected events at sea.
- Performed minor repairs on vessel systems when possible or requested assistance from shore personnel when necessary.
- Assisted in training new staff members in basic seamanship skills such as knot tying, line handling.
- Adhered strictly to all safety protocols established by the owner and operator prior to embarking on each voyage.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
- Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
- Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools.
Education
Diploma -
Alma Bryant High
Irvington, Al12.2009
Skills
- Can operate heavy machinery
- Proficient in Small Engine Repair
- Welding (AIDT)
- Fuel management
- Crew Management
- Vessel navigation
- Vessel maintenance
- Vessel inspection
- Radar information interpretation
- Cargo Loading
- Navigation expertise
- Geographic knowledge
- Multitasking
- Ship maneuvering
- Marine safety procedures
- Heavy equipment management
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
Licenses Endorsements
- 100 Ton Captain
- HUET/STCW
- TWIC
- Radar Unlimited
- Rigging
- Adv. Firefighting
- SafeGulf
- Adv. DP
- BRM
- OWS
- Class A CDL (with Tanker Hazmat Endorsement)
- First Aid/CPR
- AD and Bloodborne Pathogens
Timeline
Boatman
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
08.2025 - Current
Captain
Edison Chouest Offshore
10.2024 - 08.2025
Construction Foreman
Delta Services Group
08.2022 - 10.2024
Captain
Supreme Offshore
06.2018 - 08.2022
UNL Engineer
Barry Graham Oil
Operator
Mississippi Phosphate
Captain
P&E Crewboats
Diploma -
Alma Bryant High