Andrae Golatt
Summary
Safety-focused and highly skilled Dredge Operator with 8 years experience. Dedicated and physically fit General Laborer with years of experience in industrial and manufacturing environments. I excel in managing and operating machinery and heavy equipment. Proven track record of monitoring gauges, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and performing routine maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dredge Operator
Blount Bros
Shreveport, LA
01.2018 - 01.2026
- Operated 12 inch & 18 inch hydraulic cutter suction dredge to excavate, transport and deposit sand to the wet plant.
- Operated tugboat to position barges, pipelines, anchors, and dredge for optimal dredging operations.
- Monitored gauges, dials, and electronic instruments to maintain safe, efficient operation of hydraulic pumps, motors, and cutterheads.
- Conducted daily maintenance, lubrication, and minor repairs on dredging equipment to ensure reliable performance.
- Connected pipeline components to ensure efficient operation.
- Enforced MSHA regulations.
General Labor
Labor Finders
Shreveport, LA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Completed short-term and extended contracts across construction, landscaping, and warehousing, adapting skills to meet diverse project needs.
- Prepared job site by removing debris and hauling heavy building materials to designated areas.
- Prepared job site by removing debris and hauling heavy building materials to ensure safe and efficient working conditions.
- Assisted specialized contractors with physical labor, contributing to on-schedule project completion.
Laborer
International Paper/Manpower
Mansfield, LA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Safely operate heavy equipment including front-end loaders and skid steers to move and process raw timber.
- Conducted routine, physically demanding preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
- Maintained high standards of housekeeping and organization in woodyard, reducing fire and safety hazards.
- Monitored work areas for fire hazards to ensure safety compliance.
Machine Operator
Ron Pack
Shreveport, LA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Set up, operate, and monitor 2 production machines daily, meeting or exceeding production quotas while maintaining zero safety incidents.
- Ensured correct ink, glue, and paper for high-quality print outcomes.
- Recorded daily production logs and promptly reported quality or safety issues to shift supervisor.
- Kept workspace clean and organized, adhering to OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace that strictly adhered to OSHA safety guidelines.
Deckhand/Boatman
Mike Hooks
Westlake, LA
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Safely operate work boats, tender boats, and skiffs to assist in dredge positioning, anchor setting, and pipeline alignment.
- Connect and disconnect heavy-duty dredge discharge pipelines and secure floating pipelines during operations.
- Conducted daily engine room checks, operated auxiliary equipment, and upheld cleanliness standards on main deck to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Assist the leverman in maintaining hydraulic systems, cutterheads, and discharge pipelines to maximize operational efficiency.
- Assisted leverman in maintaining hydraulic systems, cutterheads, and discharge pipelines, contributing to optimal operational efficiency.
- Handled lines, wire cables, and rigging to secure and reposition barges for precise alignment during continuous dredging operations.
Laborer/Jack Operator
Pilgrim Pride
Natchitoches, LA
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Safely and efficiently operated electric pallet jacks to transport raw and finished poultry products to scan stations and storage coolers.
- Maintained clean, organized work area, ensuring debris-free floors to enhance workplace safety.
- Loaded and stacked materials; raw and packaging materials were efficiently staged for the production line.
- Monitored machinery operation and reported malfunctions promptly, facilitating timely troubleshooting.
- Monitored machinery operation, reported equipment malfunctions promptly, and assisted with routine troubleshooting.
- Met daily production and quality goals while managing heavy loads of 50+ lbs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coushatta High
Coushatta, LA 08.1998 - 01.2001
Skills
- Dredging Safety Protocols
- Dredge Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Operations
- Pipeline Rigging & Spud Operation
- Winch & Cable Operations
- Mechanical & Maintenance
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Line Handling & Knot Tying
- Material Handling
- Performance tracking
- Physical Stamina
Certification
- TWIC Card
- MSHA
- First Aid / CPR
Timeline
Dredge Operator
Blount Bros
01.2018 - 01.2026
General Labor
Labor Finders
01.2016 - 01.2018
Laborer
International Paper/Manpower
01.2014 - 01.2016
Machine Operator
Ron Pack
01.2012 - 01.2014
Deckhand/Boatman
Mike Hooks
01.2006 - 01.2012
Laborer/Jack Operator
Pilgrim Pride
01.2001 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Coushatta High
08.1998 - 01.2001