Andrew Brown
Talkeetna,Alaska
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in deck operations and commitment to achieving operational excellence. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and consistently meeting operational goals. Reliable and flexible, adaptable to changing maritime conditions. Proficient in navigation, crew management, and safety procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deck Boss
F/V ABE
05.2017 - Current
- Soley responsible for all electric, hydraulic, refrigeration and diesel maintenance and operation
- Troubleshoot and repair systems in a timely manner to keep production rate high
- Maintained vessel functionality and cleanliness, performing routine inspections and addressing issues promptly to prevent disruptions in operations.
- Organize a safe and efficient deck to maximize production and crew morale
- Served as a reliable resource for the Captain in decision-making processes, providing valuable input based on experience and situational awareness.
Foreman
Alyeska Resort and Evolution Pools
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Use of hand and power tools to make precision cuts on both wood and metal material
- Earthwork, manufacturing and bracing concrete forms
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Framing, cutting and fastening lumber
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Large pool/tub plumbing and electrical wiring
- Safe heavy equipment operation in moving around material and general jobsite tasks
- Abstract thinking and creative problem solving when working in very inclement weather
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Laborer and Operator
Ridge Construction
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Operated skid steer, A-40/35 rock truck and loader in a runway reconstruction and resurfacing project
- Manual labor in rolling geo fabric, digging trenches and running long runs of wire
- Assist in surveying and grade checking
- Pit operations and haul road construction
- Worked on runway lighting and electrical systems
- Mechanic pit work and heavy equipment maintenance and oiling
Building Plant Operator
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Maintained a large school building
- Electrical, plumbing, HVAC and general building maintenance
- Large state mandated preventative maintenance schedule
- Expediting and warehousing for other village schools in the district
- Boiler repair, operation and maintenance
Education
Fire Technology - Fire Science
05.2009
Wildland firefighting urban interface and general education.
Skills
- General construction labor
- Heavy Equipment operation
- Alaska Tourism and Guiding
- Customer Service
- Plumbing
- Working outdoors in Arctic conditions
- Troubleshooting
- Crew leadership
- Safety procedures
- Machine operation
- Environmental awareness
Certification
Eagle Scout
Mountaineering expedition leader
Timeline
Foreman - Alyeska Resort and Evolution Pools
09.2019 - 01.2021
Deck Boss - F/V ABE
05.2017 - Current
Laborer and Operator - Ridge Construction
05.2016 - 01.2018
Building Plant Operator - Northwest Arctic Borough School District
01.2013 - 04.2016
Columbia College - Fire Technology, Fire Science