Austin Farris
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Proven Tankerman with expertise in hazardous materials handling and a strong mechanical understanding, demonstrated through impactful work at PSC Group. Excelled in leading safety drills and crew training, ensuring environmental compliance and optimal vessel operation. Achieved significant improvements in equipment maintenance and incident reporting, showcasing a commitment to excellence and team leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tankerman
PSC Group
08.2023 - Current
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
- Loaded and unloaded hazardous cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Inspected and maintained equipment including tanks, barge engine, piping and other necessary instruments.
Shore Tankerman
Petro-Chemical Services
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Implemented safety processes and procedures and made crew members aware of contingency plans for dangerous cargo spills.
- Operated or maintained off-loading liquid pumps or valves.
- Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues.
- Loaded and unloaded chemical cargo according to proper rules and regulations.
Deckhand/Tankerman
Florida Marine Transporters
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for fifteen vessels at once.
- Shifted, dropped, and picked up barges.
- Assisted with navigation and maintenance tasks as look-out.
- Handled and disposed of chemicals and hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with safety data sheets.
- Operated and maintained deck machinery, including winches.
- Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walker High School
Walker, LA05.2018
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety drills
- Marine machinery operation
- Vessel inspection
- Log updates
- Environmental Compliance
Certification
- Merchant Mariners Credentials- Dangerous Liquid Limitations
- TWIC Card Holder
- OSHA 10 Safety
Chemicals/Oils Worked With
- Benzene
- Caustic- Membrane and Diaphragm
- Acid- Oleum and Sulphuric
- Styrene monomer
- Toluene
- Ethanol- Methanol
- Crude Oil
- VGO
- ATB
- 6 Oil
- Diesel
Timeline
Tankerman
PSC Group
08.2023 - Current
Shore Tankerman
Petro-Chemical Services
08.2022 - 08.2023
Deckhand/Tankerman
Florida Marine Transporters
08.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Walker High School