BERNARD COLEMAN
Thibodaux,LA
Summary
Dedicated to performing accurate, efficient and quality work according to strict timetables. Effective at operating with minimal oversight while supporting all team needs. Top-notch organizational, planning and problem-solving skills with a superior work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Stevedoring/ Deckhand
ADM
05.2022 - Current
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Operated and maintained deck machinery, including winches and cranes.
- Maintained generators and engines in top condition with regular preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Worked alongside crew to conduct safe loading and unloading of material/cargo.
Rigger
Fieldwood Energy LLC
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Secured loads with rigging attachments, verifying their safe connections and readiness to move
- Carefully dismantled, checked and stored the rigging equipment after each use
- Chose the appropriate cables, pulleys and winches based on the specific load's weight and size
- Guided loads over, under and around a range of obstacles with multi-point suspension techniques capable of tiling, dipping and turning loads
- Properly aligned, leveled and anchor every piece of machinery to prevent damage and protect the site's workers
- Used hand signals and verbal directions to tell workers where and how to move and hoist the loads safely.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
Maintenance/Oiler Mechanic Assistant
EPIC Companies, LLC
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Checked fuel oil and water levels and topped off fluids
- Evaluated machinery and parts performance, troubleshot issues and diagnosed problem causes
- Added lubricant to bearings, chains and shafts to keep components in good working order
- Performed basic repairs, semi-skilled updates and maintenance procedures on equipment
- Reduced downtime during production by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary maintenance.
- Greased bearings, chains and shafts.
- Inspected fuel, water, oil and slop oil tank levels.
Deckhand/ Tankerman
Settoon Towing LLC
10.2013 - 02.2017
- In charge of loading and discharging the fluids from the barge to the facility
- Started off as a deckhand and worked my way to get my tanker man license
- Connecting hoses, aligning valves, carrying equipment off and on to the barge, and documenting the transfer.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
Houma, LA05.2007
Skills
- Valid TWIC Valid Merchant Marine Credential
- Tankerman-PIC OSHA Certified
- Maintaining clean work areas
- Basic mathematical abilities
- Piping Knowledge
- Manual labor skills
- Strong work ethic
- Consistent work history
- Lifting up to 100 lbs
- Maintaining Equipment
- Handling Cargo
Timeline
Stevedoring/ Deckhand
ADM
05.2022 - Current
Rigger
Fieldwood Energy LLC
03.2019 - 12.2021
Maintenance/Oiler Mechanic Assistant
EPIC Companies, LLC
07.2017 - 03.2019
Deckhand/ Tankerman
Settoon Towing LLC
10.2013 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
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