Blake Tingey
Olympia,WA
Summary
Proven Lead Deckhand specializing in safety compliance and emergency preparedness. Demonstrated ability to enhance deck operations through effective crew supervision and equipment maintenance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Deckhand
Controller bay inc
Olympia
01.2002 - 01.2025
- Supervised deck operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Supervised crew members to uphold safety standards and optimize operational efficiency.
- Led emergency drills to prepare crew for potential safety situations.
- Organized regular drills for crew members in order to practice evacuation procedures in case of an emergency situation.
- Assisted in training new deckhands on operational procedures and safety practices.
- Coordinated crew activities to streamline workflow and enhance deck operations.
- Communicated effectively with crew members to enhance teamwork and cooperation.
- Managed inventory of deck supplies and tools, ensuring availability for operational needs.
- Assisted in the operation of various deck machinery, including winches, cranes and derricks.
- Managed rigging, lines, and tow operations on deck to ensure safe equipment handling. to increase equipment longevity.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and reported maintenance needs.
- Performed routine maintenance activities such as oil changes and filter replacements.
- Monitored fuel consumption levels, engine performance and watertight integrity of the vessel's hull.
- Kept records of cargo loading and unloading activities for accurate documentation purposes.
- Coordinated with engineers and other personnel to ensure that all tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Created daily schedules for crew members to facilitate task completion.
Education
GED -
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR01-1999
Skills
- Deck operations
- Equipment operation proficiency
- Vessel inspection
- Safety compliance and emergency preparedness
- Emergency preparedness
- Equipment maintenance and vessel inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Rigging systems
- Crane operations
- Tender driving
- Deck equipment operation
- Deck operations and inventory management
- Workflow optimization
- Crew supervision
- Training development
- Problem resolution
- Communication skills
- Inventory management
- Basic engineering
- Basic computer literacy
- Problem-solving capacity
- Strong work ethic
- Effective leadership
- Equipment operation proficiency
Timeline
Lead Deckhand
Controller bay inc
01.2002 - 01.2025
GED -
Lane Community College