Caleb Harding

Serve as a repair and maintenance welder on-board a 300' dredging vessel operating in The Gulf of Mexico, as well as the Atlantic Coastline. Job duties and responsibilities including but not limited to; repair of leaking dredge pumping, fabrication projects as-required, perform critical welds to ship's structural components. Additionally, while working in a dry-dock period, was able to save the company over $50,000 by repairing the anchor housing assembly instead of using a third-party contractor. As the lead welder of the vessel, I also maintain a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards ad ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.

I served as a welder on-board a 900' drill ship working in the Gulf of Mexico. While working for the company, I performed repairs of various drilling equipment and tools, ensuring minimal down-time of the drilling department. I also performed fabrication projects, repairs to aging components and structures of the vessel. I also demonstrated versatility in vrious welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and flux core welding techniques. I was also responsible for conducting thorough inventory of welding supplies and consumables and reordering as-needed.

While working at Fluid Metalworks, I performed fabrication and welding projects of various items such as handrails, staircases, awnings, etc. I was required to read and accurately interpret shop fabrication projects. In addition, I serve as a lead-man, for the successful delivery and installation of projects. I consistently maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.

While serving on active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard, my duties and responsibilities varied based off of my paygrade and duty stations. They included, performing shipboard welding repairs, overhaul and maintenance of watertight doors and fittings, training of personnel on firefighting tactics and procedures. Additionally, I aided in search and rescue operations, law enforcement activities, and migrant and drug interdiction operations. I also collaborated with other departments to develop cohesive strategies for addressing various types of shipboard emergencies.