Christopher Pratt
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deckhand
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Oak Brook, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines and checked tow for vessels.
- Cleaned, painted and maintained over vessels.
- Assessed all travel variables, such as course and weather, to assist with managing passenger safety.
- Assisted in boatman overboard recovery using equipment, remaining calm and composed at all times.
- Repaired external structure of vessel to maintain proper working order and minimize downtime.
- Organized and loaded ship storage and cargo.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Monitored weather, crew and vessel conditions to make sound operational choices.
- Performed basic repairs and common maintenance tasks during trips to keep equipment functional.
Pipefitter Helper
East Coast Repair and Fabrication LLC
Jacksonville , FL
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Identified issues and brought to job foreman to be resolved.
Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems. - Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
- Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Cleared drains and downspouts and cleaned gutters.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Unpacked and assembled all new merchandise using variety of power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jean Ribault High School
Jacksonville, FL05-2010
Skills
- Safety practices
- Maintaining equipment
- Cleaning procedures
- Handling cargo
- Responding to emergencies
- Heavy equipment operation
- Emergency planning
- Safety protocols
- Strong team player
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Safety procedures knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Effective at multi-tasking
- Strong initiative
- Basic computer skills
- Hand/power tools
- Basic math and measuring aptitude
Certification
- STCW BASIC TRAINING
- STCW VESSEL PERONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES
- STCW SECURITY AWARNESS
- TWIC
Timeline
Deckhand
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
08.2022 - Current
Pipefitter Helper
East Coast Repair and Fabrication LLC
04.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Jean Ribault High School
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