Clay Jacobs
Santa Barbara,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Protected Species Observer
Marine Mammal Consulting Group
09.2018 - Current
- Worked as Lead PSO/ Supervisor for contracts on/offshore.
- Responsible for observing and recording data with the goal of preventing adverse impacts on marine mammals.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in data collection by regularly reviewing observation protocols, ensuring consistency across all team members.
- Worked directly with the captain and offshore managers to initiate the pausing of projects due to marine life interference.
- Responsible for training several new team members.
- Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation regarding data relating to the offshore projects.
- Produced reports and documents for senior team members.
- Maintained watch for 12 hours daily.
Lead Marine Mammal Observer
Coastal 35
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Successfully mitigated multiple sightings daily during offshore ROV surveys. Responsible for communication with the captain and officers while performing critical and immediate mitigation events.
- Directed the monitoring efforts with four MMO/PSO's which included minimizing impacts on marine mammals during operations and transit.
- Responsible for training all new employees making sure they were proficient in data collection and observation practices.
Lead Deck Hand/ Safety Diver
Truth Aquatics
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Performed tasks involved with working on a live-aboard dive ship.
- Performed engine room checks daily before going underway.
- Routinely set and picked up anchors. Logged many hours driving 100 ton, twin screw vessel which included docking, overnight driving, all skiff operations, beach landings, etc.
- Effectively sat as safety diver occasionally jumping in to assist struggling divers.
- Diving supervisor in charge of communications on specific diving trips.
- Used rigging daily when moving equipment into and out of water.
- Supervised divers for filming trips including the BBC and National Geographic
Full Service Underwater Maintenance Diver
Salty Dog Dive Service
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Responsible for servicing boat hulls, noting details about the quality of specific parts of the boat and overall condition of the boat. Analyzed corrosion on sacrificial anodes and replaced anodes when necessary.
- Preformed visual inspections on larger vessels using video.
- Cleaned boats with hydraulic scrubber and also by hand.
Education
Associate of Science - Marine Diving Technology/Commercial Diving
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA2016
Some College (No Degree) - USCG 100 Ton Master
Maritime Institue
San Diego, California10-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Alpena High School
Alpena, MI2014
Skills
- Very adaptable to different working environments
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- Critical thinker in high stress environments
- Safety procedures knowledge
- High mechanical aptitude
- Dependable/Reliable
Certification
100 ton USCG Master Captain license
Merchant Mariner Credential
CPR/ First Aid Training
BOSIET/ STCW Certified
TWIC Card
Valid US Passport
Timeline
Lead Marine Mammal Observer
Coastal 35
08.2024 - 10.2024
Protected Species Observer
Marine Mammal Consulting Group
09.2018 - Current
Lead Deck Hand/ Safety Diver
Truth Aquatics
03.2017 - 10.2018
Full Service Underwater Maintenance Diver
Salty Dog Dive Service
01.2017 - 05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Alpena High School
Associate of Science - Marine Diving Technology/Commercial Diving
Santa Barbara City College
Some College (No Degree) - USCG 100 Ton Master
Maritime Institue
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