Colin Michaelson

• Operated and maintained complex marine systems to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Diagnosed technical issues efficiently, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborated with team members to execute routine maintenance schedules and enhance operational workflows.
• Conducted thorough inspections of equipment, identifying potential hazards and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Researched and implemented new technologies and equipment.
• Navigated vessels safely through various waterways, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.
• Developed strategic plans for voyage scheduling, maximizing operational capacity while minimizing delays.
• Maintained open communication channels between ship owners or charterers regarding voyage progress or any emergent issues requiring attention.
• Engaged with US Navy, USMC, and private military contractors in the advancement of technology solutions and maintenance of fleet operational capabilities.
• Administered responsibilities associated with a secret security clearance, safeguarding classified materials and operations.

Operated triple and quad screw OSVs for offshore oil platform installations. While maintaining a a safe environment for both crew and vessel.

Log keeping using Microsoft excel, keeping the vessel current with all required documentation and ready at anytime.

Assisting and training deckhands and engineers on deck and in the engine room ensuring the vessel is being maintained correctly and teaching safe work practice while under cranes.

Observing weather before and during voyages to ensure safe passage to destinations and observing conditions while live boating at offshore installations.

Use VHF radios to communicate with ship to ship traffic to make passing arrangements navigate any hazards, navigate in ports and communicate with harbormasters.

Maintained all vessel operating equipment to include engines hydraulic systems and electrical systems, to maintain vessel readiness and customer satsfaction

diagnosed electrical and mechanical issues with efficiency as problems arose.

• Greased bearings, chains and shafts.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Completed and submitted daily inspection sheet for rigging equipment.
• Assisted with safe crane operation at rig sites and yard.
• Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
• Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
• Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
• Supported drilling operations, setting up and dismantling rig equipment as needed.
• Offloaded and loaded crane load and assisted crane operator.
• Used hand and power tools safely and efficiently, following manufacturer and company directions.
• Performed manual operating and maintenance duties in compliance with company quality standards.
• Worked in extreme weather conditions and hazardous areas to keep rigs operational.

• Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
• Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
• Managed inventory control and entered results into data system.
• Reported defects on equipment or rigging to proper supervisor.
• Completed and submitted daily inspection sheet for rigging equipment.
• Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
• Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
• Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
• Organized heavy and structural lifts in excess of 100,000 pounds for critical and essential jobs.

• Completed and submitted daily inspection sheet for rigging equipment.
• Reported defects on equipment or rigging to proper supervisor.
• Assisted with safe crane operation at rig sites and yard.
• Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
• Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
• Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
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• Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
• Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
• Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
• Constructed and dismantled components and gathered materials for repairs, maintenance and new installations.
• Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.