Darren Owens Jr.
Able Seaman
4105 First Street, Chesapeake,VA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ordinary Seaman / Boatswain Mate Trainee
USNS JOHN LENTHALL
11.2023 - Current
- Replaced inhaul and outhaul fittings for all required stations
- Contributed to the completion of monthly SAMMS
- Facilitated Cargo Bosun and Boatswain Mates on deck in daily operations
- Developed proficiency in handling controls on bow and stern winches
- Led efforts in conducting weight testing training sessions
- Completed carpentry duties, assignments and repairs as requested
- Staged boom for water weight testing
- Utilized boom equipment to proficiently manage cargo loading operations.
- Learned operation of yard and stay equipment efficiently
- Contributed with the fueling processes for JP-5 and DFM
Ordinary Seaman
USNS GUADALUPE
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw successful establishment of CDR assembly
- Assisted in preparing the Standard Underway Replenishment Fixture (SURF)
- Assigned to prepare the SURF Traveling Actuated Remotely (STAR)
- Performed chipping, grinding, as well as painting duties
Supply Utilityman / Deck Trainee
USNS CARL BRASHEAR
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Acquired crane operator training
- Helped execute cargo and ammo transfer operations.
- Assisted in managing the handling of explosive cargo.
- Loaded penetrators and projectiles weighing 500lbs, 1,000lbs, and 2,000lbs as trainee.
- Assisted in underway replenishment procedures for stations #5 and #8.
- Oversaw operations and maintenance of all OHE
Supply Utilityman
USNS ARCTIC
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Acquired knowledge of ammunition handling and storage techniques under the guidance of Boatswain's Mates.
- Acquired hands-on experience with forklift machinery.
- Trained in securely loading ammunition into cargo holds.
- Handled forklift operations to efficiently stock missiles of varying weights including 500lbs, 1,000lbs, and 2,000lbs.
- Assembled various lengths of hose fittings including 4, 9, 22, and 35 footers.
- Executed replacement of span wires at designated cargo stations.
- Performed replacement, lubrication and removal tasks for inhaul, outhaul and highline wires.
Supply Utilityman
USNS WALTER S. DIEHL
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Gained hands-on experience with Boatswain mates on fuel handling and receipt.
- Trained to prep and operate the yard and stay
- Optimized the process of operating booms for loading and unloading.
Supply Utilityman
Military Sealift Command
12.2014 - 01.2015
- Gained hands-on experience with fuel receiving techniques alongside Cargo Bosun.
- Trained to operate and receive fuel on station 7A and 5A
- Proven experience receiving and dispensing fuel during fueling operations.
Education
Certificate - ABLE SEAMAN / PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT
Maritime Institute
Norfolk, VASkills
- Deck maintenance
- Painting and chipping
- Lifeboat operations
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Knot tying expertise
- Vessel safety procedures
- Emergency response training
- Mooring techniques
- Steering
- Watchkeeping proficiency
- Anchor operations
- Shipboard firefighting
- Gangway management
- Maritime communication
- Basic seamanship
- Cargo handling
- Security awareness
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Proper use of hand tools
Job Related Training
- Forklift Operator Training (2024)
- Ship’s Reaction Force (2024)
- MSC UNREP Training Center MUTC ( Sept. 2022)
- Small Arms (Nov. 2023)
- Basic Fire Fighting MILSEA-053 (Oct. 2022)
- Fall Protection (Jan. 2024)
- JLG / 135 Capacity Training (Apr. 2024)
- ATT - Aloft Team Training (Apr. 2024)
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities MILSEA-359 (Sept. 2022)
- Ordinance Handling Awareness (Sept. 2022)
- Ordinance Handling Equipment-OHE (Nov. 2022)
- Explosive Material Handling Equipment (Oct. 2022)
- Shipboard Damage Control (Oct. 2022)
- Basic Seamanship (Oct. 2022)
Timeline
Ordinary Seaman / Boatswain Mate Trainee
USNS JOHN LENTHALL
11.2023 - Current
Ordinary Seaman
USNS GUADALUPE
12.2022 - 06.2023
Supply Utilityman / Deck Trainee
USNS CARL BRASHEAR
12.2017 - 11.2018
Supply Utilityman
USNS ARCTIC
08.2016 - 10.2017
Supply Utilityman
USNS WALTER S. DIEHL
06.2015 - 04.2016
Supply Utilityman
Military Sealift Command
12.2014 - 01.2015
Certificate - ABLE SEAMAN / PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT
Maritime Institute