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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, VA

Skills

  • 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

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