Darrius Speight
Collins,MS
Summary
Seasoned Tankerman known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in safe liquid cargo transfer, emergency response management, and navigation of maritime regulations. Excel in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving to ensure smooth operations on board. Committed to maintaining safety standards and operational integrity in every task undertaken.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tankerman
American canal barge
Jeffersonville, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Complied with federal regulations governing tankerman activities.
- Provided guidance to deckhands while transferring cargo from ship to shore or vice versa.
- Supervised barge loading and unloading operations, ensuring safe practices are followed at all times.
- Inspected tanks prior to loading and unloading operations to ensure they meet required safety standards.
- Assisted in the maintenance of vessels, tanks and related equipment as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all cargo transfers, ensuring that all paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
- Monitored gauges during cargo transfer operations to ensure that pressure levels remain within acceptable limits.
- Communicated with tugboat operators regarding berthing arrangements for vessels in ports.
- Operated pumps to load and unload barges with liquid cargos such as fuel oil, crude oil or other hazardous materials.
- Performed tankerman duties including mooring and unmooring barges, controlling the cargo transfer process, and monitoring the safety of personnel.
- Ensured that proper safety procedures are followed when handling hazardous materials or operating heavy machinery.
- Conducted routine inspections of tanks, pipelines and related equipment to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean working environment by cleaning tanks, pipes and related equipment after each use.
Deckhand
Florida marine transporters
Mandeville, Louisiana
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
- Stored food items safely in order to reduce spoilage during long journeys.
- Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces.
- Provided support to bridge personnel with lookout duties while underway.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Checked navigation lights regularly to ensure they were functioning properly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abeka Academy
Pensacola, FL05-2022
Skills
- Cargo transfer
- Regulatory compliance
- Pump operation
- Tank inspection
Certification
- Dangerous Liquid Cargos
- Dangerous liquidefied Gas
- Tankerman-pic
- Tankerman assistant
- Ordinary seaman
- Wiper
Timeline
Tankerman
American canal barge
01.2025 - Current
Deckhand
Florida marine transporters
05.2022 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Abeka Academy