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David Aleman

David Aleman

Marine cargo surveyor
Houston,TX

Summary

MARINE SUPERINTENDENT – PORT OF HOUSTON EXPERT Highly motivated Marine Transportation Superintendent offering over 25 years of experience working at the Port of Houston as a Subject Matter Expert. Highly skilled in cargo management for customers including Exxon Mobil, outlining the shipment of all cargo ensuring best practices are followed. Started a career at the Port of Houston and gained expertise in all areas of Marine transportation. Sound judgment and decision-making skills. EXPERTISE Discharge Cargo Breakbulk Cargo Flat Rack Securing & Containers Loading & Securing Discharge Survey Damage Cargo Survey Packing Cargo Mitigate Losses Marine Transportation Knowledge of how to lead the people in the port. Flat Rack Securing & Inspections Gauge Dimensions Reporting Heavy Lift Cargo, Flat Rack Inspections Inspection Damaged Containers Investigation Terminal Personnel Oilfield Equipment Transportation

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner/Surveyor Cargo

The Palmer DB llc
Houston, TX
01.1999 - Current
  • Direct the operations of a full-service marine transportation company at the Port of Houston
  • Oversee and manage domestic and international shipments of over 100 containers monthly for Exxon Mobil.
  • Manage contract working and overseeing transportation projects, including the following:
  • Containers
  • Consult with the client regarding the load and stow of cargo and special circumstances
  • Inspect cargo before loading and discharge to report on the current state of cargo and damages, if any
  • Consult with vessel and terminal personnel on proposed stowage and securing of cargo and terminal equipment utilized
  • Verify that appropriate lifting gear is utilized
  • Witness the loading and discharge operations and report on any damages
  • Inspect cargo after loading to verify proper use of lashing and securing
  • Determine the moisture source and the container's fitness to load a proposed cargo
  • Flat-rack
  • Inspect flat racks to determine suitability to load to vessel
  • Measure cargo to determine in or out of gauge dimensions
  • Ensure the appropriate use of blocking and bracing is utilized for cargo securing
  • Ensure proper lashing materials are utilized to secure cargo to flat-rack
  • Verify that the proper weight distribution and spacing are utilized
  • Ensure that securing cargo is sufficient for ocean transit
  • Determine height measurements
  • Conduct surveys at clients' request and report damaged containerized or breakbulk cargoes
  • Gather background information, including exceptions at the time of loading, stowage location, weather information, and method of securing
  • Inspect cargo and use securing for the mode of transportation
  • Report on the nature and extent of the damage
  • Make recommendations on efforts to mitigate loss
  • Accomplishments:
  • Led the start-up operations with Captain Richard Q Palmer and formed a business, The Palmer Group
  • Successfully negotiated and closed 5-year contracts from 2000-2022 with Exxon Mobil following best practices
  • Traveled to Russia to check received cargo
  • Managed the lashing of cargo: ensuring that cargo was well secured against ocean and land transportation
  • Managed the Exxon Mobil account for over 20 years and received numerous accolades for outstanding performance in cargo management and safety delivery
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  • Ocean, Land, Air Freight Shipment
  • Packaging of goods to Georgetown Guyana, Yuzhno -Sakhalin, Russia, Cyprus, Alaska,Point Lisas Malabo
  • Equatorial Guinea West Africa
  • Experience of forklift Operator and other Machinery
  • Halliburton, Weatherford, and numerous other oil and gas firms
  • Develop preliminary and survey reports and photos

Superintendent

GULF STREAM MARINE
Houston
01.1995 - 01.2005
  • Cargo
  • Reviewed staff in the management of oil and gas products for major companies, including ExxonMobil,
  • Chevron, Halliburton, and numerous other customers
  • Managed projects, including Containers and Flat-rack services
  • Containers
  • Consulted with the client regarding load and stow of cargo and special circumstances
  • Inspected cargo before loading and discharge to report on the current state of cargo and damages, if any
  • Consulted with vessel and terminal personnel on proposed stowage and cargo and terminal equipment
  • Securing
  • Inspected cargo after loading to verify proper use of lashing and securing
  • Verified that appropriate lifting gear is utilized
  • Witnessed the loading and discharge operations and reported any damages
  • Flat-rack
  • Inspected flat racks to determine suitability to load to vessel
  • Measured cargo to determine in or out of gauge dimensions
  • Ensured the appropriate use of blocking and bracing was utilized for cargo securing
  • Ensured proper lashing materials were utilized to secure cargo to flat-rack
  • Accomplishments:
  • Joined the company as a Gang Foreman and was promoted to Walking Forman and then Superintendent managing teams in marine transportation.
  • Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
  • Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
  • Met and worked with internal teams to recognize and discuss current and future needs.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.

Superintendent/Surveyor Cargo

BARBERS CUT SHIPPERS
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • Cargo
  • Reviewed staff in the management of oil and gas products for major companies, including ExxonMobil,
  • Accomplishments

EAGLE CRANE COMPANY
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Labored

Education

TWIC Card, Candidate for Marine -

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Creative Problem Solving

Timeline

Partner/Surveyor Cargo

The Palmer DB llc
01.1999 - Current

Superintendent

GULF STREAM MARINE
01.1995 - 01.2005

Superintendent/Surveyor Cargo

BARBERS CUT SHIPPERS
01.1992 - 01.1995

EAGLE CRANE COMPANY
01.1990 - 01.1992

TWIC Card, Candidate for Marine -

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