ERIC MELCHER
Warwick,RI
Summary
Maritime professional prepared for demands of deckhand duties, bringing history of ensuring vessel safety and operational efficiency. Known for reliability in executing maintenance tasks and supporting crew in various capacities. Highly collaborative with focus on achieving results under dynamic conditions, adaptable to needs of team and environment. I've a well rounded knowledge base in marine mechanics and deck knowledge. I'm currently wanting to expand my experience as well as move up in my professional development of my maritime career. I currently hold my AB unlimited and have finished my 100 ton master course awaiting on the NMC to finish processing my license. I believe I could be a great addition to any deck crew.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand
ThayerMahan Offshore
Groton, CT
11.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained deck machinery for efficient vessel operations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections of deck equipment to identify maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with crew members to execute emergency response drills effectively.
- Trained junior crew on safety protocols and operational procedures for deck activities.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as painting, chipping rust, and greasing equipment to extend the lifespan of onboard assets.
- Handled lines during mooring operations efficiently, securing the vessel safely at designated locations.
- Assisted with launching and retrieving tenders and other watercrafts.
- Assisted in navigation duties, leading to improved accuracy and reduced travel time for voyages.
- Performed engineering inspection rounds. Have a strong understanding in our engine space to complete repairs on the MDE's, generators, and auxiliary equipment.
Responder/Deckhand
Marine Spill Response Corporation
Chesapeake, VA
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Operated/crewed company's 47' Fast Response Vessel and our two 30' work boats
- Maintained equipment for a rapid deployment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked with skimmers, deploying a variety of boom, and training contractors how to work the alongside us.
- Supported the deck department on our companies 200ft OSRV. We would perform deep water training with boom and launching of skimmer vessel.
- Operate cranes and winches on the back deck.
- General upkeep and maintenance of vessel.
Installation Technician/Concrete Laborer
Peak Structural
Palmer Lake, CO
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Actively participated in team meetings, contributing valuable input toward process improvements and increased productivity.
- Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot system faults, identifying equipment issues and resolutions.
- Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
- Trained new technicians on equipment handling, safety protocols, and installation techniques.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for upcoming projects and compliance with safety standards.
Sevice Coordinator/Parts Specialist
Cape Charles Yacht Center
Cape Charles, VA
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Machinery Technician 3rd Class
United States Coast Gaurd
Pensacola, FL
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Performed search and rescue, and fishery law enforcement operations.
- Trained junior members in boat crew membership and mechanics.
- Maintained unit's mechanical and hydraulic equipment. Working along fellow Machinist Tech's we kept our two 45' and 29' patrol vessels operational at all times
- Documented detailed service logs for each piece of machinery, providing valuable historical data for future maintenance planning purposes.
Fireman
United States Coast Guard
Honolulu, HI
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Assigned to the USCG Sherman's Auxiliary Department, I would assist fellow shipmates with the upkeep of the cutter's HVAC, pumps, boilers, and evaporator.
- Stood competent engineering watches while underway.
- Assisted department with the on loading of fuel.
- Worked along side of our small boat engineer to keep our cutter's RHIB was operational.
- Trained as a shipboard fire investigator.
- Stood fire watches for any hot work performed.
Education
Machinery Technician A-School, U.S.C.G.
Yorktown, VA11.2018
Nandua High School
Onley, VA06.2016
Skills
- Marine Mechanics
- Hydraulics
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Verbal Communication
- Forklift and crane operations
- Boat operations/crew member
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Deck equipment operation
- Air Compressors
- AB Unlimited
- Lifeboat Limited
Timeline
Deckhand
ThayerMahan Offshore
11.2024 - Current
Responder/Deckhand
Marine Spill Response Corporation
02.2022 - 09.2024
Installation Technician/Concrete Laborer
Peak Structural
06.2021 - 07.2022
Sevice Coordinator/Parts Specialist
Cape Charles Yacht Center
07.2020 - 06.2021
Machinery Technician 3rd Class
United States Coast Gaurd
11.2018 - 06.2020
Fireman
United States Coast Guard
03.2017 - 11.2018
Nandua High School
Machinery Technician A-School, U.S.C.G.