Jahheim Cummings
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Merchant Mariner experienced in the maritime industry, specializing in materials handling and efficient team collaboration. Demonstrates expertise in rigging operations and cargo management, contributing to seamless project execution and timely deliveries. Committed to advancing maritime safety and operational excellence through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger
Go marine services
Louisiana
07.2025
- Coordinated rigging operations ensuring safety compliance and reducing downtime by 12%.
- Executed precise lifting plans, achieving optimal load distribution and enhancing team efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot rigging challenges, resulting in seamless project execution.
- Developed new rigging techniques that enhanced load handling capabilities, resulting in smoother operations and increased project success.
Ordinary Seaman
MSRC
United States
09.2022
- Performed essential deck maintenance, ensuring operational readiness and safety.
- Executed thorough sanitation procedures, enhancing equipment longevity and performance.
- Conducted timely repairs, minimizing downtime and optimizing deck operations.
- Worked closely with the deck crew to streamline operational processes, fostering a team-oriented environment that improved efficiency.
Ordinary seaman
MSRC
Louisiana, MO
04.2021
- Ensured deck machinery safety and efficiency through precise maintenance and timely repairs.
- Enhanced rigging reliability, minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring smooth operations.
- Reduced accident risks by refining safety protocols during equipment handling procedures.
Rigger
Go marine services
Louisiana
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with the rigging team to ensure safe and efficient equipment handling, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing team morale.
- Executed precise rigging techniques for heavy loads, achieving seamless project completion and minimizing downtime during operations.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork by mentoring junior riggers, contributing to skill development and overall team performance.
Utility Inspector
Jax Ports
Jacksonville, FL
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Evaluated utility systems for operational efficiency and reliability.
- Documented inspection findings and prepared detailed reports for management review.
- Assisted in identifying areas for system improvements and preventive maintenance.
ABM
SNLC
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Docking/undocking procedures (handling lines, securing ship, etc.) and assisting with loading and discharging of cargo.
- Standing watch, either as lookout or on the bridge steering the vessel.
- Performing deck related maintenance duties under supervision of the Boatswain.
- Assisted in loading and discharging cargo, contributing to timely deliveries and improving overall supply chain performance.
- Monitored navigation systems and performed lookout duties, ensuring safe passage and minimizing incident risks during voyages.
- Executed deck maintenance tasks under supervision, maintaining high safety standards and prolonging equipment lifespan.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork and communication skills, fostering a positive work environment and promoting collaboration among crew members.
Able Seaman
Hydra offshore
Texas
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed essential ship maintenance, enhancing vessel longevity and safety.
- Executed hull and deck upkeep, ensuring optimal vessel performance.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and painting, improving ship aesthetics and durability.
- Collaborated with crew members to ensure seamless maintenance operations, fostering a strong team environment.
- Conducted inspections and assessments to identify potential issues, leading to proactive solutions and reduced downtime.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, positively influencing team morale and productivity.
Ordinary Seaman
Complete Logistical Services
Louisiana, MO
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated deck machinery and equipment safely during cargo loading and unloading.
- Assisted in navigation and communication tasks under supervision of senior crew members.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards on deck to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Participated in emergency drills, enhancing preparedness for various marine situations.
Ordinary Seaman
Chesapeake crewing
Pearl Harbor, HI
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated safety and emergency equipment, ensuring crew readiness and compliance.
- Conducted maintenance and sanitation tasks, enhancing vessel efficiency and hygiene.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime.
- Contributed to a safe working environment, reducing incidents through proactive measures.
- Demonstrated teamwork and adaptability in high-pressure environments, ensuring crew safety and operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated adaptability and teamwork under pressure, fostering a positive crew dynamic and enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
Ordinary Seaman (W)
Military Sealift Command
Virginia
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated safety and emergency equipment, ensuring vessel readiness and crew safety.
- Conducted maintenance and sanitation, enhancing ship's operational efficiency.
- Monitored navigation systems, maintaining course accuracy and equipment reliability.
- Executed general maintenance and repairs, leading to substantial improvements in equipment reliability and overall ship performance.
Ordinary seaman Rigger
Edison Chouest Offshore
Louisiana
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Perform a variety of duties to preserve the painted surfaces of the ship, including daily maintenance, sanitation, and general upkeep of lines, running gear, and cargo-handling gear in a safe operating condition.
- Demonstrated a proactive approach to team tasks, fostering a positive work environment and promoting effective communication among crew members.
Driver
Amport
Jacksonville, FL
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Operated vehicles efficiently, ensuring safety and timely delivery of services.
- Conducted thorough vehicle inspections, identifying and addressing potential issues promptly.
- Managed frequent entry and exit from vehicles, maintaining physical agility and endurance.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to handle unexpected situations, enhancing operational efficiency.
Able seamen
Hydra offshore
Beaumont, Texas
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted routine vessel inspections, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated navigation and communication to boost crew coordination and voyage success.
- Executed emergency protocols, enhancing safety and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented emergency response drills, significantly improving crew readiness and reinforcing safety protocols.
- Facilitated emergency response drills, reinforcing safety protocols and ensuring crew preparedness for unforeseen situations.
General vessel assistant
Subcon
Boston, MA
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Ensured vessel readiness through routine maintenance and sanitation, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Executed equipment repairs, minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team to maintain deck areas, improving crew safety and workflow.
- Addressed sanitation challenges, contributing to a cleaner, safer working environment.
- Enhanced material upkeep processes, leading to improved equipment longevity and performance.
Specially trained ordinary seamen
SNLC
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted in vessel navigation and maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed, reducing incident rates onboard.
- Collaborated with crew to streamline daily operations, boosting productivity.
- Conducted routine inspections, identifying and resolving potential issues promptly.
- Facilitated crew training sessions to enhance teamwork and communication, fostering a collaborative environment onboard.
- Assisted in vessel navigation, leading to measurable improvements in operational efficiency and reduced travel time.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Westside High School
Jacksonville, FL08.2018
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time management
- Team work
- Decision Making
- Painting
- Tanker Experience
- Dependable
- Energetic
- Communication
- Organized
- Quick learner
- Attention to detail
- Mechanic experience
- Power tools
- Driving
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Materials handling
- Forklift
- Crane
- Safety Awareness
- Ship Handling
- Emergency Response
- Technical Aptitude
- Data Analysis
- Adaptability
- Emergency Drills
- Cargo Operations
- Watchkeeping
- Vessel Inspection
- Maritime Regulations
- Environmental Awareness
- Leadership Development
- Vessel Navigation
- Emergency Preparedness
- Load Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Cargo Handling
- Deck Maintenance
- Docking Procedures
- Operational Efficiency
- Security watch member advance
- SERE 1001
- PRIVACY ACT 101 & 103; TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
- NAVOSH
- MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
- HIGH VOLTAGE AWARENESS
- ANTI-TERRORISM LEVEL 1
- ACTIVE SHOOTER
- Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment
- Professional communication skills
- Shipboard damage control
- Shipboard security tactics
- Shipboard helicopter firefighting
- Line handling safety for the inland waterways
- Hand Signs for offshore cranes
- Security awareness
- Environmental awareness
- Fall Protection Authorized Person/End user
- Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE)
- Marine rigger course
- THUET
- EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (MHE)
- Able seafarer deck
- Proficiency in Survival Craft
- Ship Maintenance
- Security Procedures
- Vessel Security
Certification
- Safe Gulf 2025
- Safeland 2025
- Water survival T-HUET
- CPR Certification
- Lifeboatmen
- Able bodied seaman
- STCW
- RFPNW
- AB certification
- Marine Rigger Certification
- ServSafe
- Ordnance Handling Equipment
- Fall Protection Authorized Person/End user
- Security awareness
- Standard tensioned replenishment alongside method
- Shipboard Helicopter Fire fighting
- Shipboard damage control
- Ordinance hazards awareness
- Security watch member advance
- Environmental awareness
- Hand Signs for offshore cranes
- Line handling safety for the inland waterways
- TWIC Card
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English Highly proficient
Additional Information
- Valid passport
- Valid medical cert
- Valid Driver license
- Worked independently and as part of a team to achieve completion of the specially Trained Merchant Mariner Program.
- Completed Course In Rating Part Of the Navigational Watch
- Vaccinated
- Yellow fever vaccination
- Covid 19 vaccination
Timeline
Rigger
Go marine services
08.2025 - 09.2025
Rigger
Go marine services
07.2025
Utility Inspector
Jax Ports
01.2025 - 05.2025
ABM
SNLC
09.2023 - 01.2024
Able Seaman
Hydra offshore
01.2023 - 08.2023
Ordinary Seaman
Complete Logistical Services
12.2022 - 12.2022
Ordinary Seaman
MSRC
09.2022
Ordinary Seaman
Chesapeake crewing
07.2022 - 08.2022
Ordinary Seaman (W)
Military Sealift Command
12.2021 - 07.2022
Ordinary seaman Rigger
Edison Chouest Offshore
11.2021 - 12.2021
Driver
Amport
08.2021 - 10.2021
Able seamen
Hydra offshore
05.2021 - 09.2021
Ordinary seaman
MSRC
04.2021
General vessel assistant
Subcon
11.2020 - 12.2020
Specially trained ordinary seamen
SNLC
11.2020 - 12.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Westside High School