JAMES FLOYD
Camp Wood,TX
Summary
Seasoned Marine Section Leader with relevant experience in managing teams, coordinating tasks and ensuring smooth operations. Skilled in developing strategies for improved productivity and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to lead by example, fostering a team environment that encourages collaboration and achieves high performance standards. Past roles have seen significant improvements in operational effectiveness through strong leadership and motivational skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Section Leader-Sr Barge Engineer
ARO Drilling
04.2020 - 10.2026
- Led offshore drilling crews through daily rig operations and shift handovers.
- Directed safety meetings and reinforced ARO Drilling procedures across work areas.
- Coordinated equipment checks with drillers and maintenance teams before operations.
- Supervise deck operations and coordinate with crane operator.
- Assist during cement operations
- Emergency response leader
- Maintenance of safety critical equipment
- Assigned tasks to crew members based on operational needs and skill levels.
- Trained new personnel on rig safety rules and worksite expectations.
- Reviewed field conditions and adjusted crew plans for operations.
- Motivated employees to meet organizational goals through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Managed inventory to keep adequate supplies on hand for current and anticipated demand.
- Conducted regular performance reviews and provided feedback to employees to improve work quality.
- Established daily goals and objectives for the section staff members.
- Provided guidance and instruction to employees regarding their duties and responsibilities.
- Identified areas of improvement in workflow processes and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Led team meetings to discuss progress on projects and address any issues or concerns.
- Participated in problem solving initiatives with other departments when needed.
- Established work priorities and managed smooth transition of work between different teams.
- Maintained section records and logs with daily activity and incident information.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth workflow throughout the organization.
- Supervised operations within the section ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately and on time.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Criminal Justice
Southwest Texas Jr College
Uvalde, TX 08.1996 - 12.1998
Nueces Canyon High School
Barksdale, TXSkills
- Rig operations
- Safety critical equipment
- Deck operations
- Cement operations
- Emergency response
- Offshore drilling
- Equipment inspection
- Inventory control
- Shift handover
- Incident reporting
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Meeting facilitation
- Staff development
- Motivational leadership
- Employee engagement
- Team management
- Task prioritization
- Computer skills using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, IFS, SAP and other programs
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- USCG OIM License
- Marshall Island OIM license
- Liberian OIM license
- Rig Stability certificate
- Fire fighting training
- BOSIET training
- HLO trained
Timeline
Marine Section Leader-Sr Barge Engineer
ARO Drilling
04.2020 - 10.2026
Criminal Justice
Southwest Texas Jr College
08.1996 - 12.1998
Nueces Canyon High School