JAMES NELSON
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Attentive Shift Leader with 30 years of comprehensive experience overseeing and monitoring team members. Focused and skilled in employee oversight, mentoring and process improvement. Manages team with proactive approach and conscientious attention to day-to-day needs.
Also experienced Chief Mechanic through out those 30 years in the offshore seismic industry.
Dependable Coxswain/Coxswain trainer with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Leader Mechanic/Coxswain
SHEARWATERGEO
Bergen, Norway
01.2020 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
- Coxswain/Coxswain trainer -Responsible for ALL in water streamer sections and ALL units attached to streamers such as CMU's, Tail buoy change outs, streamer inspections, boat to boat personnel transfers as well as responsible for maintaining/ordering spare parts for the 2 types of Workboats insuring readiness, when called upon for and workboat sorties at sea. Ensure JSA's and WOI are reviewed and up to date.
- Predominately training and evaluating new coxsawains for our fleet.
Chief Mechanic/Coxswain
CGG/Veritas
France, NHMassy
05.2001 - 12.2019
- Diagnosed mechanical problems accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained records of work performed on each vehicle for future reference.
- Troubleshot complex engine control systems to diagnose malfunctions with computerized diagnostic scanners.
- Provided technical guidance to junior mechanics regarding repair processes and procedures.
- Supervised a team of mechanics in the completion of daily tasks.
- Ordered parts when required for specific jobs or general repairs and maintenance work.
- Assigned job duties to mechanics based on their experience level and proficiency in certain areas of expertise.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all mechanical needs are met in a timely manner.
- Documented all repair orders according to company policies and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies used in the workshop area.
- Documented and updated maintenance records, documents and work order logs.
- Coxswain/Coxswain trainer -Responsible for ALL in water streamer sections and ALL units attached to streamers such as CMU's, Tail buoy change outs, streamer inspections, boat to boat personnel transfers as well as responsible for maintaining/ordering spare parts for the 2 types of Workboats insuring readiness, when called upon for and workboat sorties at sea. Ensure JSA's and WOI are reviewed and up to date.
- Predominately training and evaluating new coxsawains for our fleet.
Shift Leader Mechanic/Coxswain
PGS
Houston, TX
05.1994 - 11.1999
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
- Confirmed accuracy of daily sales reports before submitting them to management for review.
- Enforced safety guidelines among staff members in order to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring on the premises.
- Communicated effectively with other departments within the organization regarding staffing needs or operational issues.
- Coxswain/Coxswain trainer -Responsible for ALL in water streamer sections and ALL units attached to streamers such as CMU's, Tail buoy change outs, streamer inspections, boat to boat personnel transfers as well as responsible for maintaining/ordering spare parts for the 2 types of Workboats insuring readiness, when called upon for and workboat sorties at sea. Ensure JSA's and WOI are reviewed and up to date.
- Predominately training and evaluating new coxsawains for our fleet.
Education
Airframe/Power Plant Techicain - Aviation
Cheyenne Aero Tech
Cheyenne, WY01-1993
Skills
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Positive Attitude
- Technical Support
- Training Assistance
- Shift Checklists
- Employee Attendance Monitoring
- Decision-Making Capabilities
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training and Development
- Creative Problem-Solving
- G20 Crane operator ship-ship, ship to shore
- Coxswain/Work boat mechanic
- Coxswain trainer
Certification
- Offshore medical 2023
- CA-EBS
- STCW-FRC 2021
- Survival Craft 2020
- FOET 2024
- SCR/VHF 2012
Timeline
Shift Leader Mechanic/Coxswain
SHEARWATERGEO
01.2020 - Current
Chief Mechanic/Coxswain
CGG/Veritas
05.2001 - 12.2019
Shift Leader Mechanic/Coxswain
PGS
05.1994 - 11.1999
Airframe/Power Plant Techicain - Aviation
Cheyenne Aero Tech
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