JESSE FOSTER
Katy,TX
Summary
Adaptable professional specializing in maintenance systems and meticulous record-keeping for repairs and projects. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with high accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring efficient workflow and timely project completion. Skilled in machinery operation, safety protocol adherence, and quality control management, contributing to enhanced productivity and workplace safety. Committed to delivering quality results under tight deadlines through effective problem-solving and teamwork.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Service Mariner
Military Sealift Command
Norfork, VA
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Achieved 50% reduction in near-miss incidents through safety training for over 30 staff members.
- Improved workflow efficiency by 40% by streamlining replenishment rig and cargo handling processes.
- Reduced turnaround time by 25% through implementation of standardized operational protocols.
- Managed routine vessel maintenance tasks including cleaning, painting, and preservation activities.
- Ensured operational readiness of deck equipment by conducting maintenance and repairs regularly.
- Directed lifeboat crew during emergencies as designated rigger, launching lifesaving equipment effectively.
- Practiced rigorous safety procedures to minimize risks associated with cargo loading and unloading.
- Conducted security inspections while standing watch at sea and in port, maintaining operational security.
Able Bodied Seaman
Grand River Navigation
Traverse City, MI
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Facilitated vessel seaworthiness through routine and seasonal maintenance on equipment and tools.
- Chipped rust and paint from hull, painted vessel, and lubricated deck machinery.
- Streamlined cargo loading and unloading by assisting with mooring and docking procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during watches and course corrections.
- Communicated distances to crew members while monitoring traffic and obstructions.
- Assessed mooring cables and rigging tools for safety and usability.
- Reported discrepancies to captain and mate for timely resolution.
- Collaborated effectively with teams of 8 to 60 members in various operational contexts.
Able Bodied Seaman
Marquette Transportation Company
Larose, LA
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Sustained operational readiness by participating in safety drills and assisting with emergency situations
- Operated tools and equipment to perform routine and seasonal maintenance, ensuring seaworthiness
- Achieved timelines by collaborating with tanker man to prepare barges for loading and discharging of cargo
Deckhand & Barge Readiness Inspector
Canal Barge Company
Belle Chasse, LA
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Conducted comprehensive tank barge inspections before loading and unloading petroleum products, reporting issues and incidents to supervisor and dispatcher
- Strictly adhered to environmental guidelines and policies, while ensuring work/documents complied with regulatory body standards, safety rules, and policies
- Inspected voids and working equipment, initiating engine starts and addressing any defects and cleared cleaning docks of spills and fluids
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing & Coding
Corinthian College Everest Institute
Houston, TXSkills
- Operations management and strategic planning
- Team leadership and decision-making
- Problem resolution and critical thinking
- Safety compliance and security
- Maintenance oversight and repairs
- Policy adherence and procedure compliance
- Inventory management and stocking
- Quality assurance standards
- Cargo handling and rigging
- Load securing and forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance and servicing
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Staging and sorting processes
- Manufacturing and warehouse operations
Certification
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Merchant Mariners Credential, Able Bodied Seaman Special
- OSHA HAZWOPER Credential
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Able Bodied Seaman
Grand River Navigation
06.2021 - 06.2021
Civil Service Mariner
Military Sealift Command
09.2019 - 12.2021
Able Bodied Seaman
Marquette Transportation Company
01.2018 - 12.2019
Deckhand & Barge Readiness Inspector
Canal Barge Company
01.2015 - 12.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing & Coding
Corinthian College Everest Institute
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