Joseph Costa
Farmingville
Summary
Dedicated deckhand with experience in managing wastewater systems and mechanical troubleshooting. Known for attention to detail and effective communication, ensuring vessel operations run smoothly and safely.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand
Buchanan Marine
New Haven
03.2023 - Current
- Securing barges to and from docks, managing wastewater pumping, MSD, and slop tanks, which includes operating valves to load and/or discharge vessel cargo, steering the vessel as needed by the captain and/or mate, and cleaning, scaling, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of deck areas for safety and efficiency.
- Managing wastewater pumping, MSD, and slop tanks, which includes operating valves to load and/or discharge vessel cargo.
- Steering the vessel as needed by the Captain and/or Mate.
- Cleaning, scaling,
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deck areas for safety and efficiency.
Maintenance Mechanic
DTM Construction
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and machinery for operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to minimize downtime in construction projects.
- Performed preventive maintenance on tools and systems to ensure reliability.
- Repaired and replaced faulty components in various construction machinery.
CEO
Shield Property Management
03.2003 - 01.2019
- Property management company managing residential assets throughout Long Island performing tasks indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions either alone or at the job site with a team
- Duties include but aren't limited to replacing complete domestic and heating plumbing systems all valves or freeze-damaged and missing pipes
- Use of lock picks bump keys and specialty tools when needed in order to perform rekeying of the locks to specific client codes for access.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Information Technology
Katathrine Gibbs at Melville
06.2002
Skills
- Cargo handling
- Equipment inspection
- Deck safety procedures
- Vessel navigation
- Wastewater management
- Instruction interpretation
- Effective communication
- Dependability and accuracy
Personal Information
AB Endorsement enrolled to be completed March 2026
Accomplishments
Shellback Certificate upon crossing the Equator as a member of the 24th Marine Expediotnary Unit, United States Marine Corps 1992-1996
Timeline
Deckhand
Buchanan Marine
03.2023 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
DTM Construction
01.2020 - 02.2023
CEO
Shield Property Management
03.2003 - 01.2019
Associates of Applied Science - Information Technology
Katathrine Gibbs at Melville