Justin Meador
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished and results driven Maritime professional with 24 years of experience in managing personnel and projects across multiple sectors of the maritime industry. Proven expertise in the development and implementation of recruitment, training, regulatory compliance and strategic planning programs related to personnel. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing crew welfare while adhering to international maritime regulation as it applies. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Crowely Marine Management Services
05.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Streamlined TA processes for increased efficiency by minimizing steps through leveraging data-driven insights.
- Collaborated with department heads to address staffing needs proactively, optimizing productivity across the organization.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Optimized workforce planning efforts through data-driven forecasting and strategic resource allocation.
- Oversaw the hiring of personnel for projects resulting in a revenue generation of over $1.5M in my 7 months with the company.
- The projected revenue for these positions in 2025 is over $4M for the fiscal year.
Firefighter/OIC
HCESD#13
09.2015 - Current
- Responsible for the safety of my crew and apparatus
- Respond to calls for service with regard to emergency operations, whether fire, medical or rescue related
- Established and maintained positive relationships with crew members, and the community we serve
- Train my crew while on duty in various skill sets necessary to accomplish our purpose
Fire Training Officer/Sr. Captain
Port of Houston Authority Fire Dept.
04.2016 - 10.2023
- Lead a team of crew members to ensure all vessels were operated safely and efficiently
- Trained and evaluated new hires and Sr. Personnel in safe operations. 52 in total.
- Updated the department's internal training program and developed a new mentor training program & manual for personnel.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of workmanship or attention to detail.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed trainings, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Supported career advancement for employees through personalized coaching and mentoring sessions.
Operations Manager
Ardent (Formerly Titan Salvage)
12.2012 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with the executive team to develop long-term strategies for the organization
- Monitored and evaluated production output and met goals and deadlines
- Negotiated contracts with external suppliers to reduce costs and ensure quality
- Developed and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Developed a new revenue stream which generated over $500K utilizing existing assets and personnel
- Developed the Titan Salvage Safety Manual
- Developed the Titan Dive Manual
- Worked in the field on projects as a Diver, Salvor, Dive Supervisor and medic
Project Manager
DeepQuest Diving
12.2010 - 02.2012
- Provided progress reports to stakeholders and upper management on project progress and milestones
- Implemented processes and procedures for project success and to ensure deadlines were met
- Developed project plans, schedules and budgets to ensure resources were efficiently used
- Conducted post-project reviews to identify areas of improvement and ensure customer satisfaction
- Successfully managed a 6-month shallow water pipeline P&A project keeping it on time and under budget
Commercial Diver/Dive Supervisor
Various (Freelance)
12.2005 - 12.2010
- Supervised a variety of commercial diving projects safely and without incident
- Performed underwater inspection, construction and recovery projects
- Experienced in sub-sea wellhead installation and wellhead P&A
- Experienced in riser installation, sub-sea tie-ins and pipeline P&A
- Accomplished removals of downed platforms
- Competent in working depths ranging from the shallows of the West Delta Block, Louisiana to 300' in Mississippi Canyon Block
- Performed patient care as a Diver Medic on offshore projects
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Maritime Studies
Texas A&M University Galveston
Galveston, TX08.2022
Associates of Applied Science -
Lone Star College
Kingwood, TX12.2018
Vocational - Commercial Diving & Dive Medicine
College of Oceaneering
Wilmington, CA11-2005
Skills
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Effective Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Adaptability
- Financial Management
Noteworthyprojects
- 2024, Revolution Wind, Sourced, onbaorded & managed 3- Docking Masters, 2 - Project Engineers, and 4 - other Key Project Personnel For Crowley Wind Services.
- 2024, Nexan, Sourced, onbaorded & managed OCM, DOCM & Logistics Coordinators for Crowley Wind Services for Sea Trials & Cable Lay project.
- 2024, Coastal Virginia Offhsore Wind, Sourced, onbaorded & managed a Marine Operations Manager & 4-ABs for a year long project.
- 2016, Er-con mat, pipeline river crossing, Operations Manager
- 2016, Quay wall NDT inspection, Puerto Rico, Operations Manager
- 2016, Obtaining ABS & Det Norske Veritas endorsements to perform UWILD ships husbandry, Operations Manager
- 2015, Ship Salvage - MV Smart, Richards Bay, South Africa, Dive Equipment & system set up
- 2015, Ship Fire - Grey Shark Ship Fire, New York, Firefighter/Assessor
- 2014, Crowley Triple Decker Barge fire on route to Puerto Rico, Developed Incident Action Plan for Hazardous Materials on board
- 2014, MV Danio emergency tow in North Sea, Farne Islands, Damage Controlman/ shored buckling bulkheads
- 2013/14, Tidewater tug Salvage off of Angola, Dive Supervisor/Diver Medic
- 2013, Costa Concordia, Diver, also developed the Dive Manual and Salvage Safety Manual used on project as the company Sr. Operations Integrity Specialist.
- 2013, MV Ocean Breeze grounding, San Antonio, Chile, Reviewed on site safety plan following incident, then switched to operating beach side crane, rigging, and winches.
- 2013, Dive System designed for manufacturing in Blackpool, subject-matter expert
- 2013, MV Zalinski Project, Canada, Developed written Procedures for Hazardous material dive plan in order to mitigate ecological risks associated with hazardous cargo. The project was awarded to Mammoet Salvage, but the plan became a template for future bids.
Refnumber
Merchant Mariner Credential #5189071
Passport #429269003
Personal Information
Nationality: American
References
- Jason Lott, jasonlott76@yahoo.com | +1 (559) 936-5146
- Stan Kozlowski, skozlow404@aol.com | +1 (281) 389-4996
- Pat Zeitler, pat.zeitler@oceancorp.com | +1 (361) 774-6209
Military Service
- Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4), 11/00, 11/04, Honorably Discharged from Active Duty
- Petty Officer 2nd Class (E-5), 06/22, Present, Reservist
Certification
- National Incident Management System, FEMA ICS-100 Intro. to Incident Command System
- National Incident Management System, FEMA ICS-200 ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incident
- National Incident Management System, FEMA ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- National Incident Management System, FEMA ICS-400 Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff
- National Incident Management System, FEMA ICS-700 NIMS, an Introduction
- National Incident Management System, FEMA ICS-800 National Response Framework, An Introduction
Timeline
Project Manager
Crowely Marine Management Services
05.2024 - Current
Fire Training Officer/Sr. Captain
Port of Houston Authority Fire Dept.
04.2016 - 10.2023
Firefighter/OIC
HCESD#13
09.2015 - Current
Operations Manager
Ardent (Formerly Titan Salvage)
12.2012 - 06.2016
Project Manager
DeepQuest Diving
12.2010 - 02.2012
Commercial Diver/Dive Supervisor
Various (Freelance)
12.2005 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Maritime Studies
Texas A&M University Galveston
Associates of Applied Science -
Lone Star College
Vocational - Commercial Diving & Dive Medicine
College of Oceaneering