KenJuan McBride
Green Cove Springs
Summary
Experienced Able Bodied Seaman with the ability to support safe vessel operations, perform deck maintenance, and assist with navigation and watch standing. Skilled in mooring, anchoring, solas training, and bridge watch, with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Able Bodied Seaman
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Houston
02.2025 - 11.2026
- Executed watch duties, monitoring vessel position and environmental conditions.
- Conducted safety drills and training sessions for crew members regularly.
- Inspected lifeboats and emergency equipment for compliance with safety regulations.
- Carried out daily watchkeeping duties while at sea.
- Helped maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the navigation of vessels by handling lines and operating winches.
- Participated in the mooring of vessels to docks and buoys.
- Responded to any alarms or distress calls received over radio communication systems.
Able Bodied Seaman
Transoceanic Cable Company
Baltimore
01.2021 - 04.2026
- Assisted in navigation and operation of vessels during cable laying operations.
- Maintained deck equipment and ensured proper functioning of safety gear.
- Collaborated with crew to perform routine maintenance on vessels and machinery.
- Conducted safety drills and training sessions for crew members regularly.
- Supported loading and unloading of materials, ensuring secure storage on board.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate daily operational tasks.
- Performed general maintenance duties on deck, including painting, chipping, and cleaning.
- Carried out daily watchkeeping duties while at sea.
- Assisted in the navigation of vessels by handling lines and operating winches.
- Participated in the mooring of vessels to docks and buoys.
- Assisted in anchoring operations when entering or leaving ports or harbors.
Ordinary Seaman
Transoceanic Cable Company
Baltimore
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Operated deck machinery for cable laying and retrieval tasks.
- Assisted with navigation and safety protocols during offshore operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the vessel's work areas.
- Collaborated with crew to ensure efficient cable installation processes.
- Performed general maintenance duties on board ship such as painting, chipping rust and cleaning decks.
- Participated in regular safety drills such as abandon ship drill, fire drill, man-overboard drill.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from vessels using crane or other lifting devices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Jacksonville, FL05-2015
Skills
- Vessel navigation
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Emergency equipment inspection
- Line handling
- Deck machinery operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Gangway management
- Line handling proficiency
- Rigging equipment use
- Safety gear usage
- Personal survival techniques
- Deck maintenance
- Firefighting techniques
- Mooring operations
- Load securing
- Anchoring
Timeline
Able Bodied Seaman
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
02.2025 - 11.2026
Able Bodied Seaman
Transoceanic Cable Company
01.2021 - 04.2026
Ordinary Seaman
Transoceanic Cable Company
01.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Academy