Kyle Watkins
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Kirby Inland Marine, specializing in hazardous materials handling and safety management. Proven ability to enhance team work and resolve issues, ensuring smooth operations. Skilled in oil transfer operations and committed to maintaining high safety standards in all aspects of work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bunker Tankermen
Kirby Inland Marine
Channelview Tx
10.2023 - Current
- Operated and maintained cargo transfer equipment to ensure safe and efficient loading/unloading of petroleum products.
- Monitored vessel conditions and adhered to safety protocols during cargo operations to prevent spills and accidents.
- Identified optimal positioning of barges alongside ships to facilitate efficient bunker hose deployment using crane or boom.
- Assisted in maintaining vessel through sanding, chipping, and painting tasks. Supported engine maintenance by changing oil and filters. Conducted general housekeeping to ensure cleanliness and organization.
- Radio communication with dock personnel, ship crews, and crewmen on my assigned vessel
- Secured barges to various docks, ships, and fleets with precision and efficiency.
- Basic math and computer skills
- Executed thorough completion of bunker paperwork for each job to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Operate an assortment of different hand tools such as ratchets, wrenches, pipe wrenches, valve wrenches, pliers, and other hand held tools.
- Executed precise tightening of nuts and bolts to ensure secure hose connections during cargo loading.
- Rotating 12 hour shifts.
- Able to read a pipeline diagram before starting any cargo transfer.
- Documented and communicated essential information regarding task status to support smooth handovers between shifts.
- Assisted in barge maintenance by lubricating valves. Supported fueling operations for barges. Conducted basic maintenance on engines and generators of barges.
Hardware Installer
Mark Stavinoha Custom Cabinets and Trim
Tomball, TX
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Directed installation of hardware in newly constructed residential and commercial buildings.
- Orchestrated collaboration between homeowners and project managers to uphold quality standards throughout project completion.
- Analyzed and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate project execution.
- Operated diverse power and hand tools, including drills, levels, tape measures, saws, chisels, screwdrivers, and hammer drills, to execute tasks efficiently.
- Executed finalization and submission of paperwork upon project completion.
- Basic math skills.
- Utilized proper protective equipment on job sites, including hard hats, steel-toed boots, and hearing and eye protection. Maintained safety standards to support team well-being. Assisted in promoting a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.
- Resolved customer service issues promptly to ensure seamless operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mayde Creek High School
Houston, TX06.2020
Skills
- Hazardous materials handling
- Personal protective equipment
- Emergency response planning
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Mooring and anchoring
- Oil transfer operations
- Marine machinery operation
- Safety drills
- Troubleshooting
- Vessel maintenance
- Fuel readings
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Safety management
Certification
Merchant Mariners Credential
-Reference Number - 8684531
-Issue Date - 10/16/2024
-Expiration Date - 10/16/2029
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC )
-Expiration Date - 06/23/2028
Hazwoper Training Certificate
-Issue Date - 11/04/2023
Timeline
Bunker Tankermen
Kirby Inland Marine
10.2023 - Current
Hardware Installer
Mark Stavinoha Custom Cabinets and Trim
04.2020 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Mayde Creek High School