Mark Hogaboam

• Aid in safely navigating the ferry through the Corpus Christi Channel
• Assist in loading and offloading vehicles, optimizing passenger flow and minimizing wait times.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on equipment, enhancing operational readiness and safety compliance.
• Monitor weather conditions and adapting daily operations to ensure safe ferry crossings during adverse conditions.
• Coordinate with flaggers on pavement to streamline boarding processes, improving overall efficiency of operations.
• Develop strong teamwork skills by actively collaborating with fellow crew members in various tasks and emergency situations.
• Handle lines during mooring operations efficiently and securing the vessel safely at designated landings
• Handle radio communications with fellow TXDOT employees, flaggers and management with attentiveness, sincerity, knowledge and respect
• Inspect and maintain deck safety equipment and supplies.
• Contribute to safe and efficient operations by maintaining a clean and organized deck environment.
• Communicate clearly, concisely and politely with passengers and crew members.
• Follow safety protocols and proper procedures to prevent accidents.
• Implement effective communication with team members, ensuring smooth coordination between all personnel
• Inspect and test safety equipment and emergency response systems on a regular basis.
• Participate in emergency drills, improving overall preparedness for potentially hazardous situations, including blackout drills, captain down training, and emergency towing procedures
• Act as an essential member during firefighting scenarios by utilizing knowledge in containment techniques; preventing extensive damages from occurring onboard the ship and on other vessels.
• Enhance vessel safety by conducting regular security inspections and monitoring customer actions on board the ferry
• Assume responsibility for checking life-saving equipment routinely; ensuring all gear is up-to-date and functioning properly .
• Enhanced safety on and off the deck by consistently following rigorous safety protocols and conducting regular equipment and personnel checks.

I worked as a handyman on various home installations including electrical, plumbing, framing, and painting.

• Operated heavy machinery including snowplows, sand trucks, rock trucks, zoom booms, dust control water trucks and various other equipment to complete site projects efficiently.
• Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
• Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and workflow for effective operations.
• Trained junior operators on equipment handling techniques and safety protocols to enhance team capabilities.

• Conducted safety inspections of worksite to maintain compliance with regulations and standards.
• Attended daily safe work procedures and completed daily job safety assessments to minimize hazards in the workplace.
• Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for various buildings.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate installation of materials.
• Operated welding equipment ensuring high-quality connections.

This project let me hone my ironworking skills over the course of 3 years in the Northwestern Canadian wilderness. Our company led the project in safely completing projects without any incidents.