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Michael Dicks

Deer Park,TX

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Edison Chouest Offshore, excelling in deck machinery operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance crew readiness through effective training and emergency preparedness. Skilled in troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and quality assurance in high-pressure environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Able Bodied Seaman

Edison Chouest Offshore
Cut Off, Louisiana
05.2022 - Current
  • Operated deck machinery to ensure safe vessel navigation and efficient cargo handling.
  • Assisted in maintaining safety equipment, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.
  • Provided support during emergency drills, improving crew readiness and response capabilities.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate daily tasks and optimize operations.
  • Performed general maintenance on deck, including painting, chipping, and cleaning activities.
  • Carried out daily watchkeeping duties while at sea, monitoring navigational systems.
  • Maintained safety equipment such as fire hoses and lifeboats for emergency preparedness.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading cargo using cranes and other lifting devices.

Heat Treat Technician

Team Industrial Services Inc
Pasadena, Texas
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in training new technicians on operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Documented heat treat cycles and maintained accurate records for compliance audits.
  • Inspected parts before and after heat treating operations to make sure they meet quality standards.
  • Identified problems with equipment or processes and suggested appropriate solutions.
  • Measured hardness values using Rockwell hardness tester and other testing equipment.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment such as replacing filters, cleaning burners.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to heat treatment processes.
  • Troubleshot operational problems with furnaces, pumps, and valves, making necessary repairs when needed.
  • Identified and managed optimal processing sequences, furnace temperatures and heat cycle requirements for each production run.

Heat Treat Technician

Texas Stress
La Porte, Texas
08.2012 - 08.2018

Education

High School Diploma -

Hargrave Highschool
Huffman, TX
01-2006

Maritime Studies

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX

Skills

  • deck machinery operation
  • cargo handling
  • safety compliance
  • emergency preparedness
  • watchkeeping duties
  • vessel maintenance
  • Quality assurance
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Record keeping
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Mechanical inspection
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Training and mentoring
  • Precision measuring
  • Maintenance and repair

Affiliations

USAF - December 2006 - December 2010

USNR - August 2012 - August 2014

Certification

  • merchant mariner credential

Timeline

Able Bodied Seaman

Edison Chouest Offshore
05.2022 - Current

Heat Treat Technician

Team Industrial Services Inc
09.2018 - 08.2021

Heat Treat Technician

Texas Stress
08.2012 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Hargrave Highschool

Maritime Studies

San Jacinto College

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