Paul Anthony Rodriguez
Angleton
Summary
Proven Deckhand with extensive experience at Boone Fleet, adept in equipment maintenance and demonstrating exceptional safety protocols. Excelled in lifeboat handling and mooring operations, significantly enhancing crew and vessel safety. Skilled in inventory and cargo management, ensuring efficient and secure transport. Achieved a notable increase in operational efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand
Boone fleet
Channelview
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Assisted in launching lifeboats during emergency drills or real-life situations.
- Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
- Prepared meals for crew members and served them at meal times.
- Ran errands ashore as needed such as purchasing fuel or provisions for the vessel.
- Stored food items safely in order to reduce spoilage during long journeys.
- Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
- Ensured that all required safety protocols were followed while underway.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Provided support to bridge personnel with lookout duties while underway.
- Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
- Responsible for loading and unloading cargo, supplies, and passengers on the vessel.
- Repaired minor issues with rigging and sails during trips out to sea.
- Inspected hulls for damages or corrosion when entering or leaving port.
- Checked navigation lights regularly to ensure they were functioning properly.
- Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces.
- Monitored engine room bilges for any signs of water leakage or contamination.
- Carried out instructions issued by captain regarding docking procedures.
- Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
- Followed strict guidelines related to hazardous materials handling aboard ship.
- Handled rigging, lines and tow to increase equipment longevity.
- Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
- Maintained professionalism and efficiency in emergency situations.
- Safely and efficiently completed tasks as navigation look-out.
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Liaised with crew to prepare barges for product loading and discharging.
- Used lines, wires and stationary winches to build and break tow.
- Read and interpreted gauges and fluid levels, reporting problems to captain.
- Inspected firefighting, lifesaving and other equipment on boat to maintain functionality.
- Participated in drills and exercises to prepare for fire, collision or other emergencies.
- Greeted guests boarding and departing vessels to drive safe transition.
- Performed minor cleaning to maintain deck, safety equipment and machinery.
- Assisted with minor renovation or repair to keep boat in operable condition.
- Monitored deck areas to enforce security of boat, passengers and cargo.
- Stood watch in high-density traffic areas under extreme weather and sea conditions to support navigation rules.
- Cleaned, maintained, and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
- Checked oil levels and monitored equipment to regularly oil and lubricate for smooth functioning.
- Engaged in safety drills by leading others in tasks.
- Monitored equipment for leaks, loose pipes, broken lights or other issues and informed mechanics of repair needs.
- Documented vessel's supplies and equipment inventory.
- Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed items.
Deckhand
RTS
Bellevue
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted in launching lifeboats during emergency drills or real-life situations.
- Prepared meals for crew members and served them at meal times.
- Ran errands ashore as needed such as purchasing fuel or provisions for the vessel.
- Stored food items safely in order to reduce spoilage during long journeys.
- Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
- Ensured that all required safety protocols were followed while underway.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Provided support to bridge personnel with lookout duties while underway.
- Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
- Responsible for loading and unloading cargo, supplies, and passengers on the vessel.
- Inspected hulls for damages or corrosion when entering or leaving port.
- Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces.
- Monitored engine room bilges for any signs of water leakage or contamination.
- Carried out instructions issued by captain regarding docking procedures.
- Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
- Followed strict guidelines related to hazardous materials handling aboard ship.
- Handled rigging, lines and tow to increase equipment longevity.
- Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
- Maintained professionalism and efficiency in emergency situations.
- Safely and efficiently completed tasks as navigation look-out.
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Liaised with crew to prepare barges for product loading and discharging.
- Used lines, wires and stationary winches to build and break tow.
- Read and interpreted gauges and fluid levels, reporting problems to captain.
- Inspected firefighting, lifesaving and other equipment on boat to maintain functionality.
- Participated in drills and exercises to prepare for fire, collision or other emergencies.
- Greeted guests boarding and departing vessels to drive safe transition.
- Performed minor cleaning to maintain deck, safety equipment and machinery.
- Assisted with minor renovation or repair to keep boat in operable condition.
- Monitored deck areas to enforce security of boat, passengers and cargo.
- Stood watch in high-density traffic areas under extreme weather and sea conditions to support navigation rules.
- Cleaned, maintained, and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
- Checked oil levels and monitored equipment to regularly oil and lubricate for smooth functioning.
- Engaged in safety drills by leading others in tasks.
- Monitored equipment for leaks, loose pipes, broken lights or other issues and informed mechanics of repair needs.
- Documented vessel's supplies and equipment inventory.
- Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed items.
- Chipped and cleaned rust spots on decks, superstructures or sides of ships.
- Loaded or unloaded materials, vehicles or passengers from vessels.
- Lowered and manned lifeboats during emergencies.
- Maintained ship's engines under direction of engineering officers.
- Swept, mopped and washed down decks to remove dirt and debris.
- Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and recorded data in engineering logs.
- Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery.
- Examined machinery to verify pressures or lubricant flows.
- Lubricated machinery, equipment or engine parts.
- Maintained government-issued certifications.
- Suggested equipment to use for tasks based upon mission requirements.
- Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables or cordage.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Williams Brothers Construction Co
Houston
03.2007 - 11.2023
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
Welder
airseal filter housing
Stafford
02.2000 - 03.2007
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Education
GED -
Giddings
Giddings, TX08-2002
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Mooring operations
- Lifeboat handling
- Inventory management
- Cargo handling
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deckhand
Boone fleet
02.2025 - 02.2025
Deckhand
RTS
11.2023 - 02.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Williams Brothers Construction Co
03.2007 - 11.2023
Welder
airseal filter housing
02.2000 - 03.2007
GED -
Giddings
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