Richard Bien
Port Angeles,United States
Summary
Accomplished maritime professional with 50 ton near coastal license (upgrading to 100 ton in April 2024) and 25 years of experience in initiating and supporting pertinent operations on board vessels and dock duties. Committed to the safe and timely transport of crew and freight. Core competencies include the following skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator /Deckhand
Arrow Launch Services
Port Angeles, WA
11.2021 - Current
- Navigated twin and single -crew boats while adhering to safety protocol.
- Delivered and received freight to and from ships and other vessels.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance initiatives.
- Initiated repairs to resolve issues with wiring, plumbing, equipment and machinery.
- Utilized hoists and cranes to lift equipment and supplies.
- Landed barges alongside docks and ships.
- Facilitated Loading and offloading initiatives for cargo and fuel.
- Installed, aligned and balanced new equipment.
- Conducted painting and welding task.
- Addressed emergency situations and incidents onboard.
- Planned and prepped and cooked daily meals.
- Scheduled safety drills.
- Cleaned and sanitized vessels
- Ensured compliance with all required procedures and policies.
Fishing Guide
Sure Strike Lodge
Craig, AK
05.2009 - 05.2018
- Maintain outstanding attendance record, arriving to work ready to start.
- Built personal relationships with guest to promote positive experience.
- Operated 30' boats using various navigation and communication equipment (VHF radios, area maps, chat plotters and compos)
- Experience in working in extreme weather conditions, up to 50 knots winds.
- Followed U.S. Coastguard rules and regulations, with completed accurate documentation required.
- Deep seawater fishing for Halibut, King Salmon, Rock Fish and other species.
- Maintained accurate records and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
- Responsible for water safety training and orientation of local area.
- Overseen U.S. Coast Guard inspections
- Established productive working relationship with staff to resolve operational and weather related difficulties
- Applied knowledge of carpentry, painting and construction to complete attractive finish work
Dock Supervisor/Fish Cutter
Waterfall Resoort
Craig, AK
05.1999 - 09.2009
- Responsible for daily coordinated efforts involving boat and floatplane transportation, docking, launching, loading and unloading passengers, freight, luggage and fish boxes with safety and proficiency.
- Responsible to ensure that dock maintenance and safety were in compliance with O.S.H.A regulations.
- Coordinated efforts of team members for daily itinerary and transportation schedules
- Providing continued weather checks and updates, communicating for both land and sea transportation companies.
- Recorded number of units moved or handled, using work tickets and daily production sheets.
- Hired and trained 20 new personnel in safety practices, employer policies, performance requirements and job duties.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift inspections of dock equipment.
- Implemented loading dock process and productivity improvements.
- Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Prepared contracts, invoices and shipping documents,
- Pitched in to assist in other dock-related tasks to complete work on time and running smoothly.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Operated cranes to safely move and load heavy items onto barges such as fuel, freight and building materials.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 500 packages per day.
- Cleaned, scraped, trimmed and filleted various seafood products.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
Captains License - Maritime Studies
50 Ton Masters License
Clatsop Community College11.2008
Certificate -
Certified Rail Road Conductor
Cincinnati, OH08.1998
High School Diploma -
Port Angeles High School
Port Angeles, WA06.1997
Skills
- Boat Navigation
- Policy Compliance
- Customer Service
- Preventive Maintenance
- Radio Communications
- Equipment Inspections
- Loading/Offloading
- Freight Deliveries
- Crew Supervision
- On board Safety
- Line Splicing
- Cargo Watch
- Meal Planning
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
* B.S.T Basic Safety Training
* 50 Ton (GRT) Master Near Coastal
* FCC Radio Certification
* CPR Certified
* 500 Ton (GT) Mater Near Coastal
Timeline
Operator /Deckhand
Arrow Launch Services
11.2021 - Current
Fishing Guide
Sure Strike Lodge
05.2009 - 05.2018
Dock Supervisor/Fish Cutter
Waterfall Resoort
05.1999 - 09.2009
Captains License - Maritime Studies
50 Ton Masters License
Certificate -
Certified Rail Road Conductor
High School Diploma -
Port Angeles High School