Richard Powell
Purvis,MS
Summary
I grew up on a 4800 acre cotton, grain and catfish farm until 1992 until my family lost the farm. I drove all kinds of farm equipment and that is where I learned how to drive an 18 wheeler. After the farm loss, I took up OTR driving through out the 90,s and in 1999 I decided to go offshore. I stayed there as a construction Lift Boat Captain until 2015. The government shut down and oil and gas productions in gulf and it forced the boat companies to dock vessels and lay off vessel crews. Out of a job, I went back to driving trucks. I have since driven over the road and now I am currently hauling logs and wood chips.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Offshore Construction Lift Boat Captain
Offshore Marine Contractors
Cut Off, LA
Log Truck and Wood Chip Driver
Broome And Son Wood Chipping
Purvis, MS
08.2021 - Current
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
- Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Davis Transportation
Seminary, MS
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Transported freight via [Type] trucks between [Number] cities on weekly cycle.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to [Job Title] for immediate resolution.
- Escalated critical issues to [Job title] for immediate correction.
Log Truck Owner Operator
RHP Transportation
Purvis, MS
10.2015 - 11.2020
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
Offshore Construction Lift Boat Captain
Montco Offshore
Galliano, LA
03.2009 - 09.2015
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and passenger status.
- Checked for spills and other pollutants to communicate findings to land staff.
- Calculated sightings of land by using electronic sounding devices.
- Operated and maintained ship engines and generators through [Task] and [Task].
- Inspected cargo prior to docking through [Task] and [Task].
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
- Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen.
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
- Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
- Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
- Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
- Developed [Type] and [Type] safety plans and trained [Number] crew members to meet rigorous safety expectations.
- Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
- Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches or living quarters to crew members.
- Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Computed positions and set courses to designated destinations with [Software] and [Software].
- Greeted over [Number] passengers per [Timeframe] to answer questions and inquiries and safely direct passengers to seats.
Offshore Construction Lift Boat Captain
Offshore Marine Contractors
Cut Off, LA
03.2007 - 03.2009
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and passenger status.
- Checked for spills and other pollutants to communicate findings to land staff.
- Calculated sightings of land by using electronic sounding devices.
- Operated and maintained ship engines and generators through [Task] and [Task].
- Inspected cargo prior to docking through [Task] and [Task].
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
- Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen.
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
- Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
- Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
- Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
- Developed [Type] and [Type] safety plans and trained [Number] crew members to meet rigorous safety expectations.
- Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
- Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches or living quarters to crew members.
- Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Computed positions and set courses to designated destinations with [Software] and [Software].
- Greeted over [Number] passengers per [Timeframe] to answer questions and inquiries and safely direct passengers to seats.
Offshore Construction Lift Boat Captain
Laredo Offshore
Harvey, IA
01.2004 - 02.2007
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and passenger status.
- Checked for spills and other pollutants to communicate findings to land staff.
- Calculated sightings of land by using electronic sounding devices.
- Operated and maintained ship engines and generators through [Task] and [Task].
- Inspected cargo prior to docking through [Task] and [Task].
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
- Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen.
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
- Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
- Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
- Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
- Developed [Type] and [Type] safety plans and trained [Number] crew members to meet rigorous safety expectations.
- Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
- Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches or living quarters to crew members.
- Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Computed positions and set courses to designated destinations with [Software] and [Software].
- Greeted over [Number] passengers per [Timeframe] to answer questions and inquiries and safely direct passengers to seats.
Deckhand/Mate
Power Offshore
Harvey, LA
12.1999 - 01.2005
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines and checked tow for [Number] vessels.
- Assisted with navigation and [Type] tasks as look-out.
- Shifted, dropped and picked up over [Number] barges.
- Handled and disposed of chemicals and hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with safety data sheets.
- Used [Tool] to repair, maintain and clean [Number] square feet of [Type] decking.
- Completed [Type] repairs on electrical components during emergencies and according to strict maintenance schedule.
- Increased [Type] equipment lifespan by [Number]% through updating maintenance inspection and prevention procedures.
- Collaborated with [Job title] to keep detailed inventory records and replenish [Type] supplies.
- Streamlined safety procedures and updated safety protocols to decrease accidents by [Number]%.
- Updated emergency procedures to handle over [Number] critical situations over [Timeframe].
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
No Degree - General Education Courses
MS Delta Jr College
Moorehead MSVessel Stability
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05.2009
Maritime Marine, 200 Ton Vessel Master, Life Boat,
Louisiana Tech Marine School
Houma, LA09.2001
High School Diploma -
Sharkey Issaqueena Academy
Rolling Fork, MS05.1985
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Cost Savings
- Passenger Safety
- Social Perceptiveness
- GPS Expertise
- Team Communication
- Safety Protocols
- Client Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Basic Repairs
- Boat Handling
- Hydraulic Fluid
- Active Learning
- Medical Emergency Response
- Maintenance Services
- Emergency Situations
- Quality Assurance
- Plotting Charts
- Navigation Charts
- Reading Comprehension
- Learning Strategies
- Boat Safety Maintenance
- Systems Analysis
- Creative Solutions
- Vendor Contracts
- Fueling Calculations
- Customer Inquiries
- Transportation Sourcing
- Administrative Support
- Office Cleaning
- Attendance Records Maintenance
- Company Standards
- Industry Trends
- Microsoft Excel
- Fisheries Management
- Schedule Maintenance
- Guest Seating
- Customer Relations
- Electrical Repair Procedures
- Project Requirements
- Safety Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- Electrical Component Handling
- Meal Presentation
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Control Analysis
- Searches and Seizures
- Operations Analysis
- Inventory Supplies
- Service Quality
- Business Growth
- Organizational Skills
- Business Requirements
- Equipment Selection
- Routine Maintenance
- Daily Reports
- Inspection Procedures
Timeline
Log Truck and Wood Chip Driver
Broome And Son Wood Chipping
08.2021 - Current
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Davis Transportation
01.2020 - 08.2021
Log Truck Owner Operator
RHP Transportation
10.2015 - 11.2020
Offshore Construction Lift Boat Captain
Montco Offshore
03.2009 - 09.2015
Offshore Construction Lift Boat Captain
Offshore Marine Contractors
03.2007 - 03.2009
Offshore Construction Lift Boat Captain
Laredo Offshore
01.2004 - 02.2007
Deckhand/Mate
Power Offshore
12.1999 - 01.2005
Offshore Construction Lift Boat Captain
Offshore Marine Contractors
No Degree - General Education Courses
MS Delta Jr College
Vessel Stability
Delgado Community College
Maritime Marine, 200 Ton Vessel Master, Life Boat,
Louisiana Tech Marine School
High School Diploma -
Sharkey Issaqueena Academy