Samuel Stephens
Huntington
Summary
Dedicated maritime professional with expertise in vessel operation and safety regulation compliance. Proven ability to manage fuel transfers and train deckhands, ensuring efficient and secure cargo transportation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
34
34
Certifications
Work History
steering mate
Mcnational inc.
South Point
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
- operated vessels up to 75 tonnage lbs
- over seen transfers of fuels and oils, up to 45,000 gallons
- assisted in transfers and cargo transportation for Marathon Petroleum
- Train new deckhands in daily operations of a maritime vessel
- maintain a TWIC card
Deckhand
Marquette Transportation Company
Paducah
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Operated deck machinery including winches and cranes for efficient loading and unloading.
- Assisted crew in navigation and ensured compliance with safety regulations on board.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the deck area to promote safety standards.
- Participated in emergency drills to prepare for safety incidents on the vessel.
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Monitored deck areas to enforce security of boat, passengers and cargo.
- Followed strict guidelines related to hazardous materials handling aboard ship.
Driver
Yesterday Delivery Service
Milton
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Safely operated delivery vehicles across various routes to ensure timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Managed delivery schedules and communicated effectively with dispatch teams.
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
Fairbanks
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Operated military vehicles during training exercises and missions.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of equipment and firearms.
- Performed risk assessments before missions to minimize potential threats and casualties.
Education
Mate/ Pilot Credentials - Maritime Studies
Mountwest Maritme Achedemy
Huntington, WV11-2024
Skills
- Vessel operation
- Fuel transfer management
- Deck machinery operation
- Safety regulation compliance
- Maritime training
- Cargo transportation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Radio communication
- Logbook keeping
- Maritime law
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Steer vessels
- Cargo handling
- Vessel security and maintenance
- benzine training
- H2S training and awareness
Certification
H2S training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
steering mate
Mcnational inc.
02.2024 - Current
Driver
Yesterday Delivery Service
04.2022 - 11.2022
Deckhand
Marquette Transportation Company
02.2020 - 05.2023
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
08.2017 - 08.2020
Mate/ Pilot Credentials - Maritime Studies
Mountwest Maritme Achedemy