Tristan Coburn
Lynn Haven
Summary
Detail-oriented with strong safety compliance and emergency response skills. Proven ability to conduct inspections and maintain equipment, ensuring regulatory standards are met in marine operations. Mate with experience in team collaboration.
employee with desire to take on new challenges. I was in the Marine Corps from 2007-2011 where I learned to work effectively unsupervised and quickly learn new skills to get the job done, stay organized and keep things clean.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Mate
Marathon Petroleum Corp
Catlettsburg
08.2025 - Current
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment for proper functionality.
- Inspected all navigational lights to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Prepared reports related to vessel activities such as voyage logs
- Communicated with other vessels via radio to exchange navigational information.
- Maintained navigational equipment such as radar, rose point
- Steered boat along plotted routes, while making locks and docks.
- Communicated with passing vessels using visible and audible signals.
- Directed boat by operating navigational equipment and steering effectively at controlled speeds.
Tankerman
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
Catlettsburg
02.2018 - Current
- Operated and maintained loading arms for safe product transfer.
- Conducted safety inspections and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute emergency response plans.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure reliability and performance.
- Trained new personnel on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with crew to ensure smooth operations during transfers.
- Complied with federal regulations governing tankerman activities.
- Operated pumps to load and unload barges with liquid cargos such as fuel oil, crude oil or other hazardous materials.
- Performed tankerman duties including mooring and unmooring barges, controlling the cargo transfer process, and monitoring the safety of personnel.
- Supervised barge loading and unloading operations, ensuring safe practices are followed at all times.
- Attended meetings with customers regarding their specific needs and requirements.
- Ensured that proper safety procedures are followed when handling hazardous materials or operating heavy machinery.
Mate
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
Catlettsburg
02.2017 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Followed safety protocols while handling equipment and materials.
- Supported crew members during vessel operations and maintenance tasks.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate activities.
- Inspected equipment for damage before use to ensure safety.
- Participated in training sessions to learn operational procedures.
- Responded promptly to orders from senior officers in order to maintain efficient operations.
- Participated in man overboard drills and rescue operations during emergencies.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of lifesaving appliances onboard the vessel.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, and company policies.
- Checked mooring lines for security when docking or undocking a vessel.
- Coordinated firefighting drills and emergency response procedures onboard the vessel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gallia Academy
Gallipolis, OH05-2007
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Navigation skills
- Emergency response
- Hazardous material handling
- Regulatory knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Supply stocking and storage
- Finish work
- Honest and ethical
Timeline
Apprentice Mate
Marathon Petroleum Corp
08.2025 - Current
Tankerman
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
02.2018 - Current
Mate
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
02.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gallia Academy