William James McMahon
West Palm Beach
Summary
Maritime professional with comprehensive knowledge in navigation, emergency management, and vessel navigation. Proven success in optimizing safety, security plans, and maintaining compliance with maritime regulations. Reliable and loyal team member with keen ability to adapt to any environment. Professional experience in preforming well in high pressure situations with effective critical thinking and problem solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ships Second Officer
Helix Energy Solutions
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with port officials around the world to ensure efficient docking procedures and compliance with local regulations.
- Ensured compliance with international regulations and company policies through diligent monitoring of vessel documentation.
- Assisted in emergency response efforts, executing swift actions for damage control and first aid administration.
- Streamlined communication between departments by serving as a liaison between the Vessel, local law enforcement, and shore-based support teams.
- Promoted on-board security measures by conducting regular inspections of access points and ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Executed emergency procedures to maintain passenger and cargo safety during unexpected circumstances.
Second Bridge Officer
Valaris PLC
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Ensure safety and security of all personnel.
- Lead various tasks on the vessel as an officer in charge.
- Identify and mitigate vessel issues in high stress situations.
- Construct and submit written statements on incidents and present them.
- Navigational watch standing, chart plotting, and chart corrections.
- Medical Person In Charge: Lead and conduct emergency medical care to all crew members. This role involves skills such as Suturing, Intravenous shots and medications, Catheter insertion, and Nasogastric tube insertion.
Ballast Control Operator
Valaris PLC
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Operated ballast control systems to maintain vessel stability and draft.
- Monitored ballast levels and adjusted as necessary to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to support overall vessel operations and maintain stability.
- Conducted regular maintenance and inspections of ballast systems to ensure their functionality and compliance with regulations.
Dynamic Positioning Operator
Valaris PLC
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Monitored and control vessel positioning systems, ensure precise location maintenance.
- Collaborate with teams to integrate dynamic positioning systems with other vessel operations.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented safety measures to maintain operational integrity.
- Managed communications with onshore support teams, demonstrating strong coordination and problem-solving skills.
Third mate unlimited and dynamic positioning operator
Noble Drilling Services
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Leader of primary fire response team.
- Monthly safety and firefighting inspections.
- Worked with Kongsberg K-pos and K-chief integrated bridge systems.
- Construct and Presented weekly safety meetings.
- Routine deck maintenance.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Marine Transportation Degree
State University of Maritime College
The Bronx, NY05.2017
Skills
- Intermediate Spanish
- Medical Person In charge
- Major Emergency Management
- Business Background
- Accounting Background
- Maritime security
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Economics Background
- Scuba Diving Master Diver
- Rescue Diving
- Search and Recovery Diving
- Intermediate Firearm Courses
- Self Defense Courses
- Vessel Security Officer
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Fast Rescue Water Craft training
- Advanced Ship Handling
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
- Ballast Control Operator
- Dynamic Positioning Operator License
Timeline
Ships Second Officer
Helix Energy Solutions
04.2025 - Current
Second Bridge Officer
Valaris PLC
04.2022 - 04.2025
Ballast Control Operator
Valaris PLC
04.2022 - 04.2025
Dynamic Positioning Operator
Valaris PLC
04.2022 - 04.2025
Third mate unlimited and dynamic positioning operator
Noble Drilling Services
01.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelors of Science - Marine Transportation Degree
State University of Maritime College
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