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Zackary Blue

Gig Harbor,WA

Summary

Experienced shipfitter for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard now hoping to utilize my maritime work experience in conjunction with my recent completion of an approved QMED Oiler program for a career change as an Oiler/Wiper for Washington State Ferries. My diverse work history includes shipfitting for Puget Sound Naval shipyard, experience in oil refineries, construction, and fishing vessels. My diverse job history has provided me with much mechanical equipment, systems, and tool experience directly applicable to the WSF Engine Room Department, allowing a seamless transition to my new career. Given the opportunity to be a Engine Room Intern for the Washington State Ferries, I fully intend to complete my QMED required sea time and transition to a On-Call Oiler position when available.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipfitter

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
12.2016 - Current
  • Coordinate, communicate and assist with different marine trades to expedite work efficiency and completion.
  • Pre-plans layout and mockup jobs by creating detailed sketches and templates for other marine trades
  • Proficient at identifying defective materials/components and facilitate with safe removal and replacement of defective materials.
  • Independently and accurately work according to technical work documents (TWDS), including engineering drawings and blueprints
  • Ability to remove and install various structural components on naval vessels
  • Skilled at verifying tolerances and measurements prior to cut, work or reinstall
  • Lead a variety of job types and work packages, including but not limited to: welding, cutting, grinding, rigging, use of hand tools, power tools and precise measuring tools.
  • Mentor other employees in the use of tooling, navigating work packages, organizing work flow, safety and best practices.
  • Prioritize safety by leading by example, ensuring proper PPE is available and worn correctly
  • Fall protection certified and fire watch qualified.

Helper

Tanco Engineering
11.2014 - 12.2016
  • Skilled use and safe operation of forklifts and man lifts
  • Experience with rigging and operation of boom trucks and jib cranes
  • Jobsite preparation, setup, and cleanup for welding operations
  • Writing Jobsite Analyses
  • Safe use of portable power tools and Oxy-Acetylene equipment
  • Removal, installation and replacement of oil tank seals
  • Performed vacuum/penetration leak testing of welded surfaces
  • Maintained cleanliness of inside of tanks
  • Fall protection certified
  • Proficient use of PPE, including half-mask respirator
  • CPR Certified by American Heart Association.

Laborer

Cunningham Development
04.2013 - 08.2013
  • Verify material availability, create accurate materials list, and execute material ordering
  • Performed structural framing (carpentry)
  • Performed carpentry finish work/operation (staining wood, baseboards, trim)
  • Installed Insulation and Drywall
  • Prepared building site and poured concrete foundations for buildings/structures
  • Installed basic landscape irrigation (dig trenches and install plumbing)
  • Trained and skilled in landscaping (removal, transfer and planting of trees, laid gravel/bark, clearing and installing pathways).
  • Proficient use and operation of power hand tools
  • Operated forklift to organize lumber/move materials
  • Organized and cleaned job sites


Deckhand

Puget Sound Herring Sales
08.2012 - 04.2013
  • Ran mooring lines and fenders on deck
  • operated and maintained all deck mounted equipment
  • Started/stopped/maintained all engine room equipment including Detroit 12v71 Main Engine
  • Prepared, repaired, and cleaned fishing nets, lines, buoys and related equipment for commercial fishing operations
  • Set fishing nets, harvested and transported catch to processing facility
  • Preformed night and day bridge operations aboard 58' commercial fishing vessel
  • Ability to read and understand navigation charts/chartplotter
  • Communicate and multitask in a high stress environment with limited team members,
  • Safely perform refueling operations

Education

QMED -OILER (MARINS-387) -

Maritime Institute
06.2024

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Helper Program/School
12.2016

High school diploma or equivalent -

South Kitsap High School
Port Orchard, WA
06.2012

Technical or occupational certificate - Public Safety

West Sound Technical Skills Center
Bremerton, WA
06.2011

Skills

  • Structural fabrication
  • Measurement accuracy
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Rigging Techniques
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Marine Systems Knowledge
  • Ship Construction
  • Hand and power tools
  • Equipment Maintenance

References

  • Russel Long, Western Cascade, Service & Production, (253)209-9726, russl@westerncascade.com
  • Bern Hammock, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Hazmat Supervisor (Retired), (360)871-8081, bhammock@wavecable.com
  • Peter Shelton, Washington State Ferry Department, Oiler, (253)514-5578, petejshelton@yahoo.com

Timeline

Shipfitter

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
12.2016 - Current

Helper

Tanco Engineering
11.2014 - 12.2016

Laborer

Cunningham Development
04.2013 - 08.2013

Deckhand

Puget Sound Herring Sales
08.2012 - 04.2013

QMED -OILER (MARINS-387) -

Maritime Institute

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Helper Program/School

High school diploma or equivalent -

South Kitsap High School

Technical or occupational certificate - Public Safety

West Sound Technical Skills Center

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