JOSEPH McCOLLUM

**** *** *****

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

904-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging and rewarding position where my training and experience will benefit your company.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

 Current Merchant Marine Certification - AB-SPEC, Wiper, SD (FH)

 Safe Gulf Training (2007 – Grand Isle Shipyard, Galliano, LA)

 Certification for Water Survival/HUET (2008- Grand Isle Shipyard, Galliano, LA)

 Certified Qualified Rigger (2008 – SHELL approved – Energy Cranes, Galliano, LA)

 Current TWIC Card (expires 02/2012)

 Current U.S. Passport

 STCW95 Endorsement with proficiency in use of survival craft (Lifeboatsman)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

 Performed routine scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on ship to include grinding chipped paint and repainting

 Participated in drills (safety, fire, man overboard, security & abandon ship drills)

 Participated in onboard training at Captain’s discretion

 Handled sanitation such as the laundry and cleaning of ship’s interior

 Periodically trained new crew members

 Loaded and unloaded cargo for oil rigs

 Handled lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines

 Performed navigational watch duties to include looking for obstructions

 Stood gangway watch to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while in port

 Completed maintenance checks on lifeboats and lifeboat gear, using checklists

 Operated, maintained, and repaired ship equipment such as winches, cranes, and derricks

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

08/2006 – 10/2008 Merchant Marine

Edison Chouest Offshore Galliano, LA

01/2005 – 04/2006 Deckhand

Escapade Casino Boat Fernandina Beach, FL

11/2004 – 05/2005 Technician

Haddock Pest Control Fernandina Beach, FL

09/2004 – 11/2004 Sales Associate

Petland Yulee, FL

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