BENJAMIN ALLAN KOEPP
Gwinn, MI 49841
Phone: 906-***-****
*************@*******.***
Objective
I am eager to pursue a long-term position which allows me to utilize my vast knowledge and skills as well as
continue to grow in my field. A career that allows me to be at or near my home is desirable to me.
Qualification Summary
Highly skilled heavy equipment mechanic and certified welder. Experienced in successfully using these skills
in a high stress environment while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety. Detail-oriented and resourceful in
completing projects; able to multi-task effectively. Works great in team situations as well as individually.
Certifications include:
* 4G Welding * 6F Sub-Sea Welding
* Forklift Operation * First Aid & CPR
* Off-Shore Firefighting & Safety * Merchant Mariner Document
* TWIC Document * Off-Shore Survival & Ship Abandonment
* Saturation Diving * Surface Decompression Chamber Ops
* Obtained Adequate Sea Time & Currently Studying For QMED License
Experience Highlights
Maintenance and Repairs
* Maintenance and rebuilding of diesel motors including Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, Colt Pielstick
and Cumming.
* Welding in all positions. Wet welding. Experience in oxygen and acetylene
cutting.
* Heavy equipment repairs. Maintenance and repairs: unloading systems and electrical, airbrake,
plumbing, and steam systems. Maintenance of water tube and fire tube boilers.
* Various types of hydraulic repairs and operations. Strong knowledge of fuel systems.
Loading/unloading shipping vessels. Fabrication shipboard metals. Machining parts.
* Sub-sea Brocco cutting. Sub-sea pipe and abandonment.
* Crane operations and safety. Rigging.
Office and Interpersonal Skills
* Good communication skills. Supervisory skills. Basic office equipment and computer skills.
* Ordering and inventory of mechanical parts. Handling of monies and overall budgeting.
Employment History
Interlake Steamship Company, (06/2008 - Present)
Unloading Systems Specialist/ 3rd Junior Assistant Engineer
C Oberstar Excavating Inc., Marquette, MI (12/2007 - 06/2008 and 08/1998 - 03/2002)
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/ Night-Shift Foreman
Cal Dive International, New Iberia, LA (10/2005 - 12/2006)
Commercial Diver/ Tender
Firestone Tire, Long Beach, CA (08/2004 - 09/2005)
Mechanic/ Salesman/ Tire Foreman
LS&I Railroad, Marquette, MI (03/2002 - 08/2004)
Brakeman
Education/Training
College of Oceaneering, Wilmington, CA (9/2004 - 10/2005)
Commercial Diving/ Wet Welding Certification; physics, chemistry, rigging, hyperbaric chambers
operations, dive station maintenance.
Marquette Senior High School, Marquette, MI, ( Graduate 2000) High School Diploma
References: Upon Request