Natchitoches, LA *****
************@**********.***
James D. Swayzer
Objective To obtain employment with a company that would allow me to grow professionally in my career. I would also like the opportunity to utilize my mechanical knowledge and skills.
Experience FEB 2013-JAN 2015 Edison Chouest Offshore Cut Off, LA
Oiler/Wiper
Responsible for inspections, repairs, and maintenance of Caterpillar diesel/diesel electric engines.
Diagnosed diesel engine, air compressors, and other vessel mechanical system malfunctions.
Rebuilt vessel and diesel engine components.
Traveled internationally to perform job duties with the National Armed Forces.
JAN 2011-FEB 2013 American Commercial Lines Houston, TX
Senior Lead Tankerman
Loaded and unloaded barges and broke/built tows using mechanical wenches.
Responsible for inspection, repairs, and maintenance of Cummings and Detroit engines on vessels/barges.
Monitored and documented the volume of product being transferred.
Trained all new hire tankermen.
MAR 2008-JAN 2011 Kirby Inland Marine Houston, TX
Level 4 Tankerman
Responsible for transferring chemicals on barges and vessels.
Monitored and documented the volume of product being transferred.
Connected/disconnected cargo hoses and loading arms to facilitate the safe transfer of chemicals.
Trained all new hire tankermen.
MAR 2003-MAR 2008 Fugro Chance, Inc. Lafayette, LA
Senior Surveyor
Installed navigational survey equipment on rigs, barges, and vessels in the Gulf.
Operated satellite, conventional and acoustic survey equipment.
Recorded survey measurements and descriptive data, using notes, drawings, sketches, and inked tracings.
Performed calculations to determine earth curvature corrections, atmospheric impacts on measurements, and adjustments/levels of placement markers.
Experience OCT 2001-MAR 2003 Hydro-Chem/Lansco Deer Park, TX
Tank Cleaner
Operated tank cleaning equipment to separate hazardous waste from chemicals.
Monitored and maintained daily record of fume levels.
Supervised workers on detecting and preventing hazardous vapors.
JUL 1998-OCT 2001 City of Houston Houston, TX
Bridge Maintainer
Performed semi-skilled bridge construction and maintenance.
Assembled and installed temporary bridges and construction bridges.
Demolished and repaired existing structures.
Operated heavy pneumatic machinery in restricted movement areas.
Education 1999 San Jacinto College Pasadena, TX
Certified Chemical Process Technician
Credentials USCG Merchant Mariner’s Document
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
USA Passport
National Security Clearance
Endorsements Tankerman/PIC
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW-95)
Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW)
209 Tammye Lane ~ Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457 ~ 713-***-**** ~ ************@**********.***