100 ton Master, OUTV Pilot, 200 ton Mate
Resume:
Captain Lucas M. Caldwell
** ******* **** *****, *******, LA. 70115
228-***-**** ********-******@*******.***
Objective: To dedicate my marine and technical expertise as a captain with your maritime organization.
Maritime Experience
Owner Superior Marine Services, LLC.
2006 – Present Diamondhead, MS.
-Trip Pilot for Mitchel Marine, SGO, Saltgrass, Sealog, BEF, and Polaris.
-Logged over 8,000 nautical miles during BP Oil Spill.
-Performed light salvage and recovery operations.
-Marine repair, maintenance and refit for primarily recreational boating customers.
-Familiar with large marine diesel engines, including caterpillar 3412 and 3508; Cummins; and Detroit.
-Demonstrated ability to gain customer trust and provide exceptional follow-up, leading to increased repeat and referral business.
Captain Sea Tow
2009 – Present New Orleans Area, LA. and Gulf Coast, MS.
-Operated a Fast Response Assistance Towing vessel in the coastal and offshore waters of Mississippi Sound and Gulf of Mexico.
-Assisted boaters on the water with towing, fuel drops, jumpstarts, ungroundings and general marine assistance.
-Performed general daily routine maintenance on the towboats.
Steersman, Inland Division Marquette Transportation Company
June 2015 – December 2017 Harahan, LA.
-Familiar with the entire ICW from St. Mark’s, FL. to Brownsville, TX., Mississippi River from Head of Passes to Memphis, TN., and the Port Allen route.
-Experienced with moving up to 6-pack tows, unit tows and mixed tows utilizing 1250 hp to 2000 hp vessels.
-Managed crew and ensured all crewmembers on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance.
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Mate, Inland Division
December 2013-2015
-Built and checked tows of various configurations.
-Mentored crewmembers on how to perform duties properly and safely.
-Maintained the vessel budget and helped maximize cost efficiency.
-Practiced excellent environmental stewardship while transferring fuel and other cargo to and from vessels.
Deckhand Self Towing
June 2013 – December 2013 Mobile, AL.
-Built line boat tows up to 49-barges.
-Worked primarily at Azalea Fleet.
-Maintained fleet readiness and ensured fleet security.
-Performed general maintenance on vessel.
Ship Fitter and Burner – First Class Edison Chouest Offshore, Gulf Ship Facility
2006 – 2007 Gulfport, MS
-Responsible for erection and construction of modular components from blueprints, as well as outfitting.
-Displayed excellence in attention to accuracy, adaptive learning skills, and the ability to motivate, influence, and lead others.
-Lead crews to build, setup, and install multiple heavy industrial shop machines, including the ESAB Avenger II Large Plasma Bevel CNC (computer numerical control) Gantry, a 1200-ton hydraulic press brake, submerged arc panel welders, panel line equipment, part blasting and painting booths, and 50 ton overhead cranes.
-Calibrated, operated, programmed and maintained large CNC equipment.
-Collaborated with engineers on part design, and assumed responsibility for orderly, timely, and accurate part production.
-Familiar with oxy/ace and oxy/pro cutting, as well as FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW welding processes.
Ship Fitter VT Halter Marine
2004-2005 Pascagoula, MS.
-Within weeks of initial hire, promoted from fitter-helper to ship fitter and trusted to work independently on projects.
-Worked with management to aid in process improvement.
Responsible for complete fabrication from blue-prints and drawings to erection and outfitting of modules.
Presented numerous process improvement ideas.
Utilized steel-fabrication equipment: welders, torches, grinders, brakes, presses, etc.
Marine Technician Diamondhead Marine and River City Marine
1999-2004 Diamondhead and Pascagoula, MS.
-Managed local marine service to exceed expectations of customers, vendors, and the owners.
-Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of boats and equipment, electrically and mechanically.
-Certified to repair and rebuild inboard and outboard motors of all types.
Other Work Experience
Job Superintendent Hanmore Brothers
2007-2008 Gulfport, MS.
-Responsible for timely, precise production of precast concrete panels, as well as construction of new mooring, berthing, and unloading facilities for the Port of Gulfport Rehabilitation Project.
-Managed multiple crews
-Maintained and operated heavy machinery, designed and constructed steel forms, made daily purchase orders, ensured proper concrete work, and maintained a safe working environment.
Current Endorsements
MMC
–Master 100-ton Inland with Commercial Assistance Towing
–Mate 200-ton Inland
–Pilot of Towing Vessels, Inland and Western Rivers
–Radar Observer Unlimited
FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit
ESAB Operator Certification
Certified NAUI Master Diver, Search and Recovery, and Search and Rescue
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certified
HAZWOPER (Last Updated 2012)
Education/Training
Continuing Education Courses:
2015 Bridge Resource Management, Seamen’s Church Institute
2006 Vision CNC systems on the Avenger II Large Plasma Bevel CNC Gantry,
North American Shipyard
45 Hours towards Associate’s Degree in Naval Architecture Mississippi Gulf Coast
2000-2001 Community College
High School Degree Hancock High School
2000 Kiln, MS.
Awarded High Achievement college scholarships.
ACT Score – 34.
Proficiencies and Other Skills
Spanish
MS Office Suite and Operating System
Metal Fabrication
Fiberglass Repair
Woodworking
Problem-Solving
High-Mental Aptitude – “Quick Learner”
Self-Motivated
References
Captain David Henries, Marquette Transportation
Captain Clyde Wolfe, Marquette Transportation
Captain Christian Orfanello, SeaTow
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