James Smith Jr.
--Rigger/ Foreman MAKO Unlimited LLC. With a Merchant Mariner Credential
***********@*****.***
Summary
Seeking the challenging & exciting position of offshore work with a Maritime company where my knowledge, education, experience, eagerness to learn & willingness to travel will be fully utilized to produce top quality service. I am a certified Rigger, holding a TWIC Card, Merchant Mariner Credential & Offshore Water Survival HUET as well as Safe Land/Gulf and OPPS from PEC Premier. Experience
Rigger (Foreman) at Mako Unlimited LLC.
April 2011 - Present (3 years 2 months)
My role involves a responsible attitude for personal safety & that of my co workers & crew. To safely & effectively do quality rigging to & from vessels .That includes JSEA's, PPE. understanding the task, radio/hand signals, inspections of lifts, slings, shackles & other rigging equipment & tools .I believe a good attitude & attention to detail is key to being successful. Effective verbal & written communication skills,ability to read (e.g. Technical manuals, work orders) write
(e.g. Material request) & accurately follow oral, written & graphic instructions. Ability to interpret & apply blueprint & schematic diagrams. Ability to lift 75+ pounds persistently.
Rigging Safety API RP 2D TPCP-0057
TWIC Card
PEC Terrorism Response TRAP
Emergency Hazmat Response
DOT Hazmat Awareness
Fire Prevention
Forklift Safety Awareness
BP Licenses to go Offshore 08-12-13
Confined Space / Confined Space Search & Rescue
Water Survival METS Underwater Egress Training
Respiratory Protection Training
Obtained MMD 22April2014
Process Safety Management
First Aid/CPR
SEMS Awareness Training for Oilfield Employees
Offshore Orientation T - 1
Worked onboard Aries Marine Vessels:
1. Betty Pfankuch supporting the Stena Forth Drill Max Vessel in The GOM for HESS 06/2011 - 09/2013. Page1
Capt. Travis Cheer.
2. Kylie Williams supporting multiple completion rigs. Capt. Tyler Tidewater Vessels:
1. Dellotta Tide supporting the Discoverer Enterprise Drill ship of TransOcean. Capt. Keith. 2. LeBouef Tide supporting ENSCO 8505 Submersible. Capt. Gene. 3. Paul Murrill Tide supporting ENSCO 8503 for Cobalt. Capt. Dave & Capt. Nick. 4. Marilene Tide Supporting numerous rig for BP. Capt. Billy Harris. I generally work ( 4 - 10 wks ) four to ten weeks at a time with no problem. While onboard these vessels I generally assist the able seaman with most if not all of the task he has as well from chipping, grinding, priming, painting, scrubbing the vessel & other housekeeping task that need to be done.
Galleyhand at Encore Catering
April 2010 - March 2011 (1 year)
I assisted the cook (steward) washing dishing & cleaning the galley. I prep the salad bar and also assisted the BR with cleaning rooms, & doing laundry. I have no problem with work, I feel that's part of life. I worked onboard Otto Candies vessels The Grant candies, The Chloe Candies & The Ross Candies. The main rooms I was assigned to keep clean were The captains onboard The Grant Candies Capt. John, (OM) Subsea7 Mr. Jake Snowden & (OM) Trevar Archer, Subsea7 Foreman John Allday, Safety Rep Oscar Villarrel & any clients of BP.
Foreman at Gulf States Fence
June 2009 - February 2010 (9 months)
Build & install any & all types of fence, from wood, wire, chain link, and iron. Learning this trade taught me to safely & effectively use many tools from augers,, power saws, wire cutters, crimping tools, ladders, tape measures, tensioners, come- along, post pounder and many other tools. It keeps you physically fit from pushing wheel barrels of cement and carrying the post to be set for use. So hard work is nothing to me. Sgt. E/5 at U. S. Army Infantry
January 1994 - June 1999 (5 years 6 months)
Squad leader that believe in training hard & keeping my squad strong, disciplined & focused. Nuclear Biological Chemical Warfare ( NBC ) NCO.
Arms Room NCO
ACHIEVED EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE
300+ on PT Test
PLDC School
Hand to Hand Combat Trained
Volunteer Experience
Feeding Homeless at GOD's Homeless Haven in Jackson, MS November 2009 - January 2010 (3 months)
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It made me feel good, but it hurt to see so many people especially children homeless and starving here in Mississippi or America for that matter. I plan on doing this again during days that I'm available. Projects
Relay for Life Cancer fundraiser.
March 2014 to May 2014
Members:James Smith Jr., Yashika Smith, Jaylan Smith I got involved back in 2010 when we found out my Father, Mr. J. W. Smith Sr., had bone cancer. I learned a lot, but nothing could prepare us for his passing on 27July2012. Since then my mother and I have pledge to help in anyway possible with the fight against cancer. Skills & Expertise
Onshore
Pressure
Construction Safety
Rigging
Leadership
Employee Training
Supervisory Skills
Visual Inspection
Communication
Material Handling
Cpr Certified
Heavy Equipment
Materials
Pressure Vessels
Construction
Health Education
Offshore Drilling
Education
Southwest mississi
Have not completed yet, Process Operations Technology, 2009 - 2011 Louisiana tech
Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts / Horticulture, 2003 - 2005 Alcorn State University
No, Registered Nurse, 1992 - 1994
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James Smith Jr.
--Rigger/ Foreman MAKO Unlimited LLC. With a Merchant Mariner Credential ***********@*****.***
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