Room Operator Seaman

Joshua A. Dixon

* **** *** ***** ******, La ***** Cell: 504-***-****

************@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a position that will challenge my determination to grow and which requires a Merchant Mariner Credential. I want to enhance my offshore skills in the best way for achieving the company’s goal.

Education

L.W Higgins High School Marrero, LA

Graduate - May 2003

Military Education

(United States Navy) Norfolk, VA

Airman Apprenticeship Training

December 2003

Professional Experience

Alliance Offshore/Triton Diving

August 2019 – Present

Unlicensed Engineer/Q-MED

Perform many duties including running my own watch. Some duties included oil changes,vessel maintenance, troubleshooting. Very familiar with Detroit engines as well as EMD main engines, John Deere generators.

Epic Divers and Marine/Tetra Offshore

October 2015 – August 2019 Belle Chasse, LA

Q-MED (Engine Room Operator)

Perform many duties as a certified QMED. Oil and grease moving parts, such as gears, shafts and bearings of engines, deck and auxiliary equipment. Examines machinery for specified pressure and flow of lubricants. Reads pressure and temperature gauges then record data. Assists engineer in overhauling, adjusting, and repairing machinery, engines and pumps. Operates some vessel equipment under the supervision of engineer or mate. Transfer fuel and bulk under supervision of licensed engineer. Connect and disconnect fuel/lube oil hose. Monitor the sound tanks as fuel/oil is being pumped on. Perform all other duties or orders given by the licensed engineer or vessel captain. Bisso Marine, Offshore

March 2015- September 2015 New Orleans, LA

AB Unlimited

Assisted with the general maintenance, maintaining the engine room and daily housekeeping of the vessel, and followed orders given by the Master and Mate. Assisted with crane operation and maintained cranes daily safety. Manage all day-to-day operations under rare supervision of the vessels captain. Stands watch from bow of ship or wing of bridge to look for obstruction in path of ship. Measured water depth, turn wheel on bridge or use emergency equipment as directed by mate. Chip rust from and paint deck or ship’s structure.

Hornbeck Offshore, LLC

October 2013-March 2015 Covington, LA

AB Unlimited

Assist with all functions on the HOS North Star vessel. Manage day to day operations under rare supervision of the vessel’s captain. Assist in other areas where needed on the vessel. Adheres to the company’s safety policies and procedures, environmental rules and governmental regulation. Very reliable and can work well with others and work independently.

Epic Divers and Marine/Tetra

October 2007 - 2013 Belle Chasse, LA

Deckhand/AB Seaman/Q-MED

Assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading and discharging of cargoes. Perform scheduled vessel maintenance, care for tools and equipment, and perform general housekeeping duties as assigned by their supervisor. Adheres to company safety policy and procedures, environmental rules and governmental regulation. Work under the supervision of the Captain’s of the vessel. Became one of the most experienced deckhands on a dive boat, and trained others in a safe and professional way to become a good deckhand. Work as an A/B unlimited with rating forming part of a navigational watch

(RFPNW). A qualified member of the engine room (Q-MED) with rate forming part of an engineering watch (RFPEW).

United States Navy Grade, Rate or Rank – ABH3

September 2003-September 2007 Norfolk, VA

Essential in the completion of over 26,440 incident free aircraft moves and 661 elevator evolutions during the 2005-2006 deployment in support of maritime security operations, operation Iraqi freedom and operation Enduring freedom. Play a majored part in the qualification of more than 15 elevator operators and aircraft handlers. Trained all professionals in a safe handling and movement of a multi-million dollar aircraft. Qualified in operating an aircraft elevator during launch and recovery of an aircraft. Special ability to train others, evaluate and solve problems, complete all task in a safe and timely manner requiring little or no supervision, consistently punctual and reliable. Certifications/Endorsements

Basic Training, Life Boatman, Fire Watch, Incipient Fire, Hot Works Training, and Rigger Training.

Merchant Mariner Credential (Q-MED)

Merchant Mariner Credential (A/B Unlimited Seaman) Proficiency in Survival Craft (FLETCH-372)

44-Hour Able Seaman

Personal Safety & Social Responsibility

Personal Survival

Basic Firefighting

First Aid & CPR

Advance fire fighting

Water Survival/T-HUET

Rigging (API-RP-2D)

Confined space entrant

(TWIC) Transportation Worker Identification Credential Awards

*Honored as a NAM (Navy Achievement medal) for serving as flight deck fly 2-plane handler on the USS Theodore Roosevelt from September 2005 - March 2006 during operation Iraqi freedom.

*Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

*Humanitarian Service Medal

*Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

*United States Navy Good Conduct Medal

*National Defense Service Medal

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