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Assist in the daily operations of equine facility, to include the operation and servicing of tractors and associated implements , and other farm equipment and power tools. Other area of responsibility include;The movement hay and feed within the facility , feeding and watering of horses and other livestock located on property, as well as ensuring the cleanliness and disinfection of stalls, paddocks, lots, and monitor animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury.Upkeep of pastures and other enclosures including the care of grasses, and other vegetation/foliage to prevent injury to animals and people.Assist in movement of horses/livestock to pastures, trailers, or other enclosures.

Officer In Charge of the Navigational Watch (OICNW) responsible for the safe navigation of 280' - 300' Platform Support Vessels (PSV) in the deep-water Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases while implementing company and customers contract specific needs and polices, as well as adhering to Federal/State governments regulatory complacence.Dynamic Positioning Operator charged with the safe execution of contract specific requirements while maintaining optimum position during cargo operations, to include the transfer of drilling fluids and dry-bulk products, fuel and water, and assorted deck cargo and more specialized evolutions such as well stimulation.Assist master of vessel in daily administrative duties in regards to customer and company message traffic (emails), purchase orders, third party assistance, planned maintenance, chart and publications corrections, emergency response training and drills, and the supervision of deck personnel during cargo operations, and daily maintenance and preservation and cleanliness of vessel.Operated Bridge-to-Bridges VHF Radio Telephones, Global Maritime Distress Signaling System (GMDSS), navigation radars, Electronic Chart Display System (ECID), Automated Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA), various GPS systems, and Marine Technologies Dynamic Positioning System and vessel stability program and company specific.

Performed duties as contracted Dynamic Positioning Operator while utilizing Kongsberg (KPOS DP- 22) DP System, ensuring the 60105 GT drill ship safely maintained position while conducting ultra deep-water down-hole operation. Monitored and directed critical communications and coordinated with various department when adjustments were required to maintain precise position.Provided a continuous monitor of power management system, GPS, Hydro-Accoustic Positioning (HIPAP), and other position references systems while ensuring precise vessel location in support of drilling operation, along with the monitoring of K-Safe Safety Monitoring System and Vessel Monitoring System.Daily responsibilities included, but were not limited to oversight of Permit to Work System, ballast operations, radar surveillance of vessel traffic and security zone enforcement. Monitored weather while utilizing subscribed forecast centers information as well as onboard Doppler Radar. Coordinated helicopter approach and landing arrangements, coordinated the transfer associated personnel.Assisted in on-the-job training of recent maritime academy graduates in their pursuit of required DP certifications.

Third Mate Unlimited, Officer In Charge of Navigational Watch (OINCW) and Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) on 240' Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) in support of oil and gas exploration and production while working in both Gulf Of Mexico, and offshore Brazil.Eagerly accepted and successfully completed one of the more demanding and challenging operational assignments while working internationally, often with limited support from shoreside staff both in Brazil and back in the U.S. while meeting and exceeding contracted client and customers demanding and needs dynamic and high tempo offshore operations.Five years experience in Oil and Energy Industry operations as an Able Seaman (AB) Unlimited and Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW). Maintained Security Clearance while assigned to Military Sealift Command contracted vessel working for U.S. Navy.Trusted and capable while performing many duties assigned to licensed Deck Officersin additional to AB duties, to include planned maintenance of equipment, navigational charts, and other company related administrative paperwork, along with with maneuvering of of vessel at close quarters with U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard during High Value Unit escort assignments.Pursued all educational and certification requirements and prerequisites, as well as successful testing and issuing of Third Mate Licensing Credentials in over one year. This including paying out of pocked expensed due to companies limited funding for training at the time; to include classes, lodging, and travel expenditures.

Performed all Able Seaman/Rating Performance as Part of the Navigational Watch (RPPNW), helmsman duties, maintenance and preservation of exterior & hull spaces, assisted the officer on watch with cargo transfer operations, including movement/placement of vehicles, rolling stock, and shipping containers as predetermined in cargo manifest while service on Container and Roll-on/Roll-off Vessels in excess of 780' and 50,000 GT.Inspected the securing of cargo by longshoremen, operated gantry & stores crane. Other unties included roving security while transiting pirate-invested waters (Horn Of Africa & Malaccan Straits), gangway security watch, fire party member, lifeboat bowman.As helmsman, conducted numerous transits in and out of over 40 ports world wild, along with successful passage through major straits, rivers, and canals around the world.

Performed general property management, maintenance, repair, and upkeep for over 20 residential rental properties as well as well as management/animal care of owner's cattle operation in their absence.

Assisted in final construction phase and fitting out of private 50' Sailing Vessel. Including all phases of interior finish work, engine and electronic installation as well as hull and main deck preparations for painting, bright-work, sail canvas cutting, sewing and installation, and final met stepping.Ensured owner was adequately outfitted with up-to-date navigation charts and publications for planned voyage. Provided training to owner and potential crew members in areas of basic seamanship, navigation, and first aid.

Managed and supervised operations in the ship's Combat Information Center (CIC) in the collection, processing, display, evaluation and dissemination of pertinent information to various command and control stations for which tactical decisions could be determined and executed.Performed duties as Ship's Weapons Coordinator, charged with ensuring appropriate weapons were selected and assigned for threats to own ship and other units within the Battle Group theater of operation.Data Base Manager for Tomahawk Weapons System, duties included the control and monitoring of targeting, pre- setting and launching of missiles and launch system computers interface. Conducted periodic data base updates, storage and retrieval of selected data and processed incoming operational data in order to provide a comprehensive display of operational theatre.Responsible for daily routine operational message reporting, to include; drafting and routing of daily Operations Summary (OPSUM), Movement Report (MOVREP), Operations Report (OPREP FIVE), Situation Reports, (SITREP), Locator reports (LOCATOR), and other messages and reports as required or directed.Departmental/Divisional Leading Petty Officer, responsible for ensuring personnel within these departments and divisions carried out their assigned duties in performance of navigation, the use of tactical data links, and warfare functions in support of numerous operations/exercises. Duties also included the routine daily management, supervision of personnel, administration of paperwork and publications, and planned maintenance of combat systems and deck department equipment within each departmental work center. These number of personnel with these divisions and departments ranged in size (as few as 8-10, and upwards to as many as 90-110).