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Marine regulatory complianceMarine casualty investigationsMaritime class inspection assistance

Small Passenger Vessel Assistant Branch ChiefMSSE3/ CWO3Supervised a staff of 5, led oversight of over 2,000 small passenger vessels, towing vessels and commercial fishing vessels. Personally responsible for providing training and qualifications to 12 apprentice marine inspectors. New construction oversight and management of 3 projects in excess of $6 million. Responsible for completing dry dock and internal structural examinations. Provided services as Critical Incident Stress Management peer. Provided assistance in developing a vessel traffic assessment group to evaluate the impact on the marine transportation system during a fuel barge explosion. Provided support in clearing up a back log of work left upon arrival at Sector. Worked to solidify relationships with class society, shipyard reps, & vessel owners/crews; utilized team to conduct multiple coordinated complex inspections; improved overall mission efficiency & eased hardship to industry by limiting visits & associated downtime.

Inspections and Investigations OfficerMSSE2/ CWO2 Established and launched the Investigations Department at MSU Houma in the spring of 2011 and completed over 150 casualty and drug use cases within the first year of opening the shops doors. Participated in Habitat for Humanity and the War museum of Houma community outreach programs. Investigated marine casualties: collisions, allisions, groundings, sinkings, fires, injuries, & deaths on commercial vessels in a port averaging 100 annual casualties. Initiated civil penalty cases against industry & personnel for inspections, manning & operational issues. Extended (>6 mos) period as Marine Inspector at MSD Panama City, conducted normal MI duties. D8 CISM peer. Worked independently to become fluent in US/Int'l regs/protocols, guidance and standards to educate industry/identify safety & security deficiencies. Upheld highest standards of accountability; identified 4 vessels with substantial structural issues, restricted vessel ops until completion of detailed structural review despite vessel owner push-back; preserved integrity of program, maintained level playing field for all & guarded safety of vessels/crews. Positively represented the CG thru daily interactions w/ mariners, independent reps, 3rd party contractors, & the public; professional/positive attitude compelled positive response regardless of often challenging situations; conscientious response to customer needs brought credit to unit/CG. Optimal use of local/state Police Dept personnel as roving security for DEEPWATER HORIZON (DWH) response staging areas; concluded necessity for professional security force to supervise 200+ responders & multi-$M in oil skimming equip, boom & vessels following DWH casualty; ideal resource provided necessary presence, eliminated potential mischief & maintained focus on response.

Provided maintenance and logistics services to the crew. Hazmat Coordinator, Boat Crew Examining Board Member, Property Custodian, Fueling Officer, Unit Safety Coordinator, Vehicle Manager, Critical Incident Stress Management Peer/ Short toured due to advancement to Chief Petty Officer. Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of systems and equipment vital to the security, stability, and general wellbeing of the ship. Duties included executing a budget of over 100K per year and obtaining emergency funding for equipment failures due to age and degradation of equipment some of which was nearly 40 years old. Led a shop of 12 technicians with skill levels ranging from apprentice to the most seasoned journeyman mechanics in gaining invaluable knowledge of their ratings all of which promoted or advanced to their next highest pay grades while attached to the Decisive. Responsible for two Aviation Certification Inspections which included the meticulous maintenance of the aviation fuel storage, supply, and testing system on the ship. Coordinated efforts during a lengthy dry-dock evolution when the ship was left in the custody of the CG Yard in Baltimore, MD. These efforts included the installation of a new HVAC system, Refrigeration system, Small Boat Davit system, and Fuel System Cleaning centrifuge installations totally over 7 million dollars. Completed over 500k gallons of fuel transferred to storage and day tanks over a 3 year period with zero incidents, 200 launches and landings of 10 different helicopters and the transfer of over 10k gallons of aviation fuel to those aircraft