EXPERIENCE HISTORY
Horizon North Logistics Inc. May 2006 to Present
Formally Beaufort Oilfield Support Services (Seasonal Contract)
Inuvik, NT Marine Operations Manager
Safety-Loss-Control
Responsible For: Safe & efficient operations of all vessels and associated marine equipment, on hire/off-hire charters both short and long term to major oil companies, crewing of licensed and unlicensed personnel to meet the STCW code requirements as well as the design and construction of (6) double hull petroleum/deck barges to comply with ABS and Transport Canada regulations and guidelines for service in the Canadian Western Arctic.
Statia Terminals June 2005 to March 2006
San Antonio, TX (Dry-Docking Contract)
Marine Supt./Safety Officer
Responsible For: Dry-docking of (5) ocean going tank barges which were undergoing their respective 5 year interval special periodical surveys in cooperation with the ABS classification society along with all necessary repairs and outfitting. Ensure expenditure costs remain within operating budget of 8.5 million dollars.
Beaufort Oilfield Support Services May 2005 to June 2005
Inuvik , NT (Seasonal Contract)
Marine Operations Manager
Safety-Loss- Control
Responsible For: Daily operations of articulated Tug-barge (ATB) units. Develop, recommend and execute marine transportation strategies for special projects. Develop and implement a cost effective preventative maintenance program for all company owned vessels, fuel barges and associated equipment. Ensure vessels meet or exceed all Transport Canada/ABS requirements for inspections, while providing leadership to all aspects of the marine transportation, logistics, operations and maintenance of all associated equipment to ensure that work is carried out in a safe, efficient, and cost effective manner to meet our customer’s needs.
Government of the NWT May 2004 to Nov. 2004
Marine Services Division (Seasonal Contract)
Yellowknife, NT Senior Master/Safety Advisor
Responsible For: Senior Master of a 150 ft. double ended ferry and responsible for the seaworthiness and safety of the vessel, its equipment, cargo, personnel, which includes all passengers and vehicles which also included the training of junior staff/crew.
Transport Canada May 2003 to May 2004
Edmonton, AB Marine Safety/Security Inspector
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Ship safety/security inspections, commercial vessel inspections, pollution prevention officer, review towing plans for offshore drilling units and recommend appropriate regulatory action as may be required, and to ensure International Ship & Port Security Code (ISPS) for the transportation industry meets all the requirements of the Canada Shipping Act.
Government Of Nunavut Aug. 2002 to May 2003
Workers’ Compensation Board Safety Officer/Trainer
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Conducting work site inspections, safety audits, investigating accidents involving fatalities and/or major loss, facilitating WHMIS and other safety related courses while providing information and assistance to employers, contractors and workers pursuant to the Health & Safety Act and regulations to ensure compliance with the Territorial Health and Safety Acts and regulations.
Bob’s Welding (Marine Division) Ltd. May to Aug. 2002
Inuvik, NT Senior Master/Safety Advisor
(Seasonal Contract)
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Daily operations of articulated Tug-barge (ATB) units. Develop, recommend and execute marine transportation strategies for special projects. Develop and implement a cost effective preventative maintenance program for all company owned vessels, fuel barges and equipment. Ensure vessels meet or exceed all Transport Canada/ABS requirements for inspection/survey, while providing leadership to all aspects of the marine transportation, logistics, operations and maintenance of all associated equipment to ensure that work is carried out in a safe, efficient, and cost effective manner to meet our customer’s needs.
Government of Nunavut Nov. 2001 to April 2002
Public Works & Services Regional Operations Manager
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Safety & Security
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Manages the Operations Section of Petroleum Products Division and delivers the Petroleum Products program throughout Nunavut. Manages the division’s annual Order of Magnitude volumes and develops, implements, and monitors all systems associated with the purchase, shipping, discharge, safety and security, storage control, and distribution of over 170 million liters of fuel products throughout the 27 communities within Nunavut. Monitors the Operations Maintenance budgets and coordinates the regional operations budgets. Maintains Fuel Delivery Agreements in terms of performance, and compliance. Represents the Government of Nunavut on the Regional Canadian Marine Advisory Council Northern (RCMAC). Provide advice and recommend policy to senior management and government officials. Provide expert guidance to contractors and regional staff on operational issues, interpretation, monitoring and enforcement of occupational health and safety requirements pertaining to the operation of oil handling facilities and support equipment in the transportation of petroleum products throughout the Canadian Eastern Arctic. Manage annual operating budget of 40 million dollars.
Bob’s Welding (Marine Division) Ltd. May to Oct. 2001
Inuvik, NT Senior Master/Safety Advisor
(Seasonal Contract)
RESPONSIBLFOR: Daily operations of articulated Tug-barge (ATB) units. Develop, recommend and execute marine transportation strategies for special projects.
Develop and implement a cost effective preventative maintenance program for all company owned vessels, fuel barges and equipment. Ensure vessels meet or exceed all Transport Canada/ABS requirements for inspection/survey, while providing leadership to all aspects of the marine transportation industry, which includes marine emergency duties training for all crewmembers.
Laurentian Energy Corporation April 2000 to April 2001
Sydney, Nova Scotia Marine Consultant
(Term Contract)
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Consulting with reference to the Marine Transportation Act and the International Ship and Port Facilities Security (ISPS) Code and implementing policy, goals and working directly with the local communities, Federal and Provincial Governments and the general public. Investigate internal and external losses and liaise with terminal operators and Port users with regard to traffic related issues and security emergency services.
Statia Terminals N.V. Jan. 1999 to March, 2000
St. Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles Marine Manager/Safety Officer
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Provide maintenance and marine terminal safety and security support to the 11, 500,000 barrel transshipment facility, offshore vessels, support equipment, providing storage, blending, and processing which includes the delivery of bunker fuels to vessels, emergency preparedness, spill response services afloat and land based, planning, training, and exercising. Develop and implement the ISM/ISO-9002 Quality and Safety Management System. Responsible for complying with regulatory and classification society rules, regulations, codes, guidelines and company policy. Responsible for vessel operations manual, standard operating procedures (SOP’s), Crew competency assessments and contingency plans.Oversee all deck department personnel safety training and equipment maintenance and repair. On call 24/7. Manage annual operating budget of eight million dollars.
Point Tupper Marine Services Ltd. 1994-1999
Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia Manager Emergency
Preparedness/Safety/Security
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assess and distribute capital and operational budgets, purchasing appropriate vessels and equipment with spill response capability. Directly involved with the certification process by the Canadian Coast Guard as a private sector-funded marine spill/land based response organization up to 10,000 ton capability. Provide maintenance and marine safety support to the 7, 500,000 barrel transshipment facility. Responsible for the crewing of an offshore supply spill response diving support vessel in the Eastern Caribbean for Statia Terminals Inc. Oversee all deck department personnel safety training, fire prevention, equipment maintenance and emergency preparedness. On call 24/7. Manage annual operating budget of half a millon dollars.
Nova Scotia Nautical Institute 1993-1994
Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia Main Course Instructor, Marine Safety Division
Courses A -1 Basic Safety Training T.P. 4957E
A -2 Small Vessel Safety T. P. 4957E
B -1 Survival Craft Course T. P. 4957E
B -2 Marine Fire Fighting T. P. 4957E
C & D Tanker Safety, pollution control T. P. 8129
Transport Canada Marine Occupational T. P. 9757
Safety & Health Regulations (MOSH)
Personal Safety On Ships T.P. 5021
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The development, enhancement and delivery of marine safety training programs as it pertains to the Seafarer’s Training, Certification and Watch keeping Code (STCW) code.
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