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Dwayne Bennett

Comox

Summary

Diverse skill set and experience in [specific industry or field], with a proven track record of [relevant achievement or skill]. Confident in ability to excel in dynamic work environment. Strong work ethic and passion for [specific industry or field]. Thank you for considering application.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deckhand

Westcoast Tug and Barge
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong teamwork skills by actively collaborating with fellow crew members in various tasks and emergency situations.
  • Handled lines during mooring operations efficiently, securing the vessel safely at designated locations.
  • Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
  • Performed maintenance tasks such as painting, chipping rust, and greasing equipment to extend the lifespan of onboard assets.
  • Contributed to efficient operations by maintaining a clean and organized deck environment.
  • Operated winches, cranes, and other deck machinery proficiently, resulting in efficient completion of tasks.
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
  • Provided necessary support during docking maneuvers, contributing to successful berthing at various ports.
  • Operated and maintained deck machinery, including winches and cranes.
  • Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.

Deckhand

Sustainable Marine Energy Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Highlights: Ensuring the Tidal Pioneer from a deck standpoint was adequate for the required operations prior to leaving the shipyard in the Netherlands. Upon completion of the ship build sailed the vessel from the Netherlands to Halifax NS Canada.
  • Reviewed the blueprint for the installation of the first working floating tidal energy platform in Canada and recommending necessary changes to make the operation safer for the deck crew. Successfully assisting with the execution of the plan. This included successfully laying the power cable on the sea floor. The mooring and hook up of the platform into the Nova Scotia power grid.

Lead Deckhand

Bridgeman’s Marine Services
Kitimat, British Columbia
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Highlights: Assisting with the training of junior deckhands to successfully assist with anchor handling. Training of junior deckhands to successfully assist with dredge hook ups. With the assistance of management and captain’s writing procedures for the deck crew to follow to ensure personal safety and protection of the company’s image. This was a part of the new port built in Kitimat BC for the LNG Canada site.

BFI/ Grahams Construction
09.2018 - 11.2018
  • Highlights: Completion of an anchor/cable grid for a dredge tasked to work in the Auroa Tailing pond during a time of year where it became very weather sensitive.

Shearwater Marine Services
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Highlights: Mate on the West Coaster, ensuring the safe loading of various logging equipment on the west coast of BC. This also included they safe navigation of the vessel during the shift.

Storm Away Towing
05.2015 - 12.2016
  • Highlights: obtaining successful employment of a junior deckhand. Learning how to run various pieces of heavy equipment during the loading and unloading of the barge through the coast of BC.

FSR III

CIBC
Courtenay, British Columbia
05.2009 - 12.2014
  • Highlights: Successful assistant manager whose responsibilities include the training of new frontend staff. Ensuring the balancing of the tellers on a daily basis. Transitioned to become a successful FRS III with the licensed ability to meet clients investment needs through mutual funds. Fluent in mortgage underwriting.

Education

River East Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Deck equipment operation
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Safety practices
  • Adaptability in conditions
  • Knot tying expertise

Certification

  • Class 1 Drivers license with a clean driver abstract
  • Air Brake endorsement
  • WHMIS
  • Fixed Marine Pedestal Crane 30 ton certified.
  • SVOP & Unlimited SVMO
  • Marine basic First Aid
  • MED’s
  • Limited Heavy Equipment Operator

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Deckhand

Westcoast Tug and Barge
06.2023 - Current

Deckhand

Sustainable Marine Energy Canada
07.2021 - 05.2023

Lead Deckhand

Bridgeman’s Marine Services
10.2019 - 05.2021

BFI/ Grahams Construction
09.2018 - 11.2018

Shearwater Marine Services
01.2017 - 08.2018

Storm Away Towing
05.2015 - 12.2016

FSR III

CIBC
05.2009 - 12.2014

River East Collegiate
Dwayne Bennett