James Taylor
Leitches Creek,NS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. 15+ years of labor experience, with the last 7 years working offshore doing 6 hour watches on a 5 week rotation. I have been on a dragger doing 5 week rotations so I am no stranger to long trips at sea working continuously. I am an experienced welder with the ability to weld in all positions, though my ticket has since expired as I did not need it, I have been welding continuously at work so I am still very good at it. Before I went offshore I worked in a seasonal labor position and as a forklift operator.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Winchman
Clearwater Seafoods
Bedford, Nova Scotia
06.2023 - Current
- Safe and efficient operation and handling of fishing gear and deck hydraulics.
- Operated deck cranes at both the fore and aft of the vessel to support various loading and unloading tasks.
- Communication with the OOW about quality of the product, size of the product, and amount of product in a tow.
- Collaborated with Deck Manager on routine and unexpected maintenance tasks, including welding, gear repair, wire splicing, and equipment greasing to maintain vessel readiness.
Lead Hand
Clearwater Seafoods
Bedford
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Ensured clean, quality product with minimal bycatch for efficient processing.
- Supervised daily operations of a seafood processing line.
- Provided guidance to crew members on best practices for their tasks and duties.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
- Provided assistance to Deck department with maintenance of fishing equipment
- Completed routine and unexpected maintenance issues with shakers and conveyors.
- Guided crew members on best practices to enhance task efficiency and adherence to procedures.
Processor
Clearwater Seafoods
Bedford, NS
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Processed seafood products using safe handling techniques and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow in production areas.
- Conducted routine equipment checks to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations and production areas.
Labourer
J.K. Marine
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
01.2013 - 09.2019
- Operated a forklift, unloading boom, and other equipment used in offloading vessels.
- Unloaded various seafood products from vessels, ensuring safe handling and preservation of quality.
- Packed trucks with live and processed seafood, optimizing load organization for efficient transport.
- Assisted fishermen with various tasks pertaining to their vessels.
Education
Diploma - Welding
Nova Scotia Community College
Sydney, NS 09.2014 - 07.2016
Skills
- Deck operations
- Crane operation
- Deck machinery operation
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment maintenance
- Welding
- Safety compliance
- Fast picking hands
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Flexible and adaptable
- Decision-making
Certification
- Advanced First Aid
- SEN-L
- Radio-GOC
- WHMIS
- Marine Medical
- Commercial Fishing License
- Forklift Operator
- Crosby Rigging Certificate
- Welding Diploma
Accomplishments
- Wally Sponagle memorial award- proficiency in welding
- Graduated Top of the class from NSCC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Winchman
Clearwater Seafoods
06.2023 - Current
Lead Hand
Clearwater Seafoods
03.2020 - 06.2023
Processor
Clearwater Seafoods
09.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma - Welding
Nova Scotia Community College
09.2014 - 07.2016
Labourer
J.K. Marine
01.2013 - 09.2019