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Christopher Obryant

Deckhand II

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JacksonvilleMember since June 14, 2026
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Line hauling petroleum on tank barges; assisted with the navigation and towing operations for porting Securing lines and ratchets on barges; bringing low barge and high barge together Rigging cargo to be transported between barges

Experience

Deckhand II - Marathon Petroleum Company

(2024-04)

  • Line hauling petroleum on tank barges; assisted with the navigation and towing operations for porting
  • Securing lines and ratchets on barges; bringing low barge and high barge together
  • Rigging cargo to be transported between barges

Rigger/Deckhand - P and L Towing

(2023-10 - 2024-03)

  • Tugboat experience on barges, offshore, and onshore handling mooring lines.
  • Responsible for safely rigging and securing cargo being transported both inland and offshore.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and order of the vessel, assisting with navigation, and participating in towing operations.
  • Performed all duties with safety as the number one priority

Forklift Operator - Dr. Pepper Snapple Distribution

(2022-08 - 2023-09)

  • Drives sit-down & stand-up forklifts, Load / unload product to/from tractor trailers.
  • Transporting materials, pick, and wrap orders for shipment.
  • Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.

Welder - Rhi Magnesita

(2020-08 - 2022-06)

  • Assembling pieces of metal together or repairing damage in metal components using heavy machinery.
  • Use of tools and equipment in a proficient manner to fabricate welding seams.

Shipyard Worker / Rigger - BAE Systems

(2017-08 - 2020-07)

  • Tie and untie the vessel as needed, assist with basic deck maintenance on the vessel.
  • Chipping, painting, scaling, scraping, priming, painting and cleaning.
  • Move heavy equipment and equipment around work sites using rigging gear.

Education

AWS Welder Certification - MIG, STICK - International Masonry Institute Maryland

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