William Walker
Jonesboro
Summary
Personable professional with exemplary skills and abilities. Successful collaborator with many years in business. Dedicated to resourcefulness and detail-oriented leadership. I’ve worked at this company since I was 18 with zero write ups or negative performance evaluations. I take pride in efficiency and safety and working toward setting higher standards. I’m a Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Great at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Captain
Canal Barge Company
New Orleans
2026.02 - Current
- Operated vessels safely, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and company policies.
- Coordinated crew activities to maintain efficient operations and communication on board.
- Monitored weather conditions and navigational hazards to ensure safe passage.
- Maintained government issued licensing.
- Ensured crew safety.
- Communicated with fleets and barge dispatchers to keep operations running efficiently.
- Conducted safety drills and training sessions for crew members on emergency procedures.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading processes to maximize efficiency and safety.
- Collaborated with shore teams to plan routes and schedules for timely deliveries.
- Maintained vessel documentation and logs to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Inspected equipment regularly, reporting maintenance needs to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team on upcoming event timelines, dates and required equipment.
- Inspected all equipment before each flight to make sure it was functioning properly.
- Communicated effectively with other departments such as engineering and dispatchers to coordinate tasks related to the operation of the vessel.
- Ensured proper communication protocols were followed at all times on board the vessel.
- Served as a mentor for junior pilots providing guidance on how to handle difficult situations or challenging routes.
- Maintained proficiency in field to maximize personnel and cargo safety.
- No recordable incidents while on board.
- Stayed available at all times for support and guidance for vessel pilot and all crew members.
Pilot
Canal Barge Company
New Orleans
2023.12 - 2026.02
Mate
Canal Barge Company
New Orleans
2019.05 - 2021.12
Tankerman Trainee/ licensed Tankerman
Canal Barge Company
New Orleans
2016.05 - 2019.05
- Maintained safety protocols during barge loading and unloading operations.
- Operated pumps and valves to transfer liquids between tanks and barges.
- Conducted inspections of equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
- Documented cargo transfers and maintained accurate records of movement.
- Assisted in training new team members on safety standards and procedures.
- Performed tankerman duties including mooring and unmooring barges, controlling the cargo transfer process, and monitoring the safety of personnel.
- Operated pumps to load and unload barges with liquid cargos such as fuel oil, crude oil or other hazardous materials.
- Assisted in the maintenance of vessels, tanks and related equipment as needed.
- Supervised barge loading and unloading operations, ensuring safe practices are followed at all times.
- Complied with federal regulations governing tankerman activities.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean working environment by cleaning tanks, pipes and related equipment after each use.
- Ensured that proper safety procedures are followed when handling hazardous cargo.
- Inspected tanks prior to loading and unloading operations to ensure they meet required safety standards.
- Checked manifests for accuracy before signing off on shipments.
- Maintained accurate records of all cargo transfers, ensuring that all paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
- Conducted routine inspections of tanks, pipelines and related equipment to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
- Monitored gauges during cargo transfer operations to ensure that pressure levels remain within acceptable limits.
- Maintained government issued licensing.
Deckhand
Canal Barge Company
New Orleans
2014.05 - 2016.05
- Operated deck machinery to assist in loading and unloading cargo.
- Maintained vessel cleanliness and performed regular safety inspections.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks on board.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported any issues promptly.
- Participated in emergency drills and contributed to safety preparedness efforts.
- Provided support during maintenance tasks to ensure vessel readiness for operation.
- Carried out instructions issued by captain regarding docking procedures.
- Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
- Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces.
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Maintained professionalism and efficiency in emergency situations.
- Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
- Participated in drills and exercises to prepare for fire, collision or other emergencies.
- Assisted with minor renovation or repair to keep boat in operable condition.
- Ensured that all required safety protocols were followed while underway.
- Handled rigging, lines and tow to increase equipment longevity.
- Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
- Used lines, wires and stationary winches to build and break tow.
- Monitored engine room bilges for any signs of water leakage or contamination.
- Inspected firefighting, lifesaving and other equipment on boat to maintain functionality.
- Stood watch in high-density traffic areas under extreme weather and sea conditions to support navigation rules.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Stored food items safely in order to reduce spoilage during long journeys.
- Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
- Checked navigation lights regularly to ensure they were functioning properly.
- Read and interpreted gauges and fluid levels, reporting problems to captain.
- Assisted in launching lifeboats during emergency drills or real-life situations.
- Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables or cordage.
- Lubricated machinery, equipment or engine parts.
- Chipped and cleaned rust spots on decks, superstructures and decks of vessels.
Education
Louisiana High School Diploma
Bossier City, LASkills
- Vessel operation
- Navigation skills
- Safety compliance
- Cargo management
- Emergency preparedness
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Mentoring skills
- Problem analysis
- Training facilitation
- Relationship building
- Staff development
- Strategic leadership
- Operational planning
- Route planning
- Risk assessment
- Excellent communication
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Crisis management
- Task prioritization
- Emergency management
- Emergency response
- Teamwork
- Maintenance scheduling
- Instrumentation reading
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self motivation
- Reliability
- Crew management
- Decision-making under pressure
Certification
- Medic First aid, CPR and AED
- Fire prevention and response
- Master of towing vessels upon Great Lakes, inland waters and western rivers
- Radar observer
- Tank barge- PIC / Tank vessel Assistant limited to dangerous liquid cargoes
- Seafarer
- Wiper
- Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate
- Hydrogen sulfide awareness training
- Safe skiff handling
- Several Leadership trainings
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Captain
Canal Barge Company
2026.02 - Current
Pilot
Canal Barge Company
2023.12 - 2026.02
Mate
Canal Barge Company
2019.05 - 2021.12
Tankerman Trainee/ licensed Tankerman
Canal Barge Company
2016.05 - 2019.05
Deckhand
Canal Barge Company
2014.05 - 2016.05
Louisiana High School Diploma