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Amerious Brown

Starkville

Summary

Hardworking and safety-focused maritime professional with experience as a towboat deckhand, end welder, and slick deck operator. Skilled in deck operations, barge make-up/break-up, end welding, cargo handling, and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to work in physically demanding environments, follow strict safety protocols, and collaborate effectively with diverse crews. Dedicated, reliable, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to operational efficiency and risk-free work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Deckhand

Marquette Transportation Company
Paducah
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Assisted with towboat operations on inland waterways
  • Loaded, secured, and handled lines, cables, and equipment
  • Performed heavy physical labor in all weather conditions
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of the deck and work areas
  • Followed captain and crew instructions to ensure safe operations
  • Supported crew with daily tasks to keep operations running smoothly
  • Built, broke, and rearranged tows according to voyage and lock requirements
  • Handled lines, wires, ratchets, and rigging equipment to secure barges
  • Assisted in lining up barges and making tow configurations safely and efficiently
  • Conducted safety checks on life-saving equipment and gear.
  • Participated in safety drills and training sessions for emergency preparedness.
  • Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
  • Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
  • Responsible for loading and unloading cargo, supplies, and passengers on the vessel.
  • Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
  • Followed strict guidelines related to hazardous materials handling aboard ship.

Slick deck operator

Southeastern timber products
Ackerman
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Operated machinery for timber processing and product manufacturing.
  • Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
  • Followed safety protocols to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows.
  • Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe and organized environment.
  • Aligned, straightened, and positioned logs to prevent jams and maintain workflow
  • Assisted with general production and cleanup duties as needed

End welder

Plymouth Tube Co
Eupora
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Conducted quality inspections to meet company standards.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Performed end welding operations to join and finish materials according to specifications
  • Ensured weld quality met production and safety standards
  • Measured, inspected, and verified materials before and after welding
  • Collected and recorded production data on materials, welds, and output

Education

Associate of Science - Exercise Science

East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS
01.2019 - 04.2020

Skills

  • Vessel maintenance
  • Safety drills
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Towboat and barge deck operations
  • Line handling, knot tying, and rigging
  • Barge make-up and break-up procedures
  • Operate machinery while also having to watch cameras
  • Collect accurate data to ensure proper production
  • Attention to detail
  • Management skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Problem solving
  • Time management

Timeline

Deckhand

Marquette Transportation Company
10.2024 - 07.2025

Slick deck operator

Southeastern timber products
09.2022 - 09.2024

End welder

Plymouth Tube Co
01.2021 - 06.2021

Associate of Science - Exercise Science

East Mississippi Community College
01.2019 - 04.2020
Amerious Brown