Eric Hays
Paris
Summary
Skilled Mate with background in maritime operations, navigation and safety compliance. Familiarity with shipboard maintenance, cargo handling and emergency response procedures contribute to comprehensive understanding of seafaring roles. Strong interpersonal skills utilized in crew management, fostering effective communication and teamwork on board. Previous work has demonstrated commitment to maintaining highest level of safety standards for optimal vessel operation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mate Pilot
Crown Towing
Jackson
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Licensed USCG Mate/Pilot with 5 years of maritime operations experience aboard towing vessels.
- Skilled in vessel navigation, wheelhouse resource management
- docking, voyage planning
- radar operations, and crew leadership
- Strong safety record with extensive knowledge of navigation, and vessel compliance
- Assisted in towing operations and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on towing vehicles for safety compliance
- Communicated with dispatch to coordinate requests effectively
- Supported team members by following safety protocols.
- Followed company procedures for documenting towing incidents and conditions.
- Responded promptly to orders from office in order to maintain efficient operations.
Chief Engineer/Apprentice Mate
Marquette Transportation Company
Paducah
02.2022 - 08.2025
- Maintain vessel
- Assistant in vessel navigation with Captain
- Led engineering teams to ensure safe vessel operations and compliance with regulations.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment to identify areas of improvement or repair needs.
Chief Engineer
Southern Towing
12.2017 - 02.2022
- Led engineering team
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize towing operations.
- Analyzed technical data to improve vessel design and functionality.
- Oversaw compliance with maritime regulations and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Cumberland
Williamsburg, KY 09.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
- Vessel navigation
- Route planning
- Safety compliance
- Crew leadership
Timeline
Mate Pilot
Crown Towing
08.2025 - 05.2026
Chief Engineer/Apprentice Mate
Marquette Transportation Company
02.2022 - 08.2025
Chief Engineer
Southern Towing
12.2017 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Cumberland
09.2015 - 05.2018