Jason Johnson
Athens
Summary
Helpful Assistant Engineer committed to providing administrative and technical support to fellow engineers. Skilled in problem solving and matainance. Bilingual, Strong communication, time management, and team working skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Engineer
Shelford fisheries
Seattle
08.2024 - Current
- Supported project planning and execution for environmental compliance.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance and repairs to support vessel readiness.
- Inspected equipment and gear for compliance with safety standards and operational readiness.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
- Checked for oil spills and other pollutants around ports, harbors, and beaches.
- Oversaw the maintenance of lifeboats, firefighting equipment, rigging lines, mooring lines.
- Lubricated machinery, equipment or engine parts.
- Loaded or unloaded materials, vehicles or passengers from vessels.
- Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery.
- Examined machinery to verify pressures or lubricant flows.
- Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and recorded data in engineering logs.
- Maintained ship's engines under direction of engineering officers.
- Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed items.
Salmon fishing vessel owner captain
Self employed
Dillingham
06.2019 - Current
- Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and expense management for business sustainability.
- Trained and mentored new employees on operational procedures.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Navigated vessels safely through various waterways and weather conditions.
- Conducted regular safety drills and equipment checks for compliance.
- Oversaw maintenance schedules for boats to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored weather forecasts to make informed decisions during voyages.
- Conducted pre-departure inspections to verify all necessary safety equipment was aboard and operational.
- Performed minor repairs on vessel systems when possible or requested assistance from shore personnel when necessary.
- Maintained detailed logs of voyage activities, fuel consumption, and engine operations.
- Conducted emergency drills on a regular basis to ensure crew members were prepared for unexpected events at sea.
- Supervised deckhands in the operation of mooring lines, anchor handling, winch operations.
- Instructed new crew members on proper procedures for operating marine vessels safely.
- Provided guidance to novice sailors unfamiliar with operating marine vessels or navigating waterways.
- Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Checked for oil spills and other pollutants around ports, harbors, and beaches.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
Deck Boss
Trident Seafoods
Seattle
05.2003 - 10.2023
- Supervised daily operations on fishing vessels to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated crew activities to optimize catch processing and efficiency on deck.
- Trained new crew members on equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Assisted in the maintenance and repair of fishing gear and machinery.
- Troubleshot any mechanical problems that arose during a voyage or port stay.
- Performed maintenance on vessels, including cleaning, painting, repairs, and inspections.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo from vessel while ensuring load balance was maintained properly.
- Coordinated emergency response plans in case of medical emergencies or natural disasters.
- Conducted safety meetings to ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
- Oversaw the maintenance of lifeboats, firefighting equipment, rigging lines, mooring lines.
- Inspected all equipment regularly to ensure it was in good working condition.
- Stood watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions or locate navigational aids.
- Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables or cordage.
- Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery.
Education
Colton High
Colton, ORSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Environmental compliance
- Vessel operations
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Staff training
- Emergency response coordination
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Mechanical systems
- Safety regulations
- Number-savvy
- Mathematics skills
- Engineering support
- Manufacturing processes
- Problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Engineer
Shelford fisheries
08.2024 - Current
Salmon fishing vessel owner captain
Self employed
06.2019 - Current
Deck Boss
Trident Seafoods
05.2003 - 10.2023
Colton High