Daniel Layer
Mariner
Gladstone,QLD
Summary
Hard working, very fit, capable professional with robust experience and diverse skillset. Motivated to eliminate issues and incidents by consistently following safety protocols. Seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving. Enjoys outdoor work and nature conservation projects. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker eager to secure entry-level volunteer or paid position. Ready to help the team. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skipper
SeaLink Travel Group
04.2021 - Current
- Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status.
Tour Guide/Skipper
Lady Musgrave Experience
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
- Communicated professionally with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns to boost satisfaction.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Maintained vehicles and audio equipment to keep resources working and available for tour use.
- Managed tour groups by keeping on schedule and quickly handling issues to promote positive experiences.
- Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
- Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
- Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
- Developed engaging and informative scripts, guiding tour members through attractions.
- Continued learning and updating knowledge about tour areas, culture and history to provide accurate, timely and exciting information to tour groups.
- Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety and functionality.
- Demonstrated superior professionalism while interacting with customers and vendors.
- Adapted to unexpected schedule changes by being flexible and adjusting itineraries to keep tours moving smoothly.
- Trained to handle medical issues and accidents to take appropriate action and promote safety and well-being of tour groups.
Mobile Plant Operator
Power Pumping
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Recorded operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used and operating times.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
- Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
- Trained new workers on safety procedures and protocols and enforced implementation throughout workdays to prevent injuries or downtime incidents.
- Kept shop workspaces and various fieldwork locations clean and organized for maximum productivity.
- Stayed calm and focused in emergency situations to provide efficient fixes for diverse mechanical problems.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Education
Certificate IV - Maritime Operations
Queensland Maritime Safety Training
Brisbane, QLD03.2019
Marine Engine Driver 2 - Marine Engineering
Merlin Maritime
Caboolture, QLD08.2018
Certificate III - Maritime Operations
Merlin Maritime
Caboolture, QLD07.2018
Certificate III - Sport And Leisure Studies
International Training College
Gold Coast, QLD09.2016
Skills
- Hoisting Equipment
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Safety Requirements
- Maintenance Services
- Emergency Situations
- Vessel Maintenance
- Basic Repairs
- Team Communication
- Emergency Equipment Knowledge
- Engine and Winch Maintenance
- Felling Trees
- Sprinkler Systems
- Tree Removal
- Stump Pulling
- Forest Ecology
- Transporting Logs
- Safe Driving
- Heavy Labor
- Grounds Maintenance
- Company Safety Standards
- Power Saws
- PPE Compliance
- Chemical Mixing
- HAZMAT Handling
- Chemical Formulas
- Plant Health Evaluation
- Backpack Sprayer Operation
- Biology
Certification
HR non-synchro mesh driver license
Master 5
MED 2
Timeline
Skipper
SeaLink Travel Group
04.2021 - Current
Tour Guide/Skipper
Lady Musgrave Experience
04.2017 - 03.2021
Mobile Plant Operator
Power Pumping
03.2016 - 04.2017
HR non-synchro mesh driver license
Master 5
MED 2
Certificate IV - Maritime Operations
Queensland Maritime Safety Training
Marine Engine Driver 2 - Marine Engineering
Merlin Maritime
Certificate III - Maritime Operations
Merlin Maritime
Certificate III - Sport And Leisure Studies
International Training College
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