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Christian Pace

Christian Pace

Alexandria

Summary

Experienced general labor hand with a diverse background in roles such as shoreman, groundhand, and offroad truck operator. Proven track record of leading teams, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety compliance to drive operational efficiency and safety. Recognized for fostering teamwork and meticulously maintaining operational records, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Operator Truck Driver, Shoreman

Weeks Marine Dredge and Dock
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed expertise in operating various types of trucks, displaying versatility as an operator truck driver.
  • Navigated various terrains and weather conditions, demonstrating adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Handled time-sensitive materials responsibly, ensuring prompt delivery without compromising quality or integrity of products being transported.
  • Conveyed various materials, including sand and sea shells.
  • Shoreman duties consisted of general labor work from greasing equipment to fueling equipment also making sure we had tools and proper stuff

Shoreman

Callan Marine Ltd.
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Fused plastic pipe together.
  • Handled operation of forklifts and wheel loaders proficiently.
  • Optimized operations by effectively coordinating truck unloading.
  • Helped put pipeline together (metal, poly or rubber pipe)
  • Checked the weir boxes daily on the fillsite
  • Pulled boards or placed boards in the weir box slats to control water level and material level
  • Operated hand tools, acted as signal person for heavy equipment operators while adhering to safety regulations and procedures.

Groundhand

Sol Power
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • We changed out power line poles and hooked up services to customers
  • Talk with customers about disconnecting power and reasons why
  • Set up repair trucks for work
  • Block off roads, put road signs out
  • Ensure safety at all times when dealing with power
  • Check trucks and equipment for maintenance updates each day
  • Complete time sheets and paperwork for Supervisors
  • Monitor fuel soundings and maintain engine room cleanliness, ensuring optimal engine performance
  • Transfer fuel from barge to dredge, maintaining consistent fuel supply for operations
  • Assist electricians with wiring tasks, contributing to efficient electrical system maintenance
  • Collaborate with deck department to move anchors, ensuring dredge stability
  • Log daily activities and readings, ensuring accurate and up-to-date operational records
  • Manage dredge operations, including fuel monitoring, engine maintenance, and safety checks
  • Collaborate with deck and electrical teams for efficient operations
  • Analyze and record critical data from sensors and gauges
  • Ensure optimal performance of dredge equipment through regular inspections and preventive maintenance
  • Drive operational efficiency through meticulous log-keeping and proactive equipment maintenance
  • Contribute to successful material transport and distribution processes
  • Foster teamwork across departments, assisting with anchor management, electrical work, and fillsite operations
  • Ensure seamless coordination for project success
  • Fused poly pipe together to make up the pipelines
  • Run forklift and wheel loaders
  • Check for leaks once dredge starts pumping material and water
  • Keep track of inventory of what we have on job site
  • Filled up dozers and excavators with def and fuel daily
  • Also worked on the equipment we had on site pulling out hydraulic pumps and other different parts on the equipment

Off-road Truck Operator

Rigid Constructors
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Drove off-road trucks on a island hauling dirt to build up the island
  • Performed mechanic work
  • Unload and load dirt
  • Followed all traffic rules
  • Drove a boat from island to mainland
  • Keep up with needed supplies
  • Load equipment on and off a barge

Deputy

Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Enforce rules and keep order within jails or prisons
  • Supervise activities of inmates
  • Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet security and safety standards
  • Search inmates for contraband items
  • Report on inmate conduct and consequences
  • Evacuated inmates in housing unit for natural disasters
  • Handcuff inmates when transporting
  • During an inmate altercation, call for medical assistance (ex
  • Seizures, fights)
  • Evaluate inmates at risk for suicide and report accordingly
  • Take inventories on inmates personal property- track personal belongings
  • When new inmates process in, I go over policy and procedures and potential consequences
  • Search inmates and property for contraband
  • (found knifes, shanks, etc.)
  • Conduct written reports of any contraband findings
  • Trained new staff (employees) for my Supervisor
  • Teach staff proper policy and procedures and security requirements
  • Assist in breaking up fights and calls for assistance and report to supervisor
  • Followed all guidelines during institution lockdown and help coordinate movement during lockdown
  • Provided detailed incident reports and memos
  • Produce work orders for anything needing to be fixed
  • Interview inmates after a physical altercation to get details and help resolve issues
  • Communicate with inmates to resolve disputes
  • Call the chaplain or pastor for inmate needs (death of family member) etc
  • Search living areas to find contraband and report accordingly
  • Report everything to a Supervisor
  • (to include tense or unusual behavior)
  • Call yard moves, conduct cell searches, call radio codes, conduct key counts, radio procedures etc
  • And train new staff in these areas
  • Use positive reinforcement to change behavior
  • Dug holes for poles
  • Execute pole replacements, service connections, and safety protocols
  • Manage road closures, equipment maintenance, and administrative tasks for efficient operations
  • Securing area or scene to prevent fight
  • Assist in moving injured inmate to help medical
  • Pat search inmates
  • Encourage inmates to stop any disruptive behavior
  • Respond during all emergencies
  • Log information daily into the computer logs for updated info
  • Identify and report any security concerns
  • Provide security for inmates
  • Prepared paperwork daily
  • Enforced institution rules
  • During emergency situation, enforce rules and train others
  • Train on higher performance standards, count procedures, and all security procedures
  • Conduct mass shakedowns

Mitigation Tech

United Fire and Water Restoration
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • I did mitigation work, meaning if someone's house had water damage our company dried the house or business out to have a crew go in and redo what needed to be replaced from mold and bacteria
  • Make phone calls to the contractors needed
  • Ensure safety and sanitation regulations are being followed
  • Communicate through phone calls and with written correspondence
  • Interview customers to the events that took place
  • Communicate with vendors and supervisors
  • Keep detailed reports

Deputy

Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • I was a correctional deputy at Dc-1, it was a intake facility, I ran the print room
  • I would finger print the offenders coming in
  • Communicate with inmates and ask questions to upload information in finger print system
  • I searched the offenders for contraband or any dangerous materials
  • Made routine checks on inmates to ensure safety and security
  • I monitor security cameras to ensure safety and security
  • Brought offenders to courts in proper restraints

Salesman

A&A Western store
10.2016 - 02.2018
  • Sold boots and clothes
  • Customer service
  • Work the register
  • Deal with payments and refunds
  • Assist customers with ordering
  • Work holidays
  • Communicate with store owner
  • Request necessary supplies or orders as needed

Education

High school diploma - equivalent

Pineville High School
Pineville, LA

Skills

  • Oiler
  • Watch Engineer
  • Shoreman
  • Groundhand
  • Truck Operator
  • Deputy
  • Mitigation Tech
  • Salesman
  • Team Leadership
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Safety Compliance
  • Forklift Operation
  • Wheel Loader Operation
  • Inventory Management
  • Leak Checking

Additional Information

I have TWIC and Passport

Timeline

Operator Truck Driver, Shoreman

Weeks Marine Dredge and Dock
01.2025 - Current

Shoreman

Callan Marine Ltd.
02.2023 - 08.2024

Groundhand

Sol Power
10.2022 - 02.2023

Off-road Truck Operator

Rigid Constructors
07.2022 - 09.2022

Deputy

Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office
01.2021 - 07.2022

Mitigation Tech

United Fire and Water Restoration
09.2020 - 01.2021

Deputy

Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office
01.2020 - 09.2020

Salesman

A&A Western store
10.2016 - 02.2018

High school diploma - equivalent

Pineville High School
Christian Pace