Cornelius Cooks
Thibodaux
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
self motivated, reliable and consistent worker
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instrumentation Technician
Triad
New Orleans
01.2025 - 08.2025
Instrumentation Fitter
Triad
New Orleans
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Calibrated instruments to ensure accurate measurements and performance standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime and failures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety standards.
- Fabricated custom brackets and supports for instrumentation installations. Fabricated and installed tray, supports,tubing
Journeyman Electrician
MMR
Baton Rouge
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Installed electrical systems according to blueprints and specifications.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and repairs.
- Maintained tools and equipment in safe operating condition.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
Tankerman/ steerman
Kirby Inland Marine
Houma
10.2012 - 10.2023
- Operated transfer equipment to safely load and unload petroleum products.
- Monitored environmental conditions during cargo operations to ensure compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections of tanks and equipment for safety and functionality.
- Coordinated with team members to manage vessel berthing and mooring processes.
- Assisted in emergency response drills to enhance team preparedness and safety awareness.
- Communicated effectively with ship personnel regarding loading procedures and schedules.
- Followed strict safety protocols to minimize risks during hazardous material handling.
- Coordinated with pilots for vessel entry into ports or waterways.
- Provided guidance to deckhands while transferring cargo from ship to shore or vice versa.
- Monitored gauges during cargo transfer operations to ensure that pressure levels remain within acceptable limits.
- Performed tankerman duties including mooring and unmooring barges, controlling the cargo transfer process, and monitoring the safety of personnel.
- Operated pumps to load and unload barges with liquid cargos such as fuel oil, crude oil or other hazardous materials.
- Inspected tanks prior to loading and unloading operations to ensure they meet required safety standards.
- Ensured that proper safety procedures are followed when handling hazardous materials or operating heavy machinery.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean working environment by cleaning tanks, pipes and related equipment after each use.
- Conducted routine inspections of tanks, pipelines and related equipment to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
- Assisted in the maintenance of vessels, tanks and related equipment as needed.
- Completed all maintenance and repair actions with little oversight to minimize downtime.
- Kept engine rooms clean and ready for inspection by internal and external authorities.
- Monitored engine, machinery or equipment indicators to report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
- Monitored levels of oil, fuel and lubrication available prior to voyage commencement to ensure adequate available quantities.
Education
Coast Guard License To Operate A Tug Boat Under Certain Tonnage And Waterways - Steermans
MSGLA
11.2019 - 11.2019
Coast Guard License To Load And Unload DL - Tankerman
Enterprise Marine
09.2010 - 09.2010
Assumption High School
Napoleonville, LASkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Project planning
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Leadership skills
- Instrumentation installation
- Hazardous area classification
- Wiring plans
- Wiring diagrams
- Field instrumentation
- Wire assembling
- Critical thinking
- Wire running
- Multitasking
- Stress tolerance
- Customer relations
- Multitasking Abilities
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Instrumentation Technician
Triad
01.2025 - 08.2025
Instrumentation Fitter
Triad
01.2025 - 08.2025
Journeyman Electrician
MMR
08.2024 - 12.2024
Coast Guard License To Operate A Tug Boat Under Certain Tonnage And Waterways - Steermans
MSGLA
11.2019 - 11.2019
Tankerman/ steerman
Kirby Inland Marine
10.2012 - 10.2023
Coast Guard License To Load And Unload DL - Tankerman
Enterprise Marine
09.2010 - 09.2010
Assumption High School