Walter Somers

9930 Westcliff Pkwy Apt 1528 * Westminster, Colorado 80021* (337) 660-4318 * dsomers70@yahoo.com

Objective

Dedicated and technically skilled professional with versatile skills set and developed through experience as an Unlicensed Engineer as well as a Plant Operator. Excel in resolving mechanical as well and day to day operational challenges with innovative solutions, systems and process improvements proven to increase efficiency and safety.

Profile

Motivated, personable business professional with experience. Talent for quickly mastering technology.  Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Demonstrated history of producing accurate and timely work in a safe working environment.
	
Skills Summary

Written Correspondence			Team Work
General Office Skills			Leadership	
Microsoft Office				Rigging
Microsoft Outlook				Chemical Recognition
SAP						Firefighting
Accuracy					Water Survival
Report & Document Preparation		First Aid/ CPR
Customer Service				Certified Operator
Safety Intervention				Heavy Equipment
Inventory Management			Hazard Recognition

Professional Experience

SGS Petroleum, Lake Charles, Louisiana		January 2013- July 2013
Subcontracted to Citgo Refinery	
Operator

Transferring chemical products to and from ships, barges and tanks; gauging tanks on and off for chemical transfers; sampling chemical products from ships and tanks for analysis; mooring of vessels to and from docks; input of pertinent information such as time of arrival and departure, start and stop of transfers, vessel name and type of product transferring, all delays and reasons pertaining to delays; accurate completion of Declaration of Inspection; perform routine dock inspections for possible safety violations; recognition of any and all hazardous materials as well as creating a clean and safe work environment.

Frank Hebert and Sons, Lake Charles, Louisiana	May 2012- January 2013 
Installer

Create proposals and contracts for potential jobs; mixed chemicals to create cultured marble; pour and lay out marble vanities, tub enclosures, showers; create unique designs and marble upon request; cut and create custom mirrors and shower doors, provide excellent custom service; maintain a safe work environment.

Gulf Logistics, Larose, Louisiana				December 2005-April 2012
Unlicensed Engineer

Maintenance and repairs of 35/12 cylinder Caterpillars, thrusters, pumps ,generators; troubleshooting mechanical problems; oil changes on all mechanical engines on vessel; transferring of fuel and water to oil rig; rigging of cargo to and from drilling rig, docks and vessels; completion of daily logs including hours on engines, generators and pumps; maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Education

Alfred M. Barbe, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Academic Diploma 		Class of 2002

Certifications

First Aid/CPR; Deep Water Survival; Firefighting, Rigging; Blood Borne Pathogens; H2S; Hazmat; Certified Operator (Citgo); TWIC, Safe Gulf; Safety Card; Crane

References

Chris Gilbert, Co-worker/Captain 
Gulf Logistics
(985) 265-6254

Josh Perkins, Co-worker/Safety Coordinator
SGS Petroleum
(337) 515-1139

Frank Hebert; Owner
Frank Hebert and Sons
(337) 304-1157