Eric Featherston

171 Fitzgerald Road

Homer. LA 71040
Ericf81766@yahoo.com
318-927-9726
318-927-5572 Cell

Qualifications

A self motivated, goal-achieving professional with the ability to get the job done with
very little or no supervision. I am knowledgeable in Microsoft, Word and Excel. I pride
myself on attention to detail and consider myself a leader who also has the ability to take
orders and learn new information. I have worked in Quality Assurance/Production and
Safety Industry for the past 8 years and have a full understanding of the overall quality of
product produced as well as the importance of team work and as always, safety first.
OSHA 30
40 Hour HAZWOPER
Current T.W.I.C. Card　

Employment History

May 8, 2010 - Present

CTECH
Senior Safety Lead
B.P. oil spill recovery, Cocodrie, LA site. There are over 700 people on site. Responsible
for supervision 3 safety leads and 14 safety observers on water and land. I was
instrumental in setting up site from ground zero to working full scale and am
knowledgeable in B.P. site safety regulations and policies.

September 2009 - May 2010

Ark-La-Tex pilot Cars
Driver - Supervisor
Driver, transport oversized loads, coordinate destinations for other crew members, and
responsible for all trucks and drivers on each job, supervising 2-6 drivers per job.

November 2004-September 2009

Berry Plastics
Safety
Safety team responsible for design and installation of safety devices on extruder
equipment and printing presses. Member of safety team for organizing and conducting
meetings.
Grade II Quality Assurance-Lab Technician
Use of numerous types of wet chemicals included but not limited to caustic, thermo-tron
humidity chamber, resin, mixing dynes for printing purposes, polyurethane and hot melt.
Versed in different test method tools including beakers, test tubes, caliper and instron
tools. Responsible for plastic and paper coating products. Supervised 3 lab technicians,
responsible for all products sent to shipping, verified all machines were safety ready
before all new orders completed.
 Eric Featherston
171 Fitzgerald Road
Homer. LA 71040
Ericf81766@yahoo.com
318-927-9726
318-927-5572 Cell

February 2001-2004
Continental Structural Plastics
Shipping & Receiving
Shipping and receiving shift supervision, all general motor parts. Material handler. Data
entry for bill-of-lading supervisor. One of 2 persons responsible for inventory and
ordering all incoming parts.

1999-2001
Tampa shipbuilding and Repair Co
Welder 2nd Class
Second Class welder and pipe fitter, tack welder. Responsible for ordering pipe, welding
rods, wire and necessary equipment for double ribbing and transporting oil barges.

1996-1998
Ingram Barge Co.
Senior Deck Hand
Wired barges together to tow from Louisiana to Illinois. I was responsible for general
maintenance and upkeep of the vessel, daily inspections of the boat and barges and
making necessary adjustments found during inspections to ensure the safety of all crew
members.

EDUCATION:
Homer High School
Louisiana Technical College - 2 years of basic studies
40 hour HAZWOPER
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
P.E.C. 10 hour B.P. Module 3S for oil spill clean up
4 hour B.P. Marine MOD 3
Current T.W.I.C. card

Personal comment: I consider myself a self-starter with plenty of incentive, and I enjoy
working with others in a team environment with a common goal. I am eager to better
myself and increase my knowledge and work skills in any way I can. I would also like to
participate in any pre-training or course work prior to actual job training as well as any
and all continuing education opportunities.