1. Joseph Martin James Athorn
Address: 9 Cyprus Cottages, Camps Heath, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 5DP
Email: Josepharthorn@icloud.com
Mob: 078 5032 8166
Professional Profile
I am a highly motivated, diligent and proactive professional equipped with an exceptional skillset acquired
during a successful eight year career in the marine and offshore industry and through professional
training. I am recognised for the ability to lead and manage people, motivating teams to succeed and
outperform in their abilities. I exemplify organisational and problem solving skills, complemented by
ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to situation at hand. I always approach duties and
responsibilities in a mature and conscientious manner and demonstrable capability and skills to see
things from inception to their successful completion. Seeking to enhance personal skillset through
continuous education and training and by taking on new challenges in professional life.
Key Skills
 Communication & Interpersonal Skills – My exceptional communication skills and relationship
management capabilities are complemented by being able to deliver complex information in a
clear and understandable manner. I am proficient and confident in dealing with wide ranging
audiences on regular basis creating effective working relationships.
 Teamwork & Leadership – I am a recognised valuable team member, capable of effectively
leading and motivating team to consistently deliver excellent performance. Proficient in sharing
knowledge and experience with colleagues to enable further personal and professional
development. During my career I have been in a position to build and motivate personnel within
an industry which requires competence and teamwork to maintain the high safety standards
required in a coherently dangerous working environment.
 Problem Solving & Decision Making Skills – I am able to demonstrate a solid ability to address
and tackle a wide array of issues in a logical, constructive and methodical way, complemented
with strong decision making skills and judgement obtained through professional study and
experience.
 Organisation, Time Management & Prioritisation – Throughout my career I have had to be
highly skilled in multitasking and prioritising numerous tasks from their start to successful
completion within set deadlines.
 Accuracy & Attention to Detail – I am skilled and experienced at ensuring precision and
correctness of the information handled and communicated to colleagues and client in a wide
range of varying circumstances.
 Industry knowledge and Technical Abilities – Through study and experience I possess in-depth
understanding and working knowledge of all applicable laws and regulations, operations and
procedures of the Offshore and Marine construction industry.

2. Career Summary
I have enjoyed a progressive offshore career in the past four years rising to a position of HSE Advisor &
Barge Supervisor. I am relied upon by management and colleagues to effectively manage all aspects of
construction & marine operations, as well as the responsibility and management for the entirety of the
sites health and safety.
January 2012 - Present HSE Advisor & Barge Supervisor Jack Up Barge Operations
I started working within the offshore wind construction industry in January 2012 in Germany. It was
during this time that I enhanced my skills experienced during my time in the marine industry as a safety
officer and embraced the offshore HSE regulations and working practises.
In my current position, I have been working on a platform in the Irish Sea on an offshore oil and gas
construction project with ENI and EOG resources. Before starting the project I was responsible for the
training of crew and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all UK offshore
regulations and develop a safe and efficient working environment for all personnel.
Within my role as HSE advisor I am responsible for all aspects of leading and managing barge team and
operations –this includes but is not limited to:
 Liaising with departments to plan, inspect and audit work activities,
 Host and lead audits (internal, clients and authorities),
 Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances,
noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases,
 Responsible for the establishment, auditing and updating of HSE policy,
procedures and code of practise in accordance with local authorities, regulations
and company guidelines,
 Permit Controller,
 COSHH Co-ordinator,
 Initiating and reviewing risk assessments,
 Recording of incidents and accidents and the distribution to all relevant
personnel and authorities,
 Site based training and guidance for all personnel,
 Onshore and offshore company meetings to represent the offshore workforce,
 Working with the client to ensure an effective working relationship.
Aug 2011 - Jan 2012 Chief Officer Maritime Craft Services
Upon completion of HND studies and licence examination acquired role involving working across Europe
and Middle East, working in wide range of environments projects and roles. Promoted to Mate position
following successful completion of two trips. Throughout this time I held the position as safety officer.

3. Sep 2007 - Jun 2011 Deck Cadet Klyne Tugs
Responsible for learning and performing all deck and navigational duties aboard ship under supervision
of deck officer, observing loading and unloading of cargo holds learning methods of handling and
stowing cargo, inspecting lifesaving equipment for defects, standing watch as and when required. Role
complemented studies undertaken in Warsash Maritime academy. It was during this time that I studied
as safety officer on board as this was considered a dual role within my sector of the marine industry.
Education & Training
Present NEBOSH Diploma NEBOSH
2007 - 2010 HND in Nautical Science Warsash Maritime Academy
2012 Marine Operations of Self Elevating Platforms STC
2004 - 2007 A Levels Inc. ICT, Media Benjamin Britten High School
2007 GCSEs Inc. Science, Maths, English, Design
Technology, Media, Religious Education,
Drama, ICT, etc.
Benjamin Britten High School
2010 NVQ Level 3 & 2 Marine Vessel Operation Edexcel
2007 NVQ Merit ICT OCR
Certificates
 NEBOSH General Certificate
 HND Nautical Science
 NVQ Level Three – Marine Operations
 Offshore Meteorological Observing
 Measuring Gas Nogepa 1.4
 BOSIET ( Inc. OLF upgrade)
 Offshore Medical Certificate
 First Aid on Board Ship
 Offshore First Aid
 CAA Helideck VHF Radio Course
 Ship Security Officer
 Fire Prevention & Fire fighting
 Personal Survival Techniques
 Marine Operations of Self Elevating
Platforms
 Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
 Helicopter Deck Assistant Nogepa 1.3A
 Rescue Fire Fighting Team Member
Nogepa 2.6A
 International Code of Signals
 Efficient Deck Hand
 Electronic Chart Display & information
System
 NARAST
 GMDSS Radio Communications (GOC)
References
Available upon request