1. "CAPTAIN" THOMAS J SEELBACH
1911 DUROUX RD
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
• (409) 692-2848 cell
• (409) 933-0570 home
• (409) 933-0570 (Fax)
• thomasseelbach@earthlink.net tjscapt@gmail.com
Career Objectives
Maritime position relief Captain or Mate Inland / Offshore, 30+ years experience in industry.
Summary of Qualifications
I focus on safety being the priority at all times; expert boat handling skills.
Work History
THE COLONEL MUSEUM 27K CAPTAIN
MOODY GARDENS, GALVESTON, Tx. Sept. 2012 To Jan 01 2015 -- Part Time
Texas Department of Transportation CAPTAIN
Austin, Tx. 9.00 HR TO 92K 2012 Nov 01, 1989 - Jun 14, 2012,
Retired July 01,2012
Western Atlas International, HOUSTON, Texas
OS to Mate Feb 02, 1984 - Oct 15, 1989 42K to 57k
Ordinary seaman to Bosun Mate, Worldwide Research and Development Division too many duties to list
many training schools. Advanced fire fighting all over USA and overseas.
Danos & Curole Marine, LaRose ,La., Louisiana Skilled laborer to Production Offshore
Jul 01, 1983 - Aug 01, 1988 8.00 TO 12.00 hr 84 hour week base pay plus OT
Part time & full time position overlaps with Western Atlas, Western Geo. because when overseas we had
45 to 90+ day off time. Began as roustabout for offshore industry laborer at 5.50 per hour 84 hour per
week guaranteed. Rapidly advanced to skilled laborer 12.50 hr with the following duties as a partial listing.
Responsible for the execution of production operations such as well testing, sampling, reading and
assessing surveys and operations.
Responsible for the well maintenance and operation program including down-hole safety valves testing
with nitrogen.. Assisted in establishing well production guidelines and provide guidance and assistance to
Field Operations foreman in the management of producing wells under MMS guidelines.
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2. Other duties : trend any abnormal production or measurement and recommend to field engineer/forman
possible corrective actions as required. Performed maintenance or repairs as needed. Monitor daily data
well acquisition. Utilize computer programs and use various standard Production/ Reservoir/ Engineering
tools (mostly Tennaco and Amoco) and all applications to accomplish monitoring, production optimization.
Responsible for the support of company safety environment and quality policies and programs. Well
testing, production monitoring. In-depth knowledge, training and work experience of computer
programming. MS-Office. Experience in use of computer programs to achieve automation in various
production and reservoir engineering applications. Knowledge and experience of standard engineering
software's for production records. Repairs of computer hardware and software and setup of systems,
specialty- laptop computers. Welders helper, Rigger and all offshore drilling rig roustabout duties,
whatever classification to stay employed. Payroll was out of Louisiana office at LaRose LA and I believe
the branch still exists. Have an excellent letter of recommendation.
Education
Lake Land College, Mattoon, Illinois 1974 thru 1975 GPA:3.75 /4.0
Major:Buis Minor:Child Psych
U of Texas, Austin, Texas 1 year college, technical
Minor: Field Handling of Natural Gas Oct 1984 - Jul 1985: Major Engineering
1 year college Certified OCS
Southern Illinois University 1976- 16 hrs General studies did not complete
Edwardsville, Ill returned to workforce
Training
5 pages of DOT sponsored training upon request from Managerial to Hazmat
Forklift and Computer programming in Basic language 1989-2012
Texas A&M Mitchell Marine Campus Pelican Island Galveston, TX
May 18, 2004 - May 20, 2004
20 hour Company Security Officer/Ship Security Officer Training Officer Course
Network and Computer Repair Computer Technical Feb 02, 1984 - Oct 15, 1989
Computer related programming network & repair classes aboard Western vessels given by
Technicians aboard. Employed as marine crew but extremely interested in PC's. Had very successful
Laptop business until it began interfering with DOT job. Closed business 2009.
Cold Water Survival Skills – Anchorage, Alaska Jun 02, 1986 - Jun 06, 1986
Western Geophysical /USCG
Whittaker survival craft certification -- 44 man. All types immersion suits, wildlife watch, ice watch, black
ice, hypothermia Use of PFDs, Deployment and use of liferafts, Sea survival ; ,shore survival, distress
signals, Cold Water Survival.
Carpentry electrical, plumbing Jan 01, 1978 - Jan 01, 1979
Washburn Trade School St Louis, Mo.
Home building and repair course took at night while owning own floor covering business in Wood River Ill.
to reduce bonding and insurance for Government contracts. Excellent course
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3. Occupational License or Certification
Master 1600 ton Inland, Mate 1600 Near Coastal TWIC Certification
Expires Dec 29, 2016 Expires Jan 26, 2018
US Coast Guard, Martinsburg, West Virginia Homeland Security/TSA, USA, Texas
AB Unlimited Certification Advanced Firefighting License
Expires Dec 29, 2016 Delgato Community College / USCG
USCG, Martinsburg, West Virginia New Orleans, Louisiana
CPR Certification Hazwoper Certification
Expires SEPT 03, 2017 Expires Jan 01, 2013
American Heart Association, Spring, Texas State of Texas, Galveston, Texas
Advanced First Responder & First Aid Radar Observer Unlimited
Red Cross / St Joseph's Hospital, Houston, Texas Expires Nov 06, 2014
ARPA - Sperry Rand Collision Avoidance Vessel Security Officer
GMDSS STCW 1991 USCG, Houston, Texas
Expires Jan 01, 1990
Delgato Community College, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bridge Resource Management STCW 1991 Radio Operator Permit License
Delgato Community College/ USCG, New Orleans, La. FCC lifetime
Mate 1600 ton Near Coastal License PANAMANIAN DOCUMENT Expired 1989 Western
Geophysical / Government of Panama, Panama City , Panama
PIC / Tankerman License Endorsement Class E
Expires Jan 01, 1990
USCG, New Orleans, Louisiana
STCW 1991 Mc Millian Offshore Survival Skills 1989, La Rose, Louisiana
USCG, Houston, Texas Western Geo worked with USCG for upcoming STCW 1991
1. Directed and coordinated activities of crew or workers, such as loading and unloading, operating
traffic signal devices, repairing defective equipment. 20 years or more
2. Inspected vessel daily to ensure safety of crew and passengers, efficient and safe operation of
vessel and equipment, and conformance to all USCG regulations. 20 years or more
3. Interview, hires, train and instructs crew and assigns watches. 20 years or more years
4. Maintain records of daily activities, movements, and ports-of-call, and prepare progress and
personnel reports. 20 years or more.

4. 5. Monitors sonar and navigational aids and reads gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic
fluid, air pressure, and oxygen. 20 years or more of
6. Purchased supplies and equipment, contacts buyers, and resolves questions or problems with
customs officials. 5 to 9 years
7. Signals vessels, using whistle, flashing lights, flags, and VHF radio. 20 years or more.
8. Steer and operates vessel or orders helmsperson to steer vessel, using radio, depth finder,
radar, lights, buoys, and lighthouses. 20 years or more
Computer Skills
Typing Speed 55 Words Per Minute
• Accounting Software (Peachtree, Quickbooks, etc)
• Apple or PC Computers prefer Mac
• Database Software (Oracle, Access, etc)
• Data Entry Terminal (PDT, Mainframe Terminal, etc)
• Desktop Publishing Software (InDesign, Adobe, Iwork etc)
• EMail Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)
• Graphics or Drawing Software (Photoshop, Final Cut, etc)
• Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari etc)
• Networking or Lan Software and setup (Cisco, etc)
• Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)
• Personal Computers Ipads, smart phones
• Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Flash, etc)
• Spreadsheet Software (Calc, Excel, Iwork etc)
• Utility Software (Virus, File Compression, etc)
• Web Design Software (RapidWeaver, Expression web, Publisher etc)
• Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, Iwork, Adobe etc)
Language Skills
English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )
Spanish - Poor ( Speak some )

5. Driver's License Class C - Standard Driver's License Texas can attain commercial again, had to
have at Western but DOT did not require it.
References
Dennis McKelroy John Vernadeau Burl Holmes
Master Mariner Engineer- Railroad Chief engineer
Retired Santa Fe Railroad Retired
(979) 297-8995 (251) 458-4249 (409) 256-3403
cdmac@vfemail.net jvernedeau@gmail.com
Mike Jewell Joe Murello
Chief engineer Captain / Pilot
Retired (409) 256-3408 Retired 409 789-5850
joeym1972@yahoo.com of

6. Driver's License Class C - Standard Driver's License Texas can attain commercial again, had to
have at Western but DOT did not require it.
References
Dennis McKelroy John Vernadeau Burl Holmes
Master Mariner Engineer- Railroad Chief engineer
Retired Santa Fe Railroad Retired
(979) 297-8995 (251) 458-4249 (409) 256-3403
cdmac@vfemail.net jvernedeau@gmail.com
Mike Jewell Joe Murello
Chief engineer Captain / Pilot
Retired (409) 256-3408 Retired 409 789-5850
joeym1972@yahoo.com of