Christopher Beber
Royse,TX
Summary
Results-oriented transportation and crane operations professional with extensive experience, particularly at Centerpointe Aerospace. Demonstrated expertise in route optimization, safety compliance, and operational workflow enhancements. National Crane Operator Certification holder with strong leadership capabilities, consistently improving efficiency and meeting critical deadlines.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager/ Hazmat CDL Driver
Centerpointe Aerospace
02.2022 - Current
- Researching transportation costs and methods.
- Communicating with shippers, receivers, and drivers.
- Scheduling employees in transportation roles.
- Developing transportation routes and permits.
- Hiring and training truck drivers.
- Coordinating maintenance and repairs for transportation vehicles.
- Dispatching employees to deliver or receive shipments.
- Transportation of helicopters and other aerospace equipment.
- Transportation of jet fuel, as well as fueling aircraft.
Crane Operator, Oil Field, CDL Driver.
Big B Crane
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Oil Fields – Crane operations for wireline and coil tubing.
- Training operators and riggers on OSHA safety standards.
- Performing daily maintenance and inspections.
- Keeping accurate logs on heavy equipment and trucks
- Following and training DOT rules and regulations.
- Operating a 225-ton hydraulic crane.
Crane Operator CDL Driver, Communication
Velex
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Set communication tower supporting and guide wires.
- Set Communication Control Houses.
- Retrofit Radio Panels and Antennas.
- Worked with AT&T to upgrade the Texas communication network to 5G.
- Training operators and riggers on OSHA safety standards.
- Performing daily maintenance and inspections.
- Keeping accurate logs on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Following and training DOT rules and regulations.
- Operating Pro 9000, 100-ton hydraulic crane.
Crane Operator Oil Field & Erecting Steel
Big B Crane
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Oil Fields – Crane operations for wireline and coil tubing.
- Training operators and riggers on OSHA safety standards.
- Performing daily maintenance and inspections.
- Keeping accurate logs on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Following and training DOT rules and regulations.
- Operating a 225-ton hydraulic crane.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
Crane Operator & CDL Driver
Crocker Crane
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Training operators and riggers on OSHA safety standards.
- Performing daily maintenance and inspections.
- Keeping accurate logs on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Following and training DOT rules and regulations.
- Operating 40-ton boom trucks, 40-ton, 60-ton, 75-ton, and 90-ton hydraulic trucks.
- Verified daily schedules and instructions with project manager prior to beginning work on project.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
Crane Operator, CDL
TnT Crane and Rigging
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Crane Rental, 90-ton crane operator, tower crane, CDL driver.
- Performing daily inspections.
- Following DOT rules and regulations.
- Operating 40-ton boom trucks, 40-ton, 60-ton, 75-ton, and 90-ton hydraulic trucks.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
Crane Operator, CDL Driver
Mortenson Construction
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Steel and wood erection, substation and switchyard, temporary and permanent structure.
- 40-ton boom truck operator, CDL heavy haul driver.
- Operating cranes by remote control.
- Operation of Forklifts, Trenchers, Loaders, and Man-lifts.
- Keeping track of daily inspections and inventory of all equipment.
- Completing the job by the deadline safely, and leaving a professional impression.
60Ton Crane Operator, CDL Driver
Ames Construction
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Bridge Construction Crane Operator, 60T RT.
- Union Railroad certified.
- Reading and understanding blueprints.
- Daily and monthly inspections.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
Crane Operator, CDL Driver
TnT Crane and Rigging
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Crane Rental, 90-ton crane operator, CDL driver.
- Performing daily inspections.
- Following DOT rules and regulations.
- Operating 40-ton boom trucks, 40-ton, 60-ton, 75-ton, and 90-ton hydraulic trucks.
- Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.
Crane Operator, CDL Driver
Pegasus Link
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Construction, Boom Truck Operator, CDL Driver.
- Boom Truck Operator.
- Operate and drive a concrete truck.
- Operate the loader, track hoe, and backhoe.
- Perform daily inspections, JSAs, and other paperwork.
Equipment Operator, CDL Dricer
MP Tech
04.2012 - 11.2013
- Operator, Construction, Placer, Driver.
- Construction of Substation Solar Farm.
- Performing daily maintenance and preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Reading and following the blueprint.
- Transporting equipment from site to site.
- Keep a clean and safe work site.
Crane Operator, CDL Driver
Energy Transportation Inc.
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Construction, crane operator, rigger.
- Construction inside a refinery.
- Making overhead lifts with lift plans.
- Proper communication with riggers and signal personnel.
- Operating 90-ton RT, 90-ton truck crane, and Manitowoc 999 and 2250 crawler cranes.
- Transporting oversized loads and heavy-haul loads.
- Safety is the top priority!
Tower Climber, Technician, CDL Driver
Broad Wind Inc.
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Siemens wind turbine erection crew.
- Construction, Technician, Snag Crew Foreman.
- Construction of 2.3 and 3.0 Mw wind turbine towers.
- Correction of the punch list for final handover to the owner.
- Instructing the crew on how to clean and install hardware, as well as work safely, and get work done promptly.
- Maintaining a safe and clean job site.
- Responded promptly to emergency service requests from customers regarding tower repairs or equipment malfunctions.
Aircraft Power Plant Repairer
US Army
Dallas, TX
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Aircraft Engine Mechanic for CH-47, UH-60M, OH-58, UH-1.
- Repair, and ensure that all Army aircraft remain safe and in a state of readiness.
- The aircraft power plant repairer supervises, inspects, and performs aviation unit, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components.
- Remove, replace, clean, and store engine assemblies or components.
- Disassemble, repair, adjust, and perform diagnostics on turbine engines.
- Assist in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls.
- Removes, repairs, replaces, adjusts, and tests hydraulic systems, subsystems, assemblies, and components according to technical manuals, directives, and safety procedures.
- Troubleshoots equipment wiring harnesses using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnose and isolate faults, and effect repairs.
- Monitor gauges, indicators, and pumps for input and output pressures.
Tower Survey Climber
Versacom
04.2011 - 06.2011
- LOS and MW Surveyor.
- Tower Climber of Monopole, Self-Support, and Guyed Towers.
- Performing a survey for AT&T cell and microwave antennas.
- Climbing towers from 60 ft to 2,000 ft.
- Ensuring that safety equipment is properly maintained.
- Properly tying off and ensuring safety for myself and the crew.
Top Out Crew, Base and Mid Foreman
Air Ways Services
Valley City, N.D.
09.2010 - 03.2011
- Erected Wind Turbines for GE 1.5Mw
- Foreman (Top Out Crew) Worked with equipment such as Liebherr 14000 Crawler Cranes, RT Hydro cranes
- Trained employees on safety, how to properly rig equipment, and 100% tie off, operate equipment from skid steers, loading water trucks and forklifts
- Prep and off loads of components, torque and building rotors
- Inspect proper rigging for crane lifts and safety of loads
Night Foremen (Top Out Crew and Base Mid Foreman)
KR Wind
Dallas, TX
08.2010 - 09.2010
- Erected Wind Turbines for GE 1.5Mw
- Foreman base mid-off loads of components and building rotors
- Foreman (Top Out Crew) Worked with equipment such as Liebherr 12000 Crawler Cranes, RT Hydro cranes
- Inspect proper rigging for crane lifts and safety of loads
- Trained employees on safety, how to properly rig equipment, and 100% tie off, operate equipment from skid steers, loading and forklifts
Foreman (Top Out Crew)
Energy Inc
Casper, WY
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Erected Wind Turbines for GE 1.5Mw
- Erection of wind turbines, climbing heights of 330ft
- Building and doing quality work as reading blue prints and schematics
- Worked with equipment such as Manitowoc 16000 Crawler Cranes, RT Hydro crane, Crane Opt 60-100T, and H2S Certification
- Inspect proper rigging for crane lifts and link of loads
Top Out Crew
Mortenson Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
03.2008 - 08.2008
- Erected Wind Turbines for Vestas V90’s 3.0Mw
- Erection of Vestas wind turbines
- Cleaning work sites painting tower sections, cleaning tower sections and Quality Control of erected towers
- Worked with Manitowoc 22250 Crawler Cranes, RT Hydro Cranes, Loading Skid Steers and Forklifts
- Climbed towers and rigged equipment for cranes, flagged cranes from ground and on top of towers
Commercial Driver
S&D LLC.
Tallassee, AL
12.2002 - 03.2008
- Transportation
- Transported heavy equipment, oversized equipment, and livestock
- Maintained equipment for safe transport, daily inspections of equipment, maintenance and mechanical work
- Keeping up to date with DOT rules and regulations, keeping log books and paper work up to date and in order and other duties as needed
Marine Scout Observer
United States Marine Corps.
Camp Lejuene, NC
11.1998 - 11.2002
- Artillery Scout Observer
- Held Secret Security clearance
- Navigating and reading maps
- Platoon leader over 20 marines, daily reports on equipment and personnel, and managing military accounts
- Kept vehicle PM’s and QC’s up to date, worked in the warehouse operating forklifts and floor jacks
- Promote the security of country and fellow marines
Education
Private Polit -
01.2021
Commercial Drone Pilot -
FAA
01.2021
Tower Crane Certificate -
01.2017
Miller Crane Works NCCCO -
01.2013
Texas State Tech. College -
Texas State Tech. College
01.2013
U.S. Army Aviation School -
01.2009
Aircraft Institute of Maintenance -
01.2005
Commercial Driver License -
01.2002
Texas State Tech. College -
Texas State Tech. College
01.1997
Bonham High School -
Bonham High School
01.1996
Skills
- Private Pilot Certification
- Commercial Drone Operator
- National Crane Operator Certification
- Hydro Crane fixed and swing cab
- Graduate of USAALS (US Army Aviation Logistics School) training
- Certified Rigger
- CDL Class A, Hazmat, tank
- Certified in Turbine Rescue Operations
- OSHA 10-hour Certified
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- Tower Crane Certificate
- Blueprint and CAD Proficiency
- Substation Design Layout, Electrical
- Solar and panel installation
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Transportation Manager/ Hazmat CDL Driver
Centerpointe Aerospace
02.2022 - Current
Crane Operator, Oil Field, CDL Driver.
Big B Crane
12.2021 - 02.2022
Crane Operator CDL Driver, Communication
Velex
04.2019 - 12.2021
Crane Operator Oil Field & Erecting Steel
Big B Crane
03.2018 - 03.2019
Crane Operator & CDL Driver
Crocker Crane
07.2017 - 03.2018
Crane Operator, CDL Driver
Mortenson Construction
03.2016 - 11.2016
60Ton Crane Operator, CDL Driver
Ames Construction
10.2015 - 03.2016
Crane Operator, CDL
TnT Crane and Rigging
03.2015 - 07.2017
Crane Operator, CDL Driver
TnT Crane and Rigging
02.2014 - 10.2015
Crane Operator, CDL Driver
Pegasus Link
11.2013 - 02.2014
Equipment Operator, CDL Dricer
MP Tech
04.2012 - 11.2013
Crane Operator, CDL Driver
Energy Transportation Inc.
02.2012 - 12.2012
Tower Climber, Technician, CDL Driver
Broad Wind Inc.
06.2011 - 02.2012
Tower Survey Climber
Versacom
04.2011 - 06.2011
Top Out Crew, Base and Mid Foreman
Air Ways Services
09.2010 - 03.2011
Night Foremen (Top Out Crew and Base Mid Foreman)
KR Wind
08.2010 - 09.2010
Foreman (Top Out Crew)
Energy Inc
08.2008 - 12.2008
Aircraft Power Plant Repairer
US Army
07.2008 - 07.2011
Top Out Crew
Mortenson Inc.
03.2008 - 08.2008
Commercial Driver
S&D LLC.
12.2002 - 03.2008
Marine Scout Observer
United States Marine Corps.
11.1998 - 11.2002
Private Polit -
Commercial Drone Pilot -
FAA
Tower Crane Certificate -
Miller Crane Works NCCCO -
Texas State Tech. College -
Texas State Tech. College
U.S. Army Aviation School -
Aircraft Institute of Maintenance -
Commercial Driver License -
Texas State Tech. College -
Texas State Tech. College
Bonham High School -
Bonham High School