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Crane & Maintenance ManagerSupervisorStaff SERGENTWork Type
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Andrew Loudermilk
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Experienced and safety-focused Crane and Maintenance Manager with over 15 years of hands-on and supervisory experience in heavy equipment operations, maintenance, and project management. Proven expertise with multiple crane types—including mobile, overhead, and lattice boom cranes—and extensive background overseeing inspection, repair, and operational readiness in demanding environments. For the past 3 years, successfully managed crane operations and maintenance support team at KBR on the Marine Corps Support Facility, ensuring compliance with U.S. military NAVFAC P307/P300 and OSHA safety standards. Recognized for leadership, team development, and maintaining high operational efficiency under tight deadlines.
Maintenance professional with proven track record in efficiently managing maintenance operations. Known for ensuring optimal performance of equipment and facilities through effective maintenance strategies. Highly dependable team player with focus on adaptability and result-oriented collaboration. Skills include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Crane & Maintenance Manager
KBR – Marine Corps Support Facility
02.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations, inspections, and maintenance of multiple crane types supporting Marine Corps logistics and construction missions.
- Supervised a team of operators, riggers, and maintenance technicians ensuring all lifting activities complied with safety and contract requirements.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and records using CMMS systems to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Conducted safety meetings, operator certifications, and performance evaluations to maintain a high level of operational readiness.
- Collaborated with Marine Corps representatives and KBR leadership to coordinate lift plans, maintenance budgets, and manpower needs.
- Improved maintenance efficiency by 20% through implementation of standardized checklists and predictive maintenance practices.
- Directed crane operations and equipment maintenance for large-scale industrial, oilfield, and construction projects.
- Managed multiple crane types including hydraulic truck cranes, rough terrain cranes, and overhead cranes.
- Conducted thorough inspections, repairs, and certifications ensuring compliance with OSHA and ASME B30 standards.
- Trained and mentored new operators and maintenance staff on safe lifting practices and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment transport, load testing, and parts procurement.
- Operated cranes of various capacities for industrial and construction operations.
- Performed mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical maintenance on cranes and related heavy equipment.
- Assisted in planning and executing heavy lifts and rigging operations safely and efficiently.
Supervisor
BAE Systems Ship Repair
02.2015 - 01.2023
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Oversaw and optimized work of craftsmen performing high-quality, precision work.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Trained new employees for production positions.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
- Supported safety officer to enforce regulations, laws and established policies throughout operational stages.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference. For safe rigging practices in the yard and onboard US Navy ships as well as commercial tugs, cruise liners, and personal yachts.
- Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
- Led associate focus groups and meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management.
- Developed and deepened relationships with customers and navy as well as government contractors.
- Inspected testing equipment with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment during down time.
- Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded.
- Identified defects during cyclical checks.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming equipment issues.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Maintained high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Developed checklists to coordinate inspections with departmental managers.
- Routinely checked measuring equipment to resolve testing problems.
- Collaborated with support teams to increase productivity of production teams 40%.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects.
- Stayed up-to-date on changing product trends by blueprints, product designs and specifications.
- Completed diagnostics for equipment prior to use, troubleshooting and reporting issues.
- Liaised between production and quality assurance departments to streamline processes and increase daily productivity.
- Supervised production workers to identify areas in need of improvement for high-quality production.
- Kept detailed notes of product functionality, specifications and appearance using Microsoft excel and other programs to ensure highest quality control.
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
Staff SERGENT
US Army
12.2006 - 11.2014
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Supervised 24-hour police operation investigating civil disturbances on base.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies, implementing process improvements relating to law enforcement, fire prevention and protection, criminal investigations, physical security and military police development, health, welfare and safety.
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $100 MILLION.
- Employed negotiation techniques to diffuse hostile situations.
- Reduced process lags by assisting instructors with military police patrol training and dog training for over 90 students.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Gathered evidence, processed crime scenes and questioned witnesses and suspects.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness, commanding oversight and maintenance off tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Provided flight line security patrols to protect against incursion from unauthorized personnel and maintain security of highly valuable aircraft with classified components and design elements.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as first responder to crimes on base.
- Supported judge advocate general with investigations for trial involving military members facing courts martial and other disciplinary actions.
- Mitigated risk, providing immediate emergency response security.
- Boosted operational planning efficiencies, directing dispatch movement for security response.
- Authored daily activity, incident and irregularity reports.
- Controlled quality, accuracy and completeness of all investigations involving traffic crimes.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, and homes for evidence of stolen property.
- Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault and theft occurring on base among active military members.
- Guided and coordinated unit's force protection programs to meet unit requirements.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against raids, suicide bombers and other attacks on forward areas of operation.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.
- Documented and processed classified materials for quick reaction force "QRF" unit.
- Spearheaded patrol operations and led security forces teams to support battlefield operations.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards and potential dangers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Mechanics
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLHigh School Diploma - undefined
Frank H. Peterson Academies
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Training and Development
- Team Building
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Staff Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Non-destructive testing
- Blueprint understanding
- Proficient in operating various types of equipment to include but not limited to Forklifts four different types, Heavy lift transporters IE Kamag and Scheurle
- Vast knowledge with different types of cranes From 35ton to 300ton Crawler cranes, truck cranes, rough terrain, overhead, jib boom, Mobile gantry cranes, etc
- Sampling procedures
- Production expertise
- Quality Management
- Forklift Operation
- Blueprint reading
- Product tests
- Scheduling
- Quality Assurance for operations and equipment and testing equipment
- Rigger level one certified
- Rigger level two “advanced “certified
- Heavy Equipment Management & Scheduling
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Programs
- OSHA, NCCCO, and EM 385-1-1 Safety Compliance
- Technical Inspections & Troubleshooting
- Team Leadership & Workforce Training
- Equipment Procurement & Inventory Control
- Project Planning & Cost Control
- Marine Corps & DoD Contract Support Experience
- Crane Operations & Maintenance (Mobile, Crawler, Tower, Overhead)
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Project management
- Staff management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 plus staff members.
Affiliations
- National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
- Crane Institute of America (CIA)
- KBR Safety Leadership/Walks
Certification
- NCCCO Certified Crane Operator (Mobile & Overhead Cranes)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- Rigging & Signalperson Certification
- Equipment Maintenance & Inspection Training
- CPR / First Aid Certified
- ARCOM 15SEP2007
- ARCOM 20NOV2009
Timeline
Crane & Maintenance Manager
KBR – Marine Corps Support Facility
02.2023 - Current
Supervisor
BAE Systems Ship Repair
02.2015 - 01.2023
Staff SERGENT
US Army
12.2006 - 11.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Frank H. Peterson Academies
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Mechanics
Florida State College At Jacksonville