Alonzo Cottrell Jr
Nederland,TX
Summary
Safety focused industrial professional with refinery experience and training in process operations. Experienced working in high hazard industrial environments while following strict safety procedures, permits, and job safety analyses. Skilled in communication, situational awareness, and team work during critical operations. Seeking a Process Operator position with Motiva Enterprises to contribute to a safe and efficient refinery operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Turner Industries
Groves, TX, USA
02.2024 - Current
- Operate crane under general supervision.
- Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
- Repair crane as needed.
- Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.
- Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
- Complete all necessary paperwork prior to start JSA and permits.
- Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities safely and effectively.
- Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
- Work with in precise limits and standards of accuracy.
- Operate crane according to signals from helper.
- Start and stop crane engine.
- Follow directions carefully.
- Attend daily and weekly safety meetings to cover safety topics.
- Participate in safety audits as part of the safety culture committee team.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process operations and technology
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX01-2026
Trade - Crane and Rigging/ Signalperson
ATS
Sun Prairie, WI01-2026
High school diploma -
Nederland High School
Nederland, TX05-2015
Skills
- Stop work authority
- Joint job walks
- Lockout / Tagout
- PPE compliance
- Permit systems
- Safety audit and meetings
- Hazard awareness and identification
- Job safety analysis
- Process safety awareness
- Process variables
- Industrial equipment operations
- Microsoft office
- Team coordination in high-risk environments
- Radio communication
- Conduct toolbox meetings
- Shift briefing
Certification
- NCCCO Rigging/Signalperson, 05/01/22, 05/01/30
- NCCCO Crane Certified, 04/01/22, 04/01/27
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), 04/01/22, 04/01/27
Timeline
Crane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Turner Industries
02.2024 - Current
Trade - Crane and Rigging/ Signalperson
ATS
High school diploma -
Nederland High School
Associate of Applied Science - Process operations and technology
Lamar Institute of Technology