AMBUS LOFTON
Livingston,TX
Summary
Dependable, hard working, proud US Army veteran highly trained and motivated with 15+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Willing and able to learn new skills. Proven ability to safely operate heavy equipment including production equipment and troubleshoot mechanical issues while managing large crews.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Team Member
Roy O Martin
Corrigan, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Started up and shut down processing equipment.
- Responsibilities include safely operating production equipment used to make OSB; troubleshooting mechanical issues; actively participating in problem-solving sessions; producing a quality product and required efficiencies consistently; and cross-training on different machine centers.
- Operated furnace equipment to maintain optimal temperature and efficiency.
Owner/Operator
A.L.L CUSTOM WOOD WORKS
Livingston, TX
07.2017 - Current
- Responsible for managing all aspects of business operations while providing hands on expertise from sales and project management
- Design and fabricate using various types of woods, materials and tools
- Designed custom wood products based on client specifications and preferences.
Crane operator
Transocean Inc
Houston, TX
11.2003 - 01.2017
- Operated offshore cranes to lift, move, position and re-position loads on jackup and semi-submersible rigs.
- Experienced with both lattice boom and knuckle boom cranes.
- Operated electric/hydraulic 150 ton lattice boom cranes, 15 ton pipe handler/rig floor cranes and all electric 50 ton lattice boom cranes.
- Offloaded and backloaded various supply vessels in many different sea states.
- Successfully completed C-CAP offshore and onshore assessment with high scores.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance of cranes and rigging.
- Over 5 years experience ensuring the safety of the crane operations and the people around them keeping a safe work environment as the number one focus.
- Experienced as a Helicopter Landing Officer.
Floorhand
Patterson-UTI
Houston, TX
02.2003 - 10.2003
- Performed general maintenance of draw works
- Tripped pipe using slips, tongs and elevators
- Loading and off-loading pipe and assisting in rig movements
Roustabout
Noble Drilling
Houston, TX
07.2002 - 02.2003
- Maintained pipe deck and main deck areas. Kept clean and tidy
- Flagged, directed and guided loads with crane
- Supplied equipment to rig floors as requested, and provided assistance to drill floor.
- Assisted as directed by crane operator
92Y Supply Specialist
U.S. Army
08.1998 - 08.2001
- Supervised the activities of soldiers engaged in receiving, storing, testing and shipping products and/or materials
- Provided overall support for over 600 troops
- Managed supply chain operations for military equipment and materials.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of weaponry and ammunition supplies.
- Developed standard operating procedures for armory operations and weapon maintenance.
Education
Crane Training and Safety Institute
2016
Maersk Competency Training Program
2016
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Falck Safety Services
2014
Corrigan-Camden High
Skills
- Certified Crane Operator
- Certified rigger and banksman
- Certified Helicopter Landing Officer
- Certified Advanced Firefighter
- Certified forklift driver
- Troubleshooting
- Demonstrated organizational/planning skills
- Managing large crews
- Excellent communication
- Manual labor skills
- Strong work ethic
Accomplishments
- Liehberr MTC 6000 (150t crane with 190' boom)
- Worked internationally for 2 yrs in countries like Italy, Romania and Angola. (2014-2016)
- Finished in the top half of my class in Basic and AIT training
References
Alonso Aguilar (current supervisor
- Roy O. Martin Inc.
- Email: alonso.aguilar@royomartin.com
- Cell: (936) 414-4646
Keith Mize, Deckpusher
- Transocean Inc
- Cell: (832) 549-7804
- Email: keithmize31@yahoo.com
Timeline
Production Team Member
Roy O Martin
10.2019 - Current
Owner/Operator
A.L.L CUSTOM WOOD WORKS
07.2017 - Current
Crane operator
Transocean Inc
11.2003 - 01.2017
Floorhand
Patterson-UTI
02.2003 - 10.2003
Roustabout
Noble Drilling
07.2002 - 02.2003
92Y Supply Specialist
U.S. Army
08.1998 - 08.2001
Corrigan-Camden High
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Falck Safety Services
Maersk Competency Training Program
Crane Training and Safety Institute