ARON SAVOIE
Lake Jackson
Summary
Seasoned Heavy Lift Operations Specialist with hands-on experience in crane operation, rigging, and high-risk lift coordination across industrial sites, including Turner Industries. Expert in developing and executing lift plans, interpreting complex technical drawings, and enforcing strict compliance with OSHA, and site safety protocols. Adept at leading cross-functional teams in remote and high-pressure environments, with a strong track record of maintaining zero-incident operations through proactive hazard assessment and risk mitigation strategies. Committed to operational excellence, safety leadership, and continuous process improvement in all phases of heavy-lift execution.
Dedicated professional with experience leading dispatching activities using team management and complex problem-solving skills. Resourceful at juggling multiple tasks when scheduling deliveries, optimizing routes and prioritizing jobs. Practiced in opening, delegating and closing tickets with speed and accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4036
4036
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dispatcher
Maxim Crane Works
Port Lavaca
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated crane operations for various job sites across multiple locations.
- Communicated effectively with operators and clients to ensure smooth logistics.
- Managed scheduling and dispatching of equipment to meet project timelines.
- Utilized dispatch software to track equipment availability and job assignments.
- Monitored real-time crane activities and addressed any operational issues promptly.
- Collaborated with teams to optimize routing and reduce downtime on projects.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment usage and service requests daily.
- Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.
- Assigned drivers to appropriate routes based on customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints related to service issues or delays.
- Utilized computer systems to locate addresses, calculate estimated arrival times, and provide directions when necessary.
- Tracked vehicles using GPS technology and provided real-time status updates as needed.
- Scheduled loads according to priority and available equipment.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, updating databases, and preparing documents for review by management staff.
- Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs.
- Coordinated with other dispatchers to ensure efficient delivery schedules were met.
- Utilized various software systems to facilitate movement, planning and scheduling.
- Managed daily delivery and work schedules to maximize coverage.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Participated in team meetings discussing changes in procedures or processes.
- Verified driver credentials prior to assigning them a route or task.
- Relayed work orders and information between work crews, supervisors, and field personnel.
- Addressed questions, problems or requests for service or equipment.
- Set schedules, implemented new policies, and worked with managers to optimize operational procedures and establish clear objectives.
Crane Operator/ Lift Director
Maxim Crane Works/ Sarens/ Mammoet/ Turner Industr
Lake Jackson
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Operated cranes to lift and move heavy materials safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute lifting operations effectively.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations during all crane operations.
- Maintained accurate records of crane operations and maintenance activities.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe crane operation procedures.
- Communicated with ground crew to ensure coordinated lifting efforts.
- Troubleshot minor equipment issues to minimize downtime during operations.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Assisted with rigging operations as required.
- Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
- Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes and winches and replaced worn out cables.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations at all times while operating the crane.
- Verified daily schedules and instructions with project manager prior to beginning work on project.
Distribution Operator
Olin Corporation
Freeport
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Executed safe and efficient bulk loading of hazardous materials into railcars and tank trucks in compliance with DOT and OSHA standards.
- Monitored process variables including flow rates, pressure levels, and tank capacities to ensure optimal loading operations and prevent overfills or leaks.
- Applied Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and Railway Blue Flag protection to safeguard personnel during equipment maintenance and movement.
- Followed detailed operational procedures and safety protocols to mitigate risks during high-pressure transfer operations and heavy lift logistics.
- Collaborated with logistics teams and remote operations staff to coordinate shipment timing, equipment readiness, and incident response planning.
- Maintained accurate records of distribution activities and inventory counts.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Inspected packaging for quality compliance before shipment release.
- Utilized computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook Express.
- Followed safety regulations while operating material handling equipment such as forklifts.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues within the distribution team to ensure timely deliveries.
- Inspected outgoing packages for quality assurance prior to shipment.
- Verified accuracy of shipments by comparing invoices with products received.
- Managed shipping paperwork including bills of lading, packing slips, manifests.
Ironworker/Rigger
Barnhart Crane/ Deep South Crane/ Maxim Crane
Lake Jackson
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Executed heavy lift rigging operations including setup, hoisting, and secure placement of pressure vessels and structural components in compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety standards.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on pressure vessels and distillation columns, ensuring structural integrity and operational readiness for critical plant processes.
- Interpreted complex technical drawings and specifications to determine lift strategies, load capacities, and rigging configurations with precision.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate lift plans, mitigate operational risks, and maintain effective communication during high-risk activities.
- Applied advanced problem-solving in confined space and elevated environments, upholding zero-incident safety culture through strict adherence to safety protocols and hazard assessments.
- Installed structural steel beams and columns safely and efficiently on job sites.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide construction processes.
- Conducted inspections of completed work to identify potential issues or improvements.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
Boilermaker/Rigger
Civil Mechanical
Clute
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures and components for various projects.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts securely and efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate installations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues on-site.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition for safe operations.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
Education
Associates Degree - Homeland Security
Trident University
Chandler, AZCombat Engineer -
United States Marine Corps
Skills
- Heavy Lift Planning and Execution
- OSHA Compliance and Safety Protocols
- Rigging and Signalman Proficiency
- Crane Operation and Load Management
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Technical Drawing and Blueprint Interpretation
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Lift Plan Development and Review
- Load Chart Calculations
- Confined Space and Elevated Work Procedures
- Mechanical Systems Knowledge
- Team Coordination and Leadership
- Remote Operations Monitoring
- Incident Reporting and Root Cause Analysis
- Project Tracking and Documentation
- Asset Tracking and Inventory Control
- Communication in High-Risk Environments
- Preventive Maintenance Coordination
- Safety Meeting Facilitation
- Emergency Response Planning
- Compliance Auditing and Site Inspections
- Work Permit System Knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Equipment Pre-Use Inspection
Accomplishments
- Executed over 150+ critical lifts with zero safety incidents.
- Led a 10-member rigging team on high-risk shutdown projects.
- Reduced lift planning errors by 30% through improved blueprint reviews.
- Conducted daily safety briefings resulting in enhanced compliance.
- Streamlined asset tracking system, increasing equipment readiness by 25%.
Training
- NCCCO Certified Lift Director
- NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
- NCCCO Certified Rigger
- Critical Lift Focal Point
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic Maintenance Repairs and PPMs
- Forklift Mechanic and Operator
- Crane Assembly and Dismantling Team Lead
Military Experience
- USMC, Bootcamp - E1 Private, San Diego, California, 06/01/10
- USMC, Infantry School - E2 Private First-Class, Camp Pendleton, California, 09/01/10
- USMC, AIT - E3 LCpl, Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina, 01/01/11
- USMC, Stationed - E4 Corporal, Twentynine Palms, California, 01/01/14
Skills And Core Competencies
- Heavy Lift Planning and Execution
- OSHA Compliance and Safety Protocols
- Rigging and Signalman Proficiency
- Crane Operation and Load Management
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Technical Drawing and Blueprint Interpretation
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Lift Plan Development and Review
- Load Chart Calculations
- Confined Space and Elevated Work Procedures
- Mechanical Systems Knowledge
- Team Coordination and Leadership
- Remote Operations Monitoring
- Incident Reporting and Root Cause Analysis
- Project Tracking and Documentation
- Asset Tracking and Inventory Control
- Communication in High-Risk Environments
- Preventive Maintenance Coordination
- Safety Meeting Facilitation
- Emergency Response Planning
- Compliance Auditing and Site Inspections
- Work Permit System Knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Equipment Pre-Use Inspection
Timeline
Dispatcher
Maxim Crane Works
01.2026 - Current
Distribution Operator
Olin Corporation
01.2022 - 04.2022
Crane Operator/ Lift Director
Maxim Crane Works/ Sarens/ Mammoet/ Turner Industr
01.2021 - 01.2026
Ironworker/Rigger
Barnhart Crane/ Deep South Crane/ Maxim Crane
11.2017 - 01.2021
Boilermaker/Rigger
Civil Mechanical
09.2016 - 08.2017
Associates Degree - Homeland Security
Trident University
Combat Engineer -
United States Marine Corps