Chaz Oliver
Whitney
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Lead Rigger with extensive experience at Ginger Cranes, excelling in advanced rigging techniques and staff development. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure safety compliance, and adapt to new technologies, fostering collaboration and continuous learning in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Rigger
Ginger Cranes
10.2025 - Current
Lead rigger
Specialty rigging
Rigging trainer
Crane/rigging Supervisor
Veteran Crane and Construction
02.2023 - 09.2025
Crew lead
Travel
Specialty rigging
Crane/rigging Supervisor
Sparta Crane & Construction
08.2022 - 01.2023
Lead rigger
Crew lead
Specialty rigging
Jailer
McLennan County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - 08.2022
Learning a new skill
Supervisory skills
Training individuals
Pipefitter/ Welder
University Mechanical
02.2019 - 03.2020
Leading a different trade
Welding proficiency
Crane Oiler/Rigger
IUOE Local 12
10.2015 - 01.2019
Learning the industry
Exceeding in the industry
Taking on leadership roles
Supervising crews
Education
High School Diploma -
Norco High School
Norco, CASkills
- Strong communication skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Continuous learning mindset
- Adaptable to new technologies
- Technical direction experience
- Advanced rigging techniques
- Equipment moving
- Documentation skills
- Safety
- Materials movement
- Basic mathematical skill
- Rigging preparation
- OSHA regulations
- Rigging planning
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff development
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Lead Rigger
Ginger Cranes
10.2025 - Current
Crane/rigging Supervisor
Veteran Crane and Construction
02.2023 - 09.2025
Crane/rigging Supervisor
Sparta Crane & Construction
08.2022 - 01.2023
Jailer
McLennan County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - 08.2022
Pipefitter/ Welder
University Mechanical
02.2019 - 03.2020
Crane Oiler/Rigger
IUOE Local 12
10.2015 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Norco High School