Christopher Blakeley
Del Rio, Texas
Summary
I am an army veteran with 12 years of service with an honorable discharge . My qualifications are as a seasoned Crane Operator offering 17 years of industry experience, efficient and safe equipment operations and on-time project completion. Communicates precisely with crew and management to promote project completion and adherence to safety protocols. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator
Turner Industries
Norco, LA
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
FRAC AND WIRELINE CRANE OPERATOR
TNT CRANE AND RIGGING
Midland, Texas
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced job site safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and adhering to proper crane operation procedures
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by performing routine maintenance tasks and promptly addressing issues.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Responsible for accurate and safe crane set up and teardown
- Coordinate and execute communication with contract company employees in addition to third party contractors
- Survey and test ground location of crane placement to support estimated load on outriggers and swing radius.
- Perform general preventative maintenance and inspection on assigned unit to include; Wire rope, outriggers, safety mechanisms, block and ball.
All Terrain Crane Operator
Circle 8 Crane Service
Midland Texas
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced job site safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and adhering to proper crane operation procedures.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient coordination with ground crew and precise load handling skills.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by performing routine maintenance tasks and promptly addressing issues.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Played an instrumental role in the prevention of accidents or incidents by actively engaging in safety meetings and implementing suggestions for improvement.
- Streamlined communication between team members using hand signals, radios, or other means appropriate depending on the situation.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Achieved strong reputation for reliability among supervisors, leading to increased responsibility for critical lifts on high-profile projects.
- Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.
- Minimized downtime by troubleshooting mechanical issues quickly, working closely with maintenance staff for prompt repairs.
Refinery Crane Operator
Sterling Crane
Thornton, Colorado
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Enhanced job site safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and adhering to proper crane operation procedures.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient coordination with ground crew and precise load handling skills.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by performing routine maintenance tasks and promptly addressing issues.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Increased productivity by skillfully managing multiple lifts simultaneously in fast-paced construction environments.
- Ensured accurate load placement with expert use of rigging techniques and communication with ground crew members.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.
- Adapted seamlessly to new crane technologies, mastering control systems and adopting best practices for safe operation.
- Achieved strong reputation for reliability among supervisors, leading to increased responsibility for critical lifts on high-profile projects.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Played an instrumental role in the prevention of accidents or incidents by actively engaging in safety meetings and implementing suggestions for improvement.
- Leveraged knowledge of load charts, rigging techniques, and applicable regulations to ensure compliance across all aspects of crane operation.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
Mobile Crane Operator
Alpha Steel Erectors
Colorado Springs, Colorado
07.2013 - 12.2018
- Increased job site efficiency by effectively planning and executing mobile crane operations.
- Reduced downtime through consistent maintenance and pre-operation inspections of cranes.
- Ensured project completion within deadlines by coordinating with other team members to prioritize tasks.
- Maintained strict safety standards with thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with rigging crews to ensure equipment was properly secured before each lift operation.
- Calculated load capacities accurately, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff on the job site.
Skills
- Crane Operations
- Parts inspection
- Heavy lift management
- Mobile crane operations
- Equipment Inspection
- Load Calculation
- Precision Lifting
- Rigging Knowledge
- Crane Assembly
- Professionalism
- Worksite safety
Certification
NCCCO, TSS, TLL
OSHA 30
MSHA
TWIC
CDL
Forklift
Manlift
Spider equipment
Timeline
Crane Operator
Turner Industries
05.2024 - 11.2024
FRAC AND WIRELINE CRANE OPERATOR
TNT CRANE AND RIGGING
12.2022 - 06.2023
All Terrain Crane Operator
Circle 8 Crane Service
08.2022 - 12.2022
Refinery Crane Operator
Sterling Crane
10.2018 - 06.2022
Mobile Crane Operator
Alpha Steel Erectors
07.2013 - 12.2018
NCCCO, TSS, TLL
OSHA 30
MSHA
TWIC
CDL
Forklift
Manlift
Spider equipment