Christopher Blouin
Des Allemands,LA
Summary
Dependable construction professional with over 23 years of experience in an industrial setting. Excels in a fast paced environment. Works to complete projects safely and efficiently. Responsible for executing plans of all critical and heavy lifts, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet company goals. Very strong in leadership skills and communication. Certified and qualified crane operator of LBC, TLL , TSS, BTF, STC cranes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPERINTENDENT
EXCEL USA
03.2023 - Current
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by fostering a culture of safety onsite.
- Planned and oversaw the lifts and installation of over 600 tons over three separate projects at CF Industries.
- Managed the accurate setting of over 30 modules and over 50 pieces of equipment including pumps, vessels, overhead cranes, and compressors.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to cohesively work with crews to maintain schedule milestones.
- Created and executed crane lift plans to safely install steel and equipment without incident.
STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPERINTENDENT
SPECIALTY WELDING AND TURNAROUNDS LLC
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Supervised the installation of 150 tons of steel to an existing unit with no lost time injuries
- Planned and oversaw all lifts of steel and equipment
TURNAROUND CRANE OPERATOR
OPTIMAL FIELD SERVICES
01.2022 - Current
- Operated various types of cranes from 8 to 75 tons
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Assist all crafts with crane support
TURNAROUND CRANE OPERATOR
BRONCO INDUSTRIAL
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated 100 ton RT Crane
- Made multiple lifts over 50 thousand pounds
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
TURNAROUND CRANE OPERATOR
MAMMOET USA
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Operated various types of cranes from 8 to 100 tons.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Made multiple two crane critical lifts
STRUCTURAL STEEL GENERAL FOREMAN
EXCEL USA
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Built 2 small units at CF Industries
- Set all vessels and equipment throughout project
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Collaborated with management and field to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations
- Assisted with installing all piping and valves
CRANE OPERATOR
EXCEL USA
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Operated various types of cranes from 8-110 ton
- Made multiple two crane lifts
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities
- Carefully operated cranes, and equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety
- Performed daily safety checks to ensure equipment was in safe operating condition
- Worked in tight quarters and in the blind through radio contact with riggers
CRANE & RIGGING AUDITOR
WYATT FIELD SERVICE
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Audit crane and rigging paperwork before and during crane lifts
- Checked paper work to verify that it matched what was being lifted and or shifted
- Made random rigging and hardware inspections to make sure workers are complying with company policies
- Held safety meetings to spread awareness of company policies and procedures
- Checked credentials of crane operators and riggers
TURN AROUND CRANE & RIGGING FORMAN
WYATT FIELD SERVICE
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Direct crane operators and riggers
- Coordinated and executed critical lifts
- Pulled four 75000# delta valves on coker unit
- Planned all task and held lift meetings for critical lifts
- Checked all rigging drawings before lifts to verify proper rigging
- Made random rigging inspections to be sure workers were complying with company policies
TURNAROUND CRANE OPERATOR
GROUP STEELE
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated Linkbelt 138 Lattice Boom Crawler
- Performed daily safety checks to ensure equipment was in safe operating condition
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities
- Assisted ironworkers setting I beams, columns, stairs ,and floor decking
- Unloading trucks, shaking out iron in lay down yard
TURNAROUND CRANE OPERATOR
TNT CRANE AND RIGGING INC.
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Operated Tadano 75 Ton
- Performed daily safety checks to ensure equipment was in safe operating condition
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities
- Worked in tight quarters, and in the blind through radio contact with riggers
- Supporting all crafts piping,millwrights,and scaffolding
- Pulled and set 25000# gear boxes and turbines on turbine deck
- Flew big bore piping and set valves throughout unit
CRANE & RIGGING GENERAL FOREMAN
WYATT FIELD SERVICE
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Directed crane operators and riggers
- Coordinated and executed critical and heavy lifts from 50-300 tons
- Executed multiple two crane lifts
- Planned certain task for critical lifts
- Went over drawings for rigging and spreader bar configurations
- Planned and coordinated big bore piping to be bull rigged into unit
- Inspected heavy rigging before all lifts and checked to make sure all rigging is to the specs on drawings
CRANE OPERATOR
CB&I
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Operated varies types of cranes from 100-300 ton cranes
- Planned and executed lifts on pipe,valves,iron and rebar
- Inspected crane daily and rigging at each use
- Maintained compliance with company policy to perform task
- Operated crane safely and efficiently
- Used capacity charts and crane LMI to maintain safe operations
CRANE OPERATOR
TURNER INDUSTRIES
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Operated various types of cranes from 50-100 ton cranes
- Planned and executed lifts on pipe, and valves
- Used capacity charts and computers to maintain safe operations
- Inspected crane and rigging daily
- Maintained compliance with company policy to perform task
- Safely and efficiently operated cranes
Education
Certificate - Project Management, Planning & Scheduling, Estimating
ABC-Pelican Chapter Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc
Baton Rouge, LAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Continental Academy
Coral Gables, FL2002
Skills
- Emphasizes craftsmanship
- Critical Lift Plans
- Manage Personal in Field
- Coordinate Activities
- Erecting Structures
- Structural Steel
- Directing Cranes & Riggers
- Certified Crane Operator
- Large Scale Projects
- Large Scale Turnarounds
Certification
NCCCO CERTIFIED OPERATOR- Lattice Boom Crawler, Large Hydro Swing Cab, Small fixed cab,(LBC, TLL, TSS, BTF, STC)
NCCER- Advanced Rigging
NCCER- Signal Person
NCCER- Industrial Iron Worker Cert Plus
Timeline
STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPERINTENDENT
EXCEL USA
03.2023 - Current
STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPERINTENDENT
SPECIALTY WELDING AND TURNAROUNDS LLC
05.2022 - 03.2023
TURNAROUND CRANE OPERATOR
OPTIMAL FIELD SERVICES
01.2022 - Current
TURNAROUND CRANE OPERATOR
BRONCO INDUSTRIAL
11.2021 - 01.2022
TURNAROUND CRANE OPERATOR
MAMMOET USA
08.2021 - 11.2021
STRUCTURAL STEEL GENERAL FOREMAN
EXCEL USA
07.2020 - 08.2021
CRANE OPERATOR
EXCEL USA
06.2019 - 07.2020
CRANE & RIGGING AUDITOR
WYATT FIELD SERVICE
03.2019 - 05.2019
TURN AROUND CRANE & RIGGING FORMAN
WYATT FIELD SERVICE
01.2019 - 03.2019
TURNAROUND CRANE OPERATOR
GROUP STEELE
12.2018 - 01.2019
TURNAROUND CRANE OPERATOR
TNT CRANE AND RIGGING INC.
10.2018 - 12.2018
CRANE & RIGGING GENERAL FOREMAN
WYATT FIELD SERVICE
09.2017 - 10.2018
CRANE OPERATOR
CB&I
01.2017 - 09.2017
CRANE OPERATOR
TURNER INDUSTRIES
01.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Continental Academy
Certificate - Project Management, Planning & Scheduling, Estimating
ABC-Pelican Chapter Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc
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