CHRISTOPHER HILLS
BATON ROUGE,UNITED STATES
Summary
Journeyman Rigger with over 11 years of extensive expertise in pipefitting, HVAC, and industrial production. Demonstrates strong leadership in rigging operations, enhancing team collaboration and ensuring safety and precision. Committed to optimizing fabrication efficiency and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Hardworking crane operator versed in determining load weights and operating within safety and equipment guidelines. Offering several years of industry experience, including crane, tower and heavy equipment knowledge. Focused and diligent with superior work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CRANE OPERATOR
Alliance
Baton Rouge, United States
06.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy-duty cranes for complex lifting operations, ensuring strict safety protocols and maintaining incident-free work environment
- Led critical lift planning and execution, optimizing crane positioning and load distribution while meeting project deadlines
- Operate cranes to lift materials, ensuring safety and efficiency in construction projects
- Reduced downtime by optimizing crane operations, enhancing project timelines
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate complex lifts, improving workflow
- Utilized technical skills to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing delays
- Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to industry safety standards
CRANE OPERATOR
Turner industries
Baton Rouge, United States
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Operated cranes to lift heavy loads, ensuring safety and precision in complex environments
- Enhanced operational efficiency by reducing downtime through proactive maintenance
- Collaborated with team to coordinate logistics, achieving timely project completion
- Utilized technical skills to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing disruptions
- Contributed to project success by maintaining high safety standards and compliance
JOURNEYMAN RIGGER
Turner Construction Company
Baton Rouge, United States
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Installed complex pipe systems, ensuring precise alignment and safety compliance
- Coordinated rigging operations, optimizing workflows with cross-functional teams
- Enhanced rigging procedures, reducing downtime and boosting efficiency
- Performed equipment inspections, maintaining safety standards and meeting deadlines
- Developed standardized rigging procedures for heavy industrial equipment, integrating safety protocols with mechanical engineering principles to reduce setup time
- Led crane operation teams in positioning industrial components, maintaining zero safety incidents while meeting project timelines
- Orchestrated multi-team rigging operations, facilitating seamless communication between trades to achieve project milestones
- Supervised rigging equipment maintenance programs, establishing quality control measures that enhanced operational reliability
- Installed and maintained industrial pipe systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety
- Assembled complex piping layouts, enhancing efficiency and reliability across systems
- Collaborated to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic issues, ensuring swift resolution
- Executed precise pipe support installations, contributing to system longevity
- Streamlined maintenance for steam and hot water systems, reducing downtime significantly
- Interpreted blueprints for precise pipe assembly, enhancing team collaboration and product quality
- Led rigging operations, ensuring safety and precision in fabrication, achieving measurable results
- Optimized material handling techniques, reducing assembly time and improving fabrication efficiency
- Resolved technical challenges, consistently meeting stringent specifications and standards
- Contributed to process improvements, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
JOURNEYMAN RIGGER
APTIM
Baton Rouge, United States
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained communication between crane operator and ground personnel during lifts.
- Inspected rigging equipment for defects and damages prior to use.
- Checked that all load bearing components are properly secured before initiating any lifting operations.
- Developed plans for complex lifts using a variety of methods including tag lines and multiple crane lifts.
- Conducted pre-lift meetings with all personnel involved in a lift operation to ensure everyone is aware of their responsibilities.
- Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
JOURNEYMAN RIGGER
Performance Contractors
Baton Rouge, United States
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Coordinated rigging operations for heavy industrial equipment, implementing safety protocols and optimizing lift sequences for critical installations
PIPEFITTER
Turner Construction Company
Baton Rouge, United States
10.2014 - 11.2016
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Provide technical advice regarding design specifications of piping systems.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Identify problems with existing installations by inspecting pipes visually or through use of x-ray machines.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
Education
AAA Crane & Rigging
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Pipefitting
- Fabrication
- Installation
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Blueprint Reading
- Pipe System
- Industrial Production
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Project Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Equipment Maintenance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Rigging Inspection
- Safety Audits
- Load Calculations
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Mobile crane operations
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Heavy lift management
- NCCCO certified
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/24/1990
Timeline
CRANE OPERATOR
Alliance
06.2024 - Current
CRANE OPERATOR
Turner industries
01.2021 - 08.2023
JOURNEYMAN RIGGER
Turner Construction Company
01.2018 - 03.2021
JOURNEYMAN RIGGER
APTIM
11.2017 - 12.2017
JOURNEYMAN RIGGER
Performance Contractors
10.2017 - 11.2017
PIPEFITTER
Turner Construction Company
10.2014 - 11.2016
AAA Crane & Rigging