Christopher Kepner

• Operate cranes, lifts, and hoists daily to execute scheduled lifts, ensuring proper equipment setup for safety and efficiency.

• Conduct daily inspections and minor repairs; coordinate with mechanics for larger maintenance needs, reducing downtime.

• Maintain detailed lift logs, including material type, locations, and project-specific data for accurate reporting.

• Collaborate with site managers pre-shift to align on lift plans; complete all tasks within deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Maintain constant visual/radio communication with ground crews to ensure coordinated and safe operations.

• Provide backup to other operators, including training new staff and operating multiple equipment types when needed.

• Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
• Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
• Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.

• Executed complex lifts for commercial and industrial sites, selecting optimal equipment for each job.

• Performed daily maintenance checks, repaired minor issues, and escalated major repairs to mechanics.

• Supported multiple crews, worked overtime to meet deadlines, and trained junior operators.

• Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.

• Operated cranes for high-precision projects in secure government facilities, adhering to strict safety protocols.
• Maintained compliance with NASA site regulations, ensuring zero incidents during tenure.
• Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
• Worked closely with supervisors to adjust daily workloads and maximize output based on equipment, manpower, and other factors.

• Completed large-scale lifts for construction and industrial projects across multiple locations.

• Operate cranes, lifts, and hoists daily to execute scheduled lifts, ensuring proper equipment setup for safety and efficiency.

• Conduct daily inspections and minor repairs; coordinate with mechanics for larger maintenance needs, reducing downtime.

• Collaborate with site managers pre-shift to align on lift plans; complete all tasks within deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Maintain constant visual/radio communication with ground crews to ensure coordinated and safe operations.

• Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.

• Operated material-moving equipment daily according to schedule and instructions, choosing and setting up the right crane, lift, or hoist to complete each task safely and efficiently
• Inspected machines and equipment daily, performed routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as required and initiated additional repair requests from mechanics when necessary
• Controlled cranes, lifts, and other equipment using standard operating procedures to ensure effective transportation of materials and safety for all personnel on-site
• Created and updated a detailed log of material transportation operations, including information about the type of material, movement locations, and additional data requested by the project manager
• Collaborated with site manager's plan prior to the start of every shift, and complete all required tasks accurately and within assigned deadlines with limited supervision
• Maintained visual and radio contact with ground operators according to best practices and site safety regulations, and respond to questions and instructions clearly and quickly
• Provided additional support to Other crane operators as necessary, including working overtime to complete tasks, operating several types of equipment, and training or monitoring junior operators
• Operated and maintained cranes for heavy rigging and lifting operations in construction, maritime, and space sectors.

• Transported finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
• Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Documented and logged work/rest periods and kilometers spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Inputted “macros” into an automated system for each stage of the loading and unloading process
• Complied with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Transported freight across regional and long-haul routes; performed pre/post-trip inspections; adhered to DOT regulations.

• Traveled to customers' homes or businesses to perform installations, maintenance, and repairs
• Performed site surveys to determine the optimal placement for satellite dish installation
• Installed necessary cables, mounted the satellite hardware, and ensured correct positioning
• Calibrated equipment to ensure that the connection is secure and the service is functioning correctly
• Diagnosed technical issues and implemented effective repairs