Cory Ellis
Summary
Adaptable individual with hands-on experience in rigging operations and load securing. Recognized for keen attention to detail and effective communication, consistently supporting team safety and operational goals.
Overview
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Language
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2
years of professional experience
Work History
Rigger Helper
Bechtel
Port Arthur, Texas
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted riggers in setting up equipment for lifting operations.
- Maintained tools and safety equipment for daily operations.
- Supported team in securing loads and rigging materials safely.
- Helped inspect rigging gear to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols during lifting and moving tasks on site.
- Participated in safety meetings to enhance workplace awareness and practices.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on rigging gear such as lubricating parts, replacing worn components.
- Maintained daily logs of lifting activities on job sites.
- Provided support to riggers while erecting scaffolding structures at various sites.
- Communicated with crane operators during lifts via hand signals or two-way radios.
- Unloaded, loaded, and secured cargo on trucks or trailers.
- Participated in safety meetings and training sessions conducted by supervisors or designated personnel.
Signal Crew Hand
Herzog Railroad Services
Saint Joseph, Missouri
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Constructed New wayside signal system for the MRL Rail Line working under BNSF.
- Worked with Rail Pros RWIC Employees for Track limits.
- Understood various forms of track protection primarily "Form-B", and "Track and Time"
- Learned The inter-workings of the "cp5" Rail control system, as well as the "Positive Train Control" system.
- Tested new system for functionality and performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Custer County Highschool
Westcliffe, CO05-2024
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Load securing
- Rigging operations
- Signal construction
- Track protection
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Hazard identification
- Basic mathematical skill
- Documentation skills
- Decision-making
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Rigger Helper
Bechtel
11.2025 - Current
Signal Crew Hand
Herzog Railroad Services
08.2024 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Custer County Highschool