DALE JOHNSON
Kemp,TX
Summary
Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations. Also a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overhead Crane Technician/Lead Installer
OMI Crane Services
Royse City, US
11.2023 - Current
- Installed new crane systems according to manufacturer specifications, ensuring proper assembly, alignment, and calibration
- Responded promptly to emergency repair calls for malfunctioning cranes to minimize operational disruptions for clients
- Maintained accurate records of all service activities including inspections, repairs, parts used, and customer interactions
- Performed routine maintenance and inspections on various types of cranes, ensuring optimal functionality and safety compliance
- Collaborated with engineering teams during the design phase of new crane projects to provide technical insights regarding serviceability aspects
- Led a team of technicians in the successful completion of major crane installations at multiple client sites within specified timelines
- Served as the primary point of contact for resolving complex technical issues related to cranes, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to operations
- Inspected crane equipment for safety and operational compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repair projects efficiently.
- Load tested newly installed overhead bridge cranes according to OSHA regulations.
Installation/Service Technician
GH Cranes
Terrell, US
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Installation of new cranes and troubleshooting and repairing previous installs. Knowledgeable in 480 power, electrical components, vfd's, plc's, ect… preventative maintenance, fabrication, inspection.
- Installed and maintained crane systems at various construction sites.
- Provided technical support to clients during equipment setup and troubleshooting.
- Trained new technicians on installation procedures and safety protocols.
- Identified potential upsell opportunities based upon customer needs assessment during service calls.
- Researched industry standards when needed in order to provide quality service solutions.
- Developed strategies for improving existing processes related to installation services.
- Built strong relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
- Adapted installation techniques to accommodate unique customer environments and requirements.
Shop Welder/Fabricator
GH Cranes
Terrell, US
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Manufacturing cranes and all that goes with it everything from the box girder jig to span jig also long seam welding and layouts.
- Also wiring all electrical components for a pre install start up and troubleshooting and repairing in the event of something wrong.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Assisted in training new welders on equipment and safety protocols.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to verify structural integrity.
- Test welds for strength after completion using bend tests or other methods as required.
- Interpret engineering drawings in order to produce accurate welds per customer requirements.
- Train new employees on safe operation of machines and proper use of protective gear.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
Fabricator
Slayton LLC
Montgomery, US
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe work environment.
- A ended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
- Use GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and FCAW to fit, weld and fabricate any specified job.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Confident and comfortable using metal fabrication tools. Including but not limited to torches, plasma cutters, MAG drills and welding machines.
Fabricator/Shop Foreman
Spooltech Llc
Houston, US
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Atended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
- Use GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW, and FCAW to fit, weld and fabricate any specified job.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Confident and comfortable using metal fabrication tools. Including but not limited to torches, plasma cutters, MAG drills and welding machines.
- Inspected each completed fabrication project to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
- Earned reputation for good a enhance and hard work.
- Utilized Global Shop to over see, job priority, labor hours, blue prints, and payroll hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bandera High School
Bandera, TXSkills
- Remodeling
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Blueprint Reading
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Planning and Coordination
- Manufacturing
- Material prepping
- Facilities Maintenance
- Organized
- Carpentry
- Team management
- Equipment Operation
- Hand tools
- Welding
- Inventory oversight
- Problem Resolution
- Job inspections
- Equipment repair
- Fabrication
- Communications
- Drywall
- Plasma Cutting
- Forklift
- Payroll
- Measurements
- Job order prioritization
- Assembly
- Motor controls
- Service technician experience
- Construction
- Forklift Operation
- Team Management
- Welding equipment
- Project Organization
- Handyman
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Load testing
- Operational compliance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Customer relationship management
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Supervision and leadership
- Project planning
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Overhead Crane Technician/Lead Installer
OMI Crane Services
11.2023 - Current
Installation/Service Technician
GH Cranes
06.2021 - 11.2023
Shop Welder/Fabricator
GH Cranes
06.2020 - 06.2021
Fabricator
Slayton LLC
11.2019 - 06.2020
Fabricator/Shop Foreman
Spooltech Llc
11.2018 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Bandera High School