Daniel Connatser
Leander,TX
Summary
Forward-thinking individual knowledgeable about construction applications and processes, offering top-notch project execution, problem-solving abilities, and team leadership. My field experience over my career has allowed me to become astute in maximizing resources and personnel to meet challenging demands. I pride myself on being an analytical leader, and always being committed to safety, quality, and successful execution of any project I am involved with regardless of job title or position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
EPC Project Services
Kingsport, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Eastman Owner's Representative
- Lead construction activities from RFP to final turnover, ensuring alignment with CEP (Construction Execution Plan) on $156MM Revamp Project, doubling capacity in a live building that manufacturers food grade and medical grade plastic.
- Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction contractors through the bidding and award process.
- Champion health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) practices.
- Coordinate between the Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Maintenance Departments, as well as the Project Staff, on cost-related issues and concerns.
- Manage adherence to project scope, and secure/document approvals for all changes in project engineering/methodologies, and client SOPs, including PCNs, discovery work, and scope changes.
- Able to work closely with project controls, document control, and administrative teams for support during project construction delivery efforts.
- Advise the Construction Team to regarding review and approval of Critical Lift plans for main equipment component installations.
- Monitor the Site daily, per OSHA 1926 standards, for safety in construction.
- Coordinate construction activities with Client safety personnel, contractors, engineers, and vendors as needed.
- Assure the Project Management Team is informed of project activities, changes, and issues/concerns on a daily basis.
- Track and log PCNs and RFIs, including a master spreadsheet to filter by craft discipline, contractor, RFI number, PCN number, source of bust, PCN cost, and engineering responses.
Turnaround Planner
The Cannon Group
To, Ohio
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Cenovus Owner's Representative.
- Report directly to 2 TAR Managers; the project was divided into East Units and West Units.
- Define the scope for all jobs needing crane and rigging support, including bullrigging applications, specialty rigging, and rental rigging.
- Assemble the budget for the Crane and Rigging scope for a $200 million plant-wide TAR (approximately $13 million).
- Work with Zone Leads to assign cranes in each respective unit based on individual unit needs and duration.
- Enter data into IPS to document load weights, the crane used, configurations of the boom and rigging used, as well as Critical Lift Plans once approved.
- Create and develop an estimating template to track costs by unit, as well as the overall cost for all crane and rigging rentals and personnel.
- Prepare a cost comparison for TAR managers to review three vendors side by side, including labor and equipment rates broken down by unit and individual pieces of equipment.
- Develop a crane and equipment schedule, including specialty rigging, rental rigging, and mats.
- Coordinate with P.E. regarding Critical Lifts, paperwork submittial/review/approval, including personnel basket lifts at flares in 2 different locations.
WashSlab Coordinator
NES Global Talent
Delaware City, DE
02.2024 - 04.2024
- PBF Owner's Representative
- Report directly to Nightshift TAR Manager
- Coordinate all incoming and outgoing equipment, including exchanger bundles and components, piping, valves, tower trays, distributor piping, and any other equipment or material needing to be cleaned or decontaminated.
- Manage the cleaning and decontamination of all equipment based on a priority list to maintain schedule dates and milestones.
- Track the progress of cleaning and inspection by API/Client inspectors, including eddy current testing.
- Communicate the status of repairs to the TAR Manager and fellow TAR Coordinators while in progress (including percentage complete), and when complete, ready for installation.
- Expedite the priority list of bundles and component cleaning/repair to maintain the schedule.
- Work in parallel with API/Client Inspectors regarding cleanliness status, VT of all exchanger bundles and components, as well as repair recommendations based on VT results.
- Report inspection findings to the TAR Manager each shift.
- Ensure all Contractors work safely and follow Client SOP's at all times.
Crane and Rigging SME/Turnaround Planner
NES Global Talent
La Porte, TX
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Lyondellbasell Owner's Representative - Lead - Syngas 2023 Outage.
- Provide leadership support of crane and rigging activities, personnel certification compliance, as well as fixed, mobile equipment, and rigging practices compliance pertaining to Client policies and procedures.
- Conduct jobwalks with fellow Planners and/or Engineers to advise crane size/duration of rental, and any applicable specialty rigging needs.
- Request/receive quotes for cranes, mats, and specialty rigging and submit to Client Construction Lead for AFE approval/budgetary purposes.
- Coordinate all external rented lifting equipment (mats, manual/hydraulic lifting equipment, specialty rigging, spreader bars, etc), as well as delivery and setup for manned and unmanned cranes.
- Responsible for all inbound and outbound inspections of cranes to ensure safe operating condition/functionality, and annual inspection validity.
- Work with fellow Planners and Contractor Management to ensure compliance with Client policy/procedure, as well as OSHA 1926.1400 and ASME B30.5 prior to Execution Phase to manage associated risks.
- Identify obstacles that could affect project execution and support the mitigation process to facilitate production and adhere to schedule.
- Manage cranes, manpower resources, and rental rigging/equipment to ensure quality of work and compliance with Client policies and procedures, as well as budget compliance.
- Primary Approver for all non-routine lifts.
- Secondary Approver for all critical lifts and personnel lifts.
- Resolve conflicts/questions for field personnel based on priority work and/or direction from TAR Construction Lead.
Mechanical Turnaround Execution Coordinator
Burrow Global
Pasadena, TX
12.2022 - 04.2023
- TPC Owner's Representative for all Mechanical work at DMF, DH2 and 99/100 Area Units.
- Coordinate, oversee, and monitor progress of all turnaround scope work during execution.
- Review LOTO packages for accuracy, and walk out LOTO with Operatons and Contractor Supervision as required.
- Manage Washslab including logistics, eddy current testing, welding and coating repairs, both onsite and at offsite vendors.
- Drive overall turnaround execution, especially critical path jobs.
- Make adjustments to resources as necessary during the turnaround to complete scope safely, on schedule, and under budget.
- Coordinate offsite transport for repairs of exchangers at multiple vendors including bundles, and whole exchangers needing code welding work, tubes plugged, and offsite NDE testing.
- Monitor field progress during turnaround activities and update Scheduler daily.
- Track all eddy current testing, NDE, code repairs, and offsite testing and report to TAR Manager daily.
- Review schedule and communicate work scope priorities to Contractor Management and offsite vendors.
Crane and Rigging SME/Execution Coordinator
The Cannon Group
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 08.2022
- BP Husky Owner's Representative for all Crane/Rigging and Transportation needs for $450MM Mega TAR. Report directly to Client Event Manager.
- Attend daily Turnover and Progress meetings with BP Operations and Safety Representatives, Contractor Management and Safety Representatives, and fellow Zone Leads.
- Conduct Contractor Safety meetings to convey priority work, concerns/issues from previous shift, and daily safety topics.
- Openly communicate with Client Personnel, Engineers, Contractor Management, and Operations Personnel to discuss jobscope progress and changes/issues as they arise.
- Observe Contractor personnel's work practices/performance and make recommendations to Contractor Management and/or Client regarding potential improvements.
- Coordinate with fellow Zone Leads to ensure all Crane/Rigging and Transportation needs were covered plantwide at all times including all activities at two washslabs and two offsite laydown yards.
- Resolve HSE and Productivity issues/concerns in the field proactively between Contractor Managment/Supervision, Coordinators, and Operations Personnel.
- Coordinate Contractor activities in multiple units for Union and Non Union Contractors simultaneously on various tasks based on progress of scopework and/or changes in priority.
Bullrigging SME/Crane Coordinator
Alltec Lifting Systems
La Porte, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Lyondellbasell Owner's Representative on nightshift for all Bullrigging and Crane activities at QE1 outage.
- Attend meetings daily, both in person and via Teams, to discuss and prioritize Crane and Rigging needs for all Contractors onsite.
- Coordinate Crane and Rigging needs with Contractor Supervision and Management for resources and Cranes based on three shift look ahead to ensure schedule is followed.
- Conduct field audits on lift plans, Crane setup, and bullrigging activities to verify contractors are working safely, and complying with Lyondellbasell policies and procedures.
- Interface with Engineers to address questions/concerns in the field and meetings as needed.
- Resolve HSE and Productivity issues in the field proactively between Contractors, Coordinators, and Operations Personnel.
- Participate in safety audit walks with Lyondellbasell, Contractor, and third party representatives to confirm all Crane and Rigging Activites are being executed safely and efficiently.
- Review additional work outside original scopework with Field Coordinators for Crane and Rigging coverage based on priority and resource availability.
Lead Crane and Rigging Coordinator
LanceSoft
La Porte, TX
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Lyondellbasell Owner's Representative on nightshift for all Crane and Rigging activities during outages at multiple units at LPO Site including VAM, AA, Hyperzone, and AB3.
- Manage Crane and Rigging activities each shift.
- Attend meetings daily including Contractor/Co-ordinator POD, Lyondellbasell POD, Contractor Safety, and Lyondellbasell EOD.
- Review and prepare daily shift reports to convey change in work scope, and prepare dayshift for upcoming activities during next shift.
- Conduct Contractor Crane and Rigging safety meetings daily to discuss POD from meetings, priority work, safety topics, and concerns/issues from prior shift.
- Primary Approver for all Non-Routine Lifts.
- Secondary Approver for all critical lifts and personnel basket work.
- Audit Crane and Rigging paperwork including lift plans and inspections to ensure compliance.
- Review, verify, and approve/reject all Contractor Crane and Rigging personnel certifications and/or training(including Company qualifications).
- Resolve conflicts between Contractors and Coordinators regarding Crane and Rigging tasks to be executed based on priority work and/or direction from Construction Manager.
Crane Superintendent
ERSG
Seibert/Westboro/Truscott, CO/MO/TX
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Vestas Owner's Representative on multiple wind project sites for erection and maintenance work.
- Oversee all Crane Activity onsite daily ensuring lift plans and wind speed cutoff requirements were always followed.
- Review PE stamped lift plans to verify Client requirements for wind speed, capacity of chart, and rigging were followed by Contractor at all times.
- Supervise Union and Non-Union contractors working the same project and areas as needed.
- Manage Crane Assembly/Disassembly including partial de-rigs and complete teardowns based on terrain and crane walk paths.
- Attend daily POD meetings with Client and Subcontractors to ensure all parties involved were in agreement on planned activities for the day for all Crane work onsite.
- Supervise multiple crews working multiple sites installing and removing turbine blades simultaneously for maintenance work, as well as installing base/mid, nacelle, drive train, hub and blades for erection on new sites.
- Directly responsible for all lifts onsite with the Manitowoc MLC300 VPC Max, Liebherr LG1750, LR11000, LTR1220, Manitowoc 16000, and various RT Cranes.
- Document timing of project milestones and report to Client Site Manager, as well as Corporate Personnel daily via emailed report.
- Attend EOD Meeting daily with Site Management and Subcontractor Supervision to discuss daily activities and possible improvements moving forward for Contractor and Client personnel.
- Complete IAuditor Reports daily per site worked, documenting work progress with pictures as required by Client.
Crane Supervisor/A&D Director
Aerotek
Seibert, CO
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Supervise Union and Non-union employees representing multiple companies.
- Conduct daily safety meetings with Contractor Personnel to communicate planned activities for the day and information from Management.
- Document progress of project and report to Site Manager daily.
- Coordinate offload of components at multiple hardstands simultaneously.
- Manage assembly/disassembly of LR11350 in SW2 configuration - 54m main boom/66m luffing jib.
- Track and document delays including wind speed, weather, contractor obstacles, and unexpected issues.
- Monitor wind speeds via data loggers and anemometers to ensure lifts are executed within parameters of Engineered Lift Plans.
- Oversee partial derig of LR11350 to relocate superstructure across State Highway separating hardstands to expedite project completion.
- Execute transport/tracking of Cranes onsite up to 3 miles on various types of terrain including string roads, pasture, and low water crossings.
- Directly responsible for lifts, assembly/disassembly, and moving LR11350, LR1300, Manitowoc 2250, and various RT Cranes.
- Record Crane hours weekly to ensure Client and Vendor billing were accurate at all times.
- Report Contractor employees hours daily to Site Manager for payroll.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas High School
Houston, TX05.2001
Skills
- Over 20 years of experience in the Construction industry, with more than 11 years in a supervisory position
- Extensive craft knowledge and field experience, specifically: mechanical work, crane assembly/disassembly, piping fabrication, crane setup, welding, NDE, rigging, piping demo/installation, lift plans, pre-lift meetings, ironwork, bullrigging, logistics, crane pad construction, electrical, civil, instrumentation, and crane operation
- Possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and facilitative skills, as well as meticulous documentation of job progress/changes in work scope
- Committed to conflict resolution
- Sound knowledge of many Industrial Construction workplace practices and standards including: permitting, LOTO, Management of Change, cost tracking, PSSR, budgetary processes, confined space, MSDS, First Aid/CPR, and Emergency Response
- Self starter that leads from the frontline
- Demonstrate excellent decision making skills and the ability to prioritize resources and equipment based on unexpected job scope changes
- Basic knowledge of P6 and SAP software
- Advanced proficiency with P&ID and isometrics
- Listen actively and invite new ideas for exchanged opinions between Contractors, Client Management, and Coordinators to achieve goals
- Accept ownership, accountable, and deliver on commitments
- Extraordinary exposure to all facets of construction work in refineries, chemical plants, and the renewable energy sector
- Capable of conducting job walks in the field to assess needs for manpower, equipment, tools, and scaffolding with or without Vendors
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Capable of interacting with a diverse population in all facets of the Project
- Efficient at multitasking and managing competing priorities
- Participate in RCI investigations that have/had safety or quality issues and assist Management Team with corrective actions
- Maintain poise and focus under time constraint pressures and adverse conditions
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical savvy
Certification
- NCCCO Large and Small Hydraulic
- NCCER Advanced Rigging Certified Plus, Boilermaker, Pipefitter
- Valid TWIC - expires 1/26/2026
- OSHA 30 Certification Number 36-602074083
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Construction Manager
EPC Project Services
07.2024 - Current
Turnaround Planner
The Cannon Group
04.2024 - 07.2024
WashSlab Coordinator
NES Global Talent
02.2024 - 04.2024
Crane and Rigging SME/Turnaround Planner
NES Global Talent
04.2023 - 01.2024
Mechanical Turnaround Execution Coordinator
Burrow Global
12.2022 - 04.2023
Crane and Rigging SME/Execution Coordinator
The Cannon Group
03.2022 - 08.2022
Bullrigging SME/Crane Coordinator
Alltec Lifting Systems
01.2022 - 03.2022
Lead Crane and Rigging Coordinator
LanceSoft
08.2021 - 12.2021
Crane Superintendent
ERSG
03.2021 - 08.2021
Crane Supervisor/A&D Director
Aerotek
09.2020 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas High School
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