Daniel Walker
Elm Grove,LA
Summary
Accomplished at Maxim Crane Works, I excel in risk management and team leadership, enhancing safety and efficiency on-site. My expertise in documentation and critical thinking drives project success, significantly reducing risks. Proven in fostering client relationships and mentoring teams, I consistently deliver beyond expectations. I am self driven, task oriented, and treat every lift with the upmost importance. I strive under pressure with 13 years in the trade.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane/Rigging Supervisor
Maxim Crane Works
05.2024 - Current
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Supervised training of Turnaround workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Oversaw crane and equipment set-up and needs for the job scope.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Crane/Rigging Foreman
Maxim Crane Works
09.2023 - Current
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
Advanced Rigger, Lead Rigger
Maxim Crane Works
09.2021 - Current
- Utilized situational critical thinking skills to resolve and identify technical issues with equipment, eliminating injuries through pre-emptive risk management.
- Installed and repaired rigging, mast and antenna ropes, small boat handling gear and windlass equipment.
- Gestured to crane operator when lifting heavy loads to provide directional and placement guidance.
- Lifted and carried heavy equipment, moving machinery, ship structural members and masts into place.
- Attached loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
- Mobilized and tore down cranes according to safety regulations.
Ironworker Foreman
PBI
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Placed blocks and jacks under rods for suspension while constructing vertical elements.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Reinforced walls and structures, teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water, and sewage lines.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
Advanced/Lead Rigger
Maxim Crane Works
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared steel components for assembled bent sections and connectors.
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
- Mobilized and tore down rigs according to safety regulations.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
SNHU
Southern New Hampshire06-2027
High School Diploma -
Parkway High
Bossier City, LA05-2012
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Training and mentoring
- Client Relationship Building
- Forklift Operating
- Technical knowledge
- Risk Management
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Problem-Solving
- Heavy Lifting
Certification
Advanced NCCER gold rigging.
Hunting, fishing, computers
I love hunting and fishing as it connects me more to nature, I enjoy the sport in it and also the food and value it provides in life. I also love building computers and cybersecurity/coding as it provides me to keep a sharp mind focused on the details and critical thinking.
Timeline
Crane/Rigging Supervisor
Maxim Crane Works
05.2024 - Current
Crane/Rigging Foreman
Maxim Crane Works
09.2023 - Current
Advanced Rigger, Lead Rigger
Maxim Crane Works
09.2021 - Current
Ironworker Foreman
PBI
06.2021 - 09.2021
Advanced/Lead Rigger
Maxim Crane Works
01.2021 - 05.2021
Advanced NCCER gold rigging.
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
SNHU
High School Diploma -
Parkway High
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