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Danny Gonsoulin

Ponchatoula,LA

Summary

My name is Danny Gonsolin. I’m 55 years old. I’ve been running cranes, and heavy equipment for the last 35+ years started working for a company back in 1986 work for a company by the name of golf coast dockside offloading, barges, and ships at a bulk terminal went out of business left from there to work for a company by the name of associated terminals stevedoring run cranes midstream running 4600 Montowac on waterderek’s in the late 80s too late 90s they were bought out by a company by the name St James, Stevedoring run, friction cranes, and hydraulics cranes, midstream offloading ships in the mid 90s went to try to do construction work on land running a 4600 montowac dragline, digging canals reason for leaving job came to a and went back on the Mississippi river and started working for a company by the name of ADM Daniel Acca Midland running friction cranes with power tagline Vicon 4600 Mantowac and running some new hydraulic cranes from Germany in the late 90s to 2000 was laid off just recently working on a waterdeck running a 375 excavator caterpillar offloading barges to a hopper to land for a company by the name of 234 terminals Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator/Crane Operator

234 Terminals
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.2021 - 06.2025
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Inspected the gantry crane and related equipment to ensure they met safety standards.
  • Troubleshot problems with mechanical components of the gantry crane when needed.
  • Organized and maintained the necessary paperwork for crane operations.
  • Reported any issues or malfunctions to supervisor immediately after noticing them while operating the machine safely.
  • Maintained communication with other personnel involved in loading or unloading process via two-way radio.
  • Complied with all applicable laws governing safe operation of cranes as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Strictly followed instructions from supervisors regarding speed, direction, height, weight capacity. during operations.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning or damaged machinery and equipment while operating the gantry crane.
  • Operated the gantry crane in a safe manner, abiding by all safety protocols.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on the gantry crane, including lubrication of moving parts.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo from ships using the gantry crane.
  • Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
  • Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
  • Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes and winches and replaced worn out cables.
  • Verified daily schedules and instructions with project manager prior to beginning work on project.

Crane Operator

Associated Terminals
Reserve, Louisiana
01.1999 - 10.2020
  • Worked closely with riggers to ensure proper load handling techniques were used during lifts.
  • Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
  • Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
  • Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
  • Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
  • Assisted with rigging operations as required.
  • Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
  • Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
  • Utilized remote controls or radio devices to operate the crane.
  • Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
  • Positioned blocks and outrigger pads securely prior to operating a mobile crane.
  • Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
  • Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
  • Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
  • Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bonnabel High School
Kenner, LA
03-1989

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Safety inspection
  • Crane maintenance
  • Problem resolution
  • Heavy lifting
  • Loading and unloading
  • Crane operations
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Front end loader operations
  • Backhoe operation
  • Bulldozer operations

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator/Crane Operator

234 Terminals
01.2021 - 06.2025

Crane Operator

Associated Terminals
01.1999 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

Bonnabel High School