Darrell McCranie
Walterboro,SC
Summary
Dynamic Facilities Manager with a proven track record at Sunward Steel, excelling in operations management and project execution. Expert in structural welding and maintenance, I drive cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations and enhance team efficiency. Committed to continuous improvement, I foster a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and safety compliance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent/Facilities Manager
Sunward Steel
Walterboro, SC
10.2019 - Current
- Handled urgent production equipment issues and coordinated necessary repairs.
- Performed routine evaluations of physical assets to detect repair needs.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with contractors and vendors
- Evaluated subcontractor performance for quality assurance purposes, maintaining strong partnerships while holding service providers accountable for their work.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Oversaw facility renovations, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to local building codes.
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance plans and streamlining work order processes.
- Maintained HVAC, temperature control, electrical and building automation systems.
- Conducted interviews to select suitable maintenance staff.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of 10+ staff members
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment that promoted professional growth.
- Reduced energy consumption through regular audits and implementation of energy-saving processes
- Developed and implemented safety protocols, resulting in reduced workplace accidents and increased employee satisfaction.
- Enhanced building security with the installation of access control systems, surveillance cameras, and improved lighting.
- Led cross-functional teams to complete complex facility projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives by introducing recycling programs and partnering with environmentally responsible vendors.
- Managed security and access control by overseeing surveillance camera, alarm and card access systems for facility safety and security.
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
- Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Conducted training sessions to educate staff on facility procedures.
General Manager
Steen Enterprises Inc.
Ravenel, SC
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
- Maintained current knowledge of all facets of operations.
- Established and maintained positive work environment to enhance retention and productivity.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Increased customer retention and satisfaction by closely monitored team member performance and assessing problematic practices.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
Welding Instructor NCCER
Palmetto Training
Walterboro, SC
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Trained 12-20 students on various welding tasks and used diverse instructional methods to increase identifying and long-term educational success.
- Used various teaching methods to decrease learning gaps and increase student motivation for long-term educational success.
- Implemented new curricula and continuously improved industry practices during day-to-day management.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Assisted program participants with achieving career and learning goals.
- Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
- Followed all policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Welder/Structural Fitter
Force Protection
Ladson, SC
04.2007 - 06.2012
- Selected, set up and staged equipment to complete jobs according to project specifications.
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Performed flat, vertical, overhead and horizontal welds depending on needs of particular jobs.
- Used MIG welding to form carbon steel into tanks and other metal fabricated weldments.
- Completed work with proper alignment and allowances for shrinkage to produce durable welds.
- Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.
Maintenance Millwright
Coastal Industries
Walterboro, SC
04.1994 - 03.2006
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
- Increased longevity of machinery and tools by completed regular sharpening and maintenance.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Welder/Fitter
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Goose Creek, SC
06.1989 - 03.1993
- Used arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas welding equipment to weld submarine parts safely and efficiently.
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc welding.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints.
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Prepared GMAW welding equipment to perform advanced HY80 steel preheat and x-ray work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walterboro High School
Walterboro, SC05.1989
Some College (No Degree) -
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SCSkills
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Timeline management
- Operations management
- Business Development
- Manual dexterity
- Structural welding
- Maintenance and repair
- Adept in precision and measuring tools
- Project Management
- Fast-learner
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Available to work in remote locations for long periods of time
Certification
- Safety trainer NCCER
- Forklift Trainer NCCER
- Overhead Crane NCCER
- CWB Certified Weld Supervisor
- CWB & NCCER Qualified welder SMAW, GMAW, GTAW
- EPA 608
Timeline
Superintendent/Facilities Manager
Sunward Steel
10.2019 - Current
General Manager
Steen Enterprises Inc.
12.2016 - 10.2019
Welding Instructor NCCER
Palmetto Training
07.2012 - 12.2016
Welder/Structural Fitter
Force Protection
04.2007 - 06.2012
Maintenance Millwright
Coastal Industries
04.1994 - 03.2006
Welder/Fitter
General Dynamics Electric Boat
06.1989 - 03.1993
High School Diploma -
Walterboro High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Technical College of The Lowcountry