Doyle Dawkins
Glendale Heights,IL
Summary
With over a decade of experience at NAVFAC and Entrec, I excel in crane operation and rigging, blending technical prowess with a keen ability to solve problems under pressure. Renowned for enhancing safety and efficiency on projects worth up to $60 million, my resourcefulness and passion for continuous learning stand out, ensuring project success and team safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger Lead, WG10 Step 3
NAVFAC
Great Lakes, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in weight tests with current and past equipment Specialists.
- Conducted hazard analyses before every event focusing on safety concerns with lifting mechanisms.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed while setting up and operating rigging systems.
- Train new crew members on proper techniques for setting up and operating rigging systems safely.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions for maintenance and storage of rigging equipment.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols while working with other departments on load maneuvers.
- Assisted maintenance mechanics with making sure pulleys and fan shafts were installed correctly and balanced to prolong the life of moving parts equipment.
Rigger, WG8 Step 2
NAVFAC
Great Lakes, IL
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed while setting up and operating rigging systems.
- Coordinated with other trades personnel to ensure smooth operations during projects.
- Identified potential hazards associated with the use of cranes or rigging components.
- Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
- Conducted Pre-use evaluations on rigging equipment.
Crane Operator/Rigger
Entrec
Williston, ND
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Positioned blocks and outrigger pads securely prior to operating a mobile crane.
- Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
- Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Worked closely with riggers to ensure proper load handling techniques were used during lifts.
- Operated cranes up to 15-ton carry decks, 110-ton truck-mounted boom trucks, 300-ton mobile cranes, 80-ton telescopic crawlers, and up to 440-ton lattice boom crawler cranes. From manufacturers such as Link-Belt, Grove, and Liebherr. I was proficient in reading the load and range charts to confirm that any load to pick and set was within the safe working limit of the crane.
- Operated/rigged in complex, critical lifts on a daily basis, from single crane to tandem lifts, as well as personal lifts at heights of 200-220 ft, and filled out rigorous critical lift safety job briefing documentation.
- While operating in North Dakota, the availability of certified techs was many times hours or even days away. Given the environment that we subjected our cranes to—washboard roads, arctic cold down to 60 below, and dust storms that completely blocked vision and got into every compartment possible—these conditions caused issues with the crane that made it so I had to be proficient in narrowing down the problem, whether electrical, computer, hydraulic, motor, structural, or anything that would stop the safe function of the crane. And relaying to the techs what parts are needed to repair or possibly diagnose the crane. Reading crane codes and finding appropriate fuses and relays to get a crane into a safe position, away from active work and hazards.
- I took charge of our two-way radio programming to make sure all of our cranes and portables for each crane were programmed and working. I worked with our vendors and customers to keep them updated on our channels, and to get them the operation managers' required permissions needed per the FCC.
- While in the Watford City yard, I lived 15 ft from the shop, and assisted the crane mechanic at every chance to help repair the cranes. Items that I've assisted with include the replacement of main sheaves and auxiliary sheaves, respooling of main and auxiliary lines, replacing the steering control arm that got damaged from turning in soft ground on an all-terrain crane, and installing the operator cab. Pulling off outriggers and replacing cylinders and sensor lines, climbing into the boom to remove the communication cable that had gotten pulled in during an operation in the wind. As well as assisting in numerous regular services to keep cranes in working order.
- While also being at that yard, I was the operator mostly chosen to assist the crane certifier with his task of doing our annual crane certifications.
Sales Representative
Advocate Construction
Glendale Heights, IL
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Reviewed monthly performance against targets set by management team.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure they were satisfied, and that repairs were up to their approval.
- Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
Rig Move Supervisor
T-Force Energy, Aveda Trans, IE miller
Williston, ND
03.2010 - 01.2015
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Directed and supervised a team of 25 to 35 employees in daily operations.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Managed cranes, truck drivers, loaders, and general/subcontractors in multiple locations in a multivendor environment with distances of up to 100 miles between locations. On equipment breakdowns, diagnosed and communicated with vendors to get parts to be up and running in a swift and safe manner. Assisted drivers with U-joint and yolk replacements to assure trucks would be able to continue working. The majority of jobs were oil field-related, but various jobs included general construction work to build the city of Williston. Various tasks included invoicing, sales calls, training crew members, scoping jobs for cranes, and getting detailed reports to the crane company's managed crew list and equipment. As well as inspecting the equipment used and making sure if deficient that it would be taken out of service and taken away to not be used. Maintaining OSHA standards of safety and beyond.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations set forth by federal, state, and local authorities.
- Transported cargo safely across long distances without compromising quality or integrity.
- Maintained expert knowledge of freight regulations and laws and verified strict compliance.
Crane Rigger
IE Miller
Williston, ND
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Performed regular maintenance on cranes and related machinery.
- Coordinated with other trades personnel to ensure smooth operations during projects.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards when performing lift operations.
- Identified potential hazards associated with the use of cranes or rigging components.
- Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
- Trained and monitored junior crane operators, communicating tasks clearly and giving regular, constructive feedback.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- I worked on an aged Grove TM120 crane with limited company funds and available parts. I had to replace the O-rings on the valve block on a biweekly basis, as well as crawl into the boom to reset cables on the live fly section to restore it to workable order. I also worked on and assisted in replacing the planetary axles on the crane as well.
- The other crane I rigged on was a lattice boom truck-mounted Link-Belt crane. While installing pins in lattice sections and pendant lines, I had to keep the operator updated and informed on the condition of all ends and possible wear points during travel to keep the crane in safe working order.
- In the year rigging, right out of high school, I was able to gain the knowledge and rapport with my coworkers and management to be put into a truck pusher/Rig Move Supervisor position at the age of 19, all the while being able to work under high-stress, long-hour, dangerous environments, while keeping safety standards at an all-time high compared to other supervisors at the same level. I would always prioritize the safe movement of all equipment over the rushed and dangerous work of many of the others I worked with.
Education
GED -
Stevensville High School
Stevensville, MT01-2009
Navy E-learning
Skills
- Resourceful problem solver who is adept at remaining calm in stressful situations, and an effective communicator with team members and contractors
- Thirteen years of experience in working with cranes, rigging, and maintenance of both is some capacity
- I have worked on a new build of oil drilling rigs, with an approximate value of the projects being $30-60 million, as well as demos of the same rigs from well blowouts, having to coordinate with engineers on lifts to maintain structural satisfaction, and safe lifting procedures that can be applied to compromised steel
- A passion for learning new things at a quick pace, and teaching them to others, so everyone can stay informed and safe
- Ability to inspect and diagnose problems pertaining to various mechanical and moving parts, with rigging and motorized equipment
- Proficient with the Microsoft 365 suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, as well as anything that involves work on the computer or networking
Accomplishments
TIME OFF AWARD 2024
TIME OFF AWARD 2024
PERFORMANCE AWARD 2024
TIME OFF AWARD 2024
TIME OFF AWARD 2024
ON THE SPOT CASH AWARD 2024
PERFORMANCE AWARD 2023
ON THE SPOT CASH AWARD 2023
ON THE SPOT CASH AWARD 2022
PERFORMANCE AWARD 2022
ON THE SPOT CASH AWARD 2021
PERFORMANCE AWARD 2021
Certification
- CDL A with Passenger Endorsement
- Competent Person for Excavation
- Forklift cert up to 4k
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Cert
References
- Doug Boulet, Operations manager of maintenance PROLIFT Rigging co 701-566-1550
- Levi Stradnyaka, HSE Manager, PROLIFT RIggingco, 1-780-218-9610
- Ryan, Equipment Specialist, NAVFAC, 847-980-6752
Timeline
Rigger Lead, WG10 Step 3
NAVFAC
07.2022 - Current
Rigger, WG8 Step 2
NAVFAC
07.2020 - 07.2022
Crane Operator/Rigger
Entrec
10.2017 - 04.2020
Sales Representative
Advocate Construction
11.2015 - 10.2017
Rig Move Supervisor
T-Force Energy, Aveda Trans, IE miller
03.2010 - 01.2015
Crane Rigger
IE Miller
01.2009 - 03.2010
GED -
Stevensville High School
Navy E-learning
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