Eddie Castaneda

• Safeguarded personnel by enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies throughout all projects.
• Maximized equipment life by performing regular preventive maintenance on slings, shackles, hoists, and other rigging components.
• Assisted in training new hires on safe rigging procedures, contributing to a more skilled workforce.
• Enhanced safety by conducting thorough inspections of rigging equipment and ensuring proper maintenance.
• Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.

• Responsible for rigging heavy machinery units (weighing between seventy pounds to ten tons)

• Rigged ac motors, guy slingers, exhaust pipes, fan motors, turbos, mrg's, bellows, transition pieces, exhaust valves, fire pumps, engine blocks, etc.

• Consistently assume additional responsibilities and work extended hours to meet project deadlines.

• In my crane repertoire I have successfully removed and installed sliding padeyes.

• I’ve been the signal person in charge for countless shore power evolutions.

• Last but not least in my crane repertoire, I have landed 1,000's of pallets of ship's material and miscellaneous equipment, scaffolding racks, life rafts, and J-bar davits, throughout various locations and most classes of vessels.

• Responsible for rigging heavy machinery units (weighing between seventy pounds to ten tons)

• Rigged compressors, and lube oil heater exchangers

• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.

• Performed hook tending responsibilities with Brewer Crane onloading/offloading various lifts of material/ machinery such as scaffolding and missile launcher platforms.

• Also in my crane repertoire, I have landed 1,000's of pallets of ship's material and miscellaneous equipment, scaffolding racks, RSL's, life rafts, J-bar davits, throughout various locations and most classes of vessels.

• Responsible for rigging heavy machinery units (weighing between seventy pounds to ten tons) using rigging gear
• Rigged fire pumps, pipes, valves, flushing equipment, motors, ac machinery units, boat crane masts, etc.
• Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Performed hook tending responsibilities with Bob’s Crane onloading/offloading various lifts of material/machinery
• In my crane repertoire I have successfully removed and installed several ship's antenna's. Such as whip antennas, slq-32, radar domes, and various antennas on the mast.
• Last but not least in my crane repertoire, I have landed 1,000's of pallets of ship's material and miscellaneous equipment, scaffolding racks, RSL's, life rafts, J-bar davits, throughout various locations and most classes.

• Responsible for rigging heavy machinery units (weighing between seventy pounds to ten tons) using chain falls
• Rigged amot valves, governors, and bellows
• Weight tested chainfalls
• Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
• Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
• Operated overhead cranes and winches to lift, position and place heavy objects.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Responsible for running multiple crews of workers to accomplish work objectives
• Successfully lead day and night shift crew
• Responsible for rigging heavy machinery units (weighing between seventy pounds to ten tons) using chain falls
• I,ve rigged various units throughout my time at CMSD such as valves: butterfly valves, clay valves, limit torque valves ranging from all different sizes. I've also rigged ups/battery units, as well as flex hoses. I also have experience rigging cooling coils, fcu units and fan motors. In my time I've also rigged M10s and M6s from main engine rooms. I've come across compressors as well as numerous electronic racks.
• Rigged numerous fire pumps in various spaces throughout several classes of ships. Such as CG'S, DDG'S, LSD'S, LHD'S, LPD'S, CVN'S. In spaces such as shaft alley, mmr #1 & mmr #2, aux #1 and aux #2, and fire pump rooms.
• In my crane repertoire I have successfully removed and installed several ship's antenna's. Such as whip antennas, slq-32, radardomes, and various antennas on the mast.
• More crane hook tending removals and installations accomplished would be, sliding padeyes, deck pieces, ciws gun, yellow gear, and stern gates.
• Have accomplished multiple ship departures and arrivals, being the signal person for countless shore power evolutions, brow stands and brows for several class ships.
• Last but not least in my crane repertoire, I have landed 1,000's of pallets of ship's material and miscellaneous equipment, scaffolding racks, RSL's, life rafts, j-bar davits, throughout various locations and most classes.
• I also am quite experienced in pull testing deck tie downs, stanchions, guard rails, pad eyes, etc.
• Aid crane operators to lift units on and off board ships
• Prior to the commencement of a job, I thoroughly inspect gear, then determine which equipment to use to safely accomplish the job.
• Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
• Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
• Have done several planned lifts that had a specified lifting configuration and followed to plan to safely execute the task.
• Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
• Have improvised safely when adapting and overcoming to new or unforeseen events during an evolution.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

• Rigged numerous units throughout ship varying from electronic cabinets, valves, cooling coils, foundations, pumps, motors, etc
• Worked with crane operators as a hook tender/crane signal caller to load materials and units on and off ship
• Used radio communication and hand signals with crane operators to ensure safe working production
• Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
• Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
• Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
• Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
• Operated cranes, hoists and winches to lift, position and place heavy objects.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

• Rigged various units throughout the ship such as valves, pumps, motors, cooling coils, etc
• Knowledgeable use of rigging equipment included; chain falls, shackles, nylons, eye bolts, beam clamps, etc.
• Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.

• Joined rigging department as a Rigger Helper 3 and advanced to Tradesman 1 to rig heavy machinery, use chain falls and worked with crane operators to lift units on and off naval ship
• Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
• Followed safety protocols on job sites.
• Was part of team in charge of rigging a total of 10 Main Engine Generators weight approximately 22,000 Lbs each, 5 old units out and 5 new units in

• Advanced to Boiler Maker Helper 1, 2 and 3 to repair boilers in the main machinery rooms onboard naval ships.
• Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
• Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
• Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
• Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
• Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
• Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.

• Worked as a Production Support worker to provide; ventilation and lighting and deck protection for ships, checked blowers to reassure ventilation was working correctly, hooked up and ran hoses for water and air to pass through naval ships
• Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
• Performed quality checks on products at end of assembly.
• Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
• Worked correctly and safely with range of different materials and components.
• Used different machines and tools based on individual job requirements.
• Set up and broke down production equipment based on job specifications.
• Assisted production team by restocking supplies, cleaning areas and maintaining machinery.