Fernando Diaz
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Crane and Rigging Equipment Foreman with extensive experience at Zachry Industrial, excelling in laydown yard management and crew supervision. Proven track record in optimizing material flow and enforcing safety compliance, while effectively coordinating logistics to minimize downtime. Skilled in inventory tracking and fostering team collaboration for successful project execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane and Rigging Equipment Foreman
Zachry Industrial
06.2023 - Current
- Manage daily operations from the laydown yard to job site ensure efficient material flow to active work fronts.
- Lead and supervise a crew of 12 personnel, including equipment operators and equipment.
- Coordinate forklift, yard mule and trailer needs, and equipment staging to support construction schedules.
- Maintain accurate material tracking, equipment logs, and daily reports.
- Enforce strict safety standards through daily JSAs, toolbox talks, and hazard identification.
Warehouse / Laydown Yard Foreman
Zachry Industrial
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Supervised warehouse and laydown yard operations supporting industrial construction projects.
- Led crews responsible for material receiving, inspection, storage, and distribution to multiple work fronts.
- Coordinated closely with field supervision to ensure timely material availability and minimize downtime.
- Maintained accurate inventory control, material documentation, and yard organization.
- Ensured proper storage and handling of pipe, steel, fittings, valves, and equipment.
- Enforced site safety policies, housekeeping standards, and Zachry procedures.
- Supported logistics planning to improve workflow efficiency and reduce material delays.
Warehouse / Laydown Yard Foreman
Zachry Industrial
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Supervised laydown yard and warehouse operations for the Freeport LNG construction project.
- Led crews responsible for receiving, storing, inspecting, and distributing materials to multiple work areas.
- Maintained inventory accuracy, material documentation, and organized yard layout for efficiency.
- Coordinated with field superintendents and planners to ensure material availability and minimize downtime.
- Enforced site safety policies and proper material handling procedures.
- Oversaw proper storage and handling of pipe, structural steel, valves, fittings, and heavy equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Klein Forest High School
Houston TxSkills
- Crane & Rigging Operations Support
- Laydown Yard & Warehouse Management
- Material Handling & Transportation Services
- Crew Supervision (up to 12 Personnel)
- Pipe, Structural Steel & Equipment Handling
- Inventory Tracking & Documentation
- OSHA & Site Safety Compliance
- Coordination with Superintendents & Planners
- Heavy Equipment & Forklift / Telehandler Operations
Certification
- NCCCO Certified Rigger – Level I
- NCCCO Certified Signal Person
- Forklift - Telehandler / Straight Mass Certified
- Yard Mule Driver Certified
Timeline
Crane and Rigging Equipment Foreman
Zachry Industrial
06.2023 - Current
Warehouse / Laydown Yard Foreman
Zachry Industrial
08.2019 - 02.2022
Warehouse / Laydown Yard Foreman
Zachry Industrial
02.2017 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Klein Forest High School