Herbert (Herb) Stone, Jr.
Huffman,TX
Summary
Recognized as a Crane and Rigging Subject Matter Expert and trusted advisor skilled in research, analysis and examination of company technology and standard operating procedures. Interface and collaborate with clients and internal team members, providing consultative enhancement recommendations based on industry research. Improve existing processes, procedures, technical enhancements, resource requirements and stakeholder engagement procedures to align with strategic goals.
41 years of crane and rigging experience in the Petro-Chemical environment.
Senior Crane Operator, experience in hydraulic crane up to 800 ton capacity and lattice boom cranes up to 350 ton capacity
Has 20 plus years of operating German made all terrain cranes
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane and Rigging Coordinator
Valero Refining
Houston, TX
07.1981 - 05.2022
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Operated heavy equipment on daily basis.
Crane Operator
Brown & Root Construction
Houston, TX
05.1979 - 07.1981
- Traveled to different jobsites on limited notice to oversee operations or resolve issues.
- Observed load hookup and determined safety of load.
- Filled in for sick or vacationing crane operators and support personnel.
- Inspected crane for defective parts and coordinated corrections for defects or malfunctions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Channelview High School
Channelview, TX05.1979
Skills
- Equipment setup and operation
- Managing operations
- Overseeing employees
- Project development and life cycle
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Work flow planning
- Project estimation and bidding
- Heavy lifting
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 24 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 16 in the development of Corporate Crane and Rigging procedure
Timeline
Crane and Rigging Coordinator
Valero Refining
07.1981 - 05.2022
Crane Operator
Brown & Root Construction
05.1979 - 07.1981
High School Diploma -
Channelview High School
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