Israel Cortez
San Benito,Texas
Summary
Experienced rigger proficient in setting up and operating rigging equipment, with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Skilled in reading blueprints and executing complex lifts. Holds numerous industry-specific certifications, including NCCER Advanced Rigger and Journeyman Ironworker.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger
SST
Austin, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
- Coordinated structural and heavy lifts with properly rigged equipment.
- Assisted in the assembly of cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
- Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.
- Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
Rigger
Belcan
Austin Texas, TX
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Ensured load safety and stability by skillfully attaching to rigging via clamps and shackles.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- 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.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed while setting up and operating rigging systems.
- Maintain detailed records regarding inspections of all rigging components used on a project.
Rigger
Performance Contractors
Houston, Texas
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Maintained high safety standards by conducting thorough pre-use inspections of all rigging equipment.
- Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Assisted in the assembly of cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
- Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo with a crane.
Rigger
Zachary Construction
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
Crane Rigger
Performance Contractors
Mt. Belvieu
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted in the assembly of cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo with a crane.
- Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
Crane Rigger
Space X
Boca Chica
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted in the assembly of cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
- Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.
- Developed plans for hoisting objects safely into place using appropriate rigging techniques.
- Coordinated with other trades personnel to ensure smooth operations during projects.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards when performing lift operations.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
Crane Rigger/Ironworker
Matrix Services
Salt Lake City, Ut
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed plans for hoisting objects safely into place using appropriate rigging techniques.
- Coordinated with other trades personnel to ensure smooth operations during projects.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Education
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX01-2022
San Benito High School
05-1994
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Construction safety
- Materials Movement
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Team Collaboration
- Safety Compliance
- Heavy Lifting
- Accident Prevention
- Load Calculation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Load Balancing
- Hazard Identification
Certification
- NCCER Advanced Rigger
- NCCER Journeyman Ironworker
- TWIC Holder
Additional Information
Passport & Covid Vaccinations upon request
References
- Daniel Brady, (385) 372-9297
- Hector Martinez, (979) 436-1720
Timeline
Rigger
SST
07.2024 - Current
Rigger
Belcan
03.2024 - 07.2024
Rigger
Performance Contractors
04.2023 - 03.2024
Rigger
Zachary Construction
08.2022 - 04.2023
Crane Rigger
Performance Contractors
02.2022 - 07.2022
Crane Rigger
Space X
04.2020 - 02.2022
Crane Rigger/Ironworker
Matrix Services
10.2019 - 04.2020
- NCCER Advanced Rigger
- NCCER Journeyman Ironworker
- TWIC Holder
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
San Benito High School
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