James Ellis
Bryan,TX
Summary
With a strong background in rigging, I possess extensive expertise in managing industrial and commercial projects. Skillfully handling diverse responsibilities, my focus is on guaranteeing project success. Emphasizing safety as my topmost concern, I consistently adhere to industry regulations and best practices to safeguard the well-being of all individuals involved.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pile Driver General Foreman
Bechtel
11.2024 - Current
Rigger
Performance Contracting
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Assisted crane operators in making critical decisions regarding lift strategies while maintaining open lines of communication throughout the process.
- Enhanced team productivity through clear communication with colleagues regarding job assignments and expectations.
Project Superintendent
BES Construction, LLC
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Ground up construction of 125,000 sq/ft tilt wall commercial building for ARCO and KCAS
Rigging General Foreman
Bechtel Construction Services
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Plan and schedule crane and rigging activities
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Missouri Valley College
High School -
Rockdale High School
01.1993
Skills
- Blueprint Interpretation Skills
- Understand and Interpret Load Charts
- Heavy lift and transport
- Knowledgeable of cane rigging limitation and the impacts it can have on crane set up
- Understand the limitations associated with misuse of rigging and hardware
- Skilled in the movement and transfer of material from crane to structure using chain hoist and rigging (Bull Rigging)
- Skilled at off-loading and building virtual every type and capacity of crane that will be used during the heavy lifting phases of the project
- Vast experience with using two crane picks for setting towers, ect that are required to be tailed up and into position while at the same time coordinating with our heavy transport equipment in order to insure everyone is within chart and has access to complete the task
Certification
- NCCER Advanced Rigger 2017 - present (2029)
- NCCER Ironworker Plus 2016 -present
- NCCER Signal Person 2019 - 2024
- Site Safety Technician, NCCER 2016 - present
- Site Safety Supervisor, NCCER 2016 - present
Timeline
Pile Driver General Foreman
Bechtel
11.2024 - Current
Rigger
Performance Contracting
10.2022 - 11.2024
Project Superintendent
BES Construction, LLC
12.2020 - 10.2022
Rigging General Foreman
Bechtel Construction Services
02.2018 - 09.2020
High School -
Rockdale High School
Missouri Valley College