Zackery Cross
Deer Park
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Controls
Wyatt Field Services
02.2025 - Current
- Analyzed cost variances to identify trends and optimize budgeting processes.
- Developed detailed financial forecasts to support strategic planning initiatives.
- Optimized budget allocation for various departments through comprehensive cost analysis and forecasting.
- Provided financial reports to the client.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
SUBCONTRACT COORDINATOR
Wyatt Field Services
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated training sessions for new employees on relevant topics such as safety protocols or company policies.
- Communicated effectively with internal staff members as well as external vendors to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
- Worked with supervisors or project managers to develop schedules, monitor deadlines and coordinate resources.
- Responded to telephone calls and emails from customers or clients to answer questions or resolve problems.
- Managed flow of paperwork within organization by storing, retrieving and organizing records.
- Used computer software and systems to enter data and review and draft documents.
- Communicated with clients and supervisors regarding project status and changes in scope of work.
- Organized data by creating spreadsheets or other visual aids for easier analysis.
- Utilized problem solving skills to troubleshoot complex situations involving multiple parties.
- Monitored budget expenditures on a regular basis in order to stay within allocated resources.
BOILERMAKER FOREMAN
Wyatt Field Services
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborated closely with engineers on project design plans and blueprints to ensure accuracy of construction details.
- Identified potential risks associated with job sites prior to commencement of operations in order to take preventive actions if necessary.
- Successfully managed and trained a team of boilermakers on safe work practices, job specifications, and quality standards.
BOILERMAKER
Altair Strickland
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Repaired damaged equipment by replacing worn out parts such as pressure valves, gaskets and seals.
- Assisted other trades personnel in the installation of large scale industrial projects.
- Bolted pressure vessel structures and parts together using wrenches.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to established codes of practice.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers hammers for assembling and disassembling machinery parts.
- Followed safety protocols when working around high temperature areas and hazardous chemicals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting blueprints, diagrams and schematics to identify components for assembly or repair.
- Assisted in the replacement and repair of large scale equipment such as slide valves, flug gas spools, delta valves.
LABORER/BOILERMAKER
Brown & Root
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained all safety protocols while working on job sites, including wearing personal protective gear.
- Worked collaboratively in diverse environment with various employees.
- Removed waste and damaged equipment from work areas to prevent accidents.
- Performed minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment.
- Inspected completed projects to ensure that they met quality standards set forth by management.
- Welded metal components together for installation purposes during renovations.
- Performed grinding, cutting, welding, on large scale heaters and re-boilers.
- Performed tube replacement on heaters.
- Valve replacement, bull-rigging, crane signalling.
BOILERMAKER
Able Industrial
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Used electrical tools to prep fabricated steel for welding.
- Performed work inside pressure vessels.
- Performed work under supplied air.
- Assisted in the replacement of large scale delta valve on coker unit.
- Performed teardown, bundle extraction, pushed bundles, bolt-up components, hydro testing on exchangers.
OWNER
CrossWorks Coatings
02.2011 - 09.2018
- Managed the daily operations related to customer service, inventory management, and marketing.
- Maintained a high standard of customer service through quality assurance checks.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with business partners, vendors, and customers.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure favorable pricing agreements.
- Identified problems, made decisions, and interpreted results based on quantitative techniques.
- Set and implemented strategic goals and initiatives to align company with mission, values, and vision.
PROJECT ESTIMATOR
CrossWorks Coatings
02.2011 - 09.2018
- Analyzed complex drawings and blueprints to develop material take-offs for use in cost estimation models.
- Developed comprehensive cost estimates for multiple construction projects, utilizing historical data and industry standard estimating tools.
- Participated in training sessions designed to enhance knowledge base related to current trends in the construction industry.
- Prepared change orders for additional materials or services needed during the course of a project.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders in the development of accurate project estimates.
- Maintained records of labor hours worked by subcontractors in order to accurately track job progress versus contract terms.
- Worked with clients to understand their project requirements and develop accurate cost estimations accordingly.
MINING OPERATOR
S.M.D Small mine development
10.2007 - 11.2009
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of equipment before beginning work each day.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills by working with a diverse group of miners and supervisors.
- Monitored air quality levels within the mineshaft using specialized gas detection devices.
- Performed regular maintenance on all machinery used in the mine according to established procedures.
- Successfully operated underground mining equipment such as drills, jumbos, bolters and loaders.
- Provided guidance to junior miners on proper safety protocols while operating heavy machinery.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to underground mining operations.
- Operated hoists, winches, pumps, compressors and conveyor belts to move material throughout the mine.
- Received extensive training on how to use various types of underground mining equipment safely.
- Installed roof bolts and mesh for support in areas where needed.
- Cleared debris from mining areas to reduce hazards.
- Moved material from underground mine headings to surface for crushing.
- Sprayed limestone on mine walls to prevent cave-ins.
- Assisted with mucking cycle.
- Set up drilling machines to make designated pattern of blasting holes.
SOLDIER
US Army
01.2003 - 06.2007
- Employed superior problem solving skills when faced with complex challenges during missions.
- Trained on the use of small arms and crew-served weapons, as well as tactical movement and combat operations.
- Mentored junior Soldiers on core values such as discipline, respect, integrity, and honor.
- Participated in a variety of joint service training exercises to enhance teamwork and combat readiness.
- Mastered the use of small arms weapons, including rifles and pistols, during live-fire drills.
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills while operating within platoon of Soldiers in field environment.
- Performed maintenance on tactical vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
- Analyzed terrains, weather and routes to determine troop movements and develop successful battle strategies.
- Performed reconnaissance and collected intelligence for special missions to improve combat strategies.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Carlin High School
Carlin, Nevada06.2002
Skills
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Self Motivation
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Project controls
- Cost control
- Forecasting
Timeline
Project Controls
Wyatt Field Services
02.2025 - Current
SUBCONTRACT COORDINATOR
Wyatt Field Services
08.2024 - Current
BOILERMAKER FOREMAN
Wyatt Field Services
07.2020 - Current
BOILERMAKER
Altair Strickland
09.2019 - 11.2019
LABORER/BOILERMAKER
Brown & Root
10.2018 - 09.2019
BOILERMAKER
Able Industrial
07.2018 - 09.2018
OWNER
CrossWorks Coatings
02.2011 - 09.2018
PROJECT ESTIMATOR
CrossWorks Coatings
02.2011 - 09.2018
MINING OPERATOR
S.M.D Small mine development
10.2007 - 11.2009
SOLDIER
US Army
01.2003 - 06.2007
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Carlin High School