Jesus Garcia
Summary
Experienced and safety-driven Crane & Rigging Superintendent with over 30 years of field-proven leadership in heavy lifting operations, industrial construction, and subcontractor coordination. Specializes in managing crane logistics, lift planning, and rigging operations across chemical plants, refineries, power infrastructure, and wind energy sites. Skilled in supervising critical lifts, rigging gear inspections, load path planning, and maintaining daily, monthly, and annual crane inspection protocols. Proven track record of coordinating with subcontractors to uphold safety, quality assurance, and scheduling compliance. Adept at mobilizing, assembling, and operating lattice boom, hydraulic, and telescopic cranes while fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator Pile Driver/ Crane Manager
Forgen - LNG Chemical Plant
04.2025 - Current
- Operate specialized pile-driving cranes for deep foundation and structural support systems, including sheet pile and precast concrete installations.
- Execute critical lifts and pile placements in coordination with engineering and site supervision teams.
- Monitor equipment functionality, and conduct regular safety checks to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Contribute to marine and heavy civil construction projects, with a focus on structural integrity and precision.
- Adhere strictly to safety protocols and environmental compliance requirements on sensitive and high-risk sites.
- Calculate weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing, and type of load being lifted.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Guided team members in arranging blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Crane Operator/ Crane Superintendent
Summit Industrial
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported in operating hydraulic and lattice boom cranes to move and secure large equipment and supplies on industrial and utility construction projects.
- Ensured safe and precise crane operations during structural installations, deep foundation construction, and equipment placement.
- Assisted maintenance crews in daily machinery testing for safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with riggers, signalmen, and site supervisors to perform dangerous, but required lifts, following lift plans and OSHA rules.
- Assistance with high-line distribution and material handling for power line and infrastructure projects.
- Kept accurate crane operation records, and boosted site productivity through load planning and execution.
Turnaround Logistics Coordinator/Crane Coordinator
Burrow Global
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Assess resource assignments in relation to hours, prioritize, and oversee scheduling and planning initiatives
- Manage the coordination of mechanical tasks for Refinery units, including new or existing storage containers, that involve construction equipment and cranes
- Coordinate critical crane operations
- Oversee all aspects of productivity, including labor and materials, rental equipment, time constraints, and work schedules, for all projects that have been assigned
- Manage and contact vendors in the event of equipment malfunction
Pile Driver Crane Operator/Coordinator
Bomac Contractors Ltd
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked on new construction projects, driving Precast Concrete piles with skilled crews and tight deadlines
- Minimized project delays by maintaining pile driving equipment, using a LINK BELT 248 HYLAB Crane, and driving a precast pile to a specific depth using a diesel 30 TON hammer
- Coordinated with civil engineering to drive piles to set elevation while disassembling and shipping American 9299 Friction to another crane yard
- Overseen project productivity, labor/material, rental equipment, time limits, and scheduling
- Used pilings to support buildings
- Ensured the longevity of driven piles through careful installation of corrosion protection systems, safeguarding structural integrity.
Pile Driver Crane Operator/ Coordinator
Energy Transfer Chemicals
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Utilized Kobelco CraneCK1100 with 120-foot Fixed Leads, Spider attachment, and 30 ton Diesel Hammer to drive precast concrete piles to required depths everyday for crucial operations
- Unloaded trucks and barges, transferred piles to job sites to maintain projects
- Improved lifting efficiency by coordinating with riggers and signal workers ensuring effective communication
- Used cranes and tractors to handle piles efficiently accelerated construction timelines
- Diagnosed crane issues quickly and coordinated with maintenance to reduce downtime
- Ensured safety by following protocols when handling heavy materials on-site
- Unloaded trucks and barges, transferred piles to job sites to maintain projects
Mobile Crane Operator Supervisor
ETS- TPC Chemical Plant
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices
- Upheld company standards by enforcing strict adherence to policies and procedures
- Oversaw daily operations at site, ensuring optimal team production
- Conducted daily safety meetings to discuss potential hazards and reinforce best practices
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Coordinated with supervisors for lift plans review and operations commencement
- Mentored team members to improve sales performance
- Implemented best practices in field operations for consistency
Logistics Coordinator/Crane Manager
American Integrated Services- NRG Power Plant
06.2018 - 03.2023
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and organizing team meetings
- Increased client satisfaction through frequent progress updates and prompt addressing of concerns
- Maintained accurate records of field activities for internal reviews and audits
- Strengthened vendor relationships for improved service quality and timely deliveries
- Ensured quality control through meticulous inspections of job sites
- Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines
- Mentored team members in best practices and trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation, and safety procedures
- Monitored work progress and provided timely feedback to team members
Education
Certificate - Certified Welding Inspector
Base Line Data Inc
10.2005
Associate Degree in Mobile Crane & Rigging - Apprenticeship Program
IUOE LOCAL450
05.2003
Computer Engineering Technology
MTI College of Business And Technology
01.1999
Certificate - Petroleum Processing Course
College of Mainland
07.1997
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School
05.1989
Skills
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Crane/ Rigging supervision
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Crane Operation
- Marine Construction
- Bridge Construction
- Deep Foundation
- Sheet Piling
- Rigging Knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excellent Communication
- Equipment Operation
- Overhead Distribution
- Logistics Analysis
- Electrical power line installation
- Crew assistance
- Oil and Gas Geology
- Rig Equipment Knowledge
- Crane Assembly/ disassembly
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Pile driving & precast support
- High-load transportation logistics
- OSHA / safety compliance
- Vendor & contractor coordination
- Auger/ Cast
- Soil mixing
- Oilfield coil tubing wireline
- Oilfield drilling rigs
- Turnaround mechanical
Certification
OHSA 10 ,30 ,NCCO LBC,CDL CLASS A COMMERCIAL DL ,TWIC,
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Crane Operator Pile Driver/ Crane Manager
Forgen - LNG Chemical Plant
04.2025 - Current
Crane Operator/ Crane Superintendent
Summit Industrial
01.2025 - 04.2025
Turnaround Logistics Coordinator/Crane Coordinator
Burrow Global
09.2024 - 01.2025
Pile Driver Crane Operator/Coordinator
Bomac Contractors Ltd
02.2024 - 08.2024
Pile Driver Crane Operator/ Coordinator
Energy Transfer Chemicals
10.2023 - 02.2024
Mobile Crane Operator Supervisor
ETS- TPC Chemical Plant
03.2023 - 09.2023
Logistics Coordinator/Crane Manager
American Integrated Services- NRG Power Plant
06.2018 - 03.2023
Associate Degree in Mobile Crane & Rigging - Apprenticeship Program
IUOE LOCAL450
Computer Engineering Technology
MTI College of Business And Technology
Certificate - Petroleum Processing Course
College of Mainland
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School
Certificate - Certified Welding Inspector
Base Line Data Inc
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