John Flood
Ponca City
Summary
Refinery plant maintenance, accomplished Crane Operator with extensive experience at Southern Lifting and Hoisting, adept at load stability monitoring and equipment maintenance. Recognized for training junior operators and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective communication and problem identification in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator
Southern Lifting and Hoisting
Oklahoma City
06.2024 - Current
- Refinery plant maintenance experience
- Supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
- Adhered strictly to loading charts for specific types of cranes when lifting heavy objects.
- Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
- Assisted with rigging operations as required.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
- Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
- Worked closely with riggers to ensure proper load handling techniques were used during lifts.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Kept abreast of changing technologies through continuing education courses or seminars related to safe crane operation practices.
- Positioned blocks and outrigger pads securely prior to operating a mobile crane.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.
- Trained and monitored junior crane operators, communicating tasks clearly and giving regular, constructive feedback.
- Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
- Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes and winches and replaced worn out cables.
Crude Oil Hauler
Sentinel Transportation
Ponca City
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Completed necessary paperwork related to shipments such as driver logs and trip reports.
- Managed hazardous materials safely according to company guidelines.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pick-up and delivery instructions.
- Cleaned truck interior and exterior regularly in order to keep it looking presentable at all times.
- Reported any mechanical problems encountered while hauling goods to the supervisor for repair and replacement.
- Assisted in loading and unloading process when needed by operating forklifts or cranes.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by following established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of all deliveries, such as manifests, bills of lading, invoices.
- Verified accuracy of loading documents prior to departure from site location.
- Monitored load security during transport to prevent shifting or loss of cargo.
- Routinely monitored gauges, indicators, and other instruments for proper functioning.
- Adhered to all traffic laws while driving on public roads to ensure safety of self and others.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on trucks and trailers before starting each shift.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to ensure safe operation.
Crane Operator
Brady Welding And Machine Shop
Hinton
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Assisted other workers in securing loads onto pallets for transport by forklift truck or overhead crane.
- Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
- Utilized remote controls or radio devices to operate the crane.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sentry Electrical Group
Lawrence
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
Directional Driller
Mach 1 Construction
Ponca City
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Inspected rig sites before beginning work to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Operated directional drilling rigs and related equipment to drill wells for oil, gas, and water.
- Performed troubleshooting and repairs on downhole motors, mud pumps, masts, rotary tables, top drives, drawworks, BOPs, and other associated equipment.
- Reviewed data from logging runs to make decisions about changing direction or trajectory of wellbores.
- Monitored the progress of drilling operations to ensure that they meet safety standards and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ponca City High School
Ponca City, OK05-2017
Welding
Pioneer Vo Tech
Ponca City, OK05-2017
Skills
- Crane operation
- Load stability monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety regulations compliance
- Rigging techniques
- Team collaboration
- Problem identification
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Training mentorship
- Crane assembly
- NCCCO certified
- Construction safety
- Equipment Repair
- Quality assurance
- Mobile cranes
- Rigging
- Crane capacity
- Crane steering
- Order management
- Project planning
- Crane inspections
- Truck-mounted cranes
- Heavy lift management
- Telescopic cranes
- Precision lifting
- Heavy machinery operation
- Repairs and inspections
- Crane maintenance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment inspection
- Parts inspection
- Excavation operations
- Lift reports
- Weather adaptation
- OSHA regulations compliance
Certification
- Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operator
- CDL Class A
- ASME Code Welder
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Crane Operator
Southern Lifting and Hoisting
06.2024 - Current
Crude Oil Hauler
Sentinel Transportation
10.2022 - 06.2024
Crane Operator
Brady Welding And Machine Shop
01.2021 - 10.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sentry Electrical Group
09.2020 - 01.2021
Directional Driller
Mach 1 Construction
05.2017 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Ponca City High School
Welding
Pioneer Vo Tech