Josean Lugo Perez
Friendswood,TX
Summary
Experienced industrial and field operations professional with 9+ years all in the same field, 4+ years at Tesla, supporting large-scale construction, refinery shutdowns, and turnaround projects across multiple states. Background includes heavy load lifting and rigging, pipeline work, and disaster recovery operations, including federal contract support under the United States Army Corps of Engineers during Hurricane Maria recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. Skilled in coordinating multiple crews, maintaining strict safety standards, and adapting to fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Future goal in my professional growth is transitioning into project scheduling with strong field execution knowledge and a focus on planning, coordination, and operational efficiency
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Rigger
SST
Austin, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Participated in crane operations to lift and position heavy loads safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to plan rigging operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of rigging equipment to maintain operational integrity and reliability.
- Trained new employees on safe rigging practices and equipment operation procedures.
- Supervised crane operations, verifying load weights and securing lifting gear before execution.
- Performed pre-lift meetings with all involved parties to promote clear communication and understanding of roles and responsibilities throughout the lift process.
Information Technology Specialist/ Staff Sergeant
US Army
Birmingham, AL
11.2014 - Current
- Participated in Guardian Response, a large - scale annual field training exercise conducted by the 87th Training Division in Indiana, supporting realistic emergency response training.
- Lead and supervised soldiers in operations, training, and mission readiness activities.
- Installed,configured,and maintained computer hardware, software, and secure network systems.
- Maintain accountability and inventory of sensitive equipment valued at more than 100k dollars.
- Demonstrated leadership, discipline, and teamwork while managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
Crane Rigger for T/A and Shutdowns
TNT, UPS, PCL, STARCON, TC Energy, Yates
Other
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Performed crane and rigging operations for industrial turnaround and shutdown projects across multiple sites and companies nationwide.
- Supported a pipeline construction and maintenance job in Montana, assisting with heavy material handling and rigging operations on confined spaces.
- Supported maintenance and turnaround work on refinery systems including alkylation (alky) unit at Phillips 66, Sweeny Plant.
- Work in harsh outdoor industrial industrial environments including temperatures, remote terrain and high dust conditions on a mining and processing site in Mountain Pass, California.
Crane Rigger
DynCorp International
Puerto Rico
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted on large - scale infrastructure recovery operations in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, DynCorp was awarded an estimated $75 million dollar contract.
- Assisted with rigging, lifting, organizing and re-locating material, handling operations during - post disaster infrastructure and power reconstruction projects.
- Performed equipment setup, load handling, and site support in challenging post-storm conditions and damage terrain. 3/4 of the island was with out power.
- Constructed temporary camps for personnel relief, managed and supported warehouse to help rebuild the island power grid.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio San Juan Apostol
Puerto RicoSkills
- Managing Teams, coordination among trades and supervisors, adaptability across different states and job sites
- Planning and Tracking timelines, adapting to working at heights and confine spaces, shutdown and turn around project experience
- Work sequencing and task coordination in high-activity job sites
- Tracking job progress and adapting to changing field conditions
- Mission-focused execution under pressure
- Dependable and safety-focused work ethic
- Safety Skills - OSHA-compliant, LOTO procedures, PPE compliance, JHA/JSA - job hazard analysis, pre-lift inspections and hazard checks
- Crane Signals (hand and radio communication) Lift planning
- 8 years of multiple field experience, disaster recovery operations, federal contract work supporting United States Army Core of Engineers, industrial operations and multi company projects
Certification
- CCO - Certified Crane Rigger
- OSHA 10
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Crane Rigger
SST
02.2022 - Current
Crane Rigger for T/A and Shutdowns
TNT, UPS, PCL, STARCON, TC Energy, Yates
04.2019 - 02.2022
Crane Rigger
DynCorp International
12.2017 - 01.2019
Information Technology Specialist/ Staff Sergeant
US Army
11.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Colegio San Juan Apostol