Josh Johnson
Mount Carroll,IL
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented, I excelled at Lawson Rigging and Fabrication, enhancing safety and productivity through comprehensive training and effective team leadership. Skilled in welding and adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration, I successfully managed multiple dredging and barge unloading projects, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright Foreman and Tug Boat Captain
Lawson Rigging and Fabrication
06.2020 - Current
- Enhanced safety, implementing comprehensive training programs for workers.
- Communicated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals related to project timelines and deliverables.
- Led toolbox talks before shift starts, promoting awareness about potential hazards and ways to mitigate them.
- Oversaw project completion on time by coordinating schedules and resources effectively.
- Prioritized tasks strategically, addressing pressing issues promptly while managing long-term objectives.
- Managed a team of millwrights for increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Trained new hires to ensure they quickly became valuable members of the team.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- heavy equipment operator- excavators. Skids loaders,material handlers.
- Captain certification - merchant marine license radar certification, western rivers certification, 2 days of fireman's training certificate, first aid and cpr certification, twin card.
- Do not have my final tour, have made lock and bridge multiple times with truckable tug And 100' mud barge and spud barge.
- Managed multiple dredging jobs in last 4 years.
- Managed fertilizer and pot ash barge unload for last two years Roughly 30 to 40 barges per year.
- Maintained vessel in pristine condition through diligent cleaning, maintenance, and repairs for optimal performance.
- Assisted in the training of new crew members to ensure they were well-prepared for their roles onboard the vessel as it pertains to safety practices and operational tasks.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pearl City Highschool
Pearl City, IL05-2012
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Welding expertise
- Blueprint interpretation
- Rigging techniques
- Equipment installation
- Machinery maintenance
- Work order processing
- Mechanical tools
- Power tool operation
- Productivity and safety improvement
- Bearing installation
- Repair work
- Safety compliance
- Fabrication
- Troubleshooting
- Hand tools proficiency
- Leadership skills
- welding
Certification
- Western rivers certification
- Radar certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- merchant marine certification
- Twic card
Timeline
Millwright Foreman and Tug Boat Captain
Lawson Rigging and Fabrication
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Pearl City Highschool
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