Kendrick Brown
Summary
Hardworking well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines. Disciplined focused on completing highest quality work.
Committed to learning skilled trades and to long-range career in field. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger
Bechtel
Brownsville
10.2024 - Current
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
Rigger/Forklift Operator
Tampa Ship "Shipyard"
Tampa
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the assembly of cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
- Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo with a crane.
- Identified potential hazards associated with the use of cranes or rigging components.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards when performing lift operations.
- Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Rigger/Forklift Operator
Phoenix Labor Group
Tampa
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in the assembly of cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
- Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo with a crane.
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards when performing lift operations.
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Rigger/Forklift Operator
Kings Rule Inc. "Construction"
Tampa
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Set up rigging equipment for use in production sets and stages.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Adjust cable tension as needed during the course of a performance or production.
- Safely disassemble rigging equipment when no longer needed for a production or performance.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions for maintenance and storage of rigging equipment.
- Perform regular checks on all cables and ropes used in order to ensure they meet safety standards.
- Signaled operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks.
- Followed safety protocols when operating machinery or working at heights.
- Used hoists or cranes to move building materials around the worksite.
Rigger
Colonial Precast Concrete
Placida
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Securely attach Precast concrete slabs to Crane for installation using cables.
- Flag Crane using 2way Radio communications
- Cut Precast slab using concrete wet saw
- Mix concrete and fill in the space between each precast slab, spread concrete, scrape and smooth concrete mix and remove excess.
- InstallPrecast concrete staircase and secure staircase
- Breakdown Crane, Clean jobsite, and load all tools into company work truck at end of shift
Rigger/Bull Rigger
CB&I / McDermott
Sulphur
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Set up metal pipes and support cables in effective arrangements for required loads.
- Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight.
- Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
- Controlled load movement around obstacles and at varying heights to deliver up to [xxxx] pounds without incident.
- Sorted and erected steel, bolt-up and torque connections.
- Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
- Directed work crews for correct placement of blocking and outrigging under cranes.
Crane Rigger
Turner Industries
Baton Rouge
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Set up metal pipes and support cables in effective arrangements for required loads.
- Sorted and erected steel, bolt-up and torque connections.
Journeyman Ironworker
Universal Plant Services
Deer Park
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
Plant City, FL05.2001
Skills
- Construction trade expertise
- Site preparation
- PPE use
- Organizational skills
- Basic math
- Planning & organizing
- Problem resolution
Certification
- NCCER Certified Rigger + Signal Person
- TWIC card
References
- References provided upon request
Personal Information
- Email address: Brown.kendrick1982@yahoo.com
- Cell# 813-440-9056
Timeline
Rigger
Bechtel
10.2024 - Current
Rigger/Forklift Operator
Tampa Ship "Shipyard"
02.2024 - 08.2024
Rigger/Forklift Operator
Phoenix Labor Group
05.2023 - 02.2024
Rigger/Forklift Operator
Kings Rule Inc. "Construction"
02.2019 - 07.2021
Rigger
Colonial Precast Concrete
08.2018 - 12.2019
Rigger/Bull Rigger
CB&I / McDermott
03.2017 - 11.2018
Crane Rigger
Turner Industries
11.2016 - 03.2017
Journeyman Ironworker
Universal Plant Services
01.2015 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School