Michael Linton

● Extensive knowledge of hoisting operations, including safe working practices, record keeping requirements, crane terminology, and licensing/certification requirements.

● Performs compliance audits and inspections on all hoisting equipment utilized in NYC, including:

Tower Cranes - Load Tests, Certificate of Operation extension inspections, initial erection and scheduled jump audits, and code enforcement audits

Mobile Cranes - CD Annual inspections, on-site assembled audits of boom lengths over 250 ft., and general code enforcement audits

Crawler Cranes - CD Annual inspections, on-site assembled audits of boom lengths over 250 ft, wind action plan conformance audits, and general code enforcement audits

Articulating boom cranes – Audited and inspected for compliance with Building Code regulations, as well as manufacturer’s specifications

● Studied in NYC Building Code, OSHA Part 1926, ASME B30, as well as other codes and standards, with the ability to quickly reference and cite specific sections of law or code

● Lead and assisted in multiple incident investigations, in which injuries and/or fatalities occurred. Experienced in all phases of an investigation, including securing and isolating a scene, performing inspections, interviewing, and reporting.

● Issues OATH summonses with penalties up to $25,000 when operations are found in violation of code. Expert testimony and evidence is later provided at court hearings

● Supervision of new hires, ensuring they learn all job duties, including reporting, recognition of hazardous violating conditions, and issuing summonses.

● Represented the DOB on multiple news segments(NBC I-Team, ABC7NY, NY1) explaining to the public hazards associated with crane operations

• Oversee a team solely responsible for shaping the 'forward' and 'aft end' of submarines
• Responsible for ensuring the safety of crew members while pressing and bending metal weighing up to 30 tons
• Developed lift plans and executed daily crane lifts using various rigging equipment on metal plates ranging in sizes from 1000 lbs to 30 tons
• Fabricate heavy metal into various shapes for the structural integrity of submarines and carriers
• Shape plates using press machines capable of applying up to 3,000 tons of pressure into different forms and dimensions, such as bowls and spheres
• Precisely mold flat steel ranging in sizes from ¼”-5” thickness within critical tolerances of 1/16” -1/8”
• Operate forklifts daily ranging from 3 to 10 ton capacities
• Safely operate forklift in pallet lifting and other complex tasks requiring communication and precision for job completion
• Coordinate with secondary crane operator in completing multi-crane lifts(tandem picks)
• Handle oxy/fuel heating torch, exceeding temperatures of 1600 degrees Fahrenheit, to form thinner metal with smaller diameters
• Effectively operate JLG boom lift in heights up to 80 ft and in compact spaces for maintenance and rigging purposes
• Appointed lead press operator after only one year
• Improved plate forming process by implementing progressive dies resulting in a reduction of man hours by 70% on VCS (Virginia Class Submarines)
• Received model of excellence award in 2012 for consistently reducing man hours and completing goal before targeted deadline