NATHAN CRANE

• Directed QA/QC inspections for mechanical installations to ensure compliance with project specifications and code requirements.
• Led root-cause investigations and corrective actions for nonconforming work and recurring deficiencies.
• Developed inspection test plans, quality checklists, and turnover documentation for field operations.
• Reviewed submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications to verify installation readiness.
• Coordinated field audits with project teams, subcontractors, and inspectors, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Managed punch list closeout, final inspections, and turnover packages for client acceptance.
• Improved quality workflows by standardizing reporting, tracking deficiencies, and streamlining issue resolution.
• Led site quality control operations, ensuring compliance with project specifications and inspection standards.
• Coordinated inspections across trades, resolving nonconformances and maintaining consistent quality documentation.
• Reviewed quality plans, test reports, and certifications to verify work met contract requirements.
• Implemented corrective actions for recurring defects, improving process consistency and site compliance.
• Maintained detailed inspection logs, punch lists, and turnover records for project closeout.
• Communicated quality issues to project leadership, recommending practical solutions to mitigate risks and enhance compliance.
• Maintained communication channels with stakeholders throughout project lifecycle, providing progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
• Collaborated with clients and contractors to address concerns promptly, maintaining positive relationships and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conducted regular audits of subcontractors' work, ensuring that performance met or exceeded contractual requirements.
• Provided expert guidance to construction teams, resulting in fewer errors and increased overall project success rates.

• Directed daily field crews to maintain schedule, safety, and quality standards on active construction sites.
• Coordinated subcontractors, material deliveries, and equipment to enhance work front organization and productivity.
• Enforced jobsite safety practices and corrected hazards to support compliance with project requirements.
• Reviewed drawings and specifications to ensure alignment with scope, sequencing, and installation standards.
• Supervised craft workers, assigned tasks, and resolved field issues to prevent workflow interruptions.
• Collaborated with project management to plan look-ahead activities and anticipate staffing or material needs.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals efficiently. to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
• Performed job safety analysis on a daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
• Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
• Liaised between field engineers and trade workers to ensure construction projects met design specifications.

• Spearheaded quality assurance initiatives that led to improved client satisfaction rates and increased business opportunities.
• Communicated quality issues with project teams, driving alignment on standards and site expectations.
• Maintained audit-ready records for inspections, tests, and approvals throughout site execution.
• Monitored punch lists, turnover packages, and test reports to support timely project closeout.
• Coordinated resources effectively to ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration among diverse skill sets to achieve project goals efficiently.
• Established strong working relationships with local regulatory authorities to expedite permit approvals and facilitate smoother project execution.
• Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.

• Conducted weekly lectures on textbook chapters, focusing on various welding techniques and processes to reinforce student understanding.
• Assisted students with welding techniques through physical examples, videos, and diagrams, improving their practical skills and comprehension.
• Delivered welding instruction in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes.
• Demonstrated safe equipment operation and reinforced shop safety and PPE compliance.
• Assessed student welds against AWS standards and provided corrective feedback.
• Developed lesson plans, lab exercises, and competency-based training materials.
• Maintained welding equipment, tools, and consumables for daily lab readiness.
• Guided students in blueprint reading, joint preparation, and welding symbols.
• Documented progress, attendance, and performance to support instructional outcomes.
• Managed classroom activities efficiently by implementing effective time-management strategies tailored to each lesson plan's objectives.
• Used various teaching methods to decrease learning gaps and increase student motivation for long-term educational success.
• Established positive relationships with students, promoting open communication and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.
• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.
• Prepared students for industry-recognized certifications through targeted instruction on testing requirements and procedures.
• Facilitated a safe, inclusive learning environment by addressing and mitigating potential hazards related to welding equipment usage.

• Streamlined communication between departments by establishing clear channels for updates and progress reports throughout project lifecycles.
• Utilized proper pipe fitting techniques to maintain quality fit-up for weldment preparation.
• Championed quality control measures, regularly reviewing workmanship to maintain the highest standards of excellence in all projects.
• Analyzed digital construction tools to interpret project information and workflows, using GTP, Stratus, Procore, ACC, Bluebeam, and Navis Model Viewer.
• Interpreted construction prints to confirm routing, layout, and placement requirements for copper, steel, and PVC piping installation.
• Measured from drawings to verify correct hanger locations and support proper installation of piping systems.
• Maintained safe operation of power tools—grinders, band saws, hammer drills, cutting torches, welding machines, forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts—while supporting daily work tasks.
• Conduct daily visual inspections of welding and construction equipment to maintain an OSHA-compliant workspace.
• Managed daily meeting cadence to clarify task expectations, assign manpower, and support on-time project delivery.
• Conducted QA/QC inspections for completed work and punch list items to facilitate smooth project closeout.
• Represented project scheduling and QA/QC requirements in on-site meetings to support alignment.
• Interpreted blueprints and isometric drawings to install piping systems accurately.
• Assembled carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper piping for mechanical systems.
• Aligned pipe runs, supports, and hangers to meet code and project specifications.
• Managed cross-trade coordination with welders and plumbers to support efficient work sequencing.
• Directed mechanical crew task allocation and monitored workflow to ensure smooth execution of daily operations.
• Managed material, parts, and equipment needs to keep jobs moving without interruption.
• Enforced lockout/tagout and jobsite safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
• Prioritized safety, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Monitored the dining room to ensure an optimal guest experience, with a clean and organized workstation and proper set-up for party size.
• Trained new employees in guest service expectations, safety procedures, proper food handling, and restaurant protocols.
• Designated as a Lead Server Assistant in the absence of a manager.
• Assisted front house staff with busing of tables, refilling drinks, and running food.
• Proper delegation of food to the corresponding tables while ensuring dishes meet visual expectations and are sent with the proper accompaniments.
• Manage both the front of the house and the kitchen, ensuring both teams meet the required time limits for sending and running food.
• Keeping track of daily food counts for specials and hand sells to avoid overselling inventory.

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