NATHAN PRUITT
Sterlington,LA
Summary
Dynamic Director of Operations with a proven track record at Neudorf Crane and Rigging, enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity through expert project management and supervisory skills. Excelled in troubleshooting, multitasking, and strategic planning, achieving significant improvements in compliance and safety standards. Demonstrates exceptional problem resolution abilities and team coordination, driving projects to successful completion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Neudorf Crane and Rigging
Alamogordo, NM
10.2024 - Current
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Implemented systems for monitoring employee attendance, scheduling, payroll.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Monitored crane activities to ensure that they are in compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
- Inspected cranes before each shift to ensure safe operation and conformance to applicable regulations.
- Investigated incidents involving crane operations as necessary and reported findings accordingly.
- Reviewed orders, production schedules and blueprints to determine work sequences and material shipping dates.
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Assisted in developing new policies and procedures for improved crane operations efficiency.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- 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.
- Researched best practices for safe crane operations within industry standards.
- Managed maintenance and repair actions for team equipment and vehicles.
- Supervised the daily operations of the crane crew, including scheduling, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance.
- Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Issued instructions to locomotive engineers concerning speed, routing, switching, and other factors affecting operations.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Maintained accurate records of all train movements including arrival times, departure times, and delays due to mechanical issues or weather conditions.
Crane and Install Project Coordinator
ERSG
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Decreased project completion times by efficiently prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to team members.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Recognized employees for demonstrating excellent service resulting in increased company morale.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Planned delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
- Identified areas where process improvements could be made resulting in increased productivity.
General Foreman
SITE CONSTRUCTORS INC.
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Led worksite preparation and project planning for smoothly ran jobs
- Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs
- Created team member schedules and delegated individual assignments for work crew
- Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and visitors
- Recorded supplies, parts, equipment and employee work hours for every job
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance
- Followed all rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors
- Estimated time, material and labor costs used in project plans
- Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status
- Set routes for optimal deliveries, coordinated driver and staff schedules and assigned out specific tasks
- Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly and efficiently transport loads.
General Foreman
RES AMERICAS
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs
- Delegated duties to each employee based upon his or her skills set and monitored progress daily
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems
- Recorded supplies, parts, equipment and employee work hours for every job
- Monitored parts and equipment used at job sites
- Led worksite preparation and project planning for smoothly ran jobs
- Maintained high standards of safety, productivity and quality for every job
- Supervised material usage and contractor hours to keep projects in line with budgets
- Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status
- Viewed and checked job equipment daily to determine maintenance requirements
- Negotiated deals for materials with suppliers to stay within budgeted costs
- Diagnosed and corrected malfunctions with equipment and machinery
- Upheld schedule requirements and quality demands with hands-on project supervision.
Motorman
HELMERICH & PAYNE
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Rigged up, drilled, rigged down, maintained rotary equipment, pulled rotary slips and latched and unlatched elevators on offshore drilling rig
- Trained roustabouts and roughnecks on offshore oil rig, ordered tools and replacement parts and assessed tongs that connect drill pipe and spinning chain
- Lubricated and maintained ship machinery, including generators, steering systems, lifeboats and sewage disposal systems and cleaned and restored tools and equipment
- Executed deck load inspections and calculated deck loads on offshore oil rig and cleaned rust scale and painted vessels' inside and enclosed spaces
- Conducted brake checks and general inspections before work
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety
- Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches
- Checked drilling activities for compliance with all HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures
- Conducted elevator handling, hardline construction and energy isolation procedures
- Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
Foreman
MORTENSON
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to identify areas requiring improvement to meet code
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly and efficiently transport loads
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials
- Sorted and erected steel, bolt-up and torque connections
- Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions
- Viewed and checked job equipment daily to determine maintenance requirements
- Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals
- Supervised material usage and contractor hours to keep projects in line with budgets
- Maintained high standards of safety, productivity and quality for every job
- Checked project details to verify correct materials and equipment for job sites
- Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and visitors.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sterlington High School
LA, 7120305.2012
Skills
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Supervisory skills
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking
- Planning
- Land utilization
- Time management
- Team Coordination
- Project Management
Certification
- Rigger/Signal Personal
- OSHA30
- CCO Rigger Signal Personnel
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator
Projects
Route 66 Wind Project 75-V110's - 150MW South Plains 1 Wind Project 100-V110's - 200MW South Plains 2 Wind Project 91-V117's - 300MW Rock Creek Wind Project 150-V110's - 300MW Rattlesnake Wind Project 64-Goldwind - 160MW Cactus Flats Wind Project 43-V112's - 148MW Stoneray Wind Project 62-SG120's - 105 MW Montaque Wind Project 5-V126's/ 51-V136's - 200MW Na Pua Makani Wind Project 8-V136's - 24MW Maverick Creek Wind Project 10-V110's/ 10-V120's/ 73-V150's/ 18-V136's/ 16-SG145 - 492MW Painted Hills Wind Project 13-V112's - 44MW Coachella Flats Wind Project 4-V117's/ 12-V112's - 57MW - 336 MW Truscott Wind Farm 45- V162's/ 20- V150's - 145 MW Blue Sky Wind Farm 88- V82's - 99MW Franklin County Wind Farm 60- V82's
Timeline
Director of Operations
Neudorf Crane and Rigging
10.2024 - Current
Crane and Install Project Coordinator
ERSG
03.2021 - 10.2024
General Foreman
SITE CONSTRUCTORS INC.
08.2020 - 02.2021
General Foreman
RES AMERICAS
07.2017 - 08.2020
Motorman
HELMERICH & PAYNE
06.2016 - 07.2017
Foreman
MORTENSON
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Rigger/Signal Personal
- OSHA30
- CCO Rigger Signal Personnel
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sterlington High School
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