Nathaniel Schmidt
Port Bolivar,TX
Summary
Professional in heavy equipment operations and rigging, ensuring safe and efficient project completion. Known for keen eye for detail and commitment to maintaining safety standards in all tasks. Excellent at fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic work environments, leveraging skills in rigging and load management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Rigger
Performance Contracting
Nederland, TX
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Inspected rigging gear for integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Operated rigging equipment to safely lift and move heavy materials.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Performed load calculations, ensuring the safe and effective execution of lifting operations.
- Assisted crane operators in making critical decisions regarding lift strategies while maintaining open lines of communication throughout the process.
- Assisted in the development of lift plans, considering factors such as load weights, rigging capacities, and crane positioning.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute rigging operations efficiently.
Rigger
Bechtel
Port Arthur, TX
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute rigging operations efficiently.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall operational efficiency.
- Assisted in the development of lift plans, considering factors such as load weights, rigging capacities, and crane positioning.
- Assisted crane operators in making critical decisions regarding lift strategies while maintaining open lines of communication throughout the process.
- Performed load calculations, ensuring the safe and effective execution of lifting operations.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Mobilized and tore down rigs according to safety regulations.
Rigger
JVIC
12.2020 - 08.2024
- Operated rigging equipment to safely lift and move heavy materials.
- Developed rigging plans that improved workflow and reduced downtime.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Inspected rigging gear for integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular maintenance checks on rigging equipment.
- Played an active role in incident investigations, identifying root causes of accidents or near-misses, and proposing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Ironworker
S&B Industries
Baytown, TX
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with team members to execute large-scale construction projects efficiently.
- Conducted safety inspections of tools and work areas to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Installed steel beams, columns, and trusses, contributing to project timelines and quality standards.
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure accurate installation and alignment of structures.
- Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
Education
GED -
University of Houston
Houston, TX04-2024
Skills
- NCCER 26452584
Timeline
Rigger
Performance Contracting
10.2025 - 05.2026
Rigger
Bechtel
08.2024 - 10.2025
Rigger
JVIC
12.2020 - 08.2024
Ironworker
S&B Industries
10.2018 - 11.2020
GED -
University of Houston