NICHOLAS BURDEN
Cross Plains
Summary
Certified NCCER ironworker and NCCCO crane operator with with 22 years in construction industry.
Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.
Reliable professional with skills and attention required to complete safe, accurate work. Dependable in following orders and coordinating with team. OSHA-trained and fully compliant with standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator
Jones Bros
Nashville
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
Ironworker/Crane Operator
GS Steel
Nashville
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Fabricated and assembled steel structures according to project specifications.
- Installed beams, columns, and trusses using cranes and rigging techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex structural projects efficiently.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components securely.
- Conducted inspections of materials and completed structures for quality assurance.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition for safety and efficiency.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Performed layout
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Operated cranes to lift and move heavy materials safely.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment functionality.
- Coordinated with team members for efficient material handling operations.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Monitored load weights and adjusted crane settings as needed.
- Communicated effectively with ground crew during lifting operations.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
Ironworker Foreman/Crane Operator/Project Manager
White Associates LLC
Shelbyville
06.2015 - 11.2020
- Supervised crew in structural steel installation and fabrication tasks.
- Coordinated material delivery and inventory management for construction projects.
- Collaborated with project managers to plan schedules and workflows effectively.
- Trained new employees on tools, equipment, and safety protocols.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues during installation processes on job sites.
- Monitored quality control to maintain industry standards in all operations.
- Communicated with subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution and coordination.
- Conducted weekly safety meetings with crew members to review safety protocols and discuss any potential hazards or risks associated with the project.
- Directed and supervised the day-to-day operations of a team of ironworkers to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Maintained records of labor hours worked as well as materials used in order to accurately report costs associated with each project.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill level and availability.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency while minimizing waste during construction processes.
- Provided guidance and instruction to workers regarding proper techniques for installation, welding, fabrication, and erection of structural steel components.
- Coordinated with management staff in order to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Wrote and submitted detailed project reports and evaluated completed work via visual inspection to confirm safety and quality of work.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting activities throughout the duration of each project.
- Resolved conflicts between workers or between workers and management when needed.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Monitored job progress daily to ensure that deadlines were met while maintaining quality standards.
- Ordered supplies such as bolts, nuts, rigging gear. when needed.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Operated cranes for various construction projects, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to maintain equipment functionality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with site managers to coordinate lifting operations and schedules.
- Adhered to safety protocols while maneuvering heavy loads on job sites.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily crane activities and maintenance checks.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure seamless workflow on-site.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks to keep cranes in optimal working condition.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
Ironworker/Rigger Ironworker Foreman
KBR
Birmingham
10.2009 - 12.2014
- Maintained rig safety with dedicated monitoring and oversight strategies.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Resolved issues between personnel involving clear impacts on successful rig activities.
- Assessed rig operations regularly to identify compliance or performance issues.
- Established and coordinated radio communications between short-based and off-shore personnel.
Ironworker
Fluor
Dear Park
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
- Safely used metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters and other tools to cut metal components for installation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stratford Career Institute
Nashville, TNSkills
- Certified NCCER ironworker
- Certified NCCCO crane operator
- Team oversight
- Maintenance of equipment
- Program oversight
- Lifting technology
- Mobile crane expertise
- Safety procedures
- Lifting equipment expertise
- Workplace safety regulations
- Crane upkeep procedures
- Occupational safety
- Weight calculation techniques
Certification
- NCCER certified plus Ironworker
- NCCER certified rigger
- NCCCO crane operator
Timeline
Crane Operator
Jones Bros
06.2023 - 03.2025
Ironworker/Crane Operator
GS Steel
08.2020 - 11.2021
Ironworker Foreman/Crane Operator/Project Manager
White Associates LLC
06.2015 - 11.2020
Ironworker/Rigger Ironworker Foreman
KBR
10.2009 - 12.2014
Ironworker
Fluor
01.2007 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Stratford Career Institute