Orlando Rodriguez
Mission
Summary
Skilled rigger with hands-on experience in preparing, handling, and securing loads for transportation and lifting operations. Demonstrates strong knowledge of rigging equipment, safety protocols, and load dynamics to ensure efficient and safe handling procedures. Possesses solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teams to execute complex lifts. Contributed to enhanced operational efficiency and safety standards through diligent adherence to best practices in previous roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bull Rigger
Bechtel
Port Isabel
02.2026 - Current
- Inspected rigging gear for safety compliance and functionality.
- Collaborated with pipe fitters/iron workers to plan and execute lifting operations.
- Gather chain hoists, lever hoists, slings, shackles and other rigging equipment necessary for the lift plan.
- Place rigging onto proper support points for lifting procedures.
- Lift/move pipe or iron into proper coordinates using bull rigging methods.
- Remove any unnecessary rigging no longer needed.
EMT B
Skyline EMS
Mission
04.2022 - 02.2026
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure situations.
- Operated advanced life support equipment during patient transport.
- Collaborated with paramedics and healthcare teams for patient assessments.
- Operated ALS ambulances in heavy traffic with lights and sirens.
- Rescue and or extricate trapped and or injured patients from confined spaces.
- Professional use of ALS cardiac monitoring and resuscitation.
- Vital assessments
EMT B
Medlife EMS
Mission
03.2022 - 02.2026
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure situations.
- Operated advanced life support equipment during patient transport.
- Collaborated with paramedics and healthcare teams for patient assessments.
- Operated ALS ambulances in heavy traffic with lights and sirens.
- Rescue and or extricate trapped and or injured patients from confined spaces.
- Professional use or ALS cardiac monitoring and resuscitation.
- Vitals assessments
Crane Rigger
ABC construction
Austin
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe rigging practices and procedures.
- Inspected rigging equipment for wear, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
- Connect small structures or needed heavy materials to slings, shackles, bulls rings or D rings for lifting procedures.
- Communicated with crane operator via hand signal or voice walkie talkie for specific load destination and or avoid obstacles due to swing.
- De rig any unnecessary equipment no longer needed.
Scaffold Builder
JV Industrial
Port lavaca
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Assembled scaffolding structures per safety standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient project completion.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
Scaffold Builder
Miller Insullation and scaffolding
Bismarck
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Assembled scaffolding structures per safety standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient project completion.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
Education
NCCER Advanced - NCCER Advanced
Rio Plex
01.2026 - 02.2026
Hasc Safety Essentials - Hasc Safety Essentials
Rio Plex
01.2026 - 01.2026
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT B Program
EMT B
Pharr, TX 11.2021 - 03.2022
Veterans Memorial HS
Mission, TexasSkills
- Ability to work at heights
- The ability to create lift plans
- Execute lift plans with no risks to environment or injury
- Ability to work as a team
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to communicate in a calm professional tone
- Emergency medical care
- Advanced life support
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Ability to secure a scene in case of an emergency
- Ability to treat life threatening injuries
- Ability to recognize a medical emergency
- Ability to stay stress free in a high stress environment
- Ability to give clear and concise critical instruction
Timeline
Bull Rigger
Bechtel
02.2026 - Current
NCCER Advanced - NCCER Advanced
Rio Plex
01.2026 - 02.2026
Hasc Safety Essentials - Hasc Safety Essentials
Rio Plex
01.2026 - 01.2026
EMT B
Skyline EMS
04.2022 - 02.2026
EMT B
Medlife EMS
03.2022 - 02.2026
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT B Program
EMT B
11.2021 - 03.2022
Crane Rigger
ABC construction
01.2015 - 11.2019
Scaffold Builder
JV Industrial
02.2013 - 09.2014
Scaffold Builder
Miller Insullation and scaffolding
05.2012 - 11.2012
Veterans Memorial HS