Randall Nicholas
Baytown
Summary
Skilled Rigger and Safety Coordinator with several years of experience and nccer certification. Proficient in operating equipment and keeping crew members safe with high-quality work. Known for thriving in fast-paced environments. Comfortable at heights and in tight spaces.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger
Baker Construction, Inc.
Sulphur
03.2026 - Current
- Maintained safety standards by inspecting shackles and chokers prior to use
- Demonstrated proficiency in rigging operations involving a variety of materials like iron, rebar, and pipe.
- Communicated with crane operators during lifts via hand signals or two-way radios.
- Organized and maintained a clean work area, including tidying up tools and materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on rigging gear such as lubricating parts, replacing worn components.
- Adhered strictly to safety rules while working at heights using fall protection systems.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or practices immediately to supervisor.
- Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of rigging equipment.
Safety Coordinator
Performance Contracting Industry
Westlake
02.2023 - 02.2026
- Developed and provided training to certify all employees
- Field duties included leading Contractor Safety Council Audit
- Monitored all employees on their job to make sure work is done and safe in productive manner.
- Investigated accidents and incidents from start to finish
- Managed all equipment inspection
- Maintained a good contractor client relationship
- Trained personnel to work permits
Rigger
Turner Industries Group LLC
Baron Rouge
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Implemented safety checks for shackles and chokers before utilization
- Demonstrated proficiency in rigging various materials such as iron, rebar, and pipes
- Troubleshoot problems with rigging systems during performances or productions.
- Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
- Set up rigging equipment for use in production sets and stages.
- Perform regular checks on all cables and ropes used in order to ensure they meet safety standards.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed while setting up and operating rigging systems.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
Safety Coordinator
Performance Contracting Group
Deer Park
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Developed and provided training to certify all employees
- Field duties included leading Contractor Safety Council Audit
- Monitored all employees on their job to make sure work is done and safe in productive manner.
- Investigated accidents and incidents from start to finish
- Managed all equipment inspection
- Maintained a good contractor client relationship
- Trained personnel to work permits
Rigger
Shaw Industries/ CB&I
Baton Rouge
04.2010 - 12.2017
- Maintained safety standards by inspecting shackles and chokers prior to use
- Demonstrated proficiency in rigging operations involving a variety of materials like iron, rebar, and pipe.
- Communicated with crane operators during lifts via hand signals or two-way radios.
- Organized and maintained a clean work area, including tidying up tools and materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on rigging gear such as lubricating parts, replacing worn components.
- Adhered strictly to safety rules while working at heights using fall protection systems.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or practices immediately to supervisor.
- Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of rigging equipment.
Education
Safety Coordination -
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LAGeneral Studies - High School Diploma
North Central High School
New York, NYSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Management
- Outdoor work
- Advanced safety risk assessments
- Leadership
- OSHA Regulations
- Reliability
- Safety audits for hazard identification
- Using different lifting accessories in crane operations
- Microsoft Outlook
- OSHA Compliance
- Supervising experience
- Climbing
- Problem-Solving
- Equipment Assembly
- Materials Movement
- Safety Protocols
- Team management
- Construction safety management
- Rigging
- Microsoft Office
- Job safety analysis (JSA)
- Accident investigation reporting
- Construction
- Rigging shackles
- EHS
- Crane lifting operations
- Mechanical knowledge
- Microsoft Excel
- Training
- Data center experience
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Active Listening
- Federal construction safety regulations
- Emergency preparedness for construction safety
- First aid
- IT experience within construction
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
- Productivity software
- Rigging Preparation
- Excellent Communication
- Safe lifting practices for crane operation and rigging
- Safety understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Word
- Hazard analysis
- Incident Investigation
Certification
- OSHA 10/ Osha 30
- Safety Coordinator, 09/01/25 to 09/01/32
- NCCER Certification, 02/01/25 to 02/01/29
- Nccer Advanced Rigger
- CPR Certification/ First Aid, 07/01/25 to 09/01/28
- AED Certification
- Basic First Aid certificate, Any valid issuer for CA
- OSHA 30
- CPR Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- OSHA 10
- TWIC Card
- Certified Safety Professional
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Rigger
Baker Construction, Inc.
03.2026 - Current
Safety Coordinator
Performance Contracting Industry
02.2023 - 02.2026
Rigger
Turner Industries Group LLC
01.2020 - 02.2023
Safety Coordinator
Performance Contracting Group
07.2017 - 05.2020
Rigger
Shaw Industries/ CB&I
04.2010 - 12.2017
Safety Coordination -
Baton Rouge Community College
General Studies - High School Diploma
North Central High School