Certified Crane Operator with extensive knowledge of machine operations. Dependable in following orders and coordinating with team. Versed in determining load weights and operating within safety and equipment guidelines. Offering 35 years of industry experience including crane and heavy equipment knowledge. Focused and diligent with superior work ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CRANE OPERATOR
S&R Enterprise
Hershey, PA
05.2023 - Current
Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance of the crane (330 ton Liebherr) and its components to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
Coordinate with team members and site supervisors to plan and execute lifts, ensuring precise positioning and movement of heavy loads.
Maintain clear communication with ground crew using lift signals and radio dispatching to ensure precise load placement and safety.
Coordinate with large construction teams in the erection of 200 -450 thousand pounds of steel and iron support structures including power plants, oil refineries, aerospace launch site, event stadiums, and manufacturing facilities.
Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
CRANE OPERATOR
InDemand Industrial Services
Bismarck, ND
08.2022 - 05.2023
Operated cranes for large construction sites in executing projects such as petrochemical and gas plants, food processing, manufacturing facilities, and power plants.
Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
Responsible for assembling and disassembling of crane on each site as well as routine maintenance such as repairing and replacement of faulty equipment and taking necessary corrective actions.
Responsible for the communication of the rigging crew. Coordinating lift operations, planning, and the ability to change plans as needed, maintaining schedule as well as instruction and supervision as necessary for the safety of the crew members.
Responsibilities included: set iron, machines, and a mass amount of pipe
CRANE OPERATOR
Excel Industrial Construction
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2020 - 08.2022
Operate Friction and hydraulic cranes as well as large industrial tractors to transport material.
Coordinate daily inspections of wire, ropes, gauges, mechanical parts, slings, safety equipment and levers.
Troubleshoot and repaired the crane for identified malfunctions and defects.
Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
Directed work crews for correct placement of blocking and outrigging under cranes.
CRANE OPERATOR
Bilfinger Westcon Industrial Services
Deer Park, TX
05.2006 - 09.2020
Crane supervisor and rigging foreman.
Operate a variety of cranes to include: 10 thru 300-ton R/T cranes; 15 thru 300 - Ton Hydraulic and friction crawler crane, and truck mounted.
Responsibilities include unloading and setting heavy machinery, pour concrete, set steel, set heavy heat exchangers and heavy pipes.
Experienced in dual crane lift as a critical lift.
Supervised and implement daily safety meetings, job site safety and inspections for rigging and cranes.
Inspect cables and grappling devices for wear, and install or replace cables as needed.
Observe and inspect rigging and load hookup as well as determine load safety.
CRANE OPERATOR
Bodell Construction
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2011 - 09.2014
Operated triple 888 Manitowoc crawler crane as well as large hydraulic crane in executing projects such as gas/oil refinery sites, steel tower pipelines and green energy power plant.
Inspect equipment before and after each use and performed basic maintenance as needed to ensure proper crane operations.
Confirmed that all safety precautions were taken when the crane was in operation and stopped operations when any obvious signs of potential issues were discovered.
Maintain visual and radio contact with ground operators according to best practices and site safety regulations, and respond to questions and instructions clearly and quickly.
Trained and monitored junior crane operators, communicating tasks clearly and giving regular, constructive feedback.