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Richard Franks

Lift Director / General Foreman
Orange,TX

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

GF / Lift DirectorAdvanced JM RiggerRigger

Work Type

Full TimeConsultingContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteHybridRemote
Location: Orange, TX, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programs

Summary

Experienced with planning and management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and excellence. Track record of delivering results through problem-solving and effective communication.

Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving client needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

GF / Lift Director

Zachry Group
Port Arthur, TX
05.2023 - 04.2026
  • Used 3D lift plan to generate and develop rigging plans for the client.
  • Attended and participated in daily production and planning meetings.
  • Help conduct JSA development meetings.
  • Volunteered and participated in the company safety team.
  • Mentored staff on advanced rigging methods, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Advanced JM Rigger

Bechtel OG&C Inc.
Sulphur, LA
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Led safety meetings to reinforce adherence to industry regulations and standards.
  • Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
  • Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by implementing safe work practices at all times during rigging operations.

Advanced JM Rigger

Zachry Group
Sabine Pass, TX
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Operated rigging equipment to ensure safe lifting and moving of materials.
  • Inspected rigging gear for defects, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with crews to plan and execute lifting operations efficiently.
  • Trained junior riggers on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards in rigging operations.
  • Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.

Advanced JM Rigger

Bechtel OG&C Inc.
Cameron, LA
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Worked over water on barge crane loading and setting pre-cast sections and pipe pile for Cheniere’s 3rd berth
  • Rigged pre-cast and pipe pile with specialized rigging provided by manufacturer
  • Performed all first offload operations according to procedures and specifications
  • Participated in Bechtel’s craft safety committee in an effort improve the safety culture and environment

Advanced JM Rigger

Zachry Group
Beaumont, TX
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Pre-planned and organized lifts to be performed according to Exxon’s Tier 1 best practices
  • Coordinated with Exxon Engineers and Operators to ensure the proper permits and paperwork were completed to perform tasks
  • Took the necessary precautions to ensure proper barricades were erected and maintained for the protection and safety of all employees
  • Participated in all safety procedures and safe practices to prevent incidents/injuries

Commissioning Foreman

EnerMech Mechanical Services, Inc.
Hackberry, LA
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Planned, organized and supervised all the testing and commissioning requirements of the project through consultation with the System Owner and Commissioning Manager
  • Coordinated the testing and commissioning requirements with Engineering, Project Manager, Quality Assurance and Client
  • Took the necessary precautions to ensure the work site was safe for testing and commissioning. Including acquiring the necessary permits and carrying out LOTO as well as SIMOPS coordination
  • Ensured all safety procedures were complied with and safe working procedures carried out to prevent incidents/injuries (RA and JHA for testing and commissioning). Also ensured good housekeeping standards were maintained on site and promoted safe working procedures to prevent incidents

Advanced JM Rigger

Bechtel OG&C Inc.
Portland, TX
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Select, test and Install cables, ropes, winches, blocks, braces and cushions according to weight, distribution and size of load
  • Use chain falls, come-a-longs, beam clamps, shackles and slings to move materials on to coordinates at elevation
  • Convey instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals and radios
  • Maneuver equipment through narrow openings and corridors to reach materials to be bull rigged
  • Actively participate in initiatives to improve safety and quality

Advanced JM Rigger

Bechtel OG&C Inc.
Cameron, LA
12.2015 - 05.2018
  • Select, test and Install cables, ropes, winches, blocks, braces and cushions according to weight, distribution and size of load
  • Rigged material to lift, move and position loads
  • Convey instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals and radios
  • Load and unload trailers using proper rigging techniques
  • Actively participate in initiatives to improve safety and quality

Test Rigger

Manitowoc Cranes
Manitowoc, WI
04.2015 - 12.2015
  • Assemble, test, trouble shoot and disassemble new cranes
  • Perform functional testing of all new cranes (CDA&CDT)
  • Rigged crane components, containers and test weights
  • Convey instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals and radios
  • Actively participate in safety and quality

Advanced JM Rigger

Bechtel OG&C Inc.
Cameron, LA
06.2014 - 04.2015
  • Select, test and Install cables, ropes, winches, blocks, braces and cushions according to weight, distribution and size of load
  • Rig material to lift, move and position loads
  • Convey instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals and radios
  • Controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces
  • Actively participate in initiatives to improve safety and quality

Wireless Technician

Bechtel Communications Inc.
Jessup, MD
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Proficiently installed telecommunications equipment at customer cell sites
  • Identified and analyzed job specifications and/or drawing problems
  • Troubleshoot and corrected installation failures
  • Assured conformance to customer installation quality requirements
  • Read, interpreted and implemented job specifications
  • Assemble frames, superstructure, and miscellaneous hardware
  • Performed required testing of installed wiring using specifications and drawings
  • Labeled equipment and cabling
  • Installed and terminated DC and basic AC wiring
  • Maintained satisfactory Quality performance levels
  • Crane Signal and Rigging Certified
  • Practiced safe work habits
  • Timely and accurately completed necessary paperwork (MWR, time sheets, job documentation, etc.)

Pumper

Mitchell's Oil Field Services
Sidney, MT
07.2012 - 09.2012
  • Drove and maintained company vehicle and tools for systems monitoring and control of oil pumping locations in Montana and North Dakota
  • Monitored control panels during pumping operations, troubleshooting errors and component failures; replacing components included: gas and oil meters, gauges, valves and polish rod packing
  • Called for removal of and switched oil distribution from full to empty tanks as needed when tanks reached near capacity

Field Manager

KC Sand and Transport
Sidney, MT
02.2012 - 07.2012
  • Acted as our company’s on location manager
  • Coordinated the delivery and distribution of various types of sand and information from KC to our FRAC customers
  • Worked weeks of 90 + hours and shifts of up to 26 hours
  • Maintained and drove company vehicle up to 3 hours each way daily, to locations at various times of day and night
  • Operated Caterpillar front end loader and skid steer for the removal of sand

Team Lead

Cardinal Glass Industries
Hood River, OR
02.2004 - 02.2012
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosing repair needs for department maintenance
  • Supervisory experience overseeing daily operations and long term planning for an insulating glass manufacturer
  • Cognizant of company economic development, evidence by implementation of programs designed to improve efficiency and control expenses
  • Communicated, delegated, planned and lead the team to meet safety, quality and production standards daily
  • Experience interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating, disciplining, and motivating employees
  • Conduit between upper-level management and lower-level staff: implementation of new programs, standards and techniques
  • Reputation for providing results through decisive problem analyzing/solving as a team member in a rapidly changing environment
  • Daily use of Excel, Outlook, and Word program

Education

Wind Turbine Technician Diploma -

Northwest Renewable Energy Institute
Vancouver, WA
07-2013

Skills

  • 3D Lift Program
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments

  • Key contributor in implementing cost saving methods to save clients money.
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Contributed in the successful transition of companies to satisfy the clients needs.

Certification

  • Lift Director Certification
  • NCCER Certified Advanced Rigger Plus & Signal Person
  • TWIC Card Holder
  • OSHA 10

Timeline

GF / Lift Director

Zachry Group
05.2023 - 04.2026

Advanced JM Rigger

Bechtel OG&C Inc.
09.2022 - 05.2023

Advanced JM Rigger

Zachry Group
07.2021 - 09.2022

Advanced JM Rigger

Bechtel OG&C Inc.
08.2019 - 07.2021

Advanced JM Rigger

Zachry Group
01.2019 - 08.2019

Commissioning Foreman

EnerMech Mechanical Services, Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2019

Advanced JM Rigger

Bechtel OG&C Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2018

Advanced JM Rigger

Bechtel OG&C Inc.
12.2015 - 05.2018

Test Rigger

Manitowoc Cranes
04.2015 - 12.2015

Advanced JM Rigger

Bechtel OG&C Inc.
06.2014 - 04.2015

Wireless Technician

Bechtel Communications Inc.
07.2013 - 06.2014

Pumper

Mitchell's Oil Field Services
07.2012 - 09.2012

Field Manager

KC Sand and Transport
02.2012 - 07.2012

Team Lead

Cardinal Glass Industries
02.2004 - 02.2012

Wind Turbine Technician Diploma -

Northwest Renewable Energy Institute

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