Robert Goodson
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Crane Technician experienced in diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of diverse crane systems. Delivered improved equipment reliability and minimized downtime through effective troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Focused on ensuring safety protocols and operational efficiency in both mobile and stationary crane operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Technician
American Equipment
Denver, co
04.2009 - Current
Crane Technician
Crane Tech
Denver, Colorado
04.2006 - 04.2009
- Inspected overhead cranes and hoists for Crane Tech service compliance.
- Troubleshot electrical controls, motors, and hydraulic systems on lifting equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Repaired wire ropes, hooks, brakes, and load-bearing crane components to maintain compliance and operational reliability.
- Troubleshot Vfd drives and components including some Plc's and other electrical components.
- worked with multiple voltages 460/277/120 volt
- Rebuilt pneumatic hoists and cranes to restore functionality and extend equipment lifespan.
- Have operated mobile cranes and other heavy equipment.
Education
Colorado Community College
Rifle, COSkills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Vfd diagnostics
- Hydraulic repair
- Plc controls
- Hoist maintenance
- Mobile crane operation
- Crane operations
- Crane assembly
- Crane maintenance
- Load testing
- Wire rope replacement
- Brake adjustment
- Wire rope handling
- Lifting gear inspection
- Gearbox maintenance
- Diagnostics
- Winch system maintenance
- Torque wrench usage
- Hydraulic systems
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Overhead crane
- Telescopic cranes
- Truck-mounted cranes
- Rigging techniques
- Crane modification
- Crane signal communication
- Load chart proficiency
- Lattice boom understanding
- Crane software familiarity
- Fall protection
- Safety compliance
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Load calculation
- Equipment inspection
- Repair inspections
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance and repairs
- Crane assembly and disassembly
- Project management
- Project planning
- Team coordination
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Technical communication
- Problem solving
- Stress tolerance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Blueprint interpretation
- Inventory tracking
- Materials movement
- Mechanical aptitude
- Rigging
- Construction safety
- Crane capacity
- Mobile cranes
- Telescopic boom handling
- Crane inspection
- Crane operations
- Diagnostics
- Welding and fabrication
- Mobile crane operations
Timeline
Crane Technician
American Equipment
04.2009 - Current
Crane Technician
Crane Tech
04.2006 - 04.2009
Colorado Community College