Robert Trussell
Covington,United States
Summary
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of construction production writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Cranes
IEA Constructors LLC
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for all crane operators for 75TN and above, all crane matting including crane crawls and crane pads, all crane Assembly and Disassembly Managers
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
A&D Director
IEA Constructors LLC
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Responsible for Safe assembly and disassembly for all cranes and crews while on projects
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Observed load hookup and determined safety of load.
- Filled in for sick or vacationing crane operators and support personnel.
Business Owner
Chow Down LLC
11.2016 - 04.2020
- Attended industry events and conventions to consult sales opportunities.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
General Manager
F. B. McIntire Equipment Company
10.2011 - 11.2016
- Recruited and hired new branch employees, mentored staff to increase sales success and productivity, conducted surveys of customer feedback, developed standard operating procedures, completed financial analysis of revenue, consistently complied with company policies and government regulations
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
- Spearheaded negotiation of union contracts as company representative.
Superintendent
D. H. Blattner & Sons (Blattner Energy INC.)
08.2005 - 10.2011
- Followed through with competent execution of project plans by providing proper tools and equipment to all construction personnel, performed construction site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits, accurately provided status information on project progress to project management, monitored safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety top priority, led and managed resolution of all issues during project construction and commissioning phases, acted as liaison with company safety representatives to promote awareness and understanding of safety protocols, coordinated training for construction teams on site-specific requirements, techniques and procedures, led planning, budgeting and direction of all construction projects, properly maintained all onsite equipment and vehicles
Superintendent
Laron Incorporated
12.2002 - 07.2005
- Responsible for on-time and early completion of projects, safety, training, customer orientation, etc
- Managed crews for new and old construction throughout power plants, mining outfits, and wind farms
- Oversaw many trades including iron workers, machinists, welders, and crane operators
Millwright
Millwright Local Union 1421
12.2001 - 12.2002
- Union Millwright rebuilding many steam turbines and new construction of wind turbines
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair
Education
Diploma - High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Cleburne High School
Cleburne, TX05.1992
Skills
- Project Reviews
- Positive Work Environment
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Contract Management
- Staff Management
- Logistics Management
- Business Planning
- Project Management
- Budget Control
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Private Aircraft Pilot
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- OSHA #7505
- OSHA #7500
- OSHA 10
- Intro into Canbus
- NCCCO LBC,TLL
Industry
Construction Safety
Personal Information
Title: Director of Cranes Field Service
Timeline
Director of Cranes
IEA Constructors LLC
05.2022 - 12.2023
A&D Director
IEA Constructors LLC
05.2020 - 05.2022
Business Owner
Chow Down LLC
11.2016 - 04.2020
General Manager
F. B. McIntire Equipment Company
10.2011 - 11.2016
Superintendent
D. H. Blattner & Sons (Blattner Energy INC.)
08.2005 - 10.2011
Superintendent
Laron Incorporated
12.2002 - 07.2005
Millwright
Millwright Local Union 1421
12.2001 - 12.2002
Diploma - High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Cleburne High School
- OSHA 10
- Private Aircraft Pilot
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- OSHA #7505
- OSHA #7500
- OSHA 10
- Intro into Canbus
- NCCCO LBC,TLL
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