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Roger Baker

Elk

Summary

Dynamic Crane Operator/Technician with extensive experience at Rhodes Crane & Rigging, excelling in troubleshooting and maintaining complex hydraulic systems. Proven ability to enhance equipment uptime through effective preventive maintenance and training. Skilled in interpreting electrical schematics and fostering team collaboration, ensuring safety and operational excellence in challenging environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crane Operator/Technician

Rhodes Crane & Rigging
Spokane Valley
07.2009 - Current
  • Operated cranes for various lifting and rigging tasks on construction sites.
  • Maintained accurate logs of crane operations and maintenance activities.
  • Maximized uptime of extensive crane rental fleet, supervising 5 man crew of truck and equipment mechanics.
  • Trobleshooting and repair of Liebherr, Grove, Link-Belt, Demag and Manitex mobile cranes.
  • Established and managed preventive maintenance program covering 100+ various pieces of equipment.
  • Created test bench and parts inventory to maintain and repair Webasto and Espar parking heaters.
  • Provided training and guidance to ensure maintenance staff are certified and competent in mobile HVAC repair.

Crane Operator/Technician

Summit Crane & Rigging
Grand Junction
11.2008 - 07.2009
  • Operated and maintained fleet of Liebherr all-terrain and tele-crawler cranes throughout Wyoming, Colorado and North Dakota.
  • Provided troubleshooting through interpretation of schematics, and usage of electrical/hydraulic theory.
  • Worked closely with Liebherr technical support staff to minimize downtime in remote locations, and under harsh weather conditions.

Crane Operator/Technician

Hite Crane & Rigging
Spokane Valley
07.2006 - 11.2008
  • Operated and maintained various all-terrain cranes on various jobsites, including 6 months working 1,000 miles from any company support.
  • Operated under stringent safety programs including Department of Energy, Corps of Engineers, Shell Oil, BP, and others.
  • Maintained accurate logs of crane operations and maintenance activities.
  • Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.

Education

GED -

Piedmont Hills High School
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Extensive experience interpreting electrical and hydraulic schematics
  • Advanced study in electronic theory and programmable logic controllers
  • Thorough knowledge of load moment measurement systems from PAT, Greer, and Wika
  • Experience repairing variable displacement pump control systems

Certification

  • CDL Class A since 1992
  • NCCCO Crane Operator Certification since 1998

Timeline

Crane Operator/Technician

Rhodes Crane & Rigging
07.2009 - Current

Crane Operator/Technician

Summit Crane & Rigging
11.2008 - 07.2009

Crane Operator/Technician

Hite Crane & Rigging
07.2006 - 11.2008

GED -

Piedmont Hills High School