Rudy Allen

This was a several month project I was hired on to work on, building a new section of the crude oil dock at Chevron refinery in Richmond CA. I was hired per my licenses to run a crane, large hydraulic forklifts, a semi truck and a few other machines. Ran controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.

• Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
• Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
• Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
• Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
• Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
• Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
• Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
• Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
• Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
• Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
• Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
• Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
• Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes and winches and replaced worn out cables.
• Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
• Ensured adherence to safety regulations at all times while operating the crane.

I was hired here per my licenses to work on a two year project building a soybean plant. I worked as a crane operator, class A semi truck driver and large hydraulic forklift operator.

• Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
• Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
• Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
• Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
• Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
• Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
• Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
• Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.
• Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes and winches and replaced worn out cables.
• Ensured adherence to safety regulations at all times while operating the crane.
• Loaded and unloaded cargo using proper techniques to ensure safe delivery.
• Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan most efficient routes for deliveries.
• Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, performed preventative maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and other service activities.
• Provided customer service by helping load and unload freight when necessary.
• Conducted periodic checks of vehicle systems such as brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other essential operating components during trips.
• Followed all applicable state and federal laws governing the transportation of cargo.
• Complied with company policies including attendance, safety, drug testing.
• Performed pre-trip inspections of the truck cab and trailer prior to departure from terminal.

I worked at this company for many years. This is a supply boat, crew boat and tug boat company. I began as a deckhand in 2009 and got my Captains license in 2012 and began operating the boats. Up and down the California coast, and all inside the SF Bay I ran boats for years. Alongside ships, moving and at anchor. Ship assist, and supply and personnel delivery.

• Adhered to safety protocols, assessing weather variables to promote passenger and vessel safety.
• Managed onboard supplies such as food stores and medical supplies according to passenger needs and preferences.
• Operated tender boats for transporting passengers between ships or dockside locations.
• Inspected all navigational equipment regularly to ensure accuracy of readings.
• Conducted emergency drills on a regular basis to ensure crew members were prepared for unexpected events at sea.
• Supervised deckhands in the operation of mooring lines, anchor handling, winch operations.
• Conducted pre-departure inspections to verify all necessary safety equipment was aboard and operational.
• Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints about service issues or other matters related to the vessel's operation.
• Organized and executed vessel maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance.
• Prepared detailed reports concerning any incidents involving passengers or crew members that occurred during voyages.
• Maintained detailed logs of voyage activities, fuel consumption, and engine operations.
• Performed minor repairs on vessel systems when possible or requested assistance from shore personnel when necessary.
• Signaled passing vessels by using flags, radios, whistles and flashing lights.
• Measured water depths with depth measuring equipment.