Russell Johnston
Sulphur ,LA
Summary
A seasoned Crane Operator with a proven track record at Turner Industries, I excel in precision lifting and stress tolerance. Skilled in crane operations and effective communication, I have enhanced safety and efficiency on the job. My expertise in heavy machinery operation and leadership in training new operators underscore my commitment to excellence and safety in challenging environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator
Brown and Root
Westlake, LA
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
Crane Operator
Turner Industries
Sulphur, LA
08.2007 - 12.2022
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development.
Equipment Operator
Southern Scrap Express
Lake Charles, LA
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
Material Coordinator
Northrop Grumman
Lake Charles, LA
06.1994 - 07.2003
- Managed receiving operations and proper storage of incoming materials.
- Facilitated clear communication between departments regarding material needs and availability.
- Managed hazardous materials according to safety regulations, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
- Optimized material flow by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
Education
General Studies - General Power Operations Safety
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA05.1996
GED -
Sulphur High School
Sulphur, LA1987
Skills
- Crane assembly
- Accurate communication
- Crane operations
- Crane maintenance
- Mobile crane operations
- Precision lifting
- Equipment inspection
- Load calculation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Construction safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Crane steering
- Heavy lift management
- Parts inspection
- Weather adaptation
- Stress tolerance
- Materials movement
- Quality assurance
- Inventory tracking
- Staff supervision
- Blueprint interpretation
- Permit acquisition
- Rigging
- Heavy machinery operation
- Crane capacity
- Mobile cranes
- Jib cranes
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Hydraulic tools
- OSHA standards
- Lifting device safety
Certification
• Mobile Crane Operator/ GLOBAL (2006)
• Mobile Crane Operator/ NCCER (2005)
•40-hour Supervisory Training Class, Northrop Grumman Inc. (1996)
•General Power Operations Safety, Sowela Technical Institute
Timeline
Crane Operator
Brown and Root
12.2022 - 01.2025
Crane Operator
Turner Industries
08.2007 - 12.2022
Equipment Operator
Southern Scrap Express
08.2004 - 08.2007
Material Coordinator
Northrop Grumman
06.1994 - 07.2003
General Studies - General Power Operations Safety
Sowela Technical Community College
GED -
Sulphur High School