Shad Calloway
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Skilled Crane Operator with background in industrial and construction environments. Possess technical knowledge of crane operations, safety protocols, rigging procedures, and equipment maintenance. Known for maintaining optimal productivity while adhering to high safety standards. Previous roles have consistently resulted in improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime due to effective preventive maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator
Operating Engineers local 627
Tulsa, OK
02.2001 - Current
- Directed work crews for correct placement of blocking and outrigging under cranes.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Adjusted cables and pulleys to prevent damage to cranes.
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure proper placement of materials.
Crane Operator
Valard Construction
Deming, NM
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Directed work crews for correct placement of blocking and outrigging under cranes.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
- Promoted worksite safety by identifying hazards and reporting or correcting immediately.
Crane Operator
Maxim Crane Works
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure proper placement of materials.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Verified daily schedules and instructions with project manager prior to beginning work on project.
- Promoted worksite safety by identifying hazards and reporting or correcting immediately.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
- Calculated load weights and verified lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Crane Operator
Freeport-McMoRan
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Promoted worksite safety by identifying hazards and reporting or correcting immediately.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
- Mentored new employees on safety protocols and equipment procedures.
- Worked closely with riggers to ensure proper load handling techniques were used during lifts.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Crane Operator
Mountain States Crane
Albuquerque, NM
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Assisted with rigging operations as required.
- Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations at all times while operating the crane.
- Adhered strictly to loading charts for specific types of cranes when lifting heavy objects.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05-1991
Skills
- Mobile crane operations
- NCCCO certified
- Crane steering
- Parts inspection
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Heavy lift management
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocol
- Telescopic cranes
- Crane capacity
- Truck-mounted cranes
- Excavation operations
- Construction safety
- Load calculation
- Equipment inspection
- Staff supervision
- Crane assembly
- Materials movement
- Equipment Repair
- Hand-eye coordination
- Hoisting equipment
- Crane maintenance
- Precision lifting
- Crane operations
- Rigging
- Signal interpretation
- Lift reports
- Repairs and inspections
- Accurate communication
- Staff leadership
- Crane mount drill rigs (RTC) operation
- Project planning
- Crane inspections
Certification
- Class A CDL
- NCCCO certified LBT,LBC,TLL
Timeline
Crane Operator
Valard Construction
06.2024 - 02.2025
Crane Operator
Operating Engineers local 627
02.2001 - Current
Crane Operator
Maxim Crane Works
Crane Operator
Freeport-McMoRan
Crane Operator
Mountain States Crane
High School Diploma -
Western New Mexico University