Travis Davenport
Hawley,TX
Summary
Adept Crane Foreman with a proven track record at Blattner Energy, enhancing worksite safety and team productivity. Expert in heavy equipment operations and skilled in workforce scheduling, I significantly improved project completion rates. My leadership is marked by a commitment to safety program compliance and technical guidance, ensuring high-quality outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Foreman
Blattner Energy
10.2022 - Current
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Oversee crane A/D work and ensure manufacturer specifications are followed
- Job site planning for crane mobilization zones and crane walks
- Organized trucking to reduce cost of on site crane mobilization as well as off site crane mobilization
- Perform safety audits to ensure employees are followed the corporate crane and rigging guidelines
Crane Operator
Blattner Energy
06.2007 - Current
- 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.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Achieved strong reputation for reliability among supervisors, leading to increased responsibility for critical lifts on high-profile projects.
- Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development.
- Adapted seamlessly to new crane technologies, mastering control systems and adopting best practices for safe operation.
- Reduced equipment wear and tear with meticulous maintenance routines, extending lifespan of machinery.
- Assisted with crane A/D while operating 9 years
Crane Operator
LAUREN ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS INC.
02.2009 - 08.2009
- 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.
Lead Rigger
LAUREN ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS INC.
09.2006 - 02.2007
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
Labor Worker
Blattner Energy
01.2006 - 09.2006
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas, contributing to overall efficiency on the job site.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, ensuring timely delivery to appropriate job sites.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hawley High School
Hawley, TX2005
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Safety oversight
- Safety policies and procedures
- Site coordination
- Job site management
- Fall protection
- Operations supervision
- Workforce scheduling
- Heavy equipment operations
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Task Delegation
- Conflict Resolution
- Risk Assessment
- Field supervision
- Technical leadership
- Inspect job sites
- Verify work quality
- Safety program compliance
Timeline
Crane Foreman
Blattner Energy
10.2022 - Current
Crane Operator
LAUREN ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS INC.
02.2009 - 08.2009
Crane Operator
Blattner Energy
06.2007 - Current
Lead Rigger
LAUREN ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS INC.
09.2006 - 02.2007
Labor Worker
Blattner Energy
01.2006 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Hawley High School
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