William Skipper
PASADENA,TX
Summary
Proven Crane Operator with extensive experience at Ref-Chem, adept in precision lifting and equipment maintenance. Excelled in high-pressure situations, achieving safe and efficient project completions. Demonstrated leadership in training peers and enhancing safety protocols. Skilled in rigging knowledge and team collaboration, consistently meeting project deadlines with a focus on quality and safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator
RCI
01.2024 - Current
Crane Operator
JVIC
05.2023 - 01.2024
Mobile Crane Operator
Trade Construction Co
03.2022 - 04.2023
Crane Operator
Ref-Chem
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- 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.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
- Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by performing routine maintenance tasks and promptly addressing issues.
- Streamlined communication between team members using hand signals, radios, or other means appropriate depending on the situation.
- Ensured accurate load placement with expert use of rigging techniques and communication with ground crew members.
- Consistently met or exceeded lifting capacity targets while maintaining the highest level of safety during all operations.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Enhanced job site safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and adhering to proper crane operation procedures.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Collaborated effectively with project managers, engineers, and other team members to achieve desired results on schedule.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
- Adapted seamlessly to new crane technologies, mastering control systems and adopting best practices for safe operation.
- Increased productivity by skillfully managing multiple lifts simultaneously in fast-paced construction environments.
- Played an instrumental role in the prevention of accidents or incidents by actively engaging in safety meetings and implementing suggestions for improvement.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.
- Minimized downtime by troubleshooting mechanical issues quickly, working closely with maintenance staff for prompt repairs.
- Leveraged expertise in load-lifting attachments and rigging techniques to manage diverse loads.
- Leveraged knowledge of load charts, rigging techniques, and applicable regulations to ensure compliance across all aspects of crane operation.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient coordination with ground crew and precise load handling skills.
- Optimized crane operations by continually refining lifting strategies based on site-specific conditions and requirements.
- Served as a valuable resource for colleagues by staying current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and diagrams to safely operate cranes.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Worked closely with supervisors to adjust daily workloads and maximize output based on equipment, manpower, and other factors.
- Made quick and efficient repairs to Type equipment, increasing equipment lifetimes and cutting company costs $Amount.
- Maintained detailed daily records of productivity and adjusted overall project timetables based on setbacks or Type delays.
- Followed top piling techniques when working with various types of piles to complete projects safely and on-time.
- Maintained accuracy in project tasks by completing static compression tests, static tension tests, lateral load tests, and PDA piles tests.
Education
Basic Education
06.1983
Skills
- Rigging Knowledge
- Crane Assembly
- Accurate Communication
- Crane Operations
- Crane Maintenance
- Mobile crane operations
- Precision Lifting
- Equipment Inspection
- Team Collaboration
- Load Calculation
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Construction safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Crane steering
- Heavy lift management
- Parts inspection
- Weather Adaptation
- Stress Tolerance
- Materials Movement
- Worksite safety
- Crane Operation
- Permit acquisition
- Interpersonal Communication
- Equipment Repair
- Project Management
- Order Management
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Staff Leadership
- Project Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Quality Assurance
- Maintenance and repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Scale Operation
- Safety Management
- OSHA Standards
- Lifting device safety
- Jib cranes
Certification
- CCO - Certified Crane Operator
- Area of certification, Company Name - Timeframe
- Licensed Job Title - Timeframe
- Area of certification Training - Timeframe
- Area of expertise License - Timeframe
- Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
Advanced rigging
Was a rigger for 14 years & in supervision of heavy lifts & all crane lifts
Timeline
Crane Operator - RCI
01.2024 - Current
Crane Operator - JVIC
05.2023 - 01.2024
Crane Operator - Ref-Chem
05.2022 - 02.2023
Mobile Crane Operator - Trade Construction Co
03.2022 - 04.2023
Pacific High - , Basic Education
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