William Cole
Auburn,AL
Summary
Experienced professional with 29 years in the field seeking a position that allows for continuous learning and skill development. Skilled in operating a wide range of cranes including Demag, Liebherr, Deep South, American, Linkbelt, Mammoet specialty ring cranes, Manitowoc Cranes, strand jacks, Gantry cranes, and various models of Self Propelled Modular Transports (SPMT). Holds certifications in fixed cab, swing cab, lattice boom, advanced rigger, and signal person roles, as well as examiner certifications. Committed to contributing to the growth and success of colleagues while continuously improving my own capabilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Performance Contracting
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Kept site compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Evaluate all new hire employees; operators, iron workers, pipe fitters, and riggers.
- Coordinated with Heartwell and heavy lift contractor to perform all heavy and critical lifting tasks.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering results that consistently met specifications and quality standards.
Night Shift Supervisor-Crane and Rigging
Tesla
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to schedule repairs or equipment maintenance during non-peak hours to minimize disruption to workflow.
- Increased productivity by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress throughout the night shift.
- Developed strong communication channels between day and night shifts, facilitating seamless handovers at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor and equipment.
- Coordination with safety, plant security, and all crafts.
Rigging Superintendent/ Rigging Manager/ Assembly-Disassembly Director/ Competent Person
Performance Contractors
02.2015 - 04.2021
- Responsible for ensuring our employees knew and understood Performances 8 Cardinal rules and how they applied to our work environment to further safe work practices
- Responsible for: our Brother’s Keeper safety program was followed, the safe execution of all aspects of crane and rigging operations, reviewing and approving lift plans, coordination of the heavy haul/heavy lift subcontractors, planning, transporting and setting of 2 reactors, 2 purge bins, several modules and a seed bin utilizing an LR 11350 with super lift
- Responsible for planning, transporting, and setting several vessels and a reactor at Lyondell Basell, again using an LR 11350 with super lift; Hyperzone Project
- The transport included bridging over an existing pipe rack with 500 tons
- Responsible for planning, transporting and setting various pieces of equipment on the Sasol Project in Westlake, LA
- One reactor weighed 3.2 million pounds as well as a 2 million pound wash column; set using Mammoet’s MSG 80 and a Demag CC 12600
- Responsible for ensuring the qualifications of operators, riggers, and signal persons
- Responsible for conducting formal investigations if an incident occurred using the fish bone method or reverse time line
- Supervise and direct up to 200 employees between day shift and night shift and subcontractors
- Ensure Maintenance and training records are up to date
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
Rigging Superintendent/ Qualified Crane Operator Examiner (QCOE /Discipline Specialist Cranes /Crane, Rigger, Signal Person Practical Examiner/NCCER Master Trainer/NCCER Specialist, Competent Person Rigger (CPR), Competent Person Rigger Trainer (CPRT), Arial Work Platform (JLG) and Forklift Trainer
Bechtel Global
04.2008 - 02.2015
- Responsible for the safe execution of all aspects of crane and rigging operations and heavy haul/heavy transport of equipment
- Responsible for overseeing 6 general contractors crane and rigging programs at the Motiva crude expansion project in Port Arthur, TX
- Responsible for Crane Operator Qualification / Certification / and training of crane and heavy lift operators for all Bechtel Corporation employees
- Responsible for Qualification/ Certification of Riggers and Signal Persons
- Direct assembly and disassembly of cranes
- Direct erection of various pieces of equipment
- Supervise and direct up to 60 employees and subcontractors
- Friction operator on hydraulic and friction crawlers before being promoted to Foreman in Oct
- 2008 and later to General Foreman, then to Superintendent/QCOE
- NCCER Crane, Rigger and Signal Person Practical Examiner; Certified on 9-10-2010
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Friction Operator
Zachary Construction
07.2007 - 03.2008
- Operated various cranes used for setting plant equipment and components
- Basic duties outlined as a friction operator for hydraulic and friction crawlers
Crane Operator
CCC Group
03.2007 - 04.2007
- Operated hydraulic cranes used for setting pipe, pumps, and other related equipment in the concrete plant
Friction Operator
Traylor Bro Construction
10.2006 - 03.2007
- Operated the Manitowoc 4100 on the template barge along with other Manitowoc and American crawlers
- Responsibilities included setting rebar, drill casing, coffin dams, and pumps
- Relocated the barge and template
Rigger
Recon Construction
08.2006 - 09.2006
- Coordinated lifts for as assortment of cranes
- Responsible for changing out various components and equipment for plant outage
Friction Operator
Shaw Construction
04.2006 - 08.2006
- Responsible for setting new equipment, exchangers, vessels, pipe motors, pumps, and other components associated with the low sulfur gas process
Friction Operator
JV Piping
07.2005 - 03.2006
- Responsible for operating a 4600 Manitowoc Ringer plus conventional and 4100 conventional
- Set modular components for heaters
- Erected and disassembled Manitowoc 4600 Ringer and 4100 relocated and demobilized, and loaded out on ships
Friction Operator
Traylor Bro Construction
10.2004 - 07.2005
- Responsible for operating various makes and models of cranes associated in the first phase of construction for the new Galveston Causeway Bridge
Education
Engineering Major
San Jacinto College
Houston, TXHS Diploma -
Ross S Sterling High School
Baytown, TX01.1990
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Site Coordination, Inspection and Management
- Quality Assurance
- Strategic Planning
- Site Safety
- Subcontractor Management
- Heavy Lifting
- OSHA Compliance
References
References are available on request.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Site Manager
Performance Contracting
03.2024 - 09.2024
Night Shift Supervisor-Crane and Rigging
Tesla
04.2021 - 03.2024
Rigging Superintendent/ Rigging Manager/ Assembly-Disassembly Director/ Competent Person
Performance Contractors
02.2015 - 04.2021
Rigging Superintendent/ Qualified Crane Operator Examiner (QCOE /Discipline Specialist Cranes /Crane, Rigger, Signal Person Practical Examiner/NCCER Master Trainer/NCCER Specialist, Competent Person Rigger (CPR), Competent Person Rigger Trainer (CPRT), Arial Work Platform (JLG) and Forklift Trainer
Bechtel Global
04.2008 - 02.2015
Friction Operator
Zachary Construction
07.2007 - 03.2008
Crane Operator
CCC Group
03.2007 - 04.2007
Friction Operator
Traylor Bro Construction
10.2006 - 03.2007
Rigger
Recon Construction
08.2006 - 09.2006
Friction Operator
Shaw Construction
04.2006 - 08.2006
Friction Operator
JV Piping
07.2005 - 03.2006
Friction Operator
Traylor Bro Construction
10.2004 - 07.2005
HS Diploma -
Ross S Sterling High School
Engineering Major
San Jacinto College
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