Crane Operator Construction
Resume:
Curt H. Howard
Bakersfield, CA 93314
acveeg@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Thirty-five+ years’ experience in construction management, logistics, loss-prevention, piers & port facilities, petro-chemical plant operations, heavy equipment, truck and tower crane management and operations.
PROJECT TYPES:
Chemical Plants
Commercial Construction
Government Projects
High Rise Construction
Pump Stations/Pipelines
Piers & Port Facilities
Solid Waste Landfills
PERSONAL DATA:
US Citizen
Valid Passport
Top Secret Security Clearances
Dept. of Defense (active)
Dept. of State (inactive)
ACTIVITIES:
Crane & Heavy Haul Management
Truck and Tower Crane Operations
Loss Prevention (Safety)
Landfill Management (Solid Waste)
Materials Supervision
Petro-chemical Operations
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Crane Operator
Class A CDL California
Hazardous Material Supervisor
Refinery Crane Operations
Nuclear Crane Operations
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
Certified Crane Operator NCCCO (LBT LBC TSS TLL TWR)
LBT (Lattice Boom Truck) LBC (Lattice Boom Crawler) TSS (Fixed Cab Hydraulic) TLL (Swing Cab Hydraulic) TWR (Tower Crane)
Certified Nuclear Power Plant Crane Operator
Hazardous Materials Management
Hazardous Waste Supervisor (29 CFR 1910.120)
Hazardous Waste Equipment Operations (29 CFR 1910.120)
Rigging & Heavy Lift Applications Course
Refinery Firefighting Safety Trained
HEAVY EQUIPMENT SKILLS:
Conventional Cranes, Hydraulic Cranes, Tower Cranes, Polar Cranes
Track Excavators to 16yd bucket cap, Rubber Tire Loaders to 20yd bucket, Dozers to D-10, 5, 7, 9 and 13 axle heavy haul, 10 wheel, end dump, vacuum trucks, and tankers.
Experience:
Atlas Crane & Rigging Inc. Bakersfield, CA
General Manager 2013-2016
Managed day to day operations of crane and heavy haul company specialized in: oilfield support services, oversize and general freight hauling. Responsible for company’s expansion as a crane service contractor into commercial construction, wind, solar, and associated utility companies. Liaison with customers, to provide quotes, sub-contract bid packages, pre-lift consultation, 3D lift plans and/or site evaluations. Appraise, monitor, and participate in compliance audits, i.e. company sponsored truck and crane safety, CHP, DOT, OSHA, and related customer sponsored programs. Review with ownership; budgets, projected costs, work forecast, recruitment of new employees, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
Direct “Reporting Up” of employees at peak operations: 20 drivers, 10 operators, 4 field supervisors, 2 dispatchers, 1 payroll clerk, 1 operations manager, and 1 (manager satellite yard).
SRM Development 2012-2013 San Jose, CA
Tower Crane Operator/Project Assistant
Provided tower crane support for construction of; multi-story commercial buildings. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Onsite safety orientation to multiple sub-contractors on safe RT, truck, and tower crane operations, including blind lift procedures. Coordinate rental equipment deliveries. Provided assistance in expediting construction materials for out of area contractors. Direct hire, consideration of Contract Crane Operators*
B.L. Harbert International 2011-2012 Guangzhou China
Project Support Staff
First construction team on site for a Department of State New Consulate Consul construction project. Received and inventoried all secure construction materials shipped from the US. Assisted management with technical support; i.e. lift plans, site surveys, crane selection for tower crane erection. Operated essential equipment to ready site for permanent works. Provided OBO (Overseas Business Operations) with additional security/support i.e. monitoring of non-cleared personnel in restricted areas. Participated in daily/weekly security briefings hosted by construction Management Company, FBI, and OBO, to assess current perceived threat levels, project safety and security concerns, and overall project milestones and progress.
PCL Construction 2011-2011 San Diego, CA
Tower Crane Operator
Operated cranes and equipment on international water treatment facilities. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: Setting and pouring wall forms, columns, and decking. Provided crane support for all piping, valves, and structural steel related to project. Crane support for sub-contractors supporting project. Direct hire, consideration of Contract Crane Operators*
SRM Development 2010-2011 Kirkland, WA
Tower Crane Operator
Operate tower cranes used in the construction of multi-story framed commercial complex. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Tower crane safety orientation, rigging applications, blind lift training to riggers and sub-contractors on job site. Direct hire consideration of Contract Crane Operators*
Contract Crane Operators* 2000-2010 San Diego, CA
Owner/General Manager/Operator
Provide certified tower and truck crane operators, and essential support personnel, including equipment support for projects throughout San Diego County. Implemented standardized safe operating procedures specific to type of crane(s) and or equipment involved with project. Pre-construction meetings with prime contractors and CALOSHA, to determine specific requirements for the types of cranes selected for the project with regards to the crane manufacturer and State and Federal regulations. Provided prime, and sub-contractors with onsite training, including but not limited to: Safe crane operations, signaling (line of site vs radios), rigging, and operating cranes 100% of the shift in the blind.
Thunderduck Inflatable Boats Inc. 1995 – 2009 San Diego, CA
Owner/General Manager
Provided general management of an Inflatable boat manufacturing facility specializing in building performance catamaran designed rescue/dive, and military boats. Designed and manufactured a new type of CRRC (combat rated rubber craft) for which company was awarded contracts with NAVSPECWARCOM, Navy EOD, and various state and private rescue companies. Developed special projects with SPAWAR, which included training and safe operation of product(s). Manufactured inflatable tubes used in concrete construction, as well as; inflatable lifting bags, marine buoys, and other types of industrial inflatable products. Certified military contractor, maintained active GSA schedule through 2009.
Resource Sciences of Arabia Ltd. 1991 – 1995 Saudi Arabia
Loss Prevention Advisor
Provided and coordinated loss/fire prevention support to ARAMCO's Producing, Construction, and other related service activities in Saudi Arabia. Inspected ongoing major construction projects to assure the efficiency and conformance as to standards provided by the contract. Reviewed Land Use Permits for new construction projects, field inspected and approved Mechanical Completion Certificates of completed projects. Inspected producing gas & oil facilities to provide L/P support and make recommendations that would provide safer operations. Inspected cranes and heavy equipment for compliance to ARAMCO/NATIONAL standards. Instructed classes on proper work permit procedures, gas testing and crane safety. Provided computer training for engineers and, computer updated all ARAMCO safety programs and operating standards. Served as Loss Prevention representative for special accident investigation committees set up to investigate major accidents, causes, and means of preventing their recurrence. Liaison between ARAMCO Loss Prevention, and Saudi Arabia Government affairs, concerning safety violations and accidents within the kingdom.
Professional References:
Dale H. Curtis P.E.
Curtis Engineering
Harvey Booth
Carpenter Rigging Inc.
Brad Carpenter
Exxel Construction
Trevor Ashenbrener
SRM Development
Don Corriea
WestStar Transport
John D. Small
B.L.Harbert INTL
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Jerry Presley
Trident Construction
James Wilkins
SRM Development
Additional references provided upon request.
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