RALPH E. NANTZE

Mortenson Company January **** – October 2023

SECURITY ESCORT - Kings Bay, GA

Worked as a Security Escort. Maintained surveillance of contracted employees during the Kings Bay Dry Dock Revitalization Project.

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. June 2021 – January 2023 CRANE MECHANIC - Kings Bay, GA

Worked as a Crane Mechanic. Repaired, maintained and inspected overhead bridge cranes, mobile cranes and weight handling equipment utilized by SWFLANT and TRF at Kings Bay, GA. Utilized Maximo maintenance software. Completed all NAVWAR courses needed to perform work on mobile and overhead cranes.

Sabine Solutions January 2020 – June 2001

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – Kings Bay Naval Station, GA Assigned to the Public Works Department as a contracted Engineering Technician. Coordinated construction operations between contractors, station personnel, and other government agencies. Provided technical support in answering requests for information (RFI) to the construction manager. Reviewed all crane lifts and verified proper documentation for cranes/ material handling equipment and personnel involved. Tracked contractor performance to ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations. Attended weekly QC Meetings with the CQC manager, the Site Safety Officer and the Project Superintendent to review schedules, safety and quality control issues. Reviewed daily reports from the daily report from the SSHO, QCM, and Project Superintendent for accuracy and compliance. Completed various training as required, including the CQM and OSHA 30-hour course. United States Navy March 2008 – January 2020

CRANE OPERATOR – Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay, GA Operate a variety of mobile, portal, overhead and floating cranes throughout the Trident Refit Facility at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Georgia. Operate forklifts. Performed rigging tasks associated with crane evolutions. Performed numerous complex lifts in support of submarine repair and maintenance with close tolerances, where safety was paramount. Perform pre-use checks and complete Operational Daily Check List. Report deficiencies and unsatisfactory conditions to supervisor prior to operating crane Utilize standard operating practices of NAVFAC P-307, EM- 385-1-1, OSHA CFR 1926, 1910 & 46, and ANSI/ASME B30 Guidelines. Maintain Navy crane operator’s license for all cranes at Trident Refit Facility. EXPERIENCE

35 yrs – Marine and

Construction

CERTIFICATIONS

TRAINING

OSHA 40 HR

First Aid/ CPR/AED

Certified

USACE

Construction Quality

Management for

Contractors

HazMat 40 HR

Archer Western Construction June 2005 – December 2007 CRANE OPERATOR – Jacksonville, GA

Operated cranes up to 230-ton capacity while constructing the I-95/I-10 interchange in Jacksonville, Florida. Kept maintenance records to track lubrication, service, and repairs were needed. Lubricated, serviced, and repaired cranes in compliance with manufacturers and OSHA requirements. Operated cranes at all boom lengths, angles, and positions in both open and extremely congested areas. Responsible for the safe operation of the equipment and safety of personnel and materials. Operated cranes in accordance with OSHA 1910 & 1926 regulations in compliance with manufacturers manual. Performed numerous complex lifts.

Case Atlantic Co. October 2002 - June 2005

CRANE OPERATOR – Charleston, SC

Operated mobile and floating cranes up to 230-ton capacity while constructing the Cooper River Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina. Drilled bridge support shafts up to 10 feet diameter and 240 feet deep. Operated Manitowoc 4100W with ringer attachment hoisting 150 tons. Poured concrete up to 500 cubic yards at a time. Erected steel columns and bridge girders. Completed OSHA Safety, First Aid and CPR training.

Kelley Equipment Co. January 1996 – October 2002

CRANE OPERATOR – Clearwater, Florida

Operated large hydraulic mobile and friction crawler cranes for the Fluor Daniel Construction headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Gained experience in working construct and maintenance projects throughout the southeast. Operated cranes in nuclear power plants, oil refineries, paper mills and chemical plants. Qualified as a Limited Radiation Worker and receive RADCON training to work on nuclear systems and participate in RADCON activities. Acquired and maintained security clearance. Performed numerous complex lifts. Rigged cranes with appropriate material handling equipment including a wide variety of wire rope and synthetic slings. Also used swivel hoist rings, shackles and pad eyes in moving material with cranes. Various Contractors on Multiple Projects Jan. 1981 – October 1987 CRANE OPERATOR – Kings Bay, Georgia

Operated a variety of portal, mobile, and crawler friction cranes on construction projects, in shipyards and while working in marine environments. During construction of numerous building projects at Kings Bay, Georgia, worked directly with construction specifications set forth by the NAVFAC Resident Officer in Charge Of Construction. Operated cranes in accordance with OSHA 1910 & 1926 regulations. Also worked performing ship repairs at Mayport, Florida. US Navy USS Simon Lake AS-33 January 1977 – January 1981 Quality Assurance Inspector – Kings Bay, Georgia

Worked as a Weapons Quality Assurance Inspector in maintaing weapons systems and weight handling equipment. Provided testing and documentation. Updated maintenance procedures and controlled parts inventory for Navy Ballistic Missile Submarines. Operated shipboard cranes in the missile handling shop.

Education

Bryant High School,

Bryant Arkansas