PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
High-performing, rigging professional with more than 20 years’ rigging experience, and 13 years supervisory experience. Experience working with various rigging operations: rigging wheels and shafts, pumps and motors, armatures, diesel engines, crank shafts, weight testing, siding pad eyes, 20 ton cranes and 60 ton cranes.
Experience:
Foreman
General Dynamics, Norfolk, VA 2017 – Present
On-site deck-plate leader for the trade, working with a team of typically 10-25 crew members to accomplish assigned production activities. Responsible for safety, quality, schedule, cost, for team.
Plans and projects manpower requirements to support Production / Program Management activities. Communicates resource requirements to the General Foreman.
Develops daily work assignments and expectations for production workforce.
Reviews and documents employee performance.
Understand and up-holds the requirements of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Walks every production job before assigning it to assess necessary preparations for an efficient and safe execution of the work. Follows up at the job site multiple times a day to ensure proper progress and resolve potential issues.
Assigns mechanics to jobs to most effectively utilize their skill set and maximize performance.
Ensures all employees are properly supervised and have all the necessary tooling, equipment, specifications, drawings and procedures to properly accomplish their jobs.
Deconflicts work and informs the General Foreman of any potential problem that jeopardizes completion of quality work within budget and schedule.
Inspects every job by every mechanic upon completion to ensure trade quality standards and attention to detail have been met.
Attends daily production meetings and coordinates their assignments with other shops and insures projected goals are met and all issues are being addressed.
Monitors trade / shop rework trends and implements corrective action.
Participates in development of standard / best practice and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manages workforce performance and compliance to company rules; Implements corrective action, conflict management, and disciplinary action when necessary.
Performs all job functions in accordance with NASSCO’s Mission, Vision, Values and Principles.
Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned
Lead Man
Colonna’s Shipyard, Norfolk, VA 2017 – 2017
Oversee and supervise crew of 10 - 25 crew members to ensure safe rigging practices.
Direct and manage movement of heavy equipment.
Responsible for preparing and sorting loads for rigging.
Perform safety inspections of rigging gear.
Partner and collaborate with superintendents, foremen, and various shop supervisors.
Supervise docking and undocking of rigging personnel.
Supervise weight test
Collect and report time sheets for rigging personnel.
* 10 years supervisory rigging experience.
Assistant Foreman
General Dynamics, Norfolk, VA 2013 - 2016
Supervise and lead production, quality, safety, and recovery for rigging gear.
Monitor and oversee safety for rigging gear.
Monitor and oversee all safety and production cycles of heavy equipment.
Serve as a liaison for superintendents, foreman, and various shop supervisors.
10 + years supervisory rigging experience.
Assist in the supervision of heavy equipment and rigging gear.
Supervise and oversee loads for rigging.
Supervise and manage crew members: safety practices, docking/undocking, weight test.
Monitor and track time records for rigging personnel and crew members.
Lead Man 1993 - 2013
Nassco Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Oversee and supervise crew of 10 - 25 crew members to ensure safe rigging practices.
Direct and manage movement of heavy equipment.
Responsible for preparing and sorting loads for rigging.
Perform safety inspections of rigging gear.
Partner and collaborate with superintendents, foremen, and various shop supervisors.
Supervise docking and undocking of rigging personnel.
Supervise weight test
Collect and report time sheets for rigging personnel.
10 years supervisory rigging experience.
First Class Rigger 1992 -1993
Metro Machine Norfolk, VA
Remove wheel and shaft from ships
Remove armatures and worked on diesel engines
Operated tower cranes
Second Class Rigger 1991 -1992
Metro Machine Norfolk, VA
Worked on pumps and motors
Remove ballast valve
Skills and Training:
Qualified Tower Crane Operator
Supervisory Training Courses
Train-the-Trainer Qualified for Signal Man and Rigger 1