Steve DeZell
Winnie, TX
Professional Summary
I have over 30 years experience as an Operating Engineer, Rigger and Supervisor in the Petro-Chem maintenance and construction industry on a diverse range of construction sites and projects. I can interact with client staff to mitigate hazardous or unsafe conditions and relay facility rules and regulations. I have a working knowledge of current OSHA construction standards, ANSI, NACE and FEMA-NIMS regarding Operational Level Response to
Hazmat/WMD Incidents.
Work Experience
NCCCO Crane Operator
I.U.O.E. 450-Mont Belvieu, TX
August 2014 to Present
Provide detailed crane support for various clients and facilities. Mobilize to setup for single and tandem lifts as engineered by specifications. Oversee safe rigging practices. Maintain safe operating and permit procedures as required by client facilities.
General Foreman, Crane & Rigging Supervisor
S & B Plant Service-Deer Park, TX
February 2012 to July 2014
Responsible for daily work assignments for crane operators and riggers. Review and sign daily lift plans, permits and
JSA's. Maintain monthly and annual inspections and certifications. Oversee the safe operation and compliance of the job scope per the regulations of the client and facility. Interact with other crafts to provide crane support for the specific task requested. NCCCO Crane Operator
Turner Industries-Beaumont, TX
January 2011 to February 2012
NCCCO Crane Operator for various expansion projects within the facility. Interact with other crafts to provide crane support.
NCCCO Crane Operator
Austin Industrial Maintenance & Construction-Beaumont, TX April 2010 to January 2011
NCCCO Crane Operator for new construction projects. Interact with other crafts to provide crane support. NCCCO Crane Operator
Turner Industries-Pasadena, TX
September 2009 to April 2010
NCCCO Crane Operator for various Capital Projects. NCCCO Crane & Rigging Foreman
LWL Inc.-Baytown, TX
November 2006 to September 2009
Responsible for delegation of daily work assignments for crane operators and riggers. Review daily lift plans, permits and JSA's. All monthly and annual certs. Basic rigging instructor. Oversee all crane related Maintenance and Capital
Projects. Interact with client staff for compliance in any abnormal working conditions. NCCCO Crane Operator, Rigging Foreman & General Foreman Austin Industrial Maintenance & Construction-Deer Park, TX August 1998 to November 2006
Responsible for safe operation of crane and rigging activities at various client facilities for shutdown work. Oversee large crews of crane operators and riggers. Interact with client staff to maintain current job scope compliance procedures and assess equipment needs to safely complete any assigned tasks. Crane & Rigging Foreman
Mundy Maintenance & Construction-Pasadena, TX
April 1992 to August 1998
Supervise daily crane and rigging operations. Interact with other crafts to provide crane support for various shutdowns at multiple facilities. Oversee safe crane and rigging operations and maintain client job scope compliance.
CDL Equipment Operator, Dock Operations Coordinator Teamsters Local 988-Houston, TX
February 1989 to April 1992
Transport materials to and from various Petro-Chem facilities. Maintain Hazmat & DOT compliance regulations.
Oversee safe handling of all inbound and outbound materials and associated documents. Equipment Operator and Rigger
Brown and Root-Houston, TX
August 1982 to February 1989
Provide crane and rigging support to various crafts. Millwright Apprentice
Millwright Local 2232-Houston, TX
December 1980 to June 1982
Rebuild and repair pumps, valves and turbines at various Petro-Chem facilities. E-5 Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
June 1977 to August 1980
Education
Environmental Health and Safety Management (Bachelor of Science) Almeda University
2011
Applied Science (Associate of Applied Science)
Almeda University
2008
High school diploma or GED
Environmental Health Science (Master of Science)
Almeda University
Skills
• Demolition
• Industrial Maintenance
• Heavy machinery filter changes
• Grader operation
• Construction site clearing
• EHS
• Backhoe operation
• Heavy equipment operator experience
• Welding
• Logistics inventory management
• Computer skills
• Operating engineer experience
• Heavy equipment operation
• Load securing safety procedures
• Climbing
• Safety management experience within construction industry
• Sales negotiation
• Safety regulations
• Certified to Operate Hydraulic RT, Ship, Gantry, Overhead, Tower and Mantis Cranes. Heavy material
movers, Cantilever beams.
• Forklift
• Operating heavy equipment - Experience operating heavy equipment (More than 20 years)
• Loader operation
• Heavy equipment supervisor experience
• Heavy equipment lead operator experience
• Construction material handling
• Manufacturing company experience
• Manufacturing
• Building construction
• Dozer
• Skid steer loader
• Equipment operator experience
• Equipment operations foreman experience
• Heavy machinery component lubrication
• Heavy machinery hydraulic system checks
• Earthmoving
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
• Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
• Dump truck
• Excavator
• Hydraulics
• Crane operation
• Fabrication
• Crane
• Heavy machinery fuel system inspection
• Warehouse experience
• Crane operator experience
• Construction site preparation
• Pipeline
• Outdoor work
• Millwright
• Teamwork
Certifications and Licenses
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification (HEOC)
Telehandler Operator Certification
Skid Steer Operator Certification
Forklift Certification
Excavator Operator Certification
Rigging Certification
Crane Certification
Journeyman License
OSHA 10
OSHA 30 & OSHA 132 Professional
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
BC/BE
NCCER Certification
TWIC Card
ARSC Basic Orientation Plus
AED Certification