RONALD C. HARPER
Lumberton, TX 77657
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OBJECTIVE:
I am a dedicated and disciplined individual with extensive knowledge in rigging and industrial trades, seeking to contribute to and grow with a progressive and innovative organization. Results-oriented with an exemplary track record of success in safety and regulatory compliance, quality control, and project management. Willing to travel worldwide as needed or required by my employer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
July 2011 - Present Performance Contractors, Inc.
9901 Pecue Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70810-2210
RIGGER FOREMAN
• Instruct riggers on proper rigging techniques
• Erect lattice boom crane
• Install crane jibs and reave sheaves and hoist blocks
• Hang pipe and iron using the proper rigging procedures
• Conduct inspections of all rigging
• Assist in inspection of cranes
• Splice ropes and cables to repair slings
• Flag cranes by using hand signals and / or radio
• Inspect and maintain all rigging equipment
April 2011 – June 2011 Turner Industries Group
2005 Industrial Park Road
Nederland, TX 77627
RIGGER
• Erected lattice boom crane
• Installed crane jibs and reave sheaves and hoist blocks
• Hung pipe and iron using the proper rigging procedures
• Conducted inspections of all rigging
• Assisted in inspection of cranes
• Spliced ropes and cables to repair slings
• Flagged cranes by using hand signals and / or radio
• Inspected and maintained all rigging equipment
February 2011 – March 2011 Ohmstede
12415 LaPorte Rd., Hwy 225
LaPorte, TX 77571
MECHANICAL FOREMAN / RIGGING FOREMAN
• Examined objects to be moved; estimated their size, shape and weight in order to determine the type of equipment necessary to move them
• Conducted inspections and maintenance of rigging equipment
• Ensured that safety requirements were met at all times
• Supervised a crew of six employees
• Obtained proper permits prior to beginning work
• Ensured proper rigging was being used for each lift
• Figured lift plans for hanging pipe, valves, and exchangers
July 2010 – January 2011 S & B Engineers & Constructors
P.O. Box 266245
Houston, TX 77207
RIGGER
• Examined objects to be moved; estimated their size, shape and weight in order to determine the type of equipment necessary to move them
• Conducted inspections of rigging equipment
• Ensured that safety requirements were met at all times
• Supervised a crew of six employees
• Obtained proper permits prior to beginning work
• Ensured proper rigging was being used for each lift
• Figured lift plans for hanging pipe, valves, and exchangers
February 2010 – June 2010 ASI Piping
3530 Lakeview Cutoff
Vidor, TX 77662
RIGGER / BOILERMAKER
• Hung pipe, valves, and bolted up flanges
• Conducted inspections of all rigging
• Assisted in inspection of cranes
• Flagged cranes by using hand signals and / or radio
June 2009 – January 2010 Pipeline Technic, LLC
2879 Claudia Lane
Theodore, AL 36582
FACING MACHINE OPERATOR
• Beveled 6” to 42” pipe
• Insured that the facing machine was set up for proper procedure
• Verified bevels with dial-calipers
• Assisted set up of pipe to be welded
EDUCATION:
1984 graduate of Vidor High School in Vidor, Texas
CERTIFICATIONS:
• NCCER #7703055 / Basic and Advanced Rigging / Certified Plus
• TWIC Card, Expiration: May 13, 2014
• Passport, Expiration: September 8, 2014
REFERENCES:
Brennon Berryman, Operator for Pandora Chemicals
226 CR 601
Kirbyville, TX 75956
Tony McClelland, Welding Supervisor for Pipeline Technic, LLC
272 CR 884
Buna, TX 77612
David Rogers, Superintendent for Ohmstede
24493 US Hwy 96 S
Kirbyville, TX 75956