BOBBY GORDON
Lucedale
Summary
Seasoned Crane Operator with in-depth knowledge and practice of OSHA safety standards and precautions with 26 years of experience operating overhead and mobile cranes. Impeccable safety record. Approachable supervisor with well-honed management abilities. Intermittent experience in task delegation, performance evaluation and project management demonstrated over 30-year history of construction work achieving project milestones in alignment with time constraints. Other skills from early construction experience include pipe welding and iron working. A wide and vast knowledge of operating various models of cranes with professional credentials including: NCCCO, OSHA10, and OSHA Basic Orientation Plus, DCP in Crane and Rigging through Starcon International, with supervision training courses through professional safety council. Extensive background of various workplace settings including but not limited to power plants, natural gas plants, paper mills, oil and gas refineries, shipbuilding facilities, steel mills, and miscellaneous construction projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane and Rigging General Foreman
Optimized Process Designs
01.2024 - Current
- Manage the entire Crane and Rigging Dept
- Obtained quotes and ordered all the equipment and the rigging
- Coordinate with various crane companies for the work we have
- Oversee all the heavy lifting.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
Gantry Crane Operator
Ingalls Shipbuilding
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated various Gantry Cranes from a 100 ton capacity to 660 ton.
- Operated different overhead cranes.
Crane Operator
All Crane
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
Crane Operator-Chemical Plant
GA West
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands
- Worked closely with supervisors to adjust daily workloads and maximize output based on equipment, manpower and other factors.
Crane Operator- Pellet Mill Construction
GA West
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities
- Inspected, cleaned and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
- Minimized overload incidents by double-checking load capacity of lattice boom cranes and adjusting loads appropriately
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
Crane Operator- Natural Gas Plant
Optimized Process Designs LLC
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed operator duties according to safety guidelines and regulations in a natural gas plant using a 120 ton rough terrain crane
- Participated in daily safety meetings to reevaluate standards of workplace regulations
- Completed daily inspections of equipment and heavy machinery as well as reviewed and compiled paperwork for routine and critical lift plans
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities
- Inspected, cleaned and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
Crane and Rigging General Foreman Shutdown
Starcon International
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule
- Maintained cost-effective inventory to help achieve production goals
- Reviewed specifications to fully understand project scope ahead of time
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection
- Checked safety credentials and licenses for crew members to comply with corporate regulations
- Liaised between project managers and client to trade workers to align construction projects specifications.
Crane Operator/Supervision/Crane Coordinator
Starcon International
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Operated: Manitowoc 2250 W/Luffing Jib
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets
- Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and established protocols
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress, tracking lead times and testing work to achieve quality control specifications
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes
- Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency
- Coordinated and collaborated with both day and night shift crews to establish rapport and ensure smooth transition of project on a shift by shift basis
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection
- Checked safety credentials and licenses for crew members to comply with corporate regulations
- Liaised between project managers and client to trade workers to align construction projects specifications.
Education
Foundational Leadership Training -
Houston Area Safety Council
High School Diploma -
George County High School
Skills
- Crane steering
- Heavy lift management
- Lifting device safety
- Preventive Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Teambuilding
Comprehensiveemploymenthistory
- Crane Operator, 12/01/2020, 12/15/2022, GA WEST, Lucedale, MS, Operated: Kobelco Crawler Cranes (CK 2000, CK 1600, CK 1100)
- Crane Operator, 10/01/2020, 11/30/2020, Austal, Mobile, AL, Operated: Amclyde Portal Crane
- Crane Operator, 04/01/2020, 10/31/2020, OPD, Carthage, TX, Operated: 120 Ton Tadano
- Crane Operator, 03/01/2020, 04/30/2020, Universal Plant Services, Channelview, TX, Operated: 90 Ton Grove, 75 & 50 Ton Linkbelt
- Crane Operator, 01/01/2020, 02/28/2020, SWAT, Belle Chasse, LA, Operated: Carrydecks
- Crane Operator, 03/01/2019, 11/30/2019, OPD, Carthage, TX, Operated: 120 Ton Tadano
- Crane and Rigging General Foreman, 01/01/2019, 02/28/2019, Tellepsen, Point Comfort, TX, Operated: Manitowoc 777, LR1300 W/Luffing Jib
- Crane and Rigging General Foreman, 09/01/2018, 10/31/2018, Starcon, Deer Park, TX, Directed and watched over the rigging Dept.
- Crane Operator/Truck Driver, 10/01/2017, 09/30/2018, OPD, Coden, AL, Operated: 100 Ton Tadano
- Crane Operator/Supervision/Crane Coordinator, 09/01/2017, 10/31/2017, Ohmstede, Cattletsburg, KY, Operated: Carrydeck, Dump Truck, Flatbed Truck
- Crane Operator/Supervision/Crane Coordinator, 06/01/2016, 05/31/2017, Starcon Inc, Baytown, TX, Operated: Manitowoc 2250 W/Luffing Jib
Timeline
Crane and Rigging General Foreman
Optimized Process Designs
01.2024 - Current
Gantry Crane Operator
Ingalls Shipbuilding
07.2023 - 01.2024
Crane Operator
All Crane
03.2023 - 07.2023
Crane Operator-Chemical Plant
GA West
04.2022 - 12.2022
Crane Operator- Pellet Mill Construction
GA West
12.2020 - 04.2022
Crane Operator- Natural Gas Plant
Optimized Process Designs LLC
04.2020 - 10.2020
Crane and Rigging General Foreman Shutdown
Starcon International
09.2018 - 10.2018
Crane Operator/Supervision/Crane Coordinator
Starcon International
06.2016 - 05.2017
Foundational Leadership Training -
Houston Area Safety Council
High School Diploma -
George County High School
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