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James Harris

Gautier

Summary

Dynamic Crane and Rigging General Foreman with extensive experience at G. A. West, excelling in safety enforcement and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and achieving zero incidents. Skilled in equipment operation and effective communication, fostering collaboration to meet project goals efficiently. Over the course of my career with G. A. West, I have made over 700 critical lifts, 30 of those being over 500,000lbs, with zero incidents or injuries.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Crane and Rigging General Foreman

G. A. West
02.2013 - Current
  • Assisted in coordinating daily operations and workflow on construction sites.
  • Learned and adhered to safety protocols and best practices within work environments.
  • Supported team members by maintaining tools and equipment for optimal performance.
  • Contributed to effective communication among crew members, promoting teamwork and efficiency.
  • Helped maintain project timelines by assisting in scheduling tasks and responsibilities.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Completed final walk-through at job sites to close out projects.
  • Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Overseeing all cranes and rigging through daily activities, including complex lifts and critical lifts. Cranes include MLC650, 18000, 16000, 14000, 2250, 888, 777, 1200 Manitowocs, assorted 200 ton class Kobelcos, and numerous smaller cranes.

Rigger

Atlantic Marine
03.2010 - 01.2013
  • Supervised rigging operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Developed and implemented efficient rigging procedures to enhance workflow and reduce downtime.
  • Mentored junior riggers, providing training on equipment use and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with project managers to assess rigging requirements for diverse projects.

Night Shift Superintendent (All Crafts)

Bender Shipbuilding & Repair
01.2002 - 02.2010
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Coordinated team shifts, optimizing workforce allocation and performance.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Specializing and overseeing complex and critical lifts with multiple types of cranes, including 2250, 4100, Americans, 777, and more assorted smaller cranes.
  • Taking pride in zero incidents and zero injuries under my watch.

Rigging Foreman

Signal International Inc.
08.1999 - 12.2001
  • Supervised rigging operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • A continuation of my experience from Ham Marine, the company was bought by Signal International Inc.


Rigging Foreman

Ham Marine
04.1994 - 08.1999
  • Assisted in developing comprehensive risk assessments, enabling proactive mitigation strategies for potential hazards during rigging operations.
  • Ensured adherence to industry standards, facilitating a safe working environment for all crew members.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through professional communication, instilling confidence in our ability to meet their expectations consistently.
  • Extensive learning about rigging and operating for large cranes on spud barges, using 4600 ringer barge and 4600 land based ringer, 4100 friction rigs and 4000 Manitowocs.

Education

High School Diploma -

George County High School
Lucedale, MS
01-1993

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Leading teams
  • Supervisory skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Coordinating tasks
  • Crew management
  • Safety enforcement
  • Site inspections
  • Extensive background and knowledge in cranes and rigging
  • Knowledge in shipyard and industrial crafts
  • Daily planning
  • Effective communication
  • Work assignments

Timeline

Crane and Rigging General Foreman

G. A. West
02.2013 - Current

Rigger

Atlantic Marine
03.2010 - 01.2013

Night Shift Superintendent (All Crafts)

Bender Shipbuilding & Repair
01.2002 - 02.2010

Rigging Foreman

Signal International Inc.
08.1999 - 12.2001

Rigging Foreman

Ham Marine
04.1994 - 08.1999

High School Diploma -

George County High School

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