Crane/Rigging Estimator

• Sep 2016 - Present

Const. Services Tech Spec III

• Sep 2015 - Present

- Created lift plans for loads over 100,000 lbs and heights over 100’ with cranesranging in size from 75 tons to 660 tons in capacity- Determined/designed safest and most user-friendly rigging for various types of lifts including electrical components, turbines, generators, concretevaults/structures, structural steel, tanks/vessels, and other components of natural gas power plant- Provided lift drawings using AutoCAD and 3-D Lift Plan- Determined appropriate support and matting for cranes during lifts includinglifts over underground utilizes-Worked with operators, oilers, safety staff, management, and clients to discuss and explain lifting procedures and hazards associated with lifts- Determined stability angles, dynamic forces, axle loads and wheel loads for heavy hauls- Review lift plans and transportation plans created by sub-contractors to verify plans feasibility and safety - Analyzed structural members to ensure adequate strength for fall protectionincluding members on HRSG Drum supports, Pipe rack beams, and stair tower floor beams-Prepared, delivered, and answered RFI’s to project owners, sub-contractors, and vendors as required- Created work packages for foundations for various components of natural gas power plant including CTG Building, HE Pipe Rack, STG-GSU, Cooling Tower, etc.- Determined initial set times of concrete and pour rates based upon initial set time, form ratings, and lift heights-Determined locations of rebar using TEKLA BIMSight software for areas where drawings were difficult to interpret -Performed QC inspections of concrete forms for STG columns-Performed QC inspections during concrete pours of STG columns-Subcontracted and inspected fabrication of steel channels to be used as template for anchor bolts on STG Tabletop foundation Show less

Const. Services Tech Spec III

• Feb 2015 - Sep 2015

-Planned and directed transportation of components for nuclear power plant on self-propelled motorized transports-Determined stability angles, dynamic forces, axle loads and wheel loads for heavy hauls-Prepared drawings for transportation of components for nuclear power plant-Prepared and delivered RFI’s, change orders, work orders, and other construction documents to projects owners, suppliers, vendors, or subcontractors as required- Planned, directed, and led use of Overhead, Rough-terrain, and Crawler cranes for multiple lifts in nuclear power facility, with cranes ranging in size from 25 tons to 6,084 tonnes-Provided job site analysis of loads, obstacles, ground conditions, installation/demobilization, and issues with location and movement of cranes for loads more than 2,000,000 LBS, and heights of over 400’-Designed and certified various components for lifting such as spreader beams and lifting lugs-Provided lift drawings/animations using AutoCAD/3-D CAD-Determined/designed safest and most cost effective rigging systems for various types of lifts including vessels, girders/beams, mechanical components, etc.-Analyzed steel lifting lugs, beams, and other structures to determine the most cost effective and safest method for lifting-Worked with operators, riggers, safety staff, management, and clients to discuss and explain lifting procedures and hazards associated with lifts Show less

Lift Engineer

• Jan 2009 - Feb 2015

- Planned and directed installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of Overhead, All-terrain, Rough-terrain, and Crawler cranes for multiple projects in petrochemical facilities, wind farms, power plants, railroad bridges, heavy highway projects and other industrial facilities, with cranes ranging in size from 25 tons to 834 tons -Provided job site analysis of loads, obstacles, ground conditions, installation/demobilization, and issues with location and movement of cranes for loads more than 400,000 LBS, and heights of over 300’ -Sized cranes and if necessary procured cranes for numerous types of lifts -Designed and certified various components for lifting such as spreader beams, lifting lugs, and specialized hooks -Determined/designed safest and most cost effective rigging systems for various types of lifts including ductwork, heavy steel, wind turbines, concrete beams/structures, and other steel tower structures -Created budgets, schedules, estimates, and contracts for crane projects -Provided lift drawings/animations using 3-D Lift Plan, AutoCAD/3-D CAD, Liebherr Liccon, and Manitowoc Compu-Crane software -Analyzed steel lifting lugs, beams, tanks, and other structures to determine the most cost effective and safest method for lifting -Managed rigging inventory and procured rigging for lifts as necessary -Worked with operators, oilers, sales staff, management, and clients to discuss and explain lifting procedures and hazards associated with lifts Show less

Assistant Project Superintendent

• May 2008 - Dec 2008

-Created schedule for Indiana State Road 48 expansion -Created budget for Indiana State Road 48 expansion -Created estimates for future projects -Created schedule for Indiana State Road 48 expansion -Created budget for Indiana State Road 48 expansion -Created estimates for future projects