A dedicated professional with a strong emphasis on OSHA/ANSI maintenance inspections of overhead cranes. Experienced in ensuring workplace safety and committed to maintaining a secure work environment. Recently transitioned into a Horizontal Safety Lead role, actively supporting the safety team through field observations and direct reporting. Leveraging expertise in safety protocols to make a valuable contribution to the organization's overall safety efforts.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector / Technician
Hoist and Crane Service Group
09.2024 - Current
Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
Lead inspector
Deshazo cranes
05.2021 - 09.2024
I perform inspections on cranes and various lifting equipment through the tri-state area
These inspections are mandatory requirements for deshazo customers; they are regulated by OSHA, CMAA, and ANSI
I am a qualified person according to the regulations set forth by ANSI
My duties also include performing non-destructive testing for customers
I am certified to perform dye penetrant tests
My duties with Deshazo also include routine repair work on said cranes and lifting equipment
These repairs can include advanced knowledge of lifting devices using mechanical and electrical knowledge to try and minimize downtime for production
I have overseen several projects for Deshazo overseeing jobs at various customer sites
Maintenance Technician & Crane Inspector
Konecranes
03.2014 - 01.2021
Repair overhead cranes in industrial applications using advanced electrical and mechanical techniques
Follow all customer and company safety rules
Also, inspect overhead cranes and advise customer of deficiencies in accordance with OSHA 1910 standards
Maintenance
DG Foods
07.2013 - 03.2014
Performed duties involving skills to keep machines and mechanical equipment or structures in repair
Oversaw the 2nd shift maintenance department and trained new employees
I left this position because my current employer offered a more lucrative benefit package and a more stable position
Production Supervisor
Reddy Ice
05.2013 - 07.2013
At Reddy Ice I oversaw daily production by managing employees on the production floor ensuring that product was stored correctly and in accordance with food safety procedures
I advised management on production needs and ensured that all production machinery ran efficiently
Soon after I started, the plant was shut down
Lead Technician
Thorn’s Communication
10.2011 - 05.2013
Supervised technicians installing and maintaining low voltage communication equipment
Maintained national accounts for commercial customers including Walmart and Lowe’s
I left this job because I had grown to my fullest potential and I was informed by management there would be no future opportunities
It is a small company; I went to a larger company that could advance my career
Plant electrical
RSI MILLS
01.2006 - 01.2007
Maintain electrical systems throughout the mill facility
Install new machines to enhance production
I was tasked with gathering materials and using available labor team crewmen to facilitate new electrical installations
I left this job because the plant shut down
Education
Advanced crane mechanical level 2 -
Advanced electrical - european and American schematics as relates to cranes and hoist
Osha10 -
First aid/cpr -
forklift/lull/manlift operators certification -
Non destructive testing qualification -
Crane inspector -
Diploma -
Ouachita Parish High School
01.2005
Skills
Quality control
Mentoring
Quality standards
Product conformity
Operations impact
Visual inspections
Inspection reporting
Safety awareness
Clean driving record
Training and mentoring
Inspection protocols
Documentation preparation
Training coordination
Paperwork evaluations
Report writing
Equipment inspection
Legal compliance
Trained in procedure
Industry expertise
Industry standards
Field inspections
Training
Advanced crane mechanical level 2
Advanced electrical (European and American schematics as relates to cranes and hoist)
OSHA 10
First Aid/CPR
Forklift/Lull/Manlift operators certification
Non-destructive testing qualification
Crane inspector (company issued, not required)
Timeline
Inspector / Technician
Hoist and Crane Service Group
09.2024 - Current
Lead inspector
Deshazo cranes
05.2021 - 09.2024
Maintenance Technician & Crane Inspector
Konecranes
03.2014 - 01.2021
Maintenance
DG Foods
07.2013 - 03.2014
Production Supervisor
Reddy Ice
05.2013 - 07.2013
Lead Technician
Thorn’s Communication
10.2011 - 05.2013
Plant electrical
RSI MILLS
01.2006 - 01.2007
Advanced crane mechanical level 2 -
Advanced electrical - european and American schematics as relates to cranes and hoist
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