Christopher Foreman
Ragley
Summary
To obtain a position in Crane & Rigging and provide support to all craft and personnel in a safe and productive manner to the best of my knowledge based on years of hands on experience.
Summary of Qualifications NCCER Intermediate Rigging, Practical Intermediate, Signal Person- Bechtel Qualified Rigging Course, Crosby Rigging, Sexual Harassment, Supervisor Tier 1-2 Safety Bechtel HPC training. TWIC Card Functional Summary 21 year experience in Crane & Rigging with 15 years Supervision in Heavy Industrial Construction. Proficient in Heavy Lift & Heavy Haul. SPTMs Crane utilization in Power, Chemical and Petroleum Industries.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Rigger
McDermott
Port Arthur
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Rigged heavy equipment for offshore construction projects.
- Assembled and installed rigging gear according to safety protocols.
- Inspected rigging equipment for wear and compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe lifting operations.
- Maintained rigging tools and equipment in optimal condition.
- Evaluated site conditions to determine appropriate rigging methods.
- Communicated effectively with crew to coordinate lifting activities.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Conduct risk assessments before each performance or production in order to identify potential hazards associated with the use of lifting devices.
- Set up rigging equipment for use in production sets and stages.
- Safely disassemble rigging equipment when no longer needed for a production or performance.
- Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
- Position stage scenery, lighting fixtures, props, and other objects with precision accuracy using hoists, pulleys, winches, lifts, and cranes.
- Develop plans for efficient setup, takedown operations based upon size, scope of projects.
Rigger Foreman
TIC
Cameron
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Supervised rigging operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated equipment and personnel for efficient load handling and transportation.
Rigger Foreman
Southern Industrial Services
Winchester
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised rigging operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated equipment and personnel for efficient load handling and transportation.
- Trained team members on rigging techniques and safety protocols.
Rigging Foreman
McDermott
Westlake
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversee all cranes and rigging in setting equipment.
- Putting piping in racks and day to day activity.
- Bullrigging pipes into racks.
- Lake Charles Power Station
General Foreman
CB & I
Hackberry
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Oversee all cranes and rigging in setting equipment.
- Putting piping in racks and day to day activity.
Senior General Foreman
Johnson Bayou
06.2013 - 10.2017
- Oversee all cranes and rigging in setting equipment.
- Putting piping in racks and day to day activity including safety meetings and prelift plan meetings.
- Coordinated all lifts.
Rigging Foreman
Dynamic Industries
Lake Charles
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Performed job duties as a rigging foreman.
Rigging Foreman
VFP Fire Systems
South Paul
10.2011 - 02.2012
- Performed job duties as a rigging foreman.
Rigging Foreman
Ron Williams Construction
Lake Charles
04.2011 - 06.2011
- Performed job duties as a rigging foreman.
Rigging Foreman
Wyatt Field Services
Houston
02.2011 - 05.2011
- Performed job duties as a rigging foreman.
Rigging Foreman
Becon
Port Arthur
08.2009 - 02.2011
- Performed job duties as rigging foreman including safety meetings.
Rigger
Becon
Sabine Pass
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Assist all craft in equipment setting including piping, bull rigging, rebar and steel erection.
Rigging Foreman
Aker Kavaurner
Groves
06.2006 - 04.2008
- Performed duties as a rigger foreman.
Rigger
HB Zachary
Nederland
05.2005 - 06.2006
- Assist all craft in equipment setting including piping, bull rigging, rebar and steel erection.
Rigger
Fluor Daniels
Taft
01.2005 - 04.2005
- Assist all craft in day to day activity.
Rigging Foreman
Echo
Carlisle
03.2003 - 12.2004
- Oversee all crane & rigging in setting equipment.
- Putting piping in racks and day to day activity.
- Carlisle, Pa
Skills
- NCCER ADVANCED RIGGER
References
Available upon request
Description Of Duties
- Oversee crane lifts by planning, setting up, and safely executing lifts of heavy objects by selecting, inspecting, and attaching appropriate rigging gear ( slings, cables, hooks pulleys) to loads, communicating via signals with crane operators, maneuvering loads, and ensuring strict adherence to all safety regulations, followed by dismantling and storing equipment.
- Teamwork
- Follow OSHA & company safety standards.
- Detailed records of rigging activities and equipment checks
Functional Summary
19 year experience in Crane & Rigging with 15 years Supervision in Heavy Industrial Construction. Proficient in Heavy Lift & Heavy Haul. SPTMs Crane utilization in Power, Chemical and Petroleum Industries.
Timeline
Rigger
McDermott
05.2023 - 01.2026
Rigger Foreman
TIC
03.2021 - 03.2023
Rigger Foreman
Southern Industrial Services
05.2020 - 01.2021
Rigging Foreman
McDermott
09.2018 - 02.2019
General Foreman
CB & I
10.2017 - 07.2018
Senior General Foreman
06.2013 - 10.2017
Rigging Foreman
Dynamic Industries
06.2012 - 10.2012
Rigging Foreman
VFP Fire Systems
10.2011 - 02.2012
Rigging Foreman
Ron Williams Construction
04.2011 - 06.2011
Rigging Foreman
Wyatt Field Services
02.2011 - 05.2011
Rigging Foreman
Becon
08.2009 - 02.2011
Rigger
Becon
06.2008 - 07.2009
Rigging Foreman
Aker Kavaurner
06.2006 - 04.2008
Rigger
HB Zachary
05.2005 - 06.2006
Rigger
Fluor Daniels
01.2005 - 04.2005
Rigging Foreman
Echo
03.2003 - 12.2004