Objective

To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong problem solving skills, extensive background in crane and equipment operation, logistics, and ability to work well in a team environment.

Experience

May 2014-April 2015

S.E.I. Oilfield Services

Crane Operator/Coordinator- Crane Division

>    Performed daily inspections, maintenance, and met customer needs through efficient, safe operation of hydraulic mobile cranes in an oil and gas industry construction environment.  Reported to Dispatcher and Area Manager.

>    Documented daily, weekly, and quarterly crane and rigging inspections, in addition to scheduling Third Party annual inspections, as required by OSHA.

>    Organized inspection and rigging test records on my person, so that they may be presented to Client’s Safety Manager or OSHA representative immediately upon request.  Also provided our company’s safety manager with copies.

>    Supervised other operators, riggers, and cranes, assuring compliance with inspection, maintenance, and other essential protocol.  Received weekly updated inventory reports from Operators for their respective unit, documented any discrepancies and reported to immediate supervisor.

>    Procurement of essential supplies for crane operations through researching comparable products, competitive pricing, and building solid business relationships with reputable vendors.

>    Established and maintained strong business relationships with clients by making customer service a priority.

>    Received direct calls from clients for crane requests. Focused on good communication and attention to detail, I strived to assure that both the customer and I had a clear understanding of instructions and job scope.  I would ask any additional questions essential to the operation (if unclarified), then using past technical experience, I would advise customers of options regarding availability and logistics.

>    Touched base with other operators daily for status updates, then would prepare a daily report of equipment, personnel, and work performed and email our client every evening.

September 2012-April 2014

Bassler Energy Services

Trucking Operations Manager

>    Directly supervised all integral business processes pertaining to my division, which was comprised of a mid-size fleet of trucks, cranes, and equipment manufactured for use in the service sector of the oil and gas industry, as well as approximately twenty employees.  Reported to Chief Operating Officer.

>    Served as our organization’s direct point of contact for area clients and spent a great amount of time involved with sales. 

>    Met daily with Dispatch Manager, Mechanic, and Office Manager to assure that scheduling, maintenance, and invoicing (respectively) were operating efficiently and as expected by our Chief Operating Officer. 

>    Reported weekly to company COO with an updated sales log, safety briefing, and any other relevant topics pertaining to flow of business operations. 

>    Met with Principals of company on a monthly basis to discuss revenue totals and implementation of any changes to policy and/or business practices, when applicable.

September 2011-August 2012

Bassler Energy Services

Dispatch Manager

>    Directly managed the organization and flow of logistics for mid-size Oil and Gas industry Service Company.  Reported to area Operations Manager.

>    Worked to ensure that we were adequately staffed, taking into account available equipment, volume of work, trends, and anticipated random periods of unusually high or low industry activity by staying informed of events with competitors, commodities, and/or vendors.

>    Was directly involved in all stages of screening, interviewing, negotiating, and ultimately hiring new employees when positions needed to be filled.  At that time, the company did not have a dedicated Human Resources manager, so I had the opportunity to contribute and gain relevant experience in this area.

>    Participated in weekly conference calls with our Chief Operating Officer and my direct supervisor.  I contributed any insight I had gained on market trends, competition, and other related topics, then answer any inquiries the COO would present.

>    Worked closely with our D.O.T. Compliance officer to ensure that we were up to speed on required permits, documentation, inspection/registration tags, CDL driver’s license status, etc.

>    Proposed and implemented a change to the previous standard operating procedure for obtaining Oversize/Overweight cargo trucking permits.  By utilizing the new method (TxPros), the company experienced a significant increase in operational efficiency, response time, and the virtual elimination of “down-time,” due to waiting on permits to be issued (a problem that had been gouging the profit margin on their Oversize load hauls for some time). 

June 2007-September 2011

Bassler Energy Services

Lead Crane Operator

>    Performed daily, weekly, and quarterly maintenance on my assigned unit, keeping detailed records on the process and any defects that were identified and corrected.  Reported to Dispatcher.

>    Received dispatch assignments and completed jobs to customer’s satisfaction through safe, efficient operation of mobile hydraulic cranes.

>    When participating in a job with several other company trucks and/or cranes, I served as the direct liaison between our dispatch manager and the other Drivers/Operators. 

>    Once execution of a job began, I supervised other drivers/operators on site and directed them through the various stages of loading, unloading, etc. until job was complete.

>    Upon completion of job, I would report to Dispatch Manager and relay any further orders to employees on site.

>    Was offered the opportunity to relocate to Fort Worth when the company expanded into the Barnett Shale play and I was charged with the task of establishing a crane division in this new market.

>    In 2009, the company officially purchased a crane for the Fort Worth yard.  At the request of our Chief Operating Officer, Blade Bassler, I had conducted market research on the new territory in the months leading up to my transfer and concluded that the Dallas/Fort Worth area was saturated with competitors, compared to that our flagship yard in Deanville.  If we were to be competitive, we would have to reduce our hourly crane rates by 37% right out of the gate.  With the state of U.S. economy at the time and the uphill battle we faced to capture the desired marked share that would firmly establish the new crane division, the crane I had proposed saved the company $150,000 on the purchase, compared to going with the same model and vendor as the unit in our flagship yard.

>    Over the next two years, we had grown a larger customer base for the new division than anticipated, ultimately resulting in the acquisition of a second crane for Barnett Shale yard and further expansion.

May 2005-June 2007

Schlumberger

Equipment Operator-EO1 Frac Department

>    Performed daily, weekly, and quarterly maintenance on my assigned unit, keeping detailed records on the process and any defects that were identified and corrected.  Reported to Service Supervisor, Tim Gerard.

>    Gained valuable experience as an Equipment Operator through intensive training, exposure, and opportunities to operate the various pieces of equipment that make up a frac crew.  

>    Gained knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, tri-plex pumps, and was trained on how to properly maintain heavy equipment.

>    Was trained to operate small mobile hydraulic cranes and received my first crane operator certification during my tenure here.

Education

1998-2001

Caldwell High School

Graduated with Diploma

>    AP English student.  Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

2001-2003

Blinn College

General Studies

 

2005

C.C. Barrett Crane Instructors

Received OSHA crane certification

>    This was my first instruction and certification as a crane operator, received while I was employed by Schlumberger in their Frac Division.

2007

Jimmy Dixon Equipment Company

Recertified for OSHA standard mobile crane cert

>    I became the primary crane operator for Bassler Energy and they sent me to a refresher course to be recertified.

2009

CH Crane & Rigging Consultants, Inc.

277 Brazos Way

Caldwell, TX 77836

Received OSHA 1926.1400 Crane Operator Certification

>    Received highest certification under NCCCO, national certification.  Completed 8 hours classroom, exam, and a practical (hands-on) test.

2009

CH Crane & Rigging Consultants, Inc.

277 Brazos Way

Caldwell, TX 77836

Received OSHA Forklift Certification

>    Received OSHA standard forklift certification.  Completed classroom, exam, and a practical (hands-on) test.

References

References are available upon request.