Cranes ,and Rigging, and Heavy Lift Expert

Expertise

• Cranes and Rigging - for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
• Developed, coordinated, and proctored crane and rigging training exams.
• OSHA heavy- lift safety procedures.
• Load distribution systems for large cranes.
• Crane operator qualification and documentation audits.
• Critical lift planning and execution.

Expert Witness Experience

• Crane and rigging accidents and incidents litigation, equipment damage, and OSHA safety violation disputes.

Experience

Undisclosed Company, Heavy lift and Subject Matter Expert, Present

• Subject matter expert for clients and agencies.
• Educator: Certifying staff for heavy equipment operating.
• Promoting and creating new procedures and policies for the heavy equipment industry.
• Developing new guidelines and drafts for OSHA and C-DAC.
• Promoting nationwide changes in the regulation agencies and industries.

Zachry Construction Corporation, Crane Department

Crane Operators

• Managed Crane Operator Qualification Program in accordance with National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) requirements.
• Performed audits to assure compliance with OSHA required crane operator qualification and documentation.
• Trained and appointed field practical examiners.
• Maintained active files and OSHA required records for crane operator qualification/certification.
• Performed federally required annual crane inspections.
• Developed and maintained the company Crane Inspection programs to meet federal and state requirements.
• Performed major and minor crane repairs including replacement of engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical, mechanical drive systems, electronic and hydraulic control systems
• Assisted major contractors with sizing and cost projections for bidding purposes.
• Authored a crane and rigging policy manual for a major construction contractor (ZCC).
• Established and trained an erection team to exclusively erect and dismantle all large cranes.
• Coordinated transportation for relocation of large cranes.
• Recommended purchase and sales of cranes to management.
• Critical Lift Planning and Execution.
• Developed and executed critical and super lift plans.
• Assisted in the development of engineered lift studies.
• Developed ground bearing analysis and installed load distribution systems for large cranes.
• Advised ZCC Technical Services Department of engineered lift studies.
• Maintained a team of expert crane operators to operate cranes for heavy lifts.
• Developed ground bearing analysis and installed load distribution systems for large cranes.

Honors & Publications

Academic and Professional Affiliations

• Served as a member of the Cranes and Derrick Advisory Committee (C-DAC) to OSHA, which wrote and delivered the current draft of the OSHA Crane Safety Standard
• Served as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).

Publications

• Authored the Safe Crane Policy and Procedure Manual

Education

Certifications

• Tower Crane Management Committee Member, managing the Tower Crane Certification program.
• Master Crane Operator Task Force Member.
• Associated General Contractors National Training Committee (AGC), organizing and monitoring training programs.