Gregory Shepherd
4604 Moore Cir
Summary
Adept at crane operations and fostering teamwork, I excelled at Huntington Ingalls Industries by ensuring safety and compliance with OSHA standards. My proactive approach in training peers and mastering load calculations significantly enhanced project efficiency and safety, showcasing my reliability and stress tolerance in high-stakes environments. Professional with solid experience in heavy machinery operations, and prepared for this role. Skilled in operating and maintaining cranes with focus on safety and precision. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven, and equipped with excellent problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
06.2022 - Current
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
- Worked under procedure HII-NNS Y1040 dealing with rigging sketches, Y1046 when reporting crane and rigging accidents,Y1043 for instructions for qualified crane forman,crane operators, crane riggers,and crane walkers, Y1044 for instructions for qualifying vehicles and power operated mobile equipment.
- Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Played an instrumental role in the prevention of accidents or incidents by actively engaging in safety meetings and implementing suggestions for improvement.
- Leveraged knowledge of load charts, rigging techniques, and applicable regulations to ensure compliance across all aspects of crane operation.
- Operated variety of crane types for diverse construction projects, leading to on-time project completion.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
Crane Rigger
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Ensured precise load placement by accurately calculating load weights and determining proper rigging configurations.
- Worked towards procedure HII-NNS Y 1043 instructions for qualified crane forman,crane operators, crane riggers,and crane walkers, Y 1044 the instructions for qualifying vehicles and power operated mobile equipment, Y 1046 when reporting crane and rigging accidents, Y1035 when working with temporary attachments, Y 1040 when working with rigging sketches
- Performed pre-lift meetings with all involved parties to promote clear communication and understanding of roles and responsibilities throughout the lift process.
- Assisted crane operators with detailed load charts and calculations in order to guarantee safe weight distribution during the lift process.
- Provided valuable input in job site meetings for discussions pertaining to rigging methodologies and equipment selection, ensuring project deliverables were met efficiently and effectively.
- Mastered various knots and hitches when securing loads for transport or aerial delivery, optimizing stability and safety of the items being moved.
- Consistently met project deadlines by working efficiently under pressure and adjusting to changing priorities as needed.
- Reduced workplace accidents with diligent adherence to OSHA guidelines, national standards, and company policies.
- Utilized hand signals, radios, and other communication methods to coordinate complex lifts involving multiple cranes or personnel on larger construction sites.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
Scaffold Builder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Adhered to strict quality control standards, guaranteeing the reliability and stability of built scaffolding structures.
- Displayed strong physical stamina, consistently fulfilling demanding labor requirements throughout long workdays onsite.
- Worked toward procured HII-NNS Y1045, staging standards
- Demonstrated versatility in scaffold construction by adapting to various architectural designs and requirements.
- Enhanced job site safety by assembling and dismantling safe, secure scaffolding structures.
- Opened up new building, worked with fellow builders to come up with safe ways to gain access to different areas of the new units inside building.
- Assisted in crane operations for heavy lifting tasks, ensuring seamless integration between scaffold assembly teams and other trades onsite.
- Trained over 30 newly hired employees on safest ways to erect and take down scaffolding.
- Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
- Improved team productivity through effective collaboration and clear communication with coworkers and supervisors.
- Utilized various tools and equipment effectively, maintaining their proper working order through regular care and maintenance.
- Inspected scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before each use.
Electrician Helper
L.E. Ballance
Chesapeake, VA
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Improved workplace organization by maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment for all team members during projects.
- Operating JLG lifts, scissor lifts, small backhoes and ditch witches.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Used hand and power tools to cut, bend and shape wires.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High
Portsmouth, VA06-2002
Skills
- Crane operations
- Load calculation
- Stress tolerance
- Rigging
- Safety protocol
- OSHA standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with passenger endorsements– Va Department of Motor Vehicles
- Certified to lift nuclear components (SPS)
- Ship Rigger
- Crane Rigger
- Lift planning qualified
- Bridge Radio/Cab/Pendant Crane Operator
- Post Crane Operator
- Kone Gantry Crane Operator
- Goliath 1050 ton Crane Operator
- 200 ton Crane Operator
- JLG Operator
- Scissor Lift Operator
Timeline
Crane Operator
Huntington Ingalls Industries
06.2022 - Current
Crane Rigger
Huntington Ingalls Industries
05.2017 - 06.2022
Scaffold Builder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
05.2013 - 05.2017
Electrician Helper
L.E. Ballance
01.2012 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High