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Alfonza Allen

Georgetown

Summary

NCCCO certified crane operator, with a strong focus on safety, precision, and load management. Expertise in lifting and positioning heavy materials, reading blueprints and load charts, and collaborating with rigging and ground personnel to ensure efficient and secure operations. Known for maintaining equipment and adhering to OSHA standards, with a commitment to preventing accidents and ensuring smooth workflow on job sites. Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments, ensuring job completion on time and within scope.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Crane Operator

TIC
Apex
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Operate 60-ton and 75-ton mobile cranes safely and efficiently to lift, move, position, and place equipment and materials as required.
  • Performing slot pipe lifting and blind lifts constructing a building for a S2 natural gas facility.
  • Inspect cranes daily before and after operation to ensure safe working conditions; report and document any maintenance issues or mechanical concerns.
  • Read and interpret lift plans, load charts, and blueprints to determine proper rigging and lifting techniques.
  • Work closely with riggers, signal persons, and other crew members to coordinate safe crane operations and precise material placement.
  • Set up cranes properly according to manufacturer specifications and project requirements, including proper outrigger placement and ground assessment.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, TIC safety standards, and site-specific safety protocols.
  • Monitor load weights, crane limits, and environmental conditions (wind, terrain, visibility) during lifting operations.
  • Maintain accurate crane logs, lift records, and daily inspection reports.
  • Assist with minor crane maintenance tasks, such as lubrication and cleaning, to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
  • Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing training as required by TIC and project leadership.

Crane Operator

Allstate Crane
Goose Creek
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Operate a 130-ton hydraulic crane to lift, move, and set heavy materials such as steel beams, precast panels, HVAC units, rebar cages, and piping.
  • Perform daily crane inspections, ensuring safety and functionality in accordance with OSHA, NCCCO, and site-specific standards.
  • Work closely with riggers and signal personnel to ensure safe and precise load handling in tight or congested work zones.
  • Lift and place large equipment or structural components during construction of the Google facility, including setting rooftop systems and erecting steel frameworks.
  • Navigate and maneuver crane operations around underground utilities and tight city layouts during water/sewer installation in Berkeley.
  • Maintain load charts, lift plans, and safety documentation as required by project management.
  • Participate in job hazard analysis (JHA) meetings and enforce exclusion zones during lifts.
  • Conduct minor troubleshooting and coordinate with mechanics for routine crane maintenance or repairs.

Crane Operator/Yard Truck Operator

Kinder Morgan
Huger
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Safely operate port cranes to lift, move, and position materials such as heavy equipment, structural components, or containers.
  • Perform daily checks and routine maintenance of cranes, including inspecting rigging equipment, boom, cables, and hooks.
  • Lift and move materials around construction sites, factories, warehouses, or ports, ensuring precise positioning.
  • Ensure loads are within crane weight limits and confirm proper rigging techniques are applied for safety.
  • Adhere to industry safety standards, follow OSHA regulations, and work with safety personnel to maintain a hazard-free environment.
  • Communicate with ground personnel, such as signalers or spotters, to accurately position loads.
  • Read and interpret load charts, blueprints, or site plans to determine the positioning and movement of materials.
  • Keep records of daily crane operations, incidents, and maintenance.
  • Use yard trucks to move trailers, containers, or equipment between dock doors, loading bays, and storage areas within the yard.
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure proper working conditions, including brakes, lights, and tires.
  • Back trailers into loading or unloading docks with precision, aligning them as required by warehouse or yard staff.
  • Work with warehouse staff to ensure trailers are loaded or unloaded correctly and efficiently.
  • Follow all yard safety procedures and drive responsibly, ensuring no collisions or accidents.
  • Use radio communication to coordinate with warehouse workers, yard supervisors, and other truck drivers.

88M Motor Transport Operator

United States National Guard
Myrtle Beach
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Drive various types of military vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, troop carriers, fuel tankers, and Humvees, to transport personnel, cargo, and equipment to and from missions.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on all assigned vehicles to ensure they are operational.
  • Safely transport soldiers, equipment, weapons, ammunition, and supplies to different locations.
  • Ensure vehicles are properly loaded and balanced for transport.
  • Oversee the security of cargo using appropriate materials like tie-downs and ensure weight distribution is safe and within vehicle limits.
  • Help plan, organize, and execute convoy operations, including mapping routes, coordinating with other convoy elements, and ensuring the safety of the convoy throughout the mission.
  • Use maps, GPS systems, and military navigation aids to drive in various environments, including off-road, urban, and combat zones.
  • Adhere to all safety standards and protocols for transporting hazardous or sensitive materials, such as fuel or ammunition, ensuring proper handling and safety measures are followed.
  • Maintain radio or signal communication with other vehicles, convoy commanders, and command posts to ensure coordination and safety during missions.
  • Keep accurate records of vehicle usage, fuel consumption, and cargo being transported.
  • Assist with vehicle recovery operations if a vehicle becomes disabled during a mission.
  • Involved in defensive measures to protect the convoy, including operating mounted weapons, or providing security.
  • Provide training on vehicle operations and maintenance for other soldiers and assist in vehicle recovery and troubleshooting.

Machine/Crane Operator

Feralloy Corporation
Huger
04.2017 - 07.2022
  • Safely operate overhead cranes to lift, move, and position heavy materials, typically in warehouses, factories, or metalworking facilities.
  • Transport materials such as steel, concrete, large machinery, or other heavy components around the facility or job site.
  • Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance on the crane to ensure safety and operational readiness.
  • Operate crane controls to maneuver loads accurately, monitoring gauges and control panels for any warning signals or issues.
  • Communicate with riggers, spotters, and other ground personnel using signals or radio communication to ensure proper load placement.
  • Follow load charts, blueprints, and safety guidelines to ensure that weight limits are respected, and operations are conducted efficiently.
  • Adhere to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring no obstructions in the load's path.
  • Ensure loads are properly secured and balanced to prevent shifting or falling during transport.
  • Prepare and operate the slitting machine to cut materials into specified widths.
  • Load large rolls of material onto the slitting machine using hoists or forklifts and ensure they are securely positioned for processing.
  • Set up and adjust the cutting blades on the machine to match the required dimensions and ensure precision cuts.
  • Oversee the slitting process to ensure the material is being cut accurately, watching for any defects, wrinkles, or irregularities.
  • Check the cut strips for quality and accuracy, ensuring they meet the required specifications for width, thickness, and length.
  • Perform regular maintenance on the slitting machine, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn blades or components.
  • Adjust machine speed and tension controls to manage different materials and thicknesses without damaging the material.
  • Follow all safety protocols, including using proper PPE, ensuring guards are in place, and keeping the work area clear of debris.

Education

Mobile Crane Operations Level - I - NCCCO Certifications

Associated Training Services
Sun Prairie, WI
01.2024

Associate's - science

Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC
01.2022

High School Diploma -

Andrews High School
Andrews, SC
01.2017

Skills

  • NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
  • Mobile Crane Operations
  • Mobile Crane Safety
  • Lift Planning
  • Mobile Crane Load Charts
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Front-End Loader Operator
  • Skid Steer Operator
  • Backhoe operator
  • Maintenance & Inspections
  • Commercial Driving
  • Forklift Operator
  • Problem-Solving
  • NCCCO Certified Rigger
  • Rigging Hardware
  • Basic Rigging
  • Hand & Voice Signals
  • Wire Ropes & Knots
  • Load Dynamics
  • Excavator Operator
  • Bulldozer Operator
  • Overhead Crane Operator
  • Material Handling
  • DOT Rules & Regulations
  • Loading & Unloading
  • Organized
  • Hardworking
  • Dedicated
  • Detailed Orientated
  • Leadership
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Written & Oral Communication
  • Dependable
  • Active Listener
  • Coordination
  • Class-A CDL
  • Safety Awareness
  • Mechanically inclined
  • OSHA Safety & Standards

Credentials Certifications

  • NCCCO TLL-Large Telescopic Boom Crane Swing Cab
  • NCCCO TSS-Small Telescopic Boom Crane Fixed Cab
  • NCCCO STC-Service Truck Crane
  • T.W.I.C. Card
  • OSHA 10
  • NCCCO SGP-Signalperson
  • NCCCO RIG-Rigger Level - I
  • Class-A CDL
  • NCCER Heavy Equipment Certification

Key Highlights

  • Crane Operator at North Charleston Airport; ensuring safe and precise lifting and placement of structural components.
  • Crane Operator at Google Plant Construction; expertly handled the picking and setting of industrial piping during the build-out of a Google data facility, working closely with site engineers to maintain tight schedules and safety protocols.
  • Shutdown Operations at Chemical Plants; participated in multiple plant shutdowns at chemical facilities, performing time-sensitive lifts and equipment moves under high safety standards and strict regulatory compliance.
  • 3 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator; backhoes, loaders, skid steers, excavators, bulldozers, and forklifts.
  • 4 years of experience of operating overhead cranes.
  • Strong commitment to safety protocols and operational excellence.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Exceptional teamwork and leadership skills, with a proven history of managing crews and completing projects.
  • Ready to bring a strong work ethic, reliability, and a results-driven approach to a challenging Crane Operator role.

Military Service

United States National Guard, Myrtle Beach, SC, 88M Motor Transport Operator, 10/01/22, 03/31/23, Drive various types of military vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, troop carriers, fuel tankers, and Humvees, to transport personnel, cargo, and equipment to and from missions., Conduct preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on all assigned vehicles to ensure they are operational., Safely transport soldiers, equipment, weapons, ammunition, and supplies to different locations., Ensure vehicles are properly loaded and balanced for transport., Oversee the security of cargo using appropriate materials like tie-downs and ensure weight distribution is safe and within vehicle limits., Help plan, organize, and execute convoy operations, including mapping routes, coordinating with other convoy elements, and ensuring the safety of the convoy throughout the mission., Use maps, GPS systems, and military navigation aids to drive in various environments, including off-road, urban, and combat zones., Adhere to all safety standards and protocols for transporting hazardous or sensitive materials, such as fuel or ammunition, ensuring proper handling and safety measures are followed., Maintain radio or signal communication with other vehicles, convoy commanders, and command posts to ensure coordination and safety during missions., Keep accurate records of vehicle usage, fuel consumption, and cargo being transported., Assist with vehicle recovery operations if a vehicle becomes disabled during a mission., Involved in defensive measures to protect the convoy, including operating mounted weapons, or providing security., Provide training on vehicle operations and maintenance for other soldiers and assist in vehicle recovery and troubleshooting.

Timeline

Crane Operator

TIC
05.2025 - 09.2025

Crane Operator

Allstate Crane
01.2025 - 05.2025

Crane Operator/Yard Truck Operator

Kinder Morgan
09.2023 - 08.2024

88M Motor Transport Operator

United States National Guard
10.2022 - 03.2023

Machine/Crane Operator

Feralloy Corporation
04.2017 - 07.2022

Mobile Crane Operations Level - I - NCCCO Certifications

Associated Training Services

Associate's - science

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

High School Diploma -

Andrews High School
Alfonza Allen