Antony Rodriguez
Journeyman Rigger
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Nine years of rigging experience on waterfront, looking forward on embracing my skills to the next level as a rigger in charge.
Professional with robust expertise in rigging operations and equipment handling, prepared for this role in field. Proven ability to effectively collaborate within teams, adapt to changing needs, and ensure safety and efficiency. Skilled in load calculations, signal operations, and precision rigging techniques, with strong focus on achieving results and reliability. Known for dependability and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Journeyman Rigger
NAVFAC Crane and Rigging
San Diego, California
06.2020 - 03.2025
- In my journeyman experience, I have executed many rigger in charge (foreman or leader) responsibility's
- Trained and mentor new journeyman and apprentices
- Carried out numerous critical lifts (complex)
- Not to mention many trainings and certifications to overcome in the rigging industry
- Have mastered excellent customer service reaching out to POC, foreign ships, contractors to accommodate proper assistance prior to crane operations
- Planned and executed safe crane operations in accordance to crane load chart for safe positioning and crane capacity
- Monitoring and securing area for a safe evolution
- Conducted and completed numerous safety and complex Lift briefs, using Stop Me Program, ORM’s, JHA’s and BWP’s
- Proper rigging gear selection and configuration according to NAVFAC p-307 ch.14
- Mastered calculating loads and sling angles
- Overseen job hazards to conduct fall protection plan on roofs and ships
- Have been part of major roll evolutions as an experienced and trustworthy journeyman
- Worked as a blended crew with NASA on the preparation and lifting of Orion deep space capsule as a designated signal man and rigger
- Assisted in rigging and lifting of blue angel's jet
- Conducted numerous HELO lifting operations to semi-truck for safe transport
- Safely rigged and lifted unmanned under water vehicle and skid
- Removed submerged items: cofferdams, stop locks and many more equipment
- Installation and removal of large geometric shape antenna (the bible)
- Assisted on process and installation of numerous engine (turbine) change outs on main machinery room 1 and 2
- One month process on removing misc.
- Items, such as: silencers, boxes, spider and other misc.
- Parts
- Conducted weight test and maintenance (removal and installation of wire) on LCAC crane
- Installation of one of a kind multi-million dollar VLS A-frame assembly and sliding pad eye system
- Performed many VLS Birds and active ammo at bravo pier
- Lifted and rotated ships crane with heavy duty shore power straps and chain falls prior to laying on semi-truck for transport
Rigger Apprentice
NAVFAC Crane and Rigging
06.2016 - 06.2020
- As a rigger apprentice I was able to carry out a lot of responsibilities, going around different crews to be a well-rounded and knowledgeable rigger
- Working around different category cranes including: Mobile cranes (HTC), rough terrain cranes, floater cranes, portal cranes, etc
- Throughout my apprentice career I was able to be around hand rigging (inside rigging) crews as well, learning how to rig many motors, valves, shafts seals, fire pumps, electrical equipment (IMU’s) and other, by using proper rigging equipment including: beam clams, nylons, polyester straps, chain falls, shackles, jacks and protective equipment (chaffing gear)
- Mastered proper hand and radio signals according to NAVFAC p-307, properly pluming heavy loads while taking boom deflection and side pull in consideration for safe lifting
- Conducted job safety briefs using ORM’s, STOP ME program, JHA’s and best work practices, used proper rigging gear, stop point and positioning of the crane for best case scenario regarding crane capacity
- Personally made a big part of a high work crew (Sw-1), using personnel basket on removing and installing misc
- Antennas: Ta-can, HF-Fan wires, VHF-Stove pipe, UHF Have quick, UHF antenna (spider), UHF Ant, vertical dipole, AS-2809 (baseball bat), beer keg maintenance, SRC-598 SFWCS and many more
- Rigged several radars, whip antennas, dome’s, SLQ’S and CEC
- Swapped out many rigid inflatable boats (RHIB’s) from ships: 11-meter and 7-meter
- Not to mention unmanned boats and many under water vehicles
- Secured and installed Ready service lockers (RSL’s) and Life rafts in different locations of ship
- Have been involved in different weight test including J-bar davit, MEE davit, side port door (LCS), elevators, cleats, accommodation ladders, capstans, safety nets, stantions, pad eyes, RAM launcher, etc
- Been part of many different classes ship moves (arrival and departure) on the installation and removal of brow’s, vehicle ramps, shore power (berth prepped and taj-mahal), platforms and Accommodation ladders
- Class ships: LCS, Carriers, DDG, LPD, LHD, CG, Puller-Class, minesweepers, submarine and barge
- Prior to ships underway, I have conducted many full On-Loads containing palletized equipment (stores or parts), containers and Connex boxes (10ft-40ft)
- Not to mention marine and aviation load outs
- On-Loading and Off-Loading forklifts, chariots, Man lifts (JLG’s), Quad Cons, HELO blades, vehicles, white gear (sweepers etc.), MRE’s and misc
- Equipment
- Conducted out of base jobs on installation of light poles, radars (roof), field scoreboards, trench shoring, electrical boxes and AC units
- On-loaded equipment for naval amphibious base barge Seabees school: spool reels, ramp, platforms and Connex box
- Weight testing repelling towers and nets on marine corps recruit depot
- Assisted on floater crane operations to lift aircraft carrier crash crane (tilly), vehicle ramps, containers, weight testing and many port operation boats
Education
High School Diploma -
SAN YSIDRO HIGH SCHOOL
San Ysidro, CA 02.2010 - 04.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Osha safety course
Cuyamaca College
San Diego, CA 01.2017 - 01.2018
Some College (No Degree) - rigging course
Penn Foster
Online 01.2018 - 01.2019
Rigger apprentice - undefined
NAVFAC Crane & Rigging
Completed 40hr course with certification - undefined
Lift-it
Certified rigging course - undefined
Bull rigging
Certified fall rescue personnel - 40hr course
Gravitec Systems
Certified 40-hours of competent person for fall protection training - undefined
Associated general contractors of America
Skills
Hazard identification
Winch operation
Crane signaling
Team communication
Fall protection
Knot tying expertise
Load balancing
Chain hoist operation
Heavy lifting operations
Overhead crane operation
Advanced rigging techniques
Worksite safety procedures
Testing procedures
Multitasking Abilities
Decision-making
Safety protocols
Certification
Fall Protection Competent Person
Timeline
Journeyman Rigger
NAVFAC Crane and Rigging
06.2020 - 03.2025
Some College (No Degree) - rigging course
Penn Foster
01.2018 - 01.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Osha safety course
Cuyamaca College
01.2017 - 01.2018
Rigger Apprentice
NAVFAC Crane and Rigging
06.2016 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
SAN YSIDRO HIGH SCHOOL
02.2010 - 04.2014
Rigger apprentice - undefined
NAVFAC Crane & Rigging
Completed 40hr course with certification - undefined
Lift-it
Certified rigging course - undefined
Bull rigging
Certified fall rescue personnel - 40hr course
Gravitec Systems
Certified 40-hours of competent person for fall protection training - undefined
Associated general contractors of America
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