Ethan McNutt
Escondido
Summary
I am actively seeking employment with NAVFAC SW Crane & Rigging as a WG-12. My extensive training and skills demonstrate my proficiency in both independent work and team leadership. I am eager to contribute to the growth of NAVFAC SW Crane & Rigging and support NAVFAC SW in maintaining a high safety record, ensuring a safe work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Operator WG-11
NAVFAC SW Crane and Rigging
03.2021 - Current
- Have logged over 4000 hours of seat time and over 5000 lifts smoothly and safely resulting in 0 errors
- Operated in over 25 crane weight tests ranging from RTC, ATC, HTC cranes requiring max working load limits to maintain annual certifications optimizing NAVFACs crane fleet readiness
- Conduct Operational Daily Check List (ODCL) inspection of cranes according with the NAVFAC p-307
- Perform crane preventive maintenance
- Currently licensed to operate cranes RTC 80100, RTC 80110, RTC 80150, HTC 8675, HTC 86100
- Qualified to operate RTC 80110 in single and double hook configuration and do a complex 2 hook lift.
- Assisted in replacement of wire rope on various cranes as needed
- Reviewing load charts with complete understanding, to include outrigger configuration, boom mode, deductions, reeving parts of line, and wire rope strength
- Utilize ORM in every lift to ensure safety of everyone involved
- Operated at NBPL over 1000 hours onloading Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM)and Torpedoes MK-48, ship guns and various other ship weapons safely and with precision following complex lifting procedures as per NAVFAC P307, NAVSEA OP-5
- Loaded and unloaded various types of ships equipment, machinery, or ships gear such drone helicopters, missile launching systems, gun mounts, turrets, booms, antennas, telescopes on the submarines, brows, ship to shore cables, forklifts, manlifts and tow tractors.
- Performed other duties assigned to me with little or no supervision.
- Installed and removed submarine periscopes for maintenance
- Installed ship to shore power for many ships such as: LHD class, LCS class, DDG class, CG class all in a safe and timely manner
- Manually control all parts of the crane to make precise movements
- Have a teamwork mindset needed to work together on small to large scale jobs
- Proficient use of load charts on various cranes as used daily
- Qualified on forklifts up to 36,000lbs
- Trained other crane operators in weapons, sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development using NAVSEA OP5
- Assist SWRMC in various weight tests on 60 flight deck nets, 8 accommodation ladders weight tests,10 boat davit weight tests,5 RAM launcher missile loader weight tests and 15 j-bar davit weight tests to ensure warship fleet readiness
- Assist rigger in charge (RIC) to determine approximate weights and size of objects being lifted to assure proper rigging equipment is being used
- Utilize the OEM notes and crane load chart to conduct safe lifts
- Keep crane envelopes closed off to non-essential personnel as well as people not a part of the crane brief
Crane Operator/ Rigger
BREWER CRANE AND RIGGING
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Operated Link-Belt and TEREX Cranes ranging from the RTC30 to RTC150 ton and HTC 70 to HTC100 ton truck cranes.
- Determined load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
- Move levers, depress foot pedals and turn dials to operate cranes, forklifts, manlifts or any other equipment used for moving or placing loads
- Inspect cables and rigging for wear and install or replace cables as needed
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices making repairs as necessary
- Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes
- Load and unload pallets, bundles, and shipping containers
- Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions
- Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover or uncover and secure loads
- Worked with contractors onloading and offloading scissor lifts, forklifts, man lifts various construction materials and scaffolding to all parts of navy ships
- Removed and replaced weapons such as rocket launchers, sea whiz, gun turrets and other various weapons on LCD Class, DDG class, LHD Class and LPD Class ships
- Operated crane for boats in dry dock getting engine swap out, propeller swap out, and full overhaul on ship
- Swapped out 10'- 30' antennas and radars for all class of ships
Foreman
Armor Contract Glazing
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Hire, train, evaluate and oversee crews of 10-15 employees
- Review schedule or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
- Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources ensuring that materials, labor and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets
- Negotiate material prices with suppliers
Education
High School Diploma -
Fallbrook High School
Fallbrook, CA05-1990
Skills
- NCCCO Certified
- Class B Commercial driver’s license
- Licensed forklift up to 36,000 lbs
- 10 years’ experience on cranes up to 150 ton
- Experienced in the onload and offload of weapons
- OSHA 30
- CPR certified
Timeline
Crane Operator WG-11
NAVFAC SW Crane and Rigging
03.2021 - Current
Crane Operator/ Rigger
BREWER CRANE AND RIGGING
01.2012 - 01.2019
Foreman
Armor Contract Glazing
01.2007 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Fallbrook High School