Jeremy Thayer
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Skilled Tower Crane Rigger with a proven track record , enhancing safety and efficiency by mastering rigging techniques and fostering team communication. Expert in hazard identification and interpersonal communication, I significantly improved lifting operations and safety protocols, ensuring project success and team productivity without compromising safety.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Tower Crane Rigger
RBI Group
- Ensured precise load placement by accurately calculating load weights and determining proper rigging configurations.
- 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.
- Mastered various knots and hitches when securing loads for transport or aerial delivery, optimizing stability and safety of the items being moved.
Deck Hand Commercial Fishing
Osprey No 1
Vancouver BC
01.2013 - Current
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge of best practices and commercial fishing procedures.
- Out at sea for 2 trips on 1trip off Deck hand work, sorting fish, stacking hold
- Assigned wheel watch at night time of the ship
- Helped with refit during spring time
Rigger Tower Crane
360 Cranes
Vancouver, BC
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Logged all lifting device plans and insured all equipment met the 1year inspection deadlines in rigger log book as well as potential hazards and anything that needs replacing or has been taken out of service in rigger log book
Deck Hand Commercial Fishing
Viking Seafoods
Richmond, BC
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge of best practices and deckhand procedures.
- Improved team productivity by effectively communicating with coworkers and captain during set of net on deck and haul backs
- Stacked hold
- Sorting and processing fish
- 2 trips on 1 trip off rotation
- Out at sea up to 28 days in a row
Tower Crane Rigger
RMG Forming
Vancouver, BC
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Ensured precise load placement by accurately calculating load weights and determining proper rigging configurations.
- 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.
- Mastered various knots and hitches when securing loads for transport or aerial delivery, optimizing stability and safety of the items being moved.
- Maximized team productivity by providing comprehensive training to new crew members on safe rigging practices.
- Provided valuable input in job site meetings for discussions pertaining to rigging methodologies and equipment selection, ensuring project deliverables were met efficiently and effectively.
- Increased efficiency in crane operations by effectively communicating with crane operators and ground personnel.
- Evaluated potential hazards within the work zone related to overhead electrical lines or underground utilities prior to commencing any lifting operation, mitigating risks by recommending appropriate action plans.
- Filled out daily hazard assessment
- Logging all lifting equipment inspection and certifications in rigger log book as well as addressing hazards and logging any tools, lifting equipment that needs inspections etc. or replacing
Tower Crane Rigger
White Water Concrete
Vancouver, BC
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Ensured precise load placement by accurately calculating load weights and determining proper rigging configurations.
- 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.
- Mastered various knots and hitches when securing loads for transport or aerial delivery, optimizing stability and safety of the items being moved.
- Filled out daily hazard assessment
- Logging all lifting equipment inspection and certifications in rigger log book as well as addressing hazards and logging any tools, lifting equipment that needs inspections etc. or replacing
Education
Dogwood Diploma -
Adss
Port Alberni, BC05.2002
Skills
- Crane maintenance
- Hazard identification
- Accident prevention
- Disassembly procedures
- Rigging techniques
- Hand signals
- Equipment inspection
- Load balancing
- Weather monitoring
- Sling selection
- Hoisting equipment
- Signal communication
- Fall protection
- Lift planning
- Crane safety procedures
- Maintenance and repairs
- Construction safety
- Stress tolerance
- Staff leadership
- Interpersonal communication
Languages
English
Professional Working
Tower crane rigging and commercial fishing deckhand for many
Have extensive knowledge in both industries of tower crane rigging and Commercial fishing. Hoping to obtain work as a rigger and or get crane operator training now that I’ve been in the industry many years or possibly enter into a crane supervisor role as I have extensive knowledge with safety and procedures involving cranes
Timeline
Rigger Tower Crane
360 Cranes
02.2019 - 01.2022
Deck Hand Commercial Fishing
Viking Seafoods
04.2015 - 01.2017
Deck Hand Commercial Fishing
Osprey No 1
01.2013 - Current
Tower Crane Rigger
RMG Forming
02.2009 - 02.2012
Tower Crane Rigger
White Water Concrete
01.2006 - 01.2008
Tower Crane Rigger
RBI Group
Dogwood Diploma -
Adss