Rhonda Ables
Crown Point
Summary
Dedicated Ladle Crane Operator with a proven track record at US Steel, excelling in precision lifting and equipment inspection. Recognized for outstanding communication and teamwork, consistently achieving lifting capacity targets while ensuring safety. Adaptable under pressure, I effectively manage complex lifts, contributing to a safer and more efficient work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Ladle Crane Operator
US Steel
02.2006 - 03.2023
- Operated crane equipment under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational guidelines.
- Assisted in daily inspections of cranes to maintain equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Learned proper rigging techniques for various loads, enhancing lifting efficiency and safety procedures.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Participated in safety training sessions to develop knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Monitored site conditions to identify potential hazards, contributing to a safer work environment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- 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.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Achieved strong reputation for reliability among supervisors, leading to increased responsibility for critical lifts on high-profile projects.
- Assisted in training new crane operators, on overhead cranes and shop functions. sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development.
- Consistently met or exceeded lifting capacity targets while maintaining the highest level of safety during all operations.
- Exercise extreme care in picking up and transporting loads, clearing obstacles and properly positioning lifts to prevent swinging and splashing of molten metal production, delays, and damage of injury to equipment or other employees.
- Able to perform manual labor and lift more than 50lbs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Columbia College
Chicago, IL05.2003
Skills
- Accurate communication
- Crane operations
- Mobile crane operations
- Equipment inspection
- Precision lifting
- Team collaboration
- Hand-eye coordination
- Weather adaptation
- Stress tolerance
- Heavy machinery operation
- Crane inspections
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Hoisting equipment
- Mobile cranes
- Signal interpretation
- Excavation operations
- Loader cranes
- Problem-solving
Detailed References
Charles Powell Jr., Intermodal Equipment Operator
BNSF Railway
Charles.Powelljr@bnsf.com
708-774-4094
Lorenzo, Ables Sr., Strand Operatior
US Steel
Mrlarider007@icloud.com
2197981794
Timeline
Ladle Crane Operator
US Steel
02.2006 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Columbia College