SURESH DANDU
Crane Supervisor & Senior Crane Operator
Ravulapalem
Summary
LEEA Appointed Person Lifting operations and crane supervisor with a strong track record in managing heavy industrial lifting campaigns. Coordinates lift plans and permits, ensuring alignment with HSE and load-chart compliance. Oversees exclusion zones and conducts safety briefings to ensure safe execution of complex lifts. Experienced with coordinating crane operations and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Utilizes effective team management and operational strategies to enhance productivity. Track record of maintaining high safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
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25
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Supervisor & Senior Crane Operator
Sarens Heavy Lift India Private Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
- Executed operation of heavy lift crawler cranes as per approved lift plans. Led supervision of crane operators and rigging teams to uphold task compliance. Completed daily pre-operation inspections to guarantee equipment was fully operational.
- Coordinated lifting schedules with site managers and construction teams, ensuring safe crane positioning based on soil compaction and ground stability while enhancing lifting operations through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Verify load charts before executing critical lifting operations. Maintained daily crane operation logs and inspection records accurately. Reviewed lift plans to ensure compliance with operational parameters.
- Identified operational risks and implemented corrective measures, conducting toolbox meetings to effectively brief crews on lifting operations and associated hazards.
- Assessed crane configurations for specific lifting environments and monitored crane movements to prevent obstructions and collisions, ensuring proper installation of counterweights based on lifting requirements.
- Conducted trial lifts to validate stability and operational suitability. Inspected crane hooks, slings, shackles, and lifting devices for defects. Supported alignment and placement of heavy machinery and modules.
- Evaluated wind conditions prior to executing high-elevation lifts. Communicated lifting signals using radios or certified rigging signals. Coordinated crane mobilisation and demobilisation activities on-site.
Crane Supervisor & Heavy Lift Crane Operator
Tiong Woon Cranes (TWC)
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily crane operations in accordance with organisational lifting standards. Conducted pre-operational inspections, ensuring crane systems were fully functional.
- Coordinated with site engineers to align lifting activities with project schedules. Executed heavy lifts involving oversized modules and structural assemblies. Ensured compliance with statutory lifting and safety regulations during operations.
- Managed crane operations in congested work environments with zero incidents. Trained crane operators on safe lifting practices and operational enhancements.
- Coordinated lifting clearance with HSE officials and project stakeholders. Evaluated boom configurations based on site constraints and lift requirements. Inspected lifting tools, shackles, slings, and spreader bars for wear and distortions.
- Ensured operators complied with safe speed limits during crane slewing and travel. Conducted reliability checks for rope tension and wire rope integrity. Ensured proper barricading of lifting zones to restrict unauthorised entry.
- Aligned crane counterweights as per lift design and calculated loading conditions. Conducted post-operation checks to confirm no residual mechanical concerns.
Crane Operator & Crane Supervisor
Dangote Oil Refinery
11.2018 - 03.2024
- Operated heavy-duty crawler and mobile cranes for refinery construction lifting activities. Supervised crane operations, ensuring safe and compliant lifting procedures.
- Coordinated with rigging teams to plan heavy lift jobs. Performed daily crane pre-start inspections and equipment checks. Ensured cranes were positioned accurately before lifting operations.
- Communicated lifting instructions using standard crane hand signals. Monitored load charts and lifting capacity to prevent overload risks.
- Executed complex heavy lifts involving refinery columns and modules. Verified rigging accessories such as slings, shackles, and eyes before use. Ensured lifting operations complied with company and OSHA safety standards.
Senior Crane Operator
Sarens India Pvt Ltd.
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Operated hydraulic and crawler cranes for heavy-lift industrial projects. Interpreted lift plans and load charts before executing lifts. Conducted daily crane safety checks and equipment inspections.
- Coordinated with riggers to rig and secure loads for lifting. Ensured compliance with Sarens lifting standards and safety procedures. Positioned cranes accurately based on load radius and job requirements.
- Conducted pre-operation briefings for crane and rigging teams. Checked ground stability and outrigger deployment before lifting. Executed heavy lifts involving refinery columns, boilers, and structural modules.
Senior Crane Operator
Sanghvi Movers Ltd.
05.2001 - 04.2018
- Operated high-capacity crawler and hydraulic cranes for heavy industrial lifting. Interpreted lift plans, load charts, and technical drawings before operations. Conducted comprehensive pre-operation crane inspections to ensure readiness.
- Coordinated with rigging teams to prepare loads according to lift procedures. Verified crane positioning and stability to prevent structural failures.
- Executed critical lifts for power plants, refineries, and infrastructure projects. Ensured compliance with lift procedures, SOPs, and safety protocols. Assisted engineers in planning optimal lift routes for complex operations.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical
01.2006
Skills
Load calculation
Lift planning
Crane assembly, disassembly, and rigging coordination
Heavy lift crane operations
Crane supervision
Lifting schedule planning
Critical lift review
Rigging plan development
Lift method statements
Wind speed assessment
Lift route planning
OSHA, HSE, and LEEA lifting standards
Equipment inspection
Ground stability assessment
Crew supervision
Toolbox talks
Certification
Offshore Crane Operator – STCW
Timeline
Crane Supervisor & Senior Crane Operator
Sarens Heavy Lift India Private Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
Crane Supervisor & Heavy Lift Crane Operator
Tiong Woon Cranes (TWC)
06.2024 - 01.2025
Crane Operator & Crane Supervisor
Dangote Oil Refinery
11.2018 - 03.2024
Senior Crane Operator
Sarens India Pvt Ltd.
05.2018 - 11.2018
Senior Crane Operator
Sanghvi Movers Ltd.
05.2001 - 04.2018