Austin Stephens, GSP

Experience

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  United States Army Field Artillery

  May 1999 - Dec 2003

  Ammo Section Sargeant

  Maintenance and accountability of 6 Heavy Expanded Tactical Trucks (HEMTT) w/crane and associated MTOE equipment valued in excess of $900,000.00. Training, moral, and welfare of 12 personnel. Coordination of ammunition resupply for associated firing platoon as well as maintaining platoon ammunition accountability files and ammunition document registers.Ammunitions include pods containing 6 rockets weight:2,500 lbs, or 1 missile weight:2,900 lbs. Crane used while resupplying reload points.AccomplishmentsAwarded the Army Achievement Medal in 2001. Received Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Personally responsible for over $900,000 of command equipment with no deficiencies, losses or damages. Show less

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  Turner Industries

  Feb 2012 - Sept 2014

  Assembly/ Disassembly Director and Crane Operator

  Responsible for directing the safe assembly and disassembly of hydraulic all terrain cranes mentioned below, as well as safe operation, maintenance, and general upkeep of many truck cranes including, 100 ton Demag, 200 ton Tadano, 240 ton Demag, 300 ton Demag, 400 ton Liebharr with BlueTooth Technology, and 500 ton Liebharr. Responsible for providing crane support safely at chemical plants and refineries during maintenance turnarounds/ shutdowns.Responsible for maintaining all paperwork to include vehicle inspection reports, job safety analysis, lift plan and job tickets in accordance with company policy. Show less

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  B&G Crane Service, LLC

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2015

  Crane Operator

  Responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and general upkeep of many all terrain truck cranes including, 100 ton Demag, 115-400 ton Liebharr with BlueTooth Technology, and 500 ton Liebharr.Responsible for providing crane support safely at chemical plants and refineries during maintenance turnarounds/ shutdowns.Responsible for maintaining all paperwork to include vehicle inspection reports, job safety analysis, lift plan and job tickets in accordance with company policy.

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  Imperial Crane Services, Inc.

  Oct 2015 - May 2017

  Crane Operator

  Responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and general upkeep of a Grove GMK6300 350 ton all terrain crane.Responsible for providing crane support safely to contractors at PDH Enterprise while building the new splitter unit.Responsible for maintaining all paperwork to include vehicle inspection reports, job safety analysis, lift plan and lift logs in accordance with company policy.

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  TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2019

  Crane Operator

  Oilfield crane support in the Permian Basin.

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  MARCO CRANE & RIGGING CO.

  Nov 2019 - Sept 2021

  Crane Operator

  Operate cranes from 35 to 550 tons

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  Maxim Crane Works, LP

  Sept 2021 - now

  Regional Safety Manager

  •Provide all levels of management with assistance and technical advice needed for proper administration of the Safety Program.•Assure monthly shop & yard inspections are conducted and deficiencies are corrected and documented.•Maintain SPCC plans and Tier II reports for environmental compliance.•Develop and maintain branch emergency action plan and procedure.•Periodically walk through the branch and/or job site to observe unsafe conditions and work practices.•Recommend disciplinary procedures for repeated violators of safety rules.•Develop safety education and training programs and coordinates the implementation of the programs in the field.•Prepare a periodic report on regional safety activities, past accident experience, and accident trends.•Review all accident investigation and near miss reports.•Advise company personnel of changes in applicable safety regulations.•Conduct Quarterly Safety Committee Meeting at regional level.•Completion of at least “20” Jobsite Compliance Audits per month.•Participate in regional Risk Evaluation Meeting daily.•Conduct monthly/quarterly All Hands Safety Meetings providing OSHA required training to more 125 employees.•Completion Monthly Field Compliance Review Form.•Conduct new hire safety orientations, review, and submit new hire applications, and review MVRs for DOT compliance.•Conduct pre-employment, Post-accident, Random (Non-DOT and DOT), Reasonable Cause, Return-To-Duty and Follow Up drug test.•Purchase and supply region with required PPE and safety related equipment. Show less