
Objective
Military Veteran and Crane Operator with over 9 years of expertise in all aspects of crane and heavy equipment operations, transportation, international logistics, and rotational field technician contracts ensuring the most effective utilization of resources in the military and private sectors.
Skills and Qualifications
Naval NCO Leadership
Project Management
Site Assessment
Risk Management
Microsoft office and Administrative Programs
Heavy Equipment Operator Experience
Leading Operational Support for Departments
U.S. Navy, Heavy Equipment Operator School
U.S. Navy Crane Center Basic Crane and Safety Course
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Certification for Navy Crane Operator & Rigging Certification
Forklift Operator up to 30ton Certification
Army Crane Operator up to 120ton License
Certifications
ENSA Safe Access & Rescue Wind Certificate
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Card
ENSA Authorized Climber – Telecom NATE Certificate
Level 1 Crane Rigging Certificate
Electrical & Electrical Metering Safety Certificate
Signalperson Certificate
Fasteners, Torque, and Tension Certificate
Accumulator Charging Certificate
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Card
CADWELD Certificate
Airstreams Renewable Energy & Communication Tower Technician Program Certificate
Education and Training
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
Renewable Energy & Communication Tower Technician Program
Accelerated training on various aspects of mechanical, electrical, and technical skills required to
safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and service renewable energy and communication tower equipment
with an emphasis on safety.
2014
U.S. Navy Elevated Causeway Specialist
Accelerated training in Naval Expeditionary Pier Construction with Cranes.
2010
U.S. Navy Equipment Operator “A” School
U.S. Naval training in Heavy Equipment Operations, Site Survey and Logistics.
2006
University of Phoenix/Central Texas College TBD
28 College Credits in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree
Career History and Accomplishments
BTP Systems
Sat-Comm. Technician Crane and Forklift Operator
March 2014 – May 2014
As a Sat-Comm. Technician I performed Inspections and ensured proper material handling in the receipt of Satellite Communication Submarine mast worth over 1.2 Million dollars.
Tests software and troubleshoots computer systems for submarine communication masts that need upgrades, repairs, and general scheduled maintenance.
Makes repairs by analyzing CASREP reports and understanding blueprints to disassemble electrostatic electronic pieces and interchanging with replacements or upgrades.
Shipping and receiving for entire depot, Warehouse person and key custodian, Forklift Operator 12ton, Naval Facilities Engineering Qualification of Over Head Bridge Crane Cat 3,
Safe crane operations in the assembly, testing platform erection, receiving and shipping of the submasts.
AECOM
Crane Operator
July 2012 – Nov 2013
Transportation Team Custodian. Management of Property Inbound and outbound through contracting Material Handling support. Oversight and Coordination of uploading and offloading of over 542 pieces of Equipment, Consisting of Support Materials, Gear and Vehicles. Managed Movement Coordination within Base operations to Ship and receive equipment. Completing 115 DRMO 1348 Requisitions (Defense Reutilization Management Form) Keeping a 100% Accountability on All Equipment in Transit. Container Management Specialist, responsible for the Inventory and Location of 78 ISO Containers. Supporting Base Operations and Logistics for Army units Transferring Equipment, Materials and Vehicles by Trucks, Airplane or Vessel. Making sure all Equipment Is Customs Ready For shipment Meeting all requirements set forth by Hazmat and International Customs Standards.
Responsible and Accountable For the Safe Operation of 2 Cranes worth $1.6 Million Dollars. Supervisor of Crane Operations within My area of Responsibility and Project Site. Supervising through subordinates a Crane Crew of 5 personnel to include 2 foreign Nationals. 116+ Crane Operations with Zero Mishaps.
United States Navy
Equipment Operations
Aug 2005 – Nov 2011
As Transportation Yard Dispatcher of Amphibious Construction Battalion Two, Completely Re-established the Dispatching Operations to improve Utilization, tracking, receiving, shipping, Administration, and Shop Maintenance of 326 pieces of Civil Engineering Support equipment.
Operation Unified Response March 2010 - Haiti Deployment, Disaster and Humanitarian Relief, Rapid relief and Medical Response, Assigned to Disaster Relief Team One, responsible for the demolition of 3 schools and one church, line hauled 500 tons of rubble and distributed food, water, and emergency medical aid to the people directly affected by a 7.0 magnitude earth quake.
Directly Supervised 5 Personnel in the day to day operation and maintenance of a D7R Bull Dozer worth $476k and trained 15 personnel in Tractor Trailer Operations and 3M Maintenance Material Management System.
2010 Field Training Exercise, Crane and Heavy Equipment Operator, Greatly Enhancing the Commands overall operational Capabilities in the successful execution of the Dept. of Defense and Worlds only Expeditionary pier system.
Equipment Operator for transportation operations. Transported 82 tons of supplies ,equipment and over 345 personnel to include high ranking officials and distinguished visitors from NATO and regional commands. Provided effective first Echelon maintenance on 175 pieces of Civil Engineer Support Equipment, ensuring all equipment was ready for dispatch.
2008 Deployment to Haiti and Southern America. Supported disaster and humanitarian relief efforts by assisting in the delivery of food and emergency medical relief to people of Haiti and other South American countries effected by hurricane Hannah.
Obtained US Navy Crane Licenses and Certifications, Ranging from 60-200-Ton Crane.
Last Resume Update | August 13, 2014 |
Address | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
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Resume File | Stephen-Colprit-August-Airstreams-Resume.doc 48 kB |
Education
Wind Turbine and Telecommunications Technician
Accelerated training on various aspects of mechanical, electrical, and technical skills required to
safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and service renewable energy and communication tower equipment with an emphasis on safety.
US Navy
Various US Navy Training and Duty Stations