Rick Cratch Email & Phone Number

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

● Manages single or multiple projects with multiple crews, clients, and assets.● Surface preparation and application of paints/coatings to substrates is done to specification.● Oversees erecting scaffolding, rigging, ladders, man and scissor lifts and other equipment as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes.● Planning for the day/week to ensure all materials, fuel, paint, sand, mortar repair, etc. Is on site.● Inspects work in progress to ensure quality specifications and standards are met for duty of care to protect client work area.● Follows, reviews, monitors and embodies safety operating procedures.● Oversees the cleaning and maintenance of all painting equipment, tools, vehicles, storage locations and work sites.● Communicates with the operations manager regarding: project status/issues, time estimates/deadlines, logistics, safety concerns, challenges, materials required, client interactions as well as specifications to complete a successful project.● Inspects and signs off on applicable time sheets prepared for the operations manager.● Recommend procurement of equipment for the company to the owner.● Conducts plan reviews with the leadership team.

Cary, North Carolina

• Retained to lead in the maintenance and upgrade of a 60 MGD water treatment plant.• Tasked to develop and schedule preventative and predictive maintenance routines. • Collaborate with design engineers on a diverse range of industrial and commercial construction and maintenance projects. • Participated in numerous value engineering and design modifications. • Developed effective resolutions to process and maintenance design issues and supported the project team in implementing proper solutions. • Lead all phases of complex construction projects involving restoration initiatives in a Water Treatment Facility. • Troubleshoot and calibrate all instrumentation equipment. • Interview, hire, train and manage a staff of 10 maintenance team members. Budget management and expenditure tracking.

Angier, North Carolina

• Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for the generation and utilization of electric energy for diverse-industry clients. • Performed general electromechanical repairs on client systems and equipment, ensuring adherence to code requirements. • Cultivated excellent relationships with clients, resulting in a strong base of referral business.