Richard Jones
Crane Operations Manager & Senior Inspector
Biography
Richard is the Kent Crane Operations Manager as well as a Senior Crane Inspector with over 10 years in the crane and lifting industries. He received extensive education from domestic and international institutions and holds certifications as a Construction Crane Certifier and Category 4 Elevator Mechanic. Richard’s further accreditations apply to temporary hoist & construction elevators as well as crane driving control systems. In addition to managing the inspection operations of the Pacific and Pacific Northwest, he also leads our expansion into the Midwest and Eastern regions of the country, operating out of Pella, IA.
Richard’s career started by forming a technical background in the United States Intelligence Community. He was an Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Systems Engineer for the United States Marine Corps from 2008-2013. After the military, he continued his technical education working as a field service technician for one of the nation’s most prestigious tower crane suppliers, Morrow Equipment. His hands-on experience with programming, forensic inspection, root cause analysis, troubleshooting & repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems has bolstered our dynamic team and added to the pool of knowledge and resources maintained at Kent Crane Inspection and Engineering.
About Kent Crane | Inspection and Engineering
At Kent Crane, we believe truth brings light. As an inspection and engineering firm, our purpose is to pursue the truth with humility—and we do that through engineering consulting and inspection.
We specialize in heavy equipment inspection and engineering, and we have the capacity to perform inspection, certification, and engineering services for all types of cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment. In our increasingly complex world, being safe, prepared, and compliant is more important than ever. We put humility and service at the forefront and work together to ensure the client is well represented, the system is performing, and everyone goes home to their families at the end of the day.
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Case Study: Evaluation of Degradation in Pipes and Fittings
This case study is on the evaluation of the type of degradation in the pipes and fittings for a condominium in Seattle, Washington.
Case Study: Design and Load Test Concrete Washout Pans
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Case Study: Testing for a New Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
A welding company contacted Kent Engineering (KE) to perform testing for a new Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
Case Study: Broken Saddle Adapter for a Lifting-Jack
Our case study involves forensics and litigation support through an independent analysis of the failed saddle adaptor for a lifting-jack.
