Ian Harris

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A highly experienced and skilled industry professional who has accrued a comprehensive technical knowledge and key leadership skills through the successful supervision of numerous projects

Demonstrates exemplary interpersonal skills which ensure that productivity is maximised and that all operations are carried out safely within agreed timescales, budgets and regulations

Possesses extensive experience in engineering operations including rigging, fabrication and assembly, is quick to adapt to new environments, and is always keen to accrue new skills

Operates equally well both independently and as part of a productive multinational team, demonstrating the ability to assess, prioritise and delegate or perform complex tasks efficiently

OBJECTIVE

Keen to secure a challenging and fulfilling new supervisory role which will utilise all existing expertise while providing scope for continued professional development in the future. Willing to undertake travel and work rotational shifts as required.

KEY EXPERTISE & COMPETENCIES

-Leading Fabrication Operations

-Overseeing Assembly

-Progress Monitoring & Reporting

-Requisitioning Materials

-Working on Diverse Sites

-Adhering to Timescales & Budgets

-Cross-Trade Cooperation

-International Liaison

-Client Liaison

-Planning & Time Management

-Conducting Toolbox Talks

-Supervising Staff

-Promoting Safety Culture

-Auditing / Quality Checking Work

-Training / Mentoring Apprentices

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Jan 2017 – Present F J Booths Plating Supervisor

Responsible for the fitting of all duct work and supports on the Teesside Biomass project on north tees, support steelwork, handrail, grating

Aug 2016 – Nov 2016 Ledwoods Plating Supervisor

Responsible for a 12 man team putting pipe supports, shoes and Cryogenic shoes on pipework. Installing structural steelwork grating handrail. Liasing with subcontractors for scaffolding, blasting and spraying and lagging to complete lines prior to commissioning. Punching out and issuing punch lists to complete the work.

June 2016 - Aug 2016 AMEC Plater

Theddlethorpe gas plant Line and level pipework,fit pipe supports shoes and guides. Obtaining permits and leading a team in safe working practices.

Oct 2015 – Feb 2016 CTL/ASL Operation Manager

Day to day running of a fabrication shop and powder coatings shop responsible of the whole process of fabrication of electrical kiosks and control panels and then the powder coating of the same to finished product.Scheduling and prioritising of work to run smoothly minimising of down time and cleaning of plant QA/QC responsible and risk assessment of all activities throughout the process.

2015 – 2015 Allseas; Pioneering Spirit, Holland Plating Supervisor

-Working initially as Plater before being asked to return as Plating Supervisor, overseeing operations related to the decommissioning of oil rigs

2012 – 2015 Nigerdock plc. Nigeria Fabrication Superintendent

-Leading fabrication of living quarters for Eiffel in the workshop and overseeing assembly on site from outfitting to load out

-Working on 2 bridges, 2 jackets and 2 top sides for OFON project: 5 suction piles and jumpers for ERHA –EXXON MOBIL

-Ensuring completion of assigned work scope within budgetary and timescale parameters, to the full satisfaction of end client, and with zero incidents / lost time injuries

2011 – 2012 Sahaviriya Steel Industries Workshop Supervisor

-Overseeing fabrication of components for SSI to aid in the start-up of the steel making plant on Teesside

-Ordering material and consumables, performing housekeeping audits / toolbox talks and conducting safety meetings

2011 MC Wares Charge-Hand

-Undertaking 33 day mobilisation for CTC Marine with responsibility for fitting a carousel on a cable laying barge and performing all under deck structural support work including provision of winches, container support and rolling systems

2011 Atlantic Pacific Marine Australia Plater

-Participating in 26 day refit on the Pacific Sun cruise liner encompassing removal and refit of deck, tank plates bulk heads and handrails

2011 McNulty Plater

-Performing rig yard work on all seas project wind farm station and Devenick

-Responsible for fitting of primary and secondary steel work, tubular bracings, deck plates, grating, handrail and for commissioning punch-lists

2010 Hodgeson’s Kings Lynn Foreman

-Supervising workforce tasked with structural steel fabrication of a school in Wellingbrook, a hospital in Addenborough and Neasden Railway Station

2008 – 2010 Heerema Buzzard Enhancement Project Plater

-Contributing to the fabrication of decks, tubular bracings, deck plates and grating handrail

-Fitting pipe supports blast walls and fabricating Sonam sub station for wind farms

2008 Leven Bridge Engineering Site Superintendent

-Fabricating and erecting a 10m x 7m effluent tank including organising permits to work, attending safety meetings to plan safe working practices and contributing to progress meetings with clients and contractors

-Scheduling and organising mutual working areas with other disciplines to minimise crowding and maximise the positive impact of collaborative working

Earlier Career History:

2006 – 2008 Caterpillar Team Leader

2006 MC Construction Nightshift Foreman

2006 Davison Engineering Workshop Foreman

2003 – 2006 Heathrow Airport Site Fitter

1995 – 2003 Wilton Engineering Site Supervisor

1994 – 1995 SBV Fabrications Plater

1989 – 1994 TS Engineering Plater

1989 Hirst Engineering Plater

1988 – 1989 Haden King Plater

1987 – 1988 Culant Engineering Foreman Plater

1987 Babcock APG Plater

1985 – 1986 George Thomson Fabrications Foreman Plater

1984 Marktrace 473B Platform Plater

1981 – 1984 Ivor Jones Construction Plater

1975 – 1981 NICL Hartlepool Nuclear Power Station Template Maker

1970 – 1975 F Wilkinson’s Apprentice

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

1974 City & Guilds, Northern Counties Engineering Industry Training Board, Longlands College

1970 8 CSE Certificates, Langbaugh Secondary School

Certifications:

oSafety Passport Supervisor; T150166 exp. Jun 18

oAbrasive Wheels

oHarness Training

oSlinging & Crane Driving

oHeight Awareness

2016 IOSH Cert No 45-JONCHS0001498

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

IT Skills: Proficient in all MS Office applications

References: Available on request

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