CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

SUNIL KUMAR MISRA

Career Overview

I am a Rigging Supervisor/Superintendent. I have 39 years extensive experience in oil and gas, civils, general rigging and energy. I worked on various plants such as the petrol chemical plant, Sasol 2 and 3, SAPREF refinery (Shell and BP) and ENGEN refinery. I have been involved in the building and hook ups of oil rigs, lifting equipment and erection of structural steel, the erection of boilers and furnaces and the installing of conveyors.I can compile a riggers pack based on any given drawing. I have an excellent knowledge of pipe fitting, boiler making, working with rotating equipment, and mechanical fitting such as motors, pumps, heat exchanges and various types of valves. I prepare rigging work packs such as the checklist, lifting tackle certificates, method statements, road map to install equipment, drawing of plot plan for equipment to be installed, safe working procedures and risk assessment plan (RAP).

I have excellent communication skills and always practice safety first with extensive knowledge of HSE. I also test and examine cranes and lifting gear. After the examination of the cranes and rigging gear I record them in a Journal for inspection purposes. I also do safety and tool box talks every morning. I am involved in planning of lifts from 1 ton to 390 tons with various team leaders, training and mentoring of junior riggers and crane drivers.

I have all the relevant experience In Mechanical Engineering with relevance to oil and gas, civils, energy and general rigging and am also familiar with all types of gases. During my working career I have always been involved in all engineering and planning meetings. I always endevour to protect the assets of the company and meet all the deadlines timeously. I am involved in contracting through Neil's Rigging, my own company. I am Red seal certified. My heaviest lift was 295 ton on the Moss gas project in 1989.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME : Sunil Kumar Misra (Neil)

MARITAL STATUS : Married

DATE OF BIRTH : 17/06/1959

I.D.NO : 590**********

ADDRESS : 213 Shorelands

: Snell Parade

: North beach

: Durban

GENDER : Male

PHONE : 073*******/073*******

LANGUAGES: English/Afrikaans/Zulu/Urdu/Hindi

First language English (read and write)

DRIVERS LICENCE : Code 8

HEALTH : Excellent (non-alcoholic)

QUALIFICATIONS

NAME OF INSTITUTION: Matimba Rigging Academy

QUALIFICATION: 1) Red seal

2) CAT5 Rigging

NAME OF INSTITUTION: IRCA Global

NAME OF QUALIFICATION: CERTIFICATION IN IRCA TRAINING FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS (NQF Level 3) - 2012

NAME OF QUALIFICATION: LEGAL LIABILITY FOR SUPERVISORS (NQF Level 4) – 2012

Education

Secondary Education - Grade 9 / Standard 7 -High Grade Completed - Clairhills High School

Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Geography, Physics & Chemistry, History

Trainings Obtained

Certified Trainer in Fire Prevention - SAPREF Refinery

Certified Trainer in BA Equipment - SAPREF Refinery

Certified Trainer in Hose Handling - SAPREF Refinery

Certified Trainer in P9 Extinguisher - SAPREF Refinery

Certified Trainer in Confined Space Entry - SAPREF Refinery

Supervisor’s course

Course in risk assessment

Course in safe working procedure

Course in rigging studies,

Course in lifting machines inspector working with cranes up to 550 tons

Training in heavy transport controller and crane co-ordinator,

Training in construction supervisor and man cage inspection,

Training in suspended scaffold inspector, material hoist inspector and stacking inspector

Training in health and safety management system, checklist selection, hazard classification

Systems.

USE OF RIGGING EQUIPMENT

Strict adherence to manufacturer’s specification and industry standards with regards to placement and use of all transportation, lifting and rigging equipments such as

Cranes

Crane Jibs

Crane Outriggers

Lifting Lugs and Attachments

Rigging Equipment

Slings

Heat Exchanger Tube Bundles

INSPECTION & TESTING CRANES:

Latest load test certificate

Crane log book

Crane hogs inspection

Driver’s licence & competency certificate

Pre delivery hire company maintenance safety checklist

Structural damage and/or modifications

Hydraulic leaks

Broken wires in running, rotation resistant & standing ropes & correct & termination

Structural integrity of the block and the overhaul ball

Correct pooling of the hoist an all drums

Tire inflation and wear

Correct counterweight configuration as recommended by the manufacturer

Load & functional testing

Thorough knowledge of:

ISO 9001: 1994 Quality systems

Occupational health & safety act regulations (85/1993)

Regulations 18 under driven machinery regulations

HSSE.PM.0004: Fire & safety regulations

HSSE.PR.0070: Shutdown health, safety & environmental plan

ASSET.PM.0000: Asset management system policy manual

ASSET.WI.0217: Responsibilities for hired cranes

HSSE.PM.0001: HSSEms policy manual

G.N.R2438 dd: 4/9/1992: Driven machinery regulation No 18 (lifting machines & lifting tackle)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Company: Murry and Roberts Projects

Period: 08/08/2016 to 31/05/2017

Position: Rigging superintendent

Duties: In charge of 15 cranes from 15 ton to 450tons, motor pool

Supervise 250 workers namely rigging supervisors, foremen, riggers

Rigger assistants, crane operators, store men and secretary

Attending all engineer meetings

Reference: Justin Harold H.R. Manager

071*******

Company: Neil’s Rigging services

Position: Self employed

Services offered: Compiling of riggers pack (method statement, risk

Assessment, road maps, plot plan, diagrams and crane

Charts, safe working procedures, too-box talk, riggers

Alignment, test certificates of lifting gear in a pack

Company RODCON ENGINEERING SERVICES

SAPREF (SHELL AND BP DURBAN)

Shut down and turn around

Period employment 15 September 2014 to 4 March 2015

Position Rigging superintendent

Responsibilities:

In charge of 90 workers including rigging supervisors, rigging foremen,

rigging assistants, crane coordinators, store men and lifting planners, preparing rigging

packs for heavy lifts, attending engineers meetings

Reference Kreesan (083*******) 031-*******

Company GROUPFIVE OIL AND GAS – Transnet project

Period of employment 4 October 2012 to 16 July 2014

Position Rigging supervisor

Responsibilities

Responsible for duties of 120 workers including foremen, riggers, rigging assistants, store men, crane drivers and crane co-coordinators.

Conduct daily tool box talks.

Attend daily engineers meetings for plan and prep of rigging and lifting.

Compiling of riggers pack which consists of road maps and plot plans for lifts, rigging study, method statement, safe working procedures, testing and examination of crane and rigging gear which is entered into files.

Risk assessment plan, planning of shut downs and turn around and taking care of motor pool.

I worked with cranes 15 to 450 tons lattice booms.

Receiving and signing off of work permits daily plan for lifting over live lines.

Training of rigging department personnel (one hour daily)

Reference Marcel Paul – 071*******

Company GROUP5 OIL AND GAS (Project Total Island View)

Period of employment 20 MARCH 2012 to 20 JUNE 2012

Position Senior rigger

Responsibilities

Rigging studies, method statements, drawing of plot plans for lifting, drawing of road maps

for the load to arrive on site safely, tool box talk every morning, repairs of tanks and

installing new sheets, installing of new steel staircases onto tanks.

Reference : S. Richards- 071*******

Company G LTA OIL AND GAS/INZANDL Engineering

C.C (Engen refinery) shut down

Period of employment 16 October 2011 to 9 January 2012

Position Rigging supervisor

Responsibilities

Overseeing 20 riggers, 4 foremen, in charge of 7 cranes (1 x 350 ton, 1 x 180tons and 2 x 110 tons), in charge of stores equipment, preparation and drawing of safe working, procedures, method statement, roadmaps, plot plans and risk assessment plans, attending engineering meetings for pre-planning.

Reference : Peter Wilson (Site manager) – 082*******

Company Group 5 (Gas & Oil Mechanical Engineering) New multiproduct pipelines

Period of employment 8 December 2010 to 13 October 2011

Position Rigging Supervisor

Responsibilities

I was responsible of overseeing 2 riggers, 6 rigger assistants, 9 cranes (25tons, 50tons and 275 tons).

In charge of rigging gear, colour coding, examination and testing installation of equipment, piping, generators pumps and tanks.

Preparing and drawing of Safe working procedures, method statements road maps, plot plans and risk assessment plans.

Reference : Justin Haroldt (HR Manager) 031-***-**** – 082-***-****

Company Kentz engineering contractors (Deployed in Jwaneng Botswana for the Debswana cut 8 project)

Project scheduled for +/- 2 to 3 years

Period of employment January 2010 to August 2010

Position Rigging Superintendent

Responsibilities

Overseeing approximately 14 cranes, 6 Supervisors, 12 foremen, 22 riggers, 44 Rigger assistants and 4 rigging store men

Company GROUP 5 OIL AND GAS

Period of employment April 2009 to September 2009

Position Rigging Supervisor

Responsibilities

Supervision of 60 workers including foremen, riggers, rigging assistants, store men,

crane drivers, crane coordinators.

Conducting daily tool box talks and coaching.

Attend daily engineers meetings for plan and prep of rigging and lifting.

Compiling of riggers pack which consists of road maps and plot plans for lifts.

Compiling of rigging study, method statement and safe working procedures.

Responsible testing and examination of crane and rigging gear which is entered into files.

Risk assessment plan, planning of shut downs and turn around.

Taking care of motor pool.

Working with cranes from 15 tons to 450 tons lattice boom.

Receiving and signing off of work permits daily.

Plan for lifting over live lines

Training of rigging department personnel on crane hand signals, calculation of weight.

Rigging studies, method statements, drawing of plot plans for lifting.

Drawing of road maps for the load to arrive on site safely, repairs of tanks and installing new sheets, installing of new steel staircases onto tanks.

In charge of rigging gear, colour coding, Examination and testing.

Installation of equipment, piping, generators pumps and tanks.

Preparing and drawing of Safe working procedures, method statements, plot plans and risk.

Attend all Engineers and Planners’ meetings.

Handle all shut downs, Turn around

Company G LTA OIL AND GAS – Engen Refinery

Period of employment 2000 to 2009

Position Rigging Supervisor

Responsibilities

Supervising and training of 20 riggers, 4 foremen, 7 cranes

Managing of stores equipment,

Preparation and drawing of safe working, procedures, method statement, roadmaps, plot

plans and risk assessment plans, a

Attending engineering meetings for pre-planning

Training and mentoring junior crane drivers and riggers

Providing feedback on progress

Company Fraser & Chalmers Siyakha – SA Petroleum Refineries

Period of employment 2000 to 2009

Position Rigging Supervisor

Responsibilities

Rigging supervisor at SAPREF (Shell and BP) supervising 46 Riggers and 80 Rigger

Assistants, 22 Crane Drivers, four Rigging Foreman and two Crane Coordinators

Training and examination of Junior staff on slings for the different types of structural to be lifted in all projects at SAPREF refinery

Structural rigging

Responsible for Risk Assessment Procedures in rigging activities

Work as Rigging Supervisor during Refinery Shutdowns and Turnarounds

Fully conversant with daily Risk Profiles

Maintaining procedures for the lifting of equipment not gas free (eg. Relief control valves)

Expert in Boiler renovation and building of Boilers from ground to completion

Responsible for hiring and planning of rigging studies for my tonnage of Cranes to be hired (in consultation with the Rigging superintendent)

Pre-checking on Cranes before they enter the plant

Adherence to SAPREF Safety Standards and Regulations for safe rigging practices (including rigging at night)

Reviewing and preparing lift plan for critical and heavy lift, pick and carry options

Weight calculations

Training Junior staff on how to communicate with hand signals

Performing inspection and maintenance of rigging equipment

Scoping for all rigging requirements:

-Training

-Job discussion

-Load & lifting plan

-Clearances

-Lifting tackle & crane safety check

-Application & lifting

-Safe rigging practices & awareness

-Heat exchanger tube bundles

-Lifting of equipment not gas free

-Tandem lifting

-Additional points to consider as a general guide to safer rigging

-Bridges on refinery

Fluor Gas and Oil Projects: Construction Projects on the Refinery

oLion Project: Building an Unleaded Petrol Plant

oInstalling new Fin Fan Banks

oInstalling new Tube Bundles and Piping

Bert 7 and 8 upgrade: assembling and installation of steel structures

Octel Plant: revamping of the Unit and de-sludging of the ranks and vessels with specialised protective equipment and clothing

Upgrading of lines to be made Piggable

Rigging services rendered during the removal of one of the loading arms at Berth 8 and maintained the service a full four week assisting the Maintenance Crew with minor rigging

Assisted the Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors in rigging studies during all major activities at Island View

Maintenance of the Loading Arm and Structure

Attend Offsite Basic Rigging Course on annual basis for the purpose of maintaining acceptable levels of competence

Potential matrix score to establish the severity of any risks followed by a risk assessment procedure meeting

Apply the load and plan flowchart before starting any lifting operation

Non-engineered lifts

Engineered lifts (including type A,B,C)

Strict adherence to legal and contractual requirements in carrying out lifts of any size or reach on all projects

Company DB Thermal: Engen Refinery

Period of employment Jan 1999 to Jan 2000

Position Rigger Foreman/Supervisor

Responsibilities

Building of gas boiler

Controlling of 4 cranes

Supervision of labour

Heaviest lift 125 tons

Construction of new gas furnace at Engen

Controlling of 3 cranes, 18 tons, 450 tons, 110 tons

Controlling 16 rigging assistants and safety rep

Examination of all rigging gear every month in colour coding

Examination of Cranes for safety (four Cranes of 50/50/15 tonnes)

Heaviest lift 135 tons

Erection of structural steel and panels

Company Maziyas Engineering Services

Period of employment Jan 1998 to Jan 1999

Position Rigger: Erection of structure

Responsibilities

Assisted in the planning and launching of the Steel Structure to launch the crude oil pipeline 2km into the sea for SAPREF

Involved in the joining of pipes of 24 meters (each weighing 26 tonnes)

The pipes were lifted using a 350 tonne lattice boom crane

Controlling of the winches

Radio communication between the tug pulling the pipe into the sea and the launch control

Involved in spreading with a pipe spreader in preparation for welding of dredger pumps

Company Murray & Roberts: Durban Harbour

(Code - Arc C.C)

Period of employment Jan 1997 to Jan 1998

Position Rigger

Responsibilities

Examination of slings

Controlling of 6 cranes

Operation of overhead crane

Heaviest lift 125 tons

Installation of a Boiler and Vessels (from 2 tonnes up to 40 tonnes)

Revamping of a Boiler and Furnace in the South Zone (Engen)

Removal of old panels and refractory concrete

Installation of new panels and refractory concrete

Revamping of a ship into a diamond dredger at Maydon Wharf

Erection of structural steel for a diamond dredger using a 450 tonnes lattice boom crane

Installation of Pumps, Motors and 80 tonnes Generator

These were loaded onto a ship with a 500 tonne floating Crane for Portnet

Company Denver Draft (Angola)

Period of employment Jan 1996 to Jan 1997

Position Rigger

Responsibilities

Project: Hook-up of oil rig

Off-loading of barge

Controlling of derrick and rig crane

Maintained various rig material

Lifting of various types of valves, piping and containers

Rigging of steel gurders and stiffners

Installing pumps, motors and dock plates

Company Professional Rigging Services:

Mondi Paper Richards Bay

Period of employment July 1994 to Jan 1996

Position Rigger

Responsibilities

Removing pumps, pipes, motors and values

Examination to all rigging equipment every 3 months

Projects structural steel erection

Company SA Navy Base: Capital services

Period of employment Jan 1991 to June 1994

Position Rigger

Responsibilities

Lifting and servicing of antennas around SA

Lifting of submarines and strike crafts out of water for repairs

Remove engine, pumps, motors and guns for repairs

Company Opex Engineering: Moss Gas Oil Rig

Period of employment July 1988 to Feb 1990

Position Rigger: Oil Rig-Moss Gas Project

Responsibilities

Dorbyl- Ship Builder’s Yard

Started with the support from ground to completion

The heaviest lifts the two 395

Tons six months preparation

Each side with one 350 and a 450 crane

Erection of steel to the support frame

Lifting of heli deck and accommodation module

Lifted, constructed and lifted onto the barge

Company Elcon Cranes: Maydon Wharf

Period of employment Jan 1986 to Jan 1988

Position Rigger supervisor

Responsibilities

Planning of various tonnages of cranes

Lifting boiler panels and refractory concrete slabs

Set up cranes / various lifts

Rigger at Illovo Sugar Mill (on the boiler and steel erection)

Assisted in the planning and lifting of the structural steel to the boiler in the North Complex of the Mobil Oil Refinery in Durban

Lifting ducting weighing 25 tonnes with a 120 tonne Elcon Crane

Company FLUOR SA (Pty) Ltd: Secunda - Sasol 2 & 3

Period of employment Mar 1980 to Dec 1985

Position Structural Steel Rigger

Responsibilities

Started as a structural steel erector and moved to rigging, boilers and furnaces

Grinding steel for preparation of erection to fit structures

Slinging of steel beam structures for the structural rigger

Stripping lattis boom cranes from 40 to 110 tons

Worked with telescopic P & H cranes from 20 to 55 tons

Planning of cranes to different areas of Sasol III

Preparation of lifts 60 tons to 500 tons

Test and examine slings, colour slings for safety purpose

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