FJC inspection/ Supervisor Manager Safety

LEE ANTHONY CONNOLLY COATING INSPECTOR +** (0-790*-******

LEE COATING ANTHONY INSPECTOR AMPP CONNOLLY (NACE) LEVEL 2 SENIOR FIELD JOINT COATING SUPERVISOR

Liverpool, UK +44 (0-790*-****** ************@****.**.** Vantage No. 1697175 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lee-connolly-26558b52 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Coating Inspector and Senior Offshore Field Joint Coating Supervisor with 10+ years of international experience across major subsea pipeline and offshore construction projects. AMPP (NACE) Level 2 qualified, with extensive inspection, hands-on and supervisory expertise in blasting, FBE and liquid epoxy systems, induction heating, HSS, IMPU, IMPP, visco-elastic systems and polyurethane infill. Proven record of protecting quality, HSE and production requirements while working with multinational teams on S-Lay and J-Lay vessels. CORE EXPERTISE

• Field joint coating inspection

• AMPP/NACE Level 2 inspection

• QA/QC surveillance and reporting

• ITPs, method statements and inspection records

• Hold points, witness points and joint traceability

• NCR/CAR support and corrective actions

• Blasting and surface preparation

• FBE, liquid epoxy and HSS systems

• IMPU, IMPP and polyurethane infill

• S-Lay and J-Lay operations

• Client, contractor and production interface

• Multicultural team leadership

• HSE leadership and toolbox talks

CURRENT OFFSHORE CREDENTIALS

• AMPP (NACE) Level 2 Coating Inspector - No.

10818091

• OPITO BOSIET + HUET & EBS

• OPITO MIST and CA-EBS

• Train the Painter - Gold Level

• IOSH Managing Safely

• Authorised Gas Tester - Levels 1, 2 & 3

• Control of Work / Performing Authority (ISSOW)

• Seaman's Book valid to 18 June 2028

• OGUK offshore medical valid to 01 April 2028

• Yellow Fever record and offshore vaccination

documentation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VAN OORD Coating Inspector Sep 2026 - Present

Stingray Vessel - Afungi, Mozambique

• Provide inspection and surveillance of field joint coating activities during offshore pipelay operations.

• Verify work against approved ITPs, project specifications, coating procedures and applicable hold and witness points.

• Witness and record environmental conditions, surface preparation, dust testing, surface profile, coating application, cure and repair activities.

• Maintain clear daily inspection records and joint traceability, reporting quality concerns and coordinating with contractor, production and client teams.

SAIPEM Field Joint Coating Supervisor Oct 2025 - Aug 2026 FDS Vessel - Offshore Saudi Arabia DEHE Vessel - Offshore Republic of the Congo

• Led field joint coating operations in high-output offshore pipelay environments in compliance with project specifications, approved procedures and client requirements.

• Supervised blasting, surface preparation, epoxy coating, induction heating, HSS and polyurethane infill activities across operational coating stations.

• Managed multinational crews and coordinated with production, welding, NDT, construction, quality and client representatives to protect pipeline flow and resolve issues. SAIPEM Field Joint Coating Supervisor Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 Petrobras Buzios 7 Project - Brazil

• Supervised blasting, FBE/epoxy coating, induction heating, HSS and IMPP operations in a fast-paced offshore environment.

• Maintained quality, safety and production targets while supporting technical decisions, troubleshooting and process improvement.

SAIPEM Field Joint Coating Supervisor Apr 2024 - Oct 2024 Yellowtail Project - ExxonMobil, Guyana

• Delivered field joint coating supervision across offshore pipelay activities, maintaining safe execution, production continuity and specification compliance.

LEE ANTHONY CONNOLLY COATING INSPECTOR +44 (0-790*-****** PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CONTINUED

SAIPEM Field Joint Coating Supervisor Dec 2022 - Apr 2024 FDS Vessel (J-Lay) - Petrobras Buzios 5 Project, Brazil

• Led coating station activities and supervised execution of blasting, FBE/epoxy, induction heating, HSS and infill processes.

• Ensured work was completed in accordance with project procedures, quality requirements and HSE controls. SAIPEM Field Joint Coating Supervisor Jan 2021 - Nov 2022 PLBH Israfil Huseynov (S-Lay) - ACE, TotalEnergies Absheron Gas and BP Shah Deniz 2 Projects, Azerbaijan

• Supervised blasting, FBE coating, induction heating, HSS, IMPU, visco-elastic systems, Trenton MCO outer wrap and rock shield installation.

• Maintained quality assurance across all scopes and ensured execution complied with company policies and project requirements.

• Supported change, overtime and operational priorities while sharing best practice and maintaining consistently high-quality output.

SERIMAX Field Joint Coating Supervisor Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 Big Foot One Pipelay Vessel - Midia Project, Black Sea

• Completed and supervised blasting, epoxy coating, induction heating and IMPU infill operations.

• Promoted right-first-time quality, flexible working and clear communication of procedures and expectations. SAIPEM Field Joint Coating Supervisor Aug 2019 - Jul 2020 DEHE / Castorone / Castoro 2 - Barzan and Zohr Projects, Qatar, Egypt and Sharjah

• Supervised blasting, FBE coating, induction heating and infill operations on major offshore pipeline projects.

• Selected for the COVID rapid-response team for worldwide deployment and ensured accurate completion of operational documentation.

BILFINGER SALAMIS UK LTD Rapid Response Flying Squad - Multi-Disciplined Technician

Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

North Sea, Aberdeen

• Completed time-critical repairs, inspections, maintenance and modification scopes within a specialist IRATA-qualified three-person team.

• Protected safety-critical activities and supported rapid client response requirements across offshore assets. SAIPEM Coating Equipment Technician Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 Castoro 10 - Nord Stream 2 Project, Germany / Baltic Sea

• Maintained three blasting machines and two polyurethane injection systems supporting induction heating, blasting and infill operations.

• Delivered daily toolbox talks and operated two field joint coating stations. STORK TECHNICAL SERVICES Rope Access Blaster, Painter and Fireproofer Apr 2016 - May 2018 Scott, Cygnus, Montrose, Claymore, Forties Alpha, Fulmar Alpha and Buzzard

• Performed rope-access blasting and painting, overside work and Chartek 7 fireproofing scopes.

• Ensured worksite controls and safety requirements were applied to protect personnel and operations. EARLIER CAREER

Connolly Facilities Management Ltd Self-Employed 2014 - Present Blastaway Jet Washing Ltd Operations Manager 2012 - 2014 Blastaway Cleaning Services Ltd Operations Manager 2007 - 2012 Blastaway UK Ltd Operations Manager 2003 - 2007

Widnes RLFC Professional Rugby League Player 1996 - 2003 LEE ANTHONY CONNOLLY COATING INSPECTOR +44 (0-790*-****** MAJOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS AND CLIENTS

• Van Oord - Stingray Vessel, Afungi, Mozambique

• Saudi Arabia - FDS Vessel

• Republic of the Congo - DEHE Vessel

• ADNOC / Middle East offshore developments

• Petrobras Buzios 7 - Brazil

• ExxonMobil Yellowtail - Guyana

• Petrobras Buzios 5 - Brazil

• BP Shah Deniz 2 - Azerbaijan

• TotalEnergies Absheron Gas - Azerbaijan

• Barzan - Qatar

• Zohr - Egypt

• Nord Stream 2 - Germany / Baltic Sea

• Midia Gas Development - Black Sea

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Lead Auditor - ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001

• OPITO Blasting & Painting - Level 1

• Train the Painter - Gold Level

• OPITO BOSIET + HUET & EBS

• OPITO MIST and CA-EBS

• Authorised Gas Tester - Levels 1, 2 & 3

• Working at Height Awareness

• COSHH Awareness

• Electrical Safety

• Repsol Sinopec Energy Watchman

• NVQ Customer Service - Level 2

• AMPP (NACE) Level 2 Coating Inspector - 10818091

• OPITO Oil & Gas Fireproofing - Level 1

• Safe Operation of an Airless Spray Machine

• Additional Safety & Emergency Training - Norwegian Sector

• IOSH Managing Safely

• Control of Work Performing Authority - ISSOW

• Confined Spaces Awareness

• Fire Marshal

• Overhead / Gantry Crane Operations

• STCW training

TECHNICAL SYSTEMS AND WORK SCOPE KNOWLEDGE

Blasting and surface preparation FBE Liquid epoxy Induction heating HSS IMPU IMPP Polyurethane infill

Visco-elastic systems Trenton MCO Outer wrap and rock shield Airless spray Passive fire protection Coating equipment maintenance Environmental monitoring Dust testing Surface profile Joint traceability Daily reports and work logs QA/QC inspection records ITPs Hold and witness points Method statements NCRs CARs Toolbox talks Permit-to-work and ISSOW controls KEY PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Safety leadership Quality focus and accuracy Planning and work-scope coordination Analytical problem solving

Troubleshooting Team supervision and

delegation Stakeholder communication Multicultural team leadership

High-pressure operational

delivery Time management Dependability and work

ethic IT and reporting skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Home location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

• Currently deployed with Van Oord aboard the Stingray vessel in Afungi, Mozambique

• Available for international offshore rotations and worldwide deployment

• References available on request

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