James Macdonald

Tel: 073******** Email: adsxiv@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ***** ********, *****, ****************, FK10 2BN

Profile

Committed and established Control of work lead/HSE Advisor /Permit to Work Coordinator. With demonstrable experience working both On and Offshore in roles including Onshore Focal Point, Scaffold Supervisor and Offshore Superintendent. I am not restricted to just permit to work roles, I have also have experience in other leadership roles Demonstrates legitimate dedication to Health and Safety issues and complemented with the outstanding ability to evaluate, organize, prioritize, and ultimately oversee risks to an acceptable level. Hardworking and disciplined, equipped with robust communication, interpersonal, organizational, and preparatory skills, capable of interacting well with Clients and workforce personnel to foster positive behaviors. Committed approach to project HSE having played a strong and diligent role in implementation of safe working practices. A motivated and diligent team player utilizing excellent communication, interpersonal skills with strong analytical mind-set to learn quickly, to analyze the situation, identify requirements and provide solutions. A hands-on problem solver with a high rate of achievement and an appetite for new challenges involving innovative solutions. Accustomed to working long and irregular hours, often in arduous conditions. I am now looking for a new challenge within the industry and to bring my discipline, individual drive, commitment, and a first-class can-do attitude to delivering all work scopes safely and on time to a future employer.

Key Skills

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Attention to Detail and Accuracy

Health and safety

Communication Skills

Following Work Scopes

Following HSE Practice

Quality Standards

Administration

Chairing Meetings

Client liaison

Computer Based Training

Crew Changes

Incident Reporting

ISSOW Parts 1 & 2

eCOW PTW

E-Vision PTW

Level 2 Risk Assessments

Method Statements

ISSOW AA (COW) training

HAVS

LOLER training

Gas tester level 1 & 2

NORM Nitrogen awareness

Confined space

Offshore & Offshore

Oil & Energy

Permits to Work

Project Management

Reporting

Risk Assessments

Scaffolding Inspections

Scaffold Design

Supervision

Hazard Investigations

W@H Training

Key Achievements

Improved Scaffolding inspection standards working as Permit to Work Coordinator by identifying complex methods that have since been implemented upon the Clair Ridge hook up Project.

Successfully prepared and delivered training to new Performing Authorities relating to ISSOW parts 1 and 2 working in current role, ensuring that Health and Safety standards were improved.

Consistently implemented strict Health and Safety protocol to multi-skilled personnel working as a Scaffold Supervisor on various Offshore Platforms by actively delivering Tool Box Talks, Risk Assessments, Level 2 Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

Responsible for achieving key milestones throughout a successful career to date working as a Focal Point (Onshore) and as a Permit to Work Coordinator (Offshore) including lowering workplace accident rates and improving Scaffolding Health and Safety measures.

Achieved buy-in from Operations pertaining to Scaffolding Health and Safety/Inspection and subsequently was responsible for the successful implementation of Risk Management procedures upon the Clair Ridge hook up Project.

Career Overview

Control of work lead-Copsat Campaign offshore Denmark (Altrad) Oct 2021 to present

Custodian for all registers kept in the electronic control of work tool and ensures that registers are kept up to date and content closed out as soon as possible.

Coordinate the approval process and issuance of Permits.

Manage the coordination of activities to avoid SIMOPS conflicts and to keep a clear Risk Profile for the platform based on ongoing activities.

Ensure all permits are fully compliant with requirements and that the content of the permit covers task, risks, mitigations and all other relevant considerations before permits are allowed to be issued.

Conduct site visits to all work sites together with Performing Authorities and ensure site specific hazards are identified and mitigated effectively.

Coordinate the PTW audits, selects permits for auditing and appoint auditors. Assist in follow up on potential findings.

Provide guidance and coaching to the Performing Authorities on permits and validates quality of work.

Facilitate the daily PTW coordination meeting.

Conduct and participates in tool box talks with work teams to verify quality of TBT and provide feedback and coaching on TBT to all personnel on platform.

Support Performing Authorities in identifying scopes for Template Permits and assist in the development of Template Permits where applicable.

Chemoxy Chemical Plant Onshore –for Seqens August 2019-September 2021

Permit Coordinator/AA

Issue permits when appropriate (Hot work/Spark potential/Cold word/Breaking containment/Pressure jetting and CSE.

Monitor the status of PTW’s and drive the use of the Permit Tracker so it provides a real time view of permit status on site.

Monitor/maintain awareness of daily permit activities across the site and intervene in the event of any potential activity conflicts.

Complete permit observations, checks, interactions and coaching as required.

Carry out relevant audits such as 90 Day Red Tag Master for LOTO, Life Critical Guard, PTW audits, individual permit checks and document findings.

Comply with all EH&S processes, policies, procedures and programs (e.g. PERFORMANCE)

Provide technical advice on the PTW system and associated standards.

Provide training around the permit to work system and associated standards including site orientation inductions where necessary.

Conduct validation and competency assessments for permit issuers, as required by the Company training system.

Utilize tools and procedures to comply with Company policies and procedures.

Coach plant personnel to resolve EH&S issues around the permit to work system.

Assist or lead investigations into unplanned events and complete resulting corrective actions.

Attend daily activity co-ordination meeting.

Conduct monthly permit assessments and where appropriate coach individuals on the permit system, circulate a monthly report based on findings.

Own and update PTW policies and procedures.

Maintain stock of associated permit to work paperwork and checklists and arrange re-orders where necessary.

Co-ordinate permit activities during plant shutdowns and project engineering work.

BP /TOTAL/MAERSK JOINT VENTURE – March 2019-July 2019

COW (permit coordinator/Area Authority)

Project: Culzean Hook-UP

Creating and delivering Computer Based Training to multi-cultural personnel as well as implementing new PTW procedures.

Carrying out site visits, walkabouts, creating permits and performing appropriate auditing.

(ICC / WCC & TBT)

Reviewing and implementing PTW quality control procedures through regular spot checking and providing constructive feedback to personnel.

Utilising first-class communication skills working with PTW sub-contractors in order to ensure that activities are carried out within Platform ISSOW system.

BP 2016 – 2019

COW (permit coordinator)

Project: Clair Ridge Hook-up

Creating and delivering Computer Based Training to multi-cultural personnel as well as implementing new PTW procedures.

Carrying out site visits, walkabouts, creating permits and performing appropriate auditing.

(ICC / WCC & TBT)

Reviewing and implementing PTW quality control procedures through regular spot checking and providing constructive feedback to personnel.

Responding promptly and effectively to changing circumstances, planning for contingencies and managing conflicting

Cape Industrial Services 2012 – 2016

Offshore Permit coordinator/Onshore Focal Point

Projects: Clair Ridge hook up Project, BP Magnus MLXP Project

Creating and delivering Computer Based Training to multi-cultural personnel as well as implementing new PTW procedures.

Carrying out site visits, walkabouts, creating permits and performing appropriate auditing.

Reviewing and implementing PTW quality control procedures through regular spot checking and providing constructive feedback to personnel.

Liaising with project stakeholders to define/clarify procedures, guidelines and methods to relevant documentation within Cape internal systems.

Coordinating logistics and planning of crew changes working Onshore as a Focal Point including promptly solving any issues that may impact schedules.

Identifying appropriate training for offshore personnel prior to mobilising.

Developing excellent working relationships with Offshore BP management when partaking in daily meetings.

Driving communication between multi-skilled trades and current project programme.

Creating an environment orientated to trust, product knowledge, performance and teamwork.

Develop clear and achievable project objectives encompassing deliverables in Health & Safety, schedule and quality by liaising closely with On/Offshore personnel.

Supporting and improving team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices.

Implementing and supporting effective working practices and systems as required to continuously improve product delivery.

Ensuring quality assurance of all work scopes are maintained, and all work is performed in accordance with company policies and the Health and Safety at work act.

Cape Industrial Service 2000 – 2012

Scaffold Supervisor

Projects: Various Offshore projects in North Sea and Scandinavia

Carrying out Tool Box talks to Offshore Scaffolders before each shift as well as carrying out Risk Assessments, Permits Audits, complete Timesheets, Safety Briefs, Lift Plans to name a few.

Monitoring the day-to-day activities; conduct regular inspections on activities to ensure that the work environment is protected in accordance with Fluor policies and regulatory requirements.

Allocating work to Scaffolders based on current demands and creating a working environment.

Assisting with Scaffold designs, training and ongoing monitoring of Health and Safety protocol.

Ensuring compliance to Client and engineering standards when dismantling complex Scaffolding.

Monitoring activities pertaining to Scaffold erecting including taking part in regular safety meetings with appropriate personnel.

Earlier Career

Rig blast Energy Services, Offshore Superintendent 1992 – 2000

Salamis Marine, Offshore Scaffold Coordinator 1989 – 1992

SGB Scaffolding, Scaffolder Trainee Apprenticeship/Charge hand 1984 – 1989

Professional Qualifications & Training

Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme

IOSH Managing Safely (Industry Occupational safety & health)

Integrated Safe System of Work (ISSOW-parts 1 & 2) PA Competency AAD AA

P-Vision PTW

Fall Arrest Equipment Certificate and Handling Dangerous Goods

Offshore Medical & Survival

Helideck Assistant (HDA) & Offshore Fire Fighting Training

Working at Heights SG4:10

Level 2 Risk Assessor

eCOW PTW

References Available Upon Request

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