DAVID RICHARDS

LOLER FOCAL POINT / APPOINTED PERSON

RIGGER SUPERVISOR

Tel: 079********/ 016******** Email: advi2s@r.postjobfree.com Address: Port Talbot, SA13 3UY

Profile;-I have a background of twenty one years experience in rigging and lifting background, Im experienced loler focal point also as appointed person both experienced on shore also off shore, I am experienced pre scoping for technical lifts as well as the day to day general lifting and rigging activities, Pre TAR scoping and shutdown contracting has been my working scopes for many years, Working on many different vessels fpso-mpsv-jack ups-drilling rigs-semi subs-tankers-also Barge,Dry dock crane and ship repair gas steam turbines on -offshore petrochemicals on also offshore ; Using powerpoint word and excel to provide accurate lift plans . I bring a wealth of experience and technical capabilities to my work, which I have acquired, from leading teams as well as extensive oil and gas, offshore and onshore exposure. Competent in reading and understanding specifications, drawings, and all other discipline related project and engineering documentation I approach my work with an analytical mindset. A competent leader I have led teams to deliver projects on time without compromising quality. I have been recognized for my ability to using innovative methods to successfully cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. A conscientious and reliable person accustomed to working in a challenging and continually changing environment. I have developed on-site experience in working on extensive projects on demanding sites within challenging, fast moving and hazardous environments. Whilst ensuring all health and safety requirements are achieved. Working at a high standard to ensure work is completed to a professional level. Able to work autonomously and confidently, with an in-depth range of industry experience and knowledge and a proven record of accomplishment delivering high profile assignments on time and budget. I am now looking for a new challenge to bring my discipline, individual drive, commitment, and a first-class can-do attitude to delivering all work scopes safely and on time with a company that values passion, positivity, integrity and hard work. Key Skills

Qualified Appointed Person

Extensive rigging and slinging experience

Extensive international exposure

Excellent leadership abilities and employee

training and development

Health and safety professional

Fault diagnosis and resolution

Extensive onshore and offshore exposure

Complex problem solving and troubleshooting

skills

Driven by best practice compliance

Wealth of oil and gas experience

CCGTST turbine exp GT 24-then Ge machines

frames 5e-6b-7a-7ae-9ae-9h

Examination of lifting equipment and accessories

HSE-Loler Site safety and awareness

Lifting operations and regulations 1998

Examinations of: forklifts -Overhead gantry cranes

-Cranes-Knuckle Booms

Inspection fault find reports

Following & advocating HSE practices

Analytical & detail oriented

Solution focused attitude

Calm & composed, under pressure

Self-Starter- working under own Initiative

Tool box talks & briefing tasks

Knowledge of permit to work process

Excellent work ethic & attendance record

Creative Problem Solver

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Cosl innovator-Drilling Rig - Nov 2022–14th jan 2023 Duties Loler Lift planner loft management rigging equipment Audits and inspections . ETAP-BP Platform north sea Duties /lead rigger working on GTGe frame 6B for major;24/11/2022 to Date; Dow Corning chemical plant/08/08/2022-Date lead Rigger chemical plant -oil plant -grinder.

● Seafox 4 jack up.Rigging maintainable.

Haewene Brim (FPSO) LOLER Rigger 14/06/2022 – To Date Ninians Central, Rigger for drill crew 20/05/22 – 06/06/2022

● Tugger hoist / high reach cherry picker / general rigging on drill 20/05/22 – 06/06/2022 Alatas – Crane ship repairs / Bulk carrier Antwerp. MV Aspen

● Rigger supervisor. short trip to do gearbox change out 17/03/2022 – 21/03/2022 Sparrows group--- offshore Africa fpso GTP PLutonio--- loler focal point and provide deck foreman duties for two weeks.

● Main Duties scoping and planning for TAR 2020 compile lift plans-Have them checked and endorsed - Gas turbine replacement siemens machine one out one installed.covering from Double bottom scope to upper main deck compressor and turbine outage ; August 2021 till Nov 1st 2021. TAR Enermech

● Office based in the planning department, preparing lift plans risk assessments scoping; june 2021 july 2021 Woodgroup.Loler Focal point supervisor March- April 2021 Ocean Infinity--Rigging lifting supervisor MPV REFURBISHMENT WORK ON BOARD 11/11/202 - 23/12/2020 VINCI Group, Swansea University. September – November 2020

● High-level cherry picker operative.

● Assisting various trades to carry out structural inspection works Ledwoods UK, TATA Steelworks Port Talbot. February – August 2020 Rigger--GT NEW BUILD

● General rigging and lifting

● Installation of new build 95mw steam Turbine -ABB-SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC Lloyd’s British, FPSO Mondo Angola. May – December 2019

● LOLER Supervisor overseeing general maintenance works and routine inspections

● Remove and replace 29Mw IHI Siemens Steam Turbine

● Training Exxon Mobil staff in the safe use of Gantry cranes, general lifting and slinging

● Devise complex lift plans, risk assessment and method statements. ENERMECH UK, Buzzard Platform, North Sea. April – May 2019 Lead Rigger

● GE Gas Turbine, rotor removal and replacement

VALE EUROPE, South Wales February - April 2019

Lead Rigger

● General rigging supervision

● Minor Inspection 17Mw Hyundai CCGT

TIMET UK, Birmingham January - February 2019

Lead Rigger

● Strip down and rebuild of titanium furnaces 8k and 8I Orion Engineering, FPSO Bumi Armada September 2018 – December 2018 Lead Rigger

● Piston crank big end change

● Responsible for leading Tool Box Talks

● All work completed to a high standard and working within the ISSOW permit system and safe working with no incidents or accidents.

Sparrows Offshore, Beryl Alpha Platform August - September 2018 Lead Rigger

● Leading all crane repairs and maintenance program

● Adhering to strict procedures to ensure the safety of all workers Offshore, Mariner A Platform July 2018 – August 2018 Rigging Loft and Inspection Manager RIGGING SUPERVISOR

● Providing leadership and advice to operations regarding lifting activities and lifting equipment ensuring all individuals are adhering to loler regulations

● Maintaining the rigging equipment register and ensured all equipment was checked in and out efficiently

● Completing risk assessments for the use of rigging and lifting equipment and accessories Frame 6b – East Germany (OVERHALL) June 2018 – July 2018

Rigger Gantry Crane Operator

● Fastening loads in line with industry regulations and procedures

● Setting up, maintaining and operating machinery

● Competent in using cables, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves, wires, straps and chains Antwerp Power Station May 2018 – June

2018

Foreman Rigger

● Leading large crews to disassemble and reinstall all heat exchangers and pipework

● Ensuring that work crews were properly supplied with tools, equipment and materials Granite Frame 9h – Port Talbot August 2017 – April 2018

Foreman Rigger and Crane Operator

● Supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in all rigging and lifting activities, to ensure compliance with safety procedures and method statements

● Optimising resources (manpower, equipment and materials) to ensure efficient and timely completion of the project Medupi Africa Rigger May 2017 – August 2017

● Construction of new build Biomass plant which included the installation of GE frame 7 gas turbines Professional Qualifications & Training

● Level 3 Ace I Rigger

● IPAF 3a & 3b

● Forklift Operator

● CSCS Construction

● CSCS Rigging

● NVQ2 Construction

● NVQ Level 4 Rigging, Slinging and Banksman

● Working at height level 2 - 2019

● GAS awareness

● LEEA Rigging Loft& Equipment inspections

● CCNSG

● ACE

● Qualified PAT Tester

● Re- Breather

● Overhead Gantry Operator

● MIST

● Abrasive Wheels

● Confined Space Training

● DENSO pipe wrapping trained

● BA Facefit - 2019

● Asbestos Awareness

● ISSOW

● Offshore Medical - 2019

● Offshore Safety and Emergency Training

● Shoulder Measurements ● HDA training

References Available Upon Request

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