Training
UK CITB Advanced Scaffolder (1976) UK CITB Scaffold Inspector
Singapore MOL Scaffold Supervisor ABS Offshore Scaffolding Inspector
C.I.E.H level 3 HSWP Qualification. (NVQ HSE Certification))
Manuel Handling C.I.T.B.
Bircham & Newton – Advanced Scaffolding Course
Working at Height Trainer.
Scaffold Safe use of Harness Course
Permit to Work/Risk Assessment Course – Technip
Profile
A highly experienced scaffold supervisor, with both onshore and offshore experience. An in-depth knowledge of system, tube and fitting and lightweight access scaffolds. This also includes hanging, suspended, cantilever scaffolds, cradles, personnel and material elevators. Scaffold design, estimation, and technical assistance. A team player that is able to interact with both management and HSE departments. Able to trouble shoot and problem solve complicated access areas and tasks. Innovate and initiate the supply of men and materials by evaluation and training, both on the job and classroom instruction. An integrated part of the HSE dept who is able to carry out general HSE duties, risk assessments, method statements.
Safety Responsibilities:
Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment, by abiding by Local and International Statutory Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations. Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental Policy and applying Safety Management Systems.
Skills and Abilities
Driven to succeed in the training of manpower in compliance with HSE responsibilities regarding civil, mechanical, structural steel erection, rigging, crane operations and the safe application and erection of access scaffolds to BS 5973/5 scaffolding erection procedures.
Able to organize, implement and deliver a complete scaffold training package and oversee the erection, safety auditing and dismantling of scaffolds.
Able to evaluate tender documents for volume/costing/man-hours’/, control daily progress and approve Valuation Sheets prior to submission for payment.
Complete document control management. Method statements, rigging and crane risk assessments, scaff tag and F 91 system.
Considerable overseas experience in Europe, Middle East and Far East Excellent abilities to interact with local and third country national staff a key player, within the HSE department
Previous project.
JKC China, Cooec Shipyard, Qingdao, PRC. Ichthys Project
Jan 2012_Feb 2015.
HSE/Scaffolding Superintendent/Coordinator
Duties included control of all scaffolding works on the project, coordinating with other disciplines, inspection of all scaffolds, review all relevant HSE documents and train the local workforce of 380 scaffolders to work to BS5973 also implement a WAH programme for all contactors on site.
TGE Germany LNG Project, Ningbo, CHINA
Feb 2010 /Jan 2012
HSE/Scaffolding Superintendent.
LNG Cryogenic Tank Construction Project
Key responsibilities include reporting and analyzing HSE performance, supporting and promoting performance improvements and risk management.
Coach leadership and to continuously improve safety leadership behaviors throughout the line.
Provide guidance to project HSE Engineers, Medics and Advisors.
Advising the safety department of HSE related issues and problems, safety inspections and meetings with Project Managers.
Training the local workforce to BS 5973 scaffolding erection procedures.
Technip Italy, Bio-Diesel project Singapore
July 2008-Dec 2009
HSE/Scaffolding Superintendent
Scaffold specialist and OTJ trainer in HSE inductions, reporting and recording, incident/accident investigation, safety documentation, chemical/hazardous material handling/storage, confined space work, working at height, crane and lifting operations, excavations, scaffolding, electrical, work permit systems, safe plant use, and safe systems of work.
Work also involved HSE performance monitoring, safety appraisals, liaising and coordination with BP management, contractor’s conformity directives and procedures. Access systems on a Scaffold design, supervision and auditing of all main contractors access structures. Training the local workforce to BS 5973/5 scaffolding erection procedures.
TECHNIP FRANCE DQR Project Vietnam
Jan 2006 – June 2008
HSE Superintendent
Work encompasses safety audits/assessments, safte talks, attend safety committee/meetings, loss prevention, risk management, schedule HSE management plan, safety and risk analysis, PPE training, site inspections, HSE indoctrination, Hi-Line operations, hot/cold work, classroom instructions, emergency preparedness, monitor crane, vehicle and heavy lifting operations, confined space work, safe plant use, hazop studies, issue and authorize permits, contractors HSE compliance, environmental/welfare issues, budgets, refinery maintenance, construction yard and workshops, equipment inspections and testing, incident/accident management/analysis. Training local workforce to BS 5973 scaffolding erection procedures. Training inclusive of all Construction Site Safety rules and regulations.
Technip/Qatargas LNG train 2 Qatar.
Aug 2005 – Jan 2006
OFFSHORE_SCAFFOLDING Superintendent
Qatar gas/Technip employed me on the above project as on/offshore scaffold superintendent reporting directly to the HSE Manager. My duties include reviewing MS’s, JHA’s, HSE Procedures etc but my main activities were site based, ensuring all contract companies follow and comply with site requirements with regards to BS EN 39 for scaffolding. I also implemented a training program for all new workers on site to ensure they are fully aware of site requirements.
BP-Sinopec JV SECCO Project Shanghai.
April 2003-June 2005
Scaffolding Superintendant.
I was employed on the above project as Scaffolding/HSE Superintendent with overall responsibility for all scaffolding activities on the project which had 4 scaffold contractors onsite employing 350 scaffolders. As well as this I instigated and ran a training school for scaffolders teaching the local workers how to erect in compliance with BS 5973
Halliburton K.B.R. S’pore ( Dalian New Shipyard. (China)
March 2001 – April 2003
Scaffold/HSE Superintendent.
Engaged by the above to work in the safety dept on the construction of the BELANAK F.P.S.O and 2 LNG
carriers. As scaffold superintendent/co-coordinator with special emphasis on scaffolding, rigging and working at heights. My duties also included developing a training school in DNS China to teach the current workforce of
scaffolders to work to an internationally recognized standard
Repsol Oil, (Libya)
February 2000 – March 2001
Site HSE Supervisor.
Employed as Site Safety Officer to manage three Gas and Oil Separation Plants.
Duties included – Overseeing the implementation of the P.T.W. system,. Liaising with and controlling work activities of all Subcontractors and ensuring compliance with Safety Procedures, Standards and Safe Work Practices. Participation in Safety Committee Meetings / Patrols. Hazard Review Meetings
Thyssen Hunnebeck Scaffolding Ltd, Singapore
December 1998-January 2000
,Branch Manager.
My position was Branch Manager for all operations in Singapore. My duties were implementing company safety policies and teaching locals to work to approved safety practices. Also reporting to MD on all matters pertaining to safety i.e. hazard analysis, incident reporting etc. Liaising with the client’s HSE Managers with regards to working to their safety management systems. Estimating new projects and general day to day running of the office.
J.G.C. Thailand
May 1998 – December 1998
Scaffolding/Rigging Supervisor attached to the H.S.E. Department for the construction of a paraxylene plant in Sirracha Thailand.
Responsible for monitoring subcontractors and ensuring the safe erection of all scaffolds. Review of PE design drawings, Method Statements, inspection of materials, etc. Co-ordination between subcontractors and construction disciplines to ensure all scaffolds were fit for use.
ESPN/Star Sports Asian X Games
Jan 1998 – May 1998
I was consulted to work on the above and ended up as project manager for the construction period and actual event for the X games in Phuket Thailand. From levelling the event area/tarmac to overall construction of the stands/climbing walls/and skating arena to running the actual 5 day event including security/hospitality events as event manager. I worked on 6 more events for ESPN/Star Sports in Asia in the same capacity over the next 5 yrs.
Hai-leck Engineering, Scaffolding Division, Thailand
1995–1998
Offshore Scaffolding Superintendent.
Responsible for all offshore works on 11 platforms in Bongkot Field, Andaman Sea for Total Exploration.
Arranging materials and manpower for delivery to each satellite platform, inspection and handover of scaffolds to client and dismantle and removal from the platform when work completed.
Chiyoda/ SHELL Seraya Island Project, Singapore
1992–1995
Scaffolding/Rigging Supervisor.
GKN Kwickform Teesside UK
1972 1992
Scaffolding Foreman
I started my scaffolding career with GKN as a laborer and obtained my advanced scaffold card in 1976. I worked as a scaffolder until 1986 when I was made chargehand and a foreman in1991.
