Darren Snow
Baddesley Ensor,Atherstone
Summary
Reliable Rigger with knack for executing complex rigging tasks safely and efficiently. Known for improving site safety and reducing downtime through thorough planning and teamwork. Adept at operating heavy machinery and coordinating with teams to ensure seamless project completion.
Over the years I have had experience in erection, riggings fabrication and welding in both steel and precast. Working on many football stadiums, power stations, refurbishment projects and large bridge contracts. I have had experience in all site activities from team player to supervisor/management. I coach in my spare time at a local boxing gym.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Rigger
Altrad
Fawley, Hampshire
2021.01 - Current
Various sites include : Valero, Pembrokshire, Phillips 66, Scunthorpe, and Fawley, Southampton
Rigger supervisor running a job for 18 months, dismantling and installation of new cofferdam.
Charge Hand day to day maintenance contracts.
- Secured heavy loads for transportation, ensuring stability during transit.
- Inspected rigging to detect damages or faults before use, preventing accidents on site.
- Operated hoisting cranes to lift heavy loads, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Managed communication with crane operators using hand signals, promoting efficient teamwork on site.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials from trucks, facilitating swift completion of tasks.
- Increased accuracy by calculating load requirements and assembling rigging accordingly.
- Followed all company policies and procedures diligently to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Executed dismantling of structures using rigging tools, aiding project completion timelines.
- Facilitated safe operations by installing ground protection such as cribbing or blocking under outriggers.
- Collaborated closely with other team members for successful execution of projects.
- Applied knowledge of weights and angles in lifting objects safely without damage or injury.
- Demonstrated proficiency in different types of knots used for securing loads.
- Performed visual inspections on hardware and slings before each shift-identified potential issues early.
- Maintained technical and administrative records for detailed reporting.
- Ensured safety of work site by observing and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Improved efficiency with systematic organisation of rigging equipment.
- Rigged up and down drilling pipes to facilitate operations.
Rigger/AP
Timet
2020.11 - 2020.11
Rigger
Veolia
2020.09 - 2020.11
Site Manager
D R Site Management Services
2020.02 - 2020.09
- Company Overview: Site Management Company
- Overall site management from start to finish of larger scale contract
- Working with all trades to ensure a smooth running of the contract
- Site Management Company
Rigger Supervisor
Timet
2019.04 - 2019.12
- Company Overview: Titanium suppliers
- Ensuring all works completed on time to schedules
- Titanium suppliers
Sub contractor
Various contracts
2018.12 - 2019.03
- Company Overview: West Midlands Construction and Ballard Engineering
- Included site management and hands on
- West Midlands Construction and Ballard Engineering
Steel Erector
Self employed
2014.01 - 2018.12
- Company Overview: Steel Erection
- Steel erection/fabrication
- Steel Erection
Steel Supervisor
Attic Rose
2018.05 - 2018.11
- Company Overview: Steel Erection
- Supervision of all steel work
- Steel Erection
Rigger
Self employed
2010.01 - 2014.12
- Company Overview: Sub Contractor
- Rigging
- Sub Contractor
Business Director
Alfa Construction Services
2002.01 - 2010.12
- Company Overview: Steel Erection/Fabrication
- Steel Erection/Fabrication
Steel Erector
Thermal Energy Construction
2001.01 - 2002.12
- Company Overview: Steel Erection
- Construction of steel
- Steel Erection
Charge Hand
Archer Structures
2000.01 - 2001.12
- Company Overview: Steel Erection/Fabrication
- Supervise steel erectors
- Steel Erection/Fabrication
Steel erector
Bowie Construction France Services- Toyota Valencia
1999.01 - 2000.12
- Company Overview: Steel Erection
- Steel erection
- Steel Erection
Steel Erector Supervisor
LM Engineering/Bourne Steel
1996.01 - 1997.12
- Company Overview: Steel Erection/Fabrication
- Steel erection
- Steel Erection/Fabrication
Steel Erector
Kvaerner Construction
1996.01 - 1997.12
- Company Overview: Steel Erection/Fabrication
- Steel erection
- Steel Erection/Fabrication
Charge Hand
PCE
1994.01 - 1996.12
- Company Overview: Steel Erection/Fabrication
- Steel Erection and any site issues
- Steel Erection/Fabrication
Soldier
British Army
1986.01 - 1987.12
- Company Overview: Army
- Army
Labourer
M Underhill Construction
1984.01 - 1985.12
- Company Overview: Construction
- Construction
Steel Erector
Archer Fabrications
1987.01 - 1984.12
- Company Overview: Steel Erection/Fabrication
- Steel Erection/Fabrication
Education
CSE/O Level - 5 subject grades A-C
Atherstone High School
1980.01 - 1995.01
Safety Passport to work -
CCNSG
Experienced Supervisor/Manager card -
CSCS
First Aid At Work Level 3 -
Enviromental Health
Boxing First Aid -
BBBC
Emergency First Aid For Sport -
ABA
Appointed Person -
NPORS
MEWP Mobile Boom -
NPORS
MEWP Scissor Lift Mobile -
NPORS
Crane/Lift Supervisor -
NPORS
Pick and Carry Shuttle Crane -
JJ Training
Breathing Apparatus & PPE -
Breathe Safety
Lorry Loader -
Industrial Training Services
Confined Space -
Altrad
Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler -
Logistic Employment Training Services
Bundle Puller- Arial and mobile -
Peinemann
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Forklift operation
- Hazard identification
- Working at heights
- Risk Assessments
- Safety awareness
Certification
- Managers and Professionals CSCS Black card
- ECITB card
- Appointed Person
- MEWP Mobile Boom
- MEWP Scissor Lift Mobile
- First aid Level 3 at Work
- Fire Safety awareness Course
- Emergency First Aid and Injury Prevention BBBC
- Professional and Amateur Boxing Coach
Additional Information
My own company (Alfa Construction) has undertaken and managed the following projects: The National Welsh Assembly Building in Cardiff (erection and management of project), Stratford and Ebsfleet Railway link (pedestrian canopies and link bridges), Pulrose Powerstation Isle of Man. Many more prestigious contracts were undertaken and details can be supplied. Over the years I have had experience in erection, riggings fabrication and welding in both steel and precast. Working on many football stadiums, power stations, refurbishment projects and large bridge contracts. I have worked in many countries including St. Lucia, France Ireland and Isle of Man. I have had experience in all site activities from team player to supervisor/management. I coach in my spare time at a local boxing gym.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 09/07/68
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: British
Custom
07475905 965
Timeline
Rigger
Altrad
2021.01 - Current
Rigger/AP
Timet
2020.11 - 2020.11
Rigger
Veolia
2020.09 - 2020.11
Site Manager
D R Site Management Services
2020.02 - 2020.09
Rigger Supervisor
Timet
2019.04 - 2019.12
Sub contractor
Various contracts
2018.12 - 2019.03
Steel Supervisor
Attic Rose
2018.05 - 2018.11
Steel Erector
Self employed
2014.01 - 2018.12
Rigger
Self employed
2010.01 - 2014.12
Business Director
Alfa Construction Services
2002.01 - 2010.12
Steel Erector
Thermal Energy Construction
2001.01 - 2002.12
Charge Hand
Archer Structures
2000.01 - 2001.12
Steel erector
Bowie Construction France Services- Toyota Valencia
1999.01 - 2000.12
Steel Erector Supervisor
LM Engineering/Bourne Steel
1996.01 - 1997.12
Steel Erector
Kvaerner Construction
1996.01 - 1997.12
Charge Hand
PCE
1994.01 - 1996.12
Steel Erector
Archer Fabrications
1987.01 - 1984.12
Soldier
British Army
1986.01 - 1987.12
Labourer
M Underhill Construction
1984.01 - 1985.12
CSE/O Level - 5 subject grades A-C
Atherstone High School
1980.01 - 1995.01
Safety Passport to work -
CCNSG
Experienced Supervisor/Manager card -
CSCS
First Aid At Work Level 3 -
Enviromental Health
Boxing First Aid -
BBBC
Emergency First Aid For Sport -
ABA
Appointed Person -
NPORS
MEWP Mobile Boom -
NPORS
MEWP Scissor Lift Mobile -
NPORS
Crane/Lift Supervisor -
NPORS
Pick and Carry Shuttle Crane -
JJ Training
Breathing Apparatus & PPE -
Breathe Safety
Lorry Loader -
Industrial Training Services
Confined Space -
Altrad
Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler -
Logistic Employment Training Services
Bundle Puller- Arial and mobile -
Peinemann