Ian Gibbons
Gloucester,Gloucestershire
Summary
Rigging supervisor who has worked for over a decade in the O&G industry. Over a decade in telecoms and other energy sectors as a team leader/construction focal point onsite. Capable of reading and interpreting isometric, P&ID and structural drawings. Thorough in determining optimal approaches and careful in managing execution. Very good leadership skills with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. Always looking to expand knowledge and skills to self-improve.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Rigging Supervisor/SLS
TRAGS
North Oil Company, Al Shaheen Field, Qatar
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Liaise with OCS, PVV, OTL and other trades, to plan daily activities.
- Interpret technical drawings and project specifications within work packs to make accurate determinations about rigging needs and construct suitable lift plan.
- Remote lift plan construction, utilizing software tools such as Virtual Tour, Navisworks, Digital Twin, i-View and various others.
- Fostered supportive work environment, improving team morale and skill sets.
- Applied technical knowledge to implement effective rigging strategies.
- Executed complex rigging operations with precision and care within live modules and on the existing structure.
- Ensured safety on site by enforcing health and safety, LOLER regulations, and company procedures.
- Performing Authority on site, to ensure TBT, RA's and all relevant documentation is present and being followed.
Rigging Foreman
Worley
North Sea, Aberdeen
07.2014 - 12.2022
- Rigging activities within process modules offshore.
- Various shutdowns and campaigns on multiple assets within North Sea.
- Whole life decommission experience. (Dunlin Alpha)
- Liaise with and support deck crews.
- Coordinated between various departments for smooth operations.
- Night shift liaison as acting OCS.
- LOLER duties, including weekly checks of rigging lofts and in situ lifting equipment. Lift plan construction. Reporting of quarantined equipment.
- ERT team member.
Rigging Team Leader
Francis and Lewis International
Gloucester, UK
03.2003 - 06.2014
- Planned mobile crane lifts as Appointed Person.
- Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
- Coordinated work scopes alongside Project Managers.
- Supervised 35-500Tonne mobile crane setups, delivering critical lifts safely, within time and budget.
- Leading teams of UK and International personnel worldwide in the construction of mobile phone masts, strengthening of existing live TV/Radio masts, Radar installation and Meteorological masts for wind farms.
- Installation of multiple 400ft plus guyed masts, utilizing theodolites, winches, telehandlers and mobile cranes.
- Many projects were carried out using derrick poles, tirfors and winches where cranes were unable to be utilized.
- Coordinated with main contractors and principal contractors to ensure safe, smooth delivery of projects.
- Ensured all appropriate certification for lifting equipment was present on site.
- Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
Education
NVQ Level 6 Planning Lifting Operations -
City of Guilds
Opito
Opito
Opito
ECITB
Opito
Opito
Enertech, Doha
Skills
- Extensive supervisory experience
- Excellent lift plan construction
- Focused on completing work scopes compliant with HSE as a priority
- Work Pack and technical drawing knowledge
- Computer literate
- Working with international teams
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- History of working in extreme environmental conditions
- Good knowledge of O&G process
- Thrives under pressure
Affiliations
- Reading
- Mountain Biking
- Gym
Refrence
Stephen.Fleck@noc.qa
Timeline
Rigging Supervisor/SLS
TRAGS
01.2023 - 01.2025
Rigging Foreman
Worley
07.2014 - 12.2022
Rigging Team Leader
Francis and Lewis International
03.2003 - 06.2014
NVQ Level 6 Planning Lifting Operations -
City of Guilds
Opito
Opito
Opito
ECITB
Opito
Opito
Enertech, Doha
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