Kaspars Berzins
Riga,Latvia
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in lifting supervision and a comprehensive understanding of lifting regulations and permit to work systems. Proficient in equipment maintenance, lifting and rigging techniques, and hazard identification, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lifting Operations Supervisor
Forsyth Of Denny LTD
2023.01 - 2026.04
- Major Wind Turbine component exchange (Siemens, GE, Nordex, Senvion, Enercon)
- Maintained site health and safety compliance for safe, secure working environments and lifting operations.
- Briefed teams on daily task requirements to meet project targets.
- Ensured safety by adhering strictly to lifting regulations.
Lifting Supervisor/ Installation Team Lead
Windhoist LTD
2018.06 - 2022.01
- Erection of Siemens, Enercon, Senvion, Nordex WTG, offloading, pre-assembly, main erection of components, crew management on daily base.
- Supervised all lifting activities to guarantee adherence to safety norms.
Wind Turbine Technician/Installation team
IRIS GmbH “Enercon”
2017.03 - 2018.04
- Assembly/pre-assembly Enercon wind turbine components (nacelle, generator, hub, blades), bolting with high torque tools. Rigging and banksman duties.
Installation team/Technician
OSIRIS GmbH- Offshore Wind Farm “NORDERGRUNDE”
2017.10 - 2017.11
- Offshore platform installation and bolting.
- Followed detailed schematics to ensure precision in assembly works, improved product quality.
Rigger and Slinger
“Oleg Strashnov” Heavy lift vessel
2015.04 - 2017.02
- Inspected rigging to detect damages or faults before use, preventing accidents on site.
- Assembled rigging to lift and move wind turbine mono-piles, transition pieces, reducing downtime.
- Collaborated closely with other team members for successful execution of projects.
Rigger and Slinger
“KIKUYU” Self-propelled self-elevating accommodation jack up barge
2014.03 - 2015.01
- Crane work deploying various installations i.e. spools and piles. Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving. Select pulleys, blocks, ropes, cables according to weight and size of load to be moved.
Rigger and Slinger
“GMS ENDURANCE 6101” Jack up construction barge DP2
2013.02 - 2014.11
- Utilized developed knowledge of rigging specifications and standards to assist technical teams with diverse rigging needs.
- Performed routine checks on equipment; enhanced longevity and optimal functioning.
Warehouse operative, Store man, Rigger- Slinger
Riga Commercial Port
2011.06 - 2013.12
- Assisted in logistics planning for seamless transportation of goods.
- Filed records to maintain accurate stock documentation.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Operated forklift trucks to efficiently manage heavy loads in the warehouse.
- Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
Building contractor, Painter Decorator
Liam Scott Constructions LTD Ireland
2007.01 - 2010.05
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations during all projects without fail.
- Optimised painting results, repairing cracks and holes in walls before application of paint.
- Carried out painting and decorating work on large properties to exceptional standards.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Economics and Enterprise Management
Higher School Of Economics and Culture
Riga 2002.01 - 2006.01
Limbazi Secondary School No. 1
Limbazi 1990.01 - 2002.01
Skills
- Site supervision
- Knowledge of lifting regulations
- Permit to work systems
- Equipment maintenance knowledge
- Lifting and rigging techniques
- Hazard identification
Certification
- SCQF Level 7- SVQ in controlling lifting operations: Supervising lifts
- SCQF level 5- SVQ in plant operations
- CPCS Blue Card- Lifting Supervisor, Mobile Work Elevating Platform, Telescopic Handler- all sizes
- Full GWO with Enhanced First Aid and Advanced Rescue Training
- BTT
- Emergency Breathing System (CA EBS)
- Petrofac Rigging, Slinging, Banksman Stage 3 Certificate
- Siemens, Nordex, GE e-learnings
- Nordex Academy Certificate
- Cargo Securing Certificate
- Electrically Trained Person (EUP) Certificate
Languages
Latvian
Native
English
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate
Polish
Elementary
Estonian
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lifting Operations Supervisor
Forsyth Of Denny LTD
2023.01 - 2026.04
Lifting Supervisor/ Installation Team Lead
Windhoist LTD
2018.06 - 2022.01
Installation team/Technician
OSIRIS GmbH- Offshore Wind Farm “NORDERGRUNDE”
2017.10 - 2017.11
Wind Turbine Technician/Installation team
IRIS GmbH “Enercon”
2017.03 - 2018.04
Rigger and Slinger
“Oleg Strashnov” Heavy lift vessel
2015.04 - 2017.02
Rigger and Slinger
“KIKUYU” Self-propelled self-elevating accommodation jack up barge
2014.03 - 2015.01
Rigger and Slinger
“GMS ENDURANCE 6101” Jack up construction barge DP2
2013.02 - 2014.11
Warehouse operative, Store man, Rigger- Slinger
Riga Commercial Port
2011.06 - 2013.12
Building contractor, Painter Decorator
Liam Scott Constructions LTD Ireland
2007.01 - 2010.05
Bachelor Degree - Economics and Enterprise Management
Higher School Of Economics and Culture
2002.01 - 2006.01
Limbazi Secondary School No. 1
1990.01 - 2002.01