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
01.2023 - 04.2026
- 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
06.2018 - 01.2022
- 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”
03.2017 - 04.2018
- 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”
10.2017 - 11.2017
- 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
04.2015 - 02.2017
- 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
03.2014 - 01.2015
- 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
02.2013 - 11.2014
- 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
06.2011 - 12.2013
- 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
01.2007 - 05.2010
- 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 01.2002 - 01.2006
Limbazi Secondary School No. 1
Limbazi 01.1990 - 01.2002
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
01.2023 - 04.2026
Lifting Supervisor/ Installation Team Lead
Windhoist LTD
06.2018 - 01.2022
Installation team/Technician
OSIRIS GmbH- Offshore Wind Farm “NORDERGRUNDE”
10.2017 - 11.2017
Wind Turbine Technician/Installation team
IRIS GmbH “Enercon”
03.2017 - 04.2018
Rigger and Slinger
“Oleg Strashnov” Heavy lift vessel
04.2015 - 02.2017
Rigger and Slinger
“KIKUYU” Self-propelled self-elevating accommodation jack up barge
03.2014 - 01.2015
Rigger and Slinger
“GMS ENDURANCE 6101” Jack up construction barge DP2
02.2013 - 11.2014
Warehouse operative, Store man, Rigger- Slinger
Riga Commercial Port
06.2011 - 12.2013
Building contractor, Painter Decorator
Liam Scott Constructions LTD Ireland
01.2007 - 05.2010
Bachelor Degree - Economics and Enterprise Management
Higher School Of Economics and Culture
01.2002 - 01.2006
Limbazi Secondary School No. 1
01.1990 - 01.2002