Kevin Devenay
18 Scott Way,Port Glasgow
Summary
Highly motivated, professional, dedicated and experienced Level 4 Rigger, easily adaptable to any line of work and can work efficiently with other disciplines as required. Possess excellent decision making and communication skills, I excel and thrive at completing my work tasks and activities to the highest possible standard, this has been developed due to my previous employment experience. I am a strong, proactive team player who works excellently alongside others, adding my own professional input as and when required. I also possess the ability to work on my own and use my initiative if needed. I always perform my duties in line with company procedures and adhere to relevant Legislation at all times. I have an excellent attitude to Health and Safety and place a strong emphasis on it at all times. I am willing to work at any location and will travel and be away from home for periods of time as required. To further develop and strengthen the knowledge, skills and experience previously gained in previous employment. I welcome any opportunity to undertake further job specific training to learn new skills and enhance my career prospects. I am prepared to work at any location either in or around the uk, or abroad. I offer any employer total loyalty, reliability, honesty with commitment to safety to ultimately seek the prospects of career enhancement.
Overview
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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Rigger
Grangemouth INEOS
Grangmouth, Scotland
09.2026 - 10.2026
- Completing daily rigging tasks on the 2400 unit shut down
- 5 heat exchangers needing a full overhaul, including all spools and internals.
Rigger
CB&I
Aberdeen, Aberdeen
07.2026 - 08.2026
- CAPTAIN OIL RIG
- General platform rigging for shutdown lifts,
- Shut down lifts, heat exchanger bundle pulls and any other general rigging tasks
Rigger/ Labourer
Fergusons Marine
01.2026 - 04.2026
- All lifting within the yard, General maintenace
Lifting Specialist/ Tech
SKC Renewables
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Pre-pairing the nacelle inside and out, lifting cooler tops install,General maintenance inside nacelle, Install drive train, installing gearbox before nacelle gets lifted.
Deck foreman/ Lift Supervisor
Cobrawind Aventus Energy, Aberdeen
07.2024 - 08.2024
- . Working on the kincardine windfarm onboard the Olympic Taurus vessel as deckforeman/ Lift Supervisor.
- My main role was to complete a world first lift of the nacelle generator.
- From the top of the floating tower down to the SOV.
- It's the first time its ever been attempted from a floating tower down to a vessel.
- We completed the lifts safely with no incidents or accidents.
- It was a pleasure being apart of such a ground breaking job.
Lifting Supervisor
Manor Renewables Energy, TAIWAN PROJECT
06.2023 - 07.2024
- . Managing and performing all aspects of lifting to and from the towers.
- Making sure everything is done safely and professionally.
- Looking after teams of riggers and making sure all lifts are properly planned and safe to go.
Rigger
Correll Services
03.2023 - 06.2023
- . Travelled to Fecamp in March on the Esvagt Froude vessel working on the cable pull team For Correll Services doing all Pre Rigging for the cable pulls on the towers.
- . Now in St Briouc in France on another windfarm assisting on the test and termination of ables on the tower.
Rigger
Omega Subsea UK
06.2022 - 01.2023
- . Working as a Rigger in the tower team on the new installation of 71 new GBS (gravity base structures) for the Fecamp wind farm in France.
- Working along side the Sleipner heavy lift vessel involved in the lifting and de rigging the 5000t GBSs.
- Rigging and also assisting on deck.
- It's been a great project with no accidents or incidents.
- Any Rigging scopes carried out by myself where done using my own lift plans and risk assessments.
- Which I have planned previous to the scope being carried out.
- . Also in December I was doing a full mob up of the Skandi Acergy Vessal for a job in Australia.
Offshore Rigger
Shearwater Marine, Faslane
10.2021 - 06.2022
- . Working as part of the Faslane Naval Fleet which includes both Boats and Submarines, key duties and job roles included working with Mobile Cranes of various sizes and duties to securely lift equipment required on to the Boats and Submarines, fitting all new equipment to the Naval Fleet as required.
- Banking Mobile Cranes as required from the Jetty to the designated lifting zone as per the Lifting Plans and Studies and safely carrying out Lifting Operations ensuring the Equipment is lifted on to the Boat or Submarine as required, sometimes the lifts involve lifting through the Submarine Hatches requiring a good level of coordination and skill.
- Lift plans and risk assessments where a big part of my job here, being lead/ foreman rigger I had to make sure the plans where detailed enough so that less experienced riggers would be able to carry out the scope.
- The plans and the RA's where always approved as I always made sure to cover every aspect of the job.
Offshore Rigger
Bilfinger Uk, Brae Bravo
09.2017 - 09.2021
- . Working on the Brae Bravo carrying out decommissioning works, key roles include changing valves and any other essential works.
- Carrying out all other aspects of Rigging duties working with the deck Foremen at all times, I have also been working at the Dundee Curlew Decommissioning Project since November.
- Roles and duties include Rope access Rigger installing V deck system into Cargo Tanks to enable Cleaning ops to high pressure Wash Tanks, worked from ropes installing the decks and carried out additional duties as Deck Rigger when not working in Tanks.
- . Permit to work courses and RA's took up some of my time at the start of my trips just to make sure the rigging scopes where on time and never held us back to make sure production was never behind.
- . Also have experience using P vision permit system.
Offshore Rigger
Global Energy Group, Forties Alpha
07.2017 - 09.2017
- . Worked on the Forties Alpha Shutdown, the major scope of works was changing out the Sea Water 18" Flow Line, other work tasks included changing out valves and small spools for upgrade.
Rigger
Sembmarine SLP, Lowestof
06.2017 - 07.2017
- . Worked as a Rigger in the SLP yard at Lowestoft, key work tasks included working on the Modules on bridges for the Culzean Project.
- . There was a mixture of small lifts inside the Modules but also heavy lifts work with Crawler Cranes installing roof sections.
GA/Rigger
Amec Foster Wheeler
09.2016 - 04.2017
- . Worked on the MAR Project in the North Sea, carried out all aspects of rigging and deck work on the Montrose Platform and the BLP (Bridge Linked Platform).
- . Key activities include installing PSV valves which will enable the BLP to be commissioned for Start-up in May 2017 for first oil.
Rigger
Stork, Buzzard Platform
06.2016 - 08.2016
- . Worked on a mini TAR on the Buzzard Platform, work included changing out spools and valves. Also worked on the Anasuria FPSO on a Gas Turbine Engine and full Exhaust Change.
GA/Rigger
Amec Foster Wheeler
02.2016 - 06.2016
- . Worked on the MAR Project in the North Sea as a GA, duties included Fire-Watching, transfers to and from the safe Boreas, painting all areas of the deck and Flare stacks after completed work scopes.
- . PA and ISSOW trained and Safety Representative, also played a key role in running the stores during my time on board.
Rigger
Maersk Oil, Maersk Achiever
03.2015 - 02.2016
- . Worked as a Rigger on the Maersk Achiever, key work activities included decom of the Janice Field, subsea removal of pipelines, EFLS, HFLS, bend restrictors, collars, stem units and various subsea distribution units and jumpers.
- . Worked as a team of 6 Riggers and Crane op, this included deployment of diamond cutting tools, chops saws and rov tooling.
- . All work operations successfully completed ahead of Schedule and to a high safety standard.
Rigger/Chargehand
OGN Group Newcastle, Enquest Producer
05.2014 - 02.2015
- . Worked on the Enquest Producer fleeting a variety of valves and spools in a busy work environment up and down the decks ensuring this was carried out safely and efficiently.
- . Other work activities included slinging objects from the pad to the ship in the correct orientation and sling method to reduce hazards and problems been encountered on-board, installed Well lines in drilling turret with good awareness and understanding of the Risk and Dangers involved.
- . Also carried out straightening and levelling of Steelwork, spools ensuring equipment and tension is used correctly.
Rigger/Chargehand
Petrofac, BP Andrew
03.2013 - 04.2014
- . Worked on the BP Andrew, key duties included all rigging required for the PVP Outage and inspection, installation and removal of the PLR and temporary isolation valves and installation and removal of stuffing box, blind and pig.
- . Carried out general platform rigging duties during the shutdown, including choke valves and Manifolds, also worked on aspects of Painting and Blasting.
Rigger/Slinger
BAE Systems, Portsmouth Naval Base
07.2011 - 01.2013
- . Worked at the Portsmouth Naval Base, work duties included rigging for removal and replacement of valves, motors and pipework with weights in the range of 5KG to 2000KG and rigging for the removal and replacement of propellers, rudder, shafts and shaft casings, also carried out slinging and banking old and new from dock bottom to dockside.
- . Familiar with a wide range of lifting and Slinging equipment, including the weights for various procedures and lifts.
- . Carried out offloading and on loading of a wide variety of equipment, I was also involved in the Setting up and configuration of Mobile Cranes ensuring I had a good awareness of my surroundings and work environment and working to a high health and safety standard at all times.
Accommodation Barge Steward
Sodexo, COSL Rival
01.2010 - 01.2011
- . Worked as Offshore Steward on the COSL Rival Accommodation Barge, duties varied from Trip to Trip, these included duties in accommodation, cabins and general duties such as laundry, kitchen work and any other tasks as required as part of my role.
HGV Driver
Porcelanosa, Scotland
01.2010 - 01.2011
- . Worked as an HGV Driver, key tasks included delivering tiles, bathrooms and kitchens to private and commercial clients across Scotland. Also gained HIAB experience moving pallets containing tiles and cement.
Driver/Welder/Labourer/Painter
Blackstock & Co
01.2004 - 01.2007
- . Worked for Blackstock & Co, who are a building and maintenance company and also a Blacksmith.
- . During my time there I had a variety of work tasks and roles including building and pressure testing of tanks, building and fitting of security fencing around different commercial premises, carried out repairs in Confined Spaces and during my time there gained Mig and Tig Welding experience and Painting/blasting experience.
Ground Rigger
Strannoch/ Global wind
05.2026
- Pre-install team, installing the base tower, Moving on to main install, Top section and blades.
Education
N.C. HNC - Multi-Media Computing
James Watt College
01-2001
Higher Education - Mathematics
James Watt College
01-2001
Higher Education - English
James Watt College
01-2001
Mathematics -
St Stephens High School
01-1999
English -
St Stephens High School
01-1999
P.E. -
St Stephens High School
01-1999
Biology -
St Stephens High School
01-1999
Modern Studies -
St Stephens High School
01-1999
Home Economics -
St Stephens High School
01-1999
Skills
- Excellent decision making
- Communication skills
- Proactive team player
- Initiative
- Health and Safety
- Rigging
- Lift plans
- Risk assessments
- Banking Mobile Cranes
- Lifting Operations
- Rope access
- P vision permit system
- Slinging
- Welding (Mig and Tig)
- Painting
- Blasting
- Multi-Media Computing
Certification
- Enhanced First Aid
- Donut Escape System Training
- Escape Chute Training
- OPITO: Levels 1, 2, 3, 4
- OPITO: CA - EBS
- IRATA Rope Access Level 1 Cert No = 1/139210
- B.O.S.I.E.T M.I.S.T = 9 Modules
- UK OOA Medical
- HIAB Licence Valid 2019
- Advanced Offshore First Aider
- Working at Height Level 2
- Harness Awareness Trained
- ISSOW Trained
- PA Trained
- NPORS Rigging and Slinging achieved 17/01/2019
- Nuclear SC Clearance achieved 27/08/2021
Interests
Football, Gym, Fitting stereo and entertainment equipment to cars, vans and boats
Timeline
Rigger
Grangemouth INEOS
09.2026 - 10.2026
Rigger
CB&I
07.2026 - 08.2026
Ground Rigger
Strannoch/ Global wind
05.2026
Rigger/ Labourer
Fergusons Marine
01.2026 - 04.2026
Lifting Specialist/ Tech
SKC Renewables
09.2024 - 09.2025
Deck foreman/ Lift Supervisor
Cobrawind Aventus Energy, Aberdeen
07.2024 - 08.2024
Lifting Supervisor
Manor Renewables Energy, TAIWAN PROJECT
06.2023 - 07.2024
Rigger
Correll Services
03.2023 - 06.2023
Rigger
Omega Subsea UK
06.2022 - 01.2023
Offshore Rigger
Shearwater Marine, Faslane
10.2021 - 06.2022
Offshore Rigger
Bilfinger Uk, Brae Bravo
09.2017 - 09.2021
Offshore Rigger
Global Energy Group, Forties Alpha
07.2017 - 09.2017
Rigger
Sembmarine SLP, Lowestof
06.2017 - 07.2017
GA/Rigger
Amec Foster Wheeler
09.2016 - 04.2017
Rigger
Stork, Buzzard Platform
06.2016 - 08.2016
GA/Rigger
Amec Foster Wheeler
02.2016 - 06.2016
Rigger
Maersk Oil, Maersk Achiever
03.2015 - 02.2016
Rigger/Chargehand
OGN Group Newcastle, Enquest Producer
05.2014 - 02.2015
Rigger/Chargehand
Petrofac, BP Andrew
03.2013 - 04.2014
Rigger/Slinger
BAE Systems, Portsmouth Naval Base
07.2011 - 01.2013
Accommodation Barge Steward
Sodexo, COSL Rival
01.2010 - 01.2011
HGV Driver
Porcelanosa, Scotland
01.2010 - 01.2011
Driver/Welder/Labourer/Painter
Blackstock & Co
01.2004 - 01.2007
N.C. HNC - Multi-Media Computing
James Watt College
Higher Education - Mathematics
James Watt College
Higher Education - English
James Watt College
Mathematics -
St Stephens High School
English -
St Stephens High School
P.E. -
St Stephens High School
Biology -
St Stephens High School
Modern Studies -
St Stephens High School
Home Economics -
St Stephens High School