Richard Roth
Wallasey,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced Lifting and Rigging Superintendent and Rigging professional with a strong background in industrial rigging within the chemical industry. Skilled in using a variety of rigging techniques and equipment to safely lift, move and position heavy loads. Strong attention to detail and comfortable working under pressure, with safety always being my number one priority.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
AP Rigger
Vynova
Runcorn, Cheshire
2023.05 - 2026.01
- Involved in the construction and maintenance of a new Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) plant from a lifting and rigging perspective, including installation of new reactors, pipework, valves and compressors
- Selection, pre-use inspection and use of all lifting equipment to execute required work packages
- Specifying lifting and rigging packages of work which need to be delivered in order to determine the correct capacity mobile Crane, lifting equipment and method
- Removal and installation of all types of Pumps, Valves, Vessels, Columns, Heat Exchangers and pipework
- Compliance with Safe Systems of Work – ensuring all lift plans, Permit to Work’s and task specific paperwork is obtained, understood by team and followed during execution.
- Responsible for signing off COMAH lift risk assessments
- Ensure that the correct Legislation is adhered to for COMAH lifts, CDM Regs, Close Proximity work (GS6), BS7121 and LOLER
- Produce detailed lift plans, method statements and risk assessments for lifting operations of all types – complex, standard and basic, using Liebherr Computer Control (LICCON) and KranXpert software
Lifting and Rigging Superintendent
Ineos Inovyn Chlorvinyls
Runcorn, Cheshire
2019.12 - 2023.04
- Manage Crane Control facility, ensuring that Cranes, lifting equipment and heavy transport are utilised in a cost efficient manner.
- Manage, plan and allocate work to site Rigging team.
- Deliver SHE cascade communications to team
- Carry out Personal Reviews with Rigging team members
- Train Ineos Inovyn staff & contractors in use of Overhead Cranes
- Train and appoint Ineos Inovyn Appointed Persons in Planning for Lifts.
- Responsible for signing COMAH lift assessments
- Ensure that correct Legislation is adhered to - LOLER, BS7121, COMAH, CDM Regs, GS6
- Produce detailed lift plans, method statements and risk assessments for lifting operations of all types using KranXpert and LICCON – complex, standard and basic.
Lead Rigging Technician
Ineos Inovyn Chlorvinyls
Runcorn, Cheshire
2012.01 - 2019.12
- Competent Lead Rigger, with supervisory experience during major plant overhauls
- Specifying loads to be removed & replaced on plant assets
- Responsible for producing risk assessments, method statements and berthing studies for lifting operations to be executed
- Compliance with Safe Systems of Work – ensuring all lift plans, Permit to Work’s and task specific paperwork is obtained, understood by team and followed during execution of work.
- Selection, pre-use inspection and use of all lifting equipment such as Chain Blocks, Lever Hoists, Bottle Jacks, Skates, Shackles, Girder Clamps, Girder Trolley’s, Web Slings, Round Slings, Wire Rope Slings and Spreader Beams.
- Any defects reported immediately and equipment quarantined.
Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance & Rigging Technician
Ineos Chlorvinyls (Inovyn)
Runcorn, Cheshire
2009.09 - 2012.01
- Diagnose and determine causes of faults in mechanical plant and equipment
- Hand over process of engineering plant and equipment between myself and Process Team
- Specifying mechanical and rigging tasks to be carried out, including new bolts, gaskets, pipework, lifting and Rigging input, lifting equipment required, Crane capacity required etc.
- Removal of components from plant and equipment using fitting and Rigging skills – assessing condition / performance, repair if required and replace componentry before then inspecting equipment.
- Installation and removal of pipework, pumps, valves and vessels.
- Simple, standard and complex lifting operations with use of loose lifting equipment and mobile / Overhead Cranes ranging from 12t -100t in capacity.
Education
Double A Level - Business Studies
St. Mary’s College
Wallasey, Wirral 2007.09 - 2009.05
A Level - ICT
St. Mary’s College
Wallasey, Wirral 2007.09 - 2009.05
GCSE’s - English, Math, Combined Science
St. Mary's College
Wallasey, WirralSkills
- Competent Rigging professional
- Technical knowledge in lifting and Rigging
- Leadership
- Proficient in Kranexpert and LICCON
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Planning
- Supervision
- Evaluation of lifting activities
- Full clean UK driving license
Certification
CCNSG Safety Passport - December 2025
Level 3 Diploma in Moving Loads in Construction - 2018
NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations - Planning Lifts - 2019
CPCS A61 Appointed Person - Lifting Operations 2024
ILM Level 3 - Leadership and Management - 2021
ILM Level 2 - Leadership and Management - 2018
Advanced NVQ Level 3 in Process Technology, Engineering and Maintenance - Mechanical - 2012
BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Operations and Maintenance Engineering - 2012
NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations - Mechanical - 2012
Affiliations
- Motorcycles
- Rock music
- Gym
Languages
English
Native
Portuguese
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Additional Training
- IPAF Operator for MEWP and Scissor Lift (3a and 3b) 2023
- MEWPS for Managers, IPAF, Runcorn, 2022
- Diesel Counterbalance Lift Truck (Non CPCS), VOSS, UK, 2023
- Swagelok certified, Vynova, 2025
- Overhead Crane and Pendant Hoist Trainer, VOSS Training, 2018
- Train The Trainer, Training Tomorrows Engineers (TTE), 2017
- LEEA, Lifting Equipment Engineers Association General Diploma, 2013
- LEEA, Lifting Equipment Engineers Association Part 1 Entrance Certificate, 2013
- Lifting Supervisor, Ainscough Training Services Ltd, UK, Inovyn Chlorvinyls, 2012
- Slinger / Signaller Certificate, Ainscough Training Services Ltd, UK, 2011
- In the process of completing my IOSH Managing Safely, 2026
Timeline
AP Rigger
Vynova
2023.05 - 2026.01
Lifting and Rigging Superintendent
Ineos Inovyn Chlorvinyls
2019.12 - 2023.04
Lead Rigging Technician
Ineos Inovyn Chlorvinyls
2012.01 - 2019.12
Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance & Rigging Technician
Ineos Chlorvinyls (Inovyn)
2009.09 - 2012.01
Double A Level - Business Studies
St. Mary’s College
2007.09 - 2009.05
A Level - ICT
St. Mary’s College
2007.09 - 2009.05
GCSE’s - English, Math, Combined Science
St. Mary's College