An th o n y Ken n eth James ,

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MCIOB, Grad IOSH

Corporate Sr. Lifting & Rigging Specialist

ajamesqa@gmail.com
+974 776 77167
United Kingdom – Qatar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I am a diligent and thorough Rigging & Lifting Professional with over 25 years of experience gained
within the merchant navy, marine, petrochemical, steel, power generation, construction, and the
offshore industry. With robust leadership skills, I believe in establishing cultures of continuous
improvement and accountability, focusing on a collaborative approach to Health & Safety and always
creating processes to mitigate risk and eradicate accidents.

I am fully conversant with LOLER, BS7121 and International codes of practices, implementing
My LinkedIn processes to adhere to compliance in all my previous roles. Currently seeking a fresh challenge where
I can continue my professional development and contribute to a high-performing organisation.

CORE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPETENCIES
Managing Lifting Operations
Risk Management
Method Statement & Risk Assessment
Accident Investigations
Crane Stability
Categorizing lifting operations, basic,
intermediate, complex
Appointed Person for Lifting Operations
Health & Safety
Teamwork/ Leadership
Subsea Lifting Operations
Major Projects
Oil & Gas
Problem solving
Innovation
Planning and Organization
BOSIET
Coaching
High Risk Training
Assessing competence
Senior Lifting Specialist - Corporate HSSEQ
Milaha 2021 - Present
• Developing & maintaining the lifting operations strategy, standards, procedures, and
programs to facilitate safe use of lifting equipment in accordance with statutory
regulations, industry and company standards.
• Engaging with key clients to provide strategic direction & management of lifting
operations.
• Assess working practices & systems by providing continuous improvement
recommendations.
• Provide subject matter expertise for operational tasks when risks have been detected.
• Build internal relationships to improve company-wide understanding and compliance with
general and critical lifting operations control.
• Review and endorse critical rigging plans submitted by 3rd party subcontractors.
• Manage lifting activities on site; categorizing of lifts, hazard identification, risk assessment,
technical review of equipment suitability, toolbox talks & post-job debriefing.
• Liaising with business units to facilitate their understanding of, and compliance with
company, client and statutory obligations.
• Audit Lifting Equipment and accessories for compliance with company, client and
regulatory standards, including visiting offshore platforms, refineries and company vessels.
• Optimise rigging training packages, both internal and external.
• Measuring and communicating compliance to lifting related regulations with Field Core
policies and procedures.
• Maintaining frequent and collaborative technical ties with operational teams to ensure
that the training offered is current and validated.
• Providing significant, influential contributions to the development of an effective Accident
Prevention Program in support of Milaha’s Zero Tolerance Safety goals.
• Study, develop, and approve rigging and lifting operations in offshore platforms, vessels
including the use of DP1, DP2 jack up barges, incorporating dynamic conditions of the sea
state.
• Develop in house lifting and rigging training packages to get employees up to speed to
carry out third party refresher courses.
• Providing the HSSEQ Vice President with in-depth analysis of metrics and recommended
ways to improve safety policies and programs specific to lifting operations.
• Oversee both on and offshore accident and incident investigations relating to lifting
operations.
• Lead the statutory inspections & certifications program.

EDUCATION
NVQ Diploma Level 7 Senior
Construction Manager (CIOB
Chartership)
NVQ Diploma Level 6 Health and
Safety Manager (Graduate
member of IOSH)
NVQ Diploma Level 6 Planning
Lifting Operations
NVQ Diploma Level 4 Supervising
Lifting Operations
NVQ Diploma Level 3 Controlling
Lifting Operations
NVQ Diploma Level 4 Internal
Quality Assurer
NVQ Diploma Level 3
Trainer/Assessor
Certified Appointed Person for
Lifting Operation (CPCS) Certified
Certified Crane Supervisor for
Operation (CPCS) certified.
Lifting
Certified
Rigger/Signaler for
Lifting
Operations (CPCS)
Rigging Loft Management
TBOSIET (OPITO Approved)
H2S (OPITO Approved)
CITB Temporary Works
Coordinator
Scaffolding Erection and
Dismantle (Enertech)
Scaffolding Supervisor (Enertech)
Scaffolding
Inspector (Enertech)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Lead Appointed Person for Lifting Operations
High Speed 2 Railway – (Largest infrastructure project in Europe -225 Km rail line)
2020 - 2021
• Construction and development value £100 Billion
• Overall responsibility and subject matter expert for all rigging and lifting activities.
• Undertook assessments on the suitability of structural components in the lifting process.
• Created lifting plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Led the project bi-weekly lifting & hoisting meetings.
• Participated in crane related incidents and implemented corrective action plans.
• Built and developed robust relationships with the project EPCM, relevant construction
team members and relevant subcontractors.
• Involved in lift studies and proposals for cranes ranging from 100T to 1200T, both mobile
and crawler cranes.
• Led all lifting operations to deliver the work scope on time and within budget.
• Ensured that there is an effective competency verification process for all lifting personnel.
• Provided assurance on the planning & execution of heavy haul activities, and the
competency of individuals involved.
• Evaluate the risk assessment matrix for potential consequences of all lifting and hoisting
incidents that occur on the various projects.
• Reviewing and providing technical input into lifting equipment changes initiated by field
locations.
• Work with the EPCM to execute centrally managed lifting and hoisting systems,
inspections and repair programs.
• Auditing field activities against project lifting and hoisting requirements and performance
standard procedures.
• Ensuring that lifting & hoisting requirements and preventative maintenance are being
complied with.
• Provide assurance on the planning and execution of heavy haul activities, and the
competency of individuals involved with these activities.
• Provide input on the utilization of lifting and hoisting equipment by tracking utilization
data.
Lifting Operations Manager
Mace Group LTD – (Battersea Power Station Redevelopment London)
2015 - 2020
• Construction and development value £9 Billion
• Overall responsibility and subject matter expert for all rigging and lifting activities.
• Conducting inspections and audits of projects by ensuring that these were undertaken in
compliance with the company monitoring program and LOLER and PUWER statutory
obligations.
• Carrying out lifting and rigging accident investigations by producing thorough
comprehensive reports.
• Overseeing (17) tower cranes, (40) TC operators, including night shift, (70) rigger signalers,
(30) steel erectors & (4) crawler cranes, visiting mobiles, erection, dismantling and the
climbing of tower cranes.
• Review and sign off 3rd party critical lifting plans.
• Hold fortnightly crane co-ordination meetings, deliver toolbox talks.
• Manage all breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
• Implement the tower crane rescue strategy plan.
• Overseeing all critical lifts.
• Carried out audits and implemented company standards and industry best practices.
• Designing vehicle swept path analysis for large heavy cranes and transportation.
• Ensuring that all activities critical to the success of the project are executed, managed and
delivered to the agreed program.
• Provide technical expertise in the content and suitability of rigging training courses.
• To support the company with the recruitment and development of a suitable and
competent workforce who can execute rigging and lifting operations safely.
• Interfacing with regulatory and independent bodies as and when required.
EDUCATION continued
ISO Internal Auditor 14001, 9001,
45001.
IPAF Mobile elevated work
platforms for managers.
Highfield NVQ Level 3 in health
and Safety Practices.
Permit to work training.
Highfield level 2 award Working
at height.
Highfield Level 3 award in Risk
Assessment.
Highfield Level 2 award in
COSHH.
Highfield level 2 award in fire
safety.
IMEA Environmental
Sustainability Skills for the
workforce.
Highfield Level 2 award in safe
moving and handling.
Highfield Level 1 award in
working in confined spaces.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Lifting & Rigging Supervisor
Petrofac – (Shetland gas Plant Scotland)
2014 - 2014
• Construction and development value £800 million.
• Overseeing all rigging & lifting operations and was responsible for ensuring all personnel met
the required competency standards.
• Carrying audits on lifting operations to ensure compliance.
• Ensuring that all activities prioritized by the rigging superintendent were carried out as per
instruction.
• Carried out regular work site visits to monitor and promote productive and safe working
practices.
• Providing expertise in daily handling and lifting activities including the categorization of lifts.
• Correct selection of loose lifting gear and cranes by making sure all-in date and thoroughly
inspected.
• Establishing and maintaining consistent and legally compliant performance standards and
technical guidance for the execution of rigging & lifting operations on the project.
• Participating with industry initiatives as required.
• Interfacing with regulatory and independent verification bodies, such as airports and
aviation authorities as required.
• Carry out in house lifting and rigging training courses.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships and promote active interest in health &
safety issues across the project, keeping the whole workforce up to date with safety
initiatives and information.
Lifting Technical Authority (SME)
Alstom Power – (Net Phase 2 Nottingham UK)
2013 – 2013
• Construction and development value £200 million.
• Overall responsibility and subject matter expert for all rigging and lifting activities.
• Promoting safe handling and lifting by complying to all company, industry legislation and
standards.
• Devising and reviewing, basic, standard and complex lifting plans.
• Carried out internal and external lifting audits.
• Supervision of critical and heavy lifts.
• Coaching and assessing of all lifting and rigging personnel.
• Reviewing crane stability, positioning and ground bearing calculations.
• Undertake competency assessments for contractor rigging crews at regular intervals.
• Responsible for incident reporting and investigations.
• Performing lifting equipment integrity inspections.
• Assuring safety, legal compliance and quality of rigging and lifting operations within the
company.
• Attendance at design and safety reviews for constructability and input into engineering and
scope development.
EARLY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lifting Coordinator | John Sisk & Sons Ltd. | 2012 – 2013
Lifting Coordinator | Shepherds Construction | 2011 – 2012
Lifting Supervisor | The Shard of Glass | 2011
Lifting Supervisor | London Olympics | 2009 - 2011
Rigger & Erector | Esso/Shell/Ineos| 2007 – 2009