Paul Nicholson92, Second Avenue, Chester Le Street County Durham, DH2 2EQ

Mobile: 07708856095,– Email: pwnicholson@live.com

PROFILE

A capable and dedicated Off-Shore professional with a solid background in the energy industry and several years of experience in providing leadership and effective supervision to multicultural Deck Crews in the Energy sector. Technically proficient with a strong skill set including the ability to lead and effectively manage a Rig crew. Displays a full understanding of a range of Rigging/Foreman tasks including the fundamentals of Emergency Response, HLO, Inspection, Installation to name a few.

Relied upon by management alike within current and previous roles to set the precedent in operational performance and well versed in influencing others through engaging mentoring and training. Now looking to continue my professional development and utilize an excellent skill set as an Off-Shore Installation Deck Foreman/Lead Rigger.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Off-Shore Fundamentals: Competent and knowledgeable of working Off-Shore on high profile projects adhering to project schedules. Experienced in supervising and leading teams of Deck crew members and part of an Emergency Response Team.

Health and Safety: Able to grasp health and safety protocols and mitigate risk within the work place through pro-active management. Exceptional experience gained from all roles within careers to date where each has demanded adherence to strict protocols working Off-Shore.

Leadership and Training: Has excellent experience in delivering comprehensive leadership, and on the job mentoring to staff in each role undertaken. An effective Off-Shore Installation Deck Foreman who leads from the front, who is recognized by Senior Management and colleagues alike for influencing performance teams. This has been demonstrated throughout the previous and current role.

Effective Organization: Innovative and proactive planner with astute problem solving skills. Able to successfully formulate solutions and strategies in pressurized situations as demonstrated in roles at working on the Borwin Beta converter Platform as well as the Helwin1 Converter Platform.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Commands exceptional people and relationship management skills. Able to effectively deliver Heavy Lift Supervision.

Team Working: Effectively able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative. Possesses a hands-on approach, enjoys being part of a strong team and being able to contribute knowledge and experience to colleagues and staff.

ACHEIVEMENTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Renowned by colleagues for effective supervising and managing Deck personnel working alongside Schaff to install Hydraulic Talk Tensioning Super-Bolts in to the legs of the Borwin Beta Topside.

Competently carried out the role of Lead Rigger on board Oleg Strasnov (Largest Vessel in the world) when installing sub-sea components, Borwin Beta HVDC platforms 250t base frame and 80m piles in to the sea bed. Part of rigging crews on numerous vessels like Botnica & Toushia Vigilant.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Relevant Professional Qualifications:

OPITO Level 3 Rigger OPITO Level 3 Banksman

OERTM ( Off-shore Emergency Response Team Member) HLO ( Helicopter Landing Officer)

GWO/RUK Fire Awareness GWO/RUK First Aid

GWO/RUK Working At Heights & Rescue GWO/RUK Manual Handling

Confine Space & Rescue

Off-Shore Medical Certificate ( valid till 2017) Off-Shore Safety Induction and Emergency Training

Boat Transfer Abrasive Wheels Persons & BESC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Relevant)

Feb 2014 – Present SeaRenergy Off-Shore Holding GmbH & Cie. KGOff-Shore Installation Deck Foreman (Borwin Beta Converter Platform)

Responsibilities: Exceptional relationship management skills when working closely with GPS coordinators Frugo as well as the

Client (Siemens & Tennet) pertaining to using stran-jacks, pinned and jacked up the Borwin Beta Converter Platform.

Assume the role of HLO, responsible for the effective and safe co-ordination of in excess of 10 flights as well as 20 flights as HDA.

Reviewing and implementing rigging/de-rigging procedures through regular spot checking and providing constructive feedback.

Supervise and mange various Installations including installing Cables into the Converter Platform and overseeing the pulling of jack-strands and the removal strand-jacks.

At all times, ensuring all works are in line with Health and Safety protocol and using required escalation channels should there be any cause for concern.

Relied upon to give thorough inspection to equipment to make sure it is within certification as well as calibrated. Tasked with managing Rigging duties whilst working within a team covering all applicable heavy lifts including 80t

winch house and 50t walkway using effective hand signals and Radio Communication. Lead and execute heavy lifting operations using effective Rigging techniques pertaining to the use of Chain

Blocks, Leaver Hoists, Tirfor's, Beam Trolleys, Beam Clamps, to mention a few. Accurately record and document job details from surveys before promptly identifying potential problems.

Jun 2012 – Feb 2014 KLS Green EnergyOff-Shore Installation Supervisor/Lead Rigger (Borwin2 and Helwin1 Converter Platforms)

Responsibilities: Execute first-class communication, rapport building, relationship management, and influencing skills working with

Sub-contractors, Divers and Rope Access Technicians in order to dismantle sub-sea components from the Borwin2 base frame.

Operate and co-ordinate various equipment including, not limited to De-Watering Pumps, Grout Lines, Pile Caps (LMU's) and sub-sea Water-Bag systems.

Continually strive to find ways to carry out Deck and Rigging operations in order to improve practical efficiency. Relied upon to formulate daily progress reports and deadlines ensuing that these meet project objectives and

scope. Accountable for the effective operation of electrical components on the Coffer-Dam as well as the Cable Access

Tower (CAT). Tasked ensuring on going Communications on Deck with Vessels in the vicinity. Partake and oversee various lifting operations including mono pile foundation as well as the Sub-sea components

for the 14,000 tonne Topside.

2008 – 20112 J Murphy & SonGround Worker Crew Supervisor

Responsibilities: Provide supervision and leadership on various Installations with regard to Gas, Water, Electricity and also

pertaining to Drains, Cable Ducts, Manholes, Kerbs, Flags and Tarmac. Ensure the safe operation of numerous pieces of equipment including Drills, Jack Hammers, Excavator Peckers,

Compressors, Generators, to name a few.

2000 – 2008 Whitfield Building ServicesPlumbing & Heating Engineer (Pipe Fitter)

Responsibilities: Partake in numerous tasks such as carrying out Installations of Hydraulics, Gas Lines, Heating Systems, Boilers,

Bathrooms and others. Competently work from CAD drawings as well as execute Power Flushing and Water Treatment tasks.