1. David BarangoTariah email: davebarangotariah@gmail.com mobile: (+234) 8063464586
David BarangoTariah (CISRS/CITB)
Mobile: (+234)8063464586~ E-Mail: davebarangotariah@gmail.com
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25+ years in unifying business vision and business performance improvements to enhance corporate trajectory by
working as Scaffolding Supervisor / Inspector / Trainer in Oil & Gas, construction of NLNG & Offshore gas
processing and refining complex handling various operational and multi-skill roles.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 Technically sophisticated and business savvy professional with over 25
years experience in all aspects of Scaffolding - Supervisor / Trainer
/Assessor / Inspector.Extensive background of delivering results in
complex and challenging environments, providing quality solutions to
complex business problems within the defined scope, budgets and
schedules whilst managing effective business relationship with the
Management. A leader and strategist, driving businesses by identifying
opportunities, streamlining systems with focus on bottom line, Process
efficiency and cost optimization.
 Vast experience in Scaffolding Supervisions, Inspections and Co-
ordinations in offshore and onshore projects and Technical Knowledge
of all kind of scaffolding structures used around the world such as:
Independent Scaffolding, Tower Scaffolding, Hanging Scaffolding,
Suspended Scaffolding, Mobile Scaffolding, Bridge Scaffolding, Birdcage
Scaffolding, System Scaffolding etc.
 Built, Lead, Developed, Mentored, Coached, Influenced & Motivated
large diverse teams by creating an environment of trust, teamwork,
high energy & performance.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management
– Understanding & comprehending business requirements, ensuring the project is completed on time
and within budget. Support project initiatives, including identifying and analyzing business needs.
– Creating estimates for the project, WBS, Project/Contingency Plan & Schedules, identifying risks within
defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints.
Scaffolding Training
– Conducting job-function analysis for current and prospective candidates to establish existing
skill sets and identifying training gaps.
– Developing training and assessment course design plans, syllabi and schemes of work for all
technical subjects to be assessed.
Business Planning
– Planning and implementing a schedule of audits, visits on sites (high risk zones) taking into account
site specific HS&E issues.
– Managing project systems and processes, timely reporting and analysis facilitating decision making.
Service Delivery
– Maintaining productive relationships with client, project team and other key stakeholders.
– Ensuring accurate and up to date documentation and information relating to HS&E issues and
training is collected, reported, disseminated and stored in project files.
Process Re engineering
– Ongoing improvement of project HSE documentation.
– Knowledge sharing within function/HSE, ensuring maximum awareness amongst professionals.
Risk Management
– Participating & facilitating hazard identification, risk assessment & control Programs.
– Ensuring appropriate high risk hazard mgmt programs are implemented and adhered to.
People Management
– Managing and motivating teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Foster an innovative and
inclusive team-oriented work environment.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Scaffolding
Inspection
Construction
Procurement
Project Management
Risk Assessment
Change Management
Planning & Budgeting
Procurement
Stakeholder Management
Service Delivery
People Development &
Management

2. David BarangoTariah email: davebarangotariah@gmail.com mobile: (+234) 8063464586
CAREER CONTOUR
PIVOT – GIS, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Bonny Nigeria July’14 – Present
As Scaffold Training Analyst
o Planning and developing scaffolding training courses and implementing effective use of resources for
organizing training programs in accordance with agreed business development plans.
o Delivery of scaffolding courses and its development in consistency with employee’s individual development
plan. Point of contact for developing and conducting quizzes and exams.
o Developing, preparing and updating training modules, and all other related courses that meet and
accommodate company approved procedures, manual and electronic system.
o Assuring competency of trainees, through approved assessment process, and certifying successful
attendees. Creating monthly performance report of trainee’s basis their performance in training.
OTS - Woodgroup PSN,Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Bonny Nigeria Jan’14 – May’14
As Scaffold Instructor
o Maintaining Technical skills to the required level of competence complying to maintenance procedures and
work instructions.
o Compliance to HSSE standards with no deviations arising from OJT and coaching activities.
Devising & implementing KPI’s regarding the number of supervisors, scaffolders and inspectors
trained.Instrumental in developing and conducting both practical and classroom training.
o Assessing, training and developing the competence of scaffold personnel to fulfil the requirements of project
and OTSN training standards through on the job training, coaching, mentoring, assessing and feedback.
Deltaafrik Engineering Ltd., ExxonMobil Security upgrade Project Offshore Nigeria May’13 –
Dec’13
As Construction Superintendent
o Ensuring with the construction engineer that the engineering, procurement and contract documents are
complete and allowed for the execution of the works.
o Point of contact for implementation of the construction work. Supervising and checking construction
contractors: compliancy with drawings, specifications, procedures, HSE rules and instructions, costs and lead
times.
o Validating offshore construction works by ensuring that they are accurate and meet overall Statement of
Requirement.
Am Facilities and Management Port Harcourt, SPDC Nigeria Jan’13 – May’13
As Scaffold Trainer
o Responsible for training and assessment of scaffolder’s skills and knowledge in erection, dismantling, and
modification of scaffolding as per CISRS Construction Industry Scaffolder Record Scheme.
o Lead the classroom development and on-going maintenance of all training programs, course materials
(theoretical and practical), procedures and assessments to satisfy the client and Awarding Body requirements.
o Providing information and guidelines where required for a candidate to be assessed at a certain location.
Deciding a candidate’s competency, from basic to intermediate through advanced scaffolding level.
Deltaafrik Engineering Ltd.,Exxon Mobil (SUP) Nigeria Offshore Sep’12 – Jan’13
As Scaffolding Coordinator
o Ensuring that subordinates are trained and knowledgeable of specifications and work procedures that this
material is being utilized to ensure optimum efficiency, and that work is being performed in conformance with
specified quality requirements.
o Maintaining effective schedule and cost control within assigned field functions of the project and ensures
adherence to these practices.
o Scheduling of work activities and manpower requirements to meet established completion dates
Coordinating with craft personnel, material, and equipment needed to meet schedules while adhering to
budget constraints.
Woodgroup PSN Training, LNG Bonny Nigeria Mar’10 – Sep’12
As Scaffolding Supervisor
o Directing the work force in the interest of maximizing performance whilst maintaining good standards of
workmanship. Ensure that the assigned work is completed as quickly and safely as possible on schedule,
within the budget and in accordance with the drawings, specifications, and standards.

3. David BarangoTariah email: davebarangotariah@gmail.com mobile: (+234) 8063464586
o Obtaining the work permits and discussing the necessary precautions, activity details, potential hazards,
control measures, actions and responsibilities of the work force.
o Responsible for loading and unloading supply boats and bunkering activities on the platform.
Issuing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Tool Box Talk, Identification Card (TRIC Card) and Method Statement.
o Attending weekly meeting with all the sub contractors and clients so as to maintain excellent relations with
a wide range of the workforce such as the colleagues, operatives, management, contractors and the clients.
o Implementing work methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work with all production departments,
technical services, regulatory bodies and clients as necessary.
OTS/Baker.Msc Yard, LNG Bonny Nigeria Jun’07 – Feb’10
As Scaffolding Supervisor
o Developing methods to promote safety awareness and best practices on the erection, alteration and
dismantling of scaffolding throughout the organization in line with present statutory requirements and
accepted international practices.
o Devising & developing an inspection, tagging and monitoring system of erected, altered and dismantled
scaffolding throughout the company's projects.
o Identifying training needs, develop, conduct and deliver training on scaffolding. Providing expert advice to
the projects with regard to the preparation, erection, alteration and dismantling of scaffolding and ensure
proper implementation of safety procedures.
o Developing and ensuring company scaffold procedures to meet requirements and recommendations of
regulatory bodies are followed in accordance with the same. Assessing risks on site and making
recommendations to responsible personnel to ensure all risk are eliminated, controlled or managed.
o Preparing procedure for safe stacking and storage of scaffolding material both at sites and stores and
ensuring its implementation. Conducting site safety inspections, audits, risk assessment & analysis on a
regular basis. Also, instrumental in conducting all scaffolding accident and incident investigations in
accordance with company policies and procedures to suggest corrective and preventive actions with detailed
plan to implement with defined roles, responsibilities and time frame.
o Evaluating of new and existing scaffolding equipment to ensure it meets accepted international standards.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Oversea Technical Services, Nigeria, Apr’00 –May’07
Handled various positions while working on various Projects and pasted below is the snapshot.
o Scaffolding Supervisor: May’05 – May’07 [NLNG Turn Around and Shutdown]
o Scaffolding Supervisor: April’04 - May’05 [NLNG Plant rehabilitation]
o Scaffolding Supervisor /Inspector: Oct’01 – April’04 [Maintenance]
o Scaffolder: April’00 – Oct’01 [Maintenance]
o Scaffolder: Mar’87- April’00 [Construction of NLNG Bonny]
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s [Environmental Studies and Resource Management][National Open University, Nigeria]inview]
TRAININGS
 Diploma in training skills [Level 2 IVQ][City and Guilds of London] [05th
Jan 2012]
 Scaffolder Certificate [Part 1 & 2 [CISRS][10TH
June 2006]
 CISRS(OSTS)Scaffolding Supervisor][Safety and Access LTD][6th-
TO 9TH
Dec.2014]
 CISRS(OSTS)Basic Scaffold Inspection][Safety and Access LTD]][10th-
TO 11TH
Dec.2014]
 Basic First Aid/CPR Certificate [Thronelink consult LTD][28TH
August 2009]
 HUET/SAS [Offshore Safety Training Center Nigeria] [28th
sep 2012]
ACCREDITIONS / AWARDS
 Certificate of Appreciation in recognition to the Service delivery par excellence on HSE Performance.
 Accredited for achieving 1 million hrs without LTI NLNG 2000.
 Safe worker for the year 2002 for implementing various safe best practices.
 Devising and deploying a state of art scaffolding induction program to bridge the gap between
safety and work. Accredited for inculcating sense of responsibility within the workfor ce.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 16th
May– 1970, Nigeria
Address : #1, Rivers State Judiciary Quarter, Choba Port-Harcourt Rivers state Nigeria