CV

1. John McILduff
The Bakehouse, School Brea,Letham,Cupar,Fife,Scotland,United Kingdom. KY15 7RN
Tel: 07712331454| E-Mail: mcilduffjohn@yahoo.com
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/johnnymc132
Personal Profile:
Organised and motivated Heavy Lifting professional offering a broad background working in the Offshore Marine Construction &
Decommissioning Oil & Gas Platforms / GWO Wind Farm and Heavy Crane Lifting sectors globally. Possesses demonstrable
knowledge in leading, motivating and supervising Heavy Lifting operations as well as managing Crane operations and personnel
on various high profile projects particularly shown through a 35 year career working in the field of Marine Works, Piling,
Dredging, GWO, HSE Advising, Offshore Construction, Renewables Wind Farm and Heavy Crane Lifting. An influential leader and
team player that has the ability motivate, educate and bridge the gap to achieve results by implementing strict HSE policies.
Key Transferable Skills & Attributes:
• Specialisms: Highly skilled in Offshore / Onshore HSE Advisor, GWO, Supervising Crane Operations, Heavy Lifting,
Marine Works, Piling, Dredging, Offshore Construction, Marine Subsea Lifting Operations, Onshore Construction,
Slinging and Banksman duties.
• Health & Safety: Demonstrates legitimate dedication to Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues and complemented
with the outstanding ability to evaluate, organise, prioritise, and ultimately oversee risks to an acceptable level.
NEBOSH NGC 1 / 2 / 3. IOSH Technical Member / VCA-VOL Diploma / ECITB CCNSG. HSE Advisor for Lifting Operations
Onshore and Offshore/Crane Operator Offshore Stage 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
• Leadership & teamwork: Able to lead effectively with confidence and with a sense of mentorship by having the ability
to spot and nurture potential talent with a view to increasing results.
• Offshore/Onshore Working: Has the experience of working in Offshore Construction, Oil & Gas, Renewables Wind
Farm and Heavy Crane Lifting Worldwide carrying out SSOW, TRA, TRI, RAMS, PTW Systems & Operational
Maintenance recording, rigging and de-rigging of large and small cranes in both off shore and on shore environments.
• Administration: Competent Administrator with the capacity to organise workflow in an efficient manner using
electronic management information systems. Does not hesitate to provide extended support to peers and
management in times of need.
• Communication skills: Able to communicate energetically with honesty and a fully inclusive attitude. Able to
brainstorm openly with colleagues and clients to develop ideas and strategies for implementation.
• Relationship management: Possess an inclusive nature and with the ability to manage complex stakeholder
relationships ensured stability and encouraged cross-team productivity to achieve sales objectives. On the client side
is highly adept at building, developing and maintaining long-term relationships.
• Problem solving: A hands on, pragmatic and methodical problem solver who is able to deal with problems in a calm,
levelheaded and methodical approach. Skilled at making tactical decisions to successfully solve issues.
• Emotional intelligence: Able to work alongside colleagues and clients from a variety of differing cultures and
backgrounds.
Certification:
• UK .HSE. NEBOSH 1. 2. 3. National General Certificate
• VCA-VOL HSE DUTCH / EURO. DIPLOMA
• IOSH. Technical Membership
• Appointed Person Cranes & Lifting Supervision
BS7121 CPCS
• Crane Supervisor Lifting Operations BS7121 CPCS
• SSSTS / Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme CSCS
/ CITB
• GWO / RUK Working @ Heights & Rescue Certificate
• GWO / RUK Fire Awareness Certification RUK / GWO
• GWO / RUK Manual Handling Certification RUK / GWO
• GWO / RUK First Aid
• GWO / RUK MST Vessel Transit & Transfer
• GWO / RUK Basic Safety Training Sea Survival Module
• CRAWLER CRANES All Sizes Lattice & Telescoping
Boom (Hydraulic) (Friction) (super lift) CPCS
• TOWER CRANE Trolley Jib CPCS
• TOWER CRANE Luffing Jib CPCS
• Banksman Slingers / Signaller CPCS
• 360* Excavator Above 10t CPCS
• Articulated Dump Truck Above 10t
• Offshore Crane Operator Stage 1 / 2 / 3. Lattice /
Telescopic / Knuckle Boom Valid 2018
• UK Offshore Oil & Gas Medical Valid September 2017
• FOET / HUET / CAT-A ABS / MIST. Valid 2019
• STCW 10 MCA. FPFF / PSSR / PST / EFA. Valid till 2021
• Crane Classroom Teaching Techniques Certificate
• Danish Heavy Crawler Crane Operators Certification
• NPORS Crane Instructor & Assessor
• Belgium AB. Seaman’s Book
• ENG 1 seafarer medical fitness certificate Valid 2018
• ECITB / CCNSG Safety Passport valid 2018
• GWO WINDA ID; JM242542GB

2. Key Achievements:
• Successfully supervised various marine projects at home and overseas as Barge Superintendent with large floating cranes from
100tons to 600tons to 3200tons. Zero incidents or accidents reported under own stewardship when overseeing Heavy Lifting
and Rigging Offshore/Onshore on many contracts working as an HSE Advisor (NEBOSH NGC 123)/Marine/Heavy Lift
Operations, Offshore Crane Operator Level 3/4. Opito/CPCS, Appointed Person, Level 5 SVQ/NVQ. BS7121.
Overview of Positions & Projects
• Supervising various Heavy Lifting and Crane Operations ensuring Method Statements and Risk Assessments (Rams), PTW,
SSOW, RTA are followed.
• Providing expert HSE advice and support on and offshore management in ensuring effective control and mitigation of
workplace incidents.
• Reviewing and implementing quality control procedures through regular spot checking and providing constructive feedback.
Deme Group – Geosea Maintenance NV. Offshore & Wind Assistance. June 2017 – Present Time
THOR Jack-Up HLV – HeavyLift Supervisor Night shift / Day shift.
Wind Turbine Major Repair & Maintenance / Removal of complete Rotor with blades / installation of new Turbine Rotor shaft &
Turbine Gearbox Motor. All lifts from Thor Vessel to Nacelle. Following GWO - SSOW / PTW System / RAMS & HSE
Requirements. IRISH SEA Ormonde Offshore Wind farm Maintenance Project.
OILMAC March 2017 – May 2017
HeavyLift Crawler Crane Operator / HSE Advisor / Appointed Person / Crane Supervisor / Banksman Slinger.
Prince Charles Wharf, Port of Dundee (Multi Skilled Duties as contract requires)
Friction Clutch HeavyLift Crane Operator – Piling & Marine works – Bearing Piles – Combi Wall – Cassions – Vibration Hydraulic
Hammer- Hydraulic Impact Hammer- Jetty Upgrade.
Deme Group / Sarens / Geosea December 2016 – January 2017
Neptune Jack-up HLV – HeavyLift Crane Supervisor Race Bank Offshore Wind Park – TP Installations & Grouting – Specialised
Large Diameter Pile Cleaning – Subsea recovery of Marker Buoy Navigation Lights - North Sea
Offshore HeavyLift Crane Supervisor
Offshore Wind Force / BOSKALIS October 2016 – November 2016
GIANT 7 –Floating Heavy Lift Vessel
Offshore Stage 3 Heavy Lift Crane Operator – Winkger Pile Installation Foundation Project – Baltic Sea
Jan De Nul April 2016 – Sept 2016
Vole au Vent –Jack Up HeavyLift Vessel
Offshore Stage 3 Heavy Lift Crane Operator - Bligh Bank Phase 2 Offshore Wind Farm Project- North Sea
Offshore Crane Operator –Offshore Piling and Installation of 51 Mono Piles & Transition Pieces – Personnel Transfers North Sea
Enermech Ltd Dec 2014 – Mar 2015
Stage 3 Offshore Pedestal Crane Operators
Bos 600 Liebherr / Favco / Seatrax Heavy Lift Offshore Crane Operator, Fixed Platform/Semi-Submersible, Talisman/Apache
Platforms
• Involved in planning and the compilation of cranes & lifting operations and SSOW / RAMS / PTW Offshore Safety Systems.
• Overseeing the general health, safety and welfare of all Crane and Heavy Lifting personnel.
SCALDIS-SMC Mar 2013 – Sep 2014
Offshore Crane Operator, Rambiz Heavy Lift Vessel, various locations & seas, Offshore Wind Farm Substation Lifting &
Installations
• Overseeing various tasks including Marine Salvage, Offshore Heavy Lifting, Jacket Installation, Topside Installation, Subsea
Dredging/Piling, Welding/Grouting, Rigging/De-Rigging and Deck Lifting.

3. FCBC Apr 2012 – Mar 2013
Offshore Marine/Lifting Supervisor, Forth Bridge Crossing
• Supervising and monitoring the lifting and placing large diameter prefabricated Cassions using a strand jack crane, daily
reporting and a Grab Dredging, giving Tool Box Talks, advising on HSE, PTW, TOOL BOX TALKS, SSOW, RAMS and overseeing
Diving Operations for Subsea Lifting Operations.
SCALDIS-SMC Apr 2009 – Apr 2012
Offshore Crane Operator, Thornton Bank Wind Farm Project 2/3, Jacket installation, 48-no./Topside Substation installations,
Belgium & Netherlands North Sea
• Involved in Heavy Lifting Jacket / Topside Substation Installations and Grouting / Welding / Diving on various offshore wind
farm, Scour Protection and Jacket Removal and Heavy Marine Pilling / Ship Salvage
ENBW/SIEMENS/WELDEX Aug 2010 – Sep 2010
UK Crane & Lifting Supervisor, Wind Turbine load out for Baltic 1 Project, Nyborg, Denmark
• Overseeing and managing Hub and blade joining as well as monitoring and documenting HSE . PTW.SSOW.RAMS.TRA
activities.
• Nacelle & Tower and vessel Loading of all components including completed hub and blades.
E-ON/SIEMENS/WELDEX Jan 2010 – Aug 2010
UK Crane & Heavy Lifting Supervisor/Appointed Person/Crane Operator 600t, Rosand 2. Wind Farm Project, Denmark
• Managing Personnel & Lifting Operations for Vessel Load outs including 70 Wind Turbines, Rotors, Towers and Hubs.
• HSE Reporting / Rams & PTW, SSOW, TRA, TRI. HSE Advising / Lift Plans / Method Statements. Daily Reporting to HQ.
Overview of Earlier Projects
SCALDIS-Salvage & Marine Contractors N.V 2009 – 2009
Crane Supervisor/Crane Operator (300t) onboard the Rambiz Heavy Lift Barge
NZ Crane Hire, New Zealand 2006 – 2007
Crane Supervisor, operation of telescopic boom cranes from 10t to 100t on Shutdown on Gas Transfer Plant
Sea Works, New Zealand 2005 – 2006
Offshore Crane Operator, Pohokoura Gas Field
B.P.C Piling, New Zealand 2005 – 2006
Crane Operator / Piling Rig Operator
Canadian Occidental & CCC JV Project Breakwater 2KM – Marine Foreman – Unloading Cranes & Plant – Yemen 1992– 1993
Offshore / Onshore Foreman
John Mowlem International Ltd – Pakistan -1km Jetty- Piled & Construction- Barge & Piling Marine Works 1991 – 1992
Jnr. Offshore Barge / Piling Foreman