1. Tony Mckenna
20, Whittier Street, Liverpool, L8 ORF
Mobile: 07855 464646 – Email: mckenna.tony@blueyonder.co.uk Vantage: 0789892
PROFILE
A competent and extensively qualified Blaster & Painter with experience of working both On and Off-Shore in a Charge-
hand role. Highly competent in Blasting and Painting techniques and with a vast skill set including the ability to work with
different systems and also has the ability to maintain high and also safe working standards in every aspect, working
individually or as part of a team, and proficient in following operational requirements closely
Adapts quickly, is highly motivated and flexible with exceptional organisational skills; and excels in a busy working
environment pertaining to all works carried out using Painting and Blasting. Diligent and focused, demonstrating
exceptional attention to detail along with the motivation and multi-tasking abilities required to meet demanding
deadlines.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE
• Health & Safety: Able to ensure safety and security within the work environment. Demonstrable knowledge in
applying best practice to support Health & Safety protocol pertaining to working a hazardous environment.
• Time Management & Prioritisation: Proficient in prioritising and juggling multiple assigned tasks from inception
to development with full comprehension of job demands, pertaining to all Blasting/Painting works.
• Problem Solving and Planning: Innovative and proactive planner with astute problem solving skills. Able to
successfully formulate solutions and strategies to ensure company or department objectives are met through
monitoring best practices to Painting and Blasting.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Commands exceptional people and relationship management skills.
Able to analyse results and clearly present findings in written form when it comes to suggesting improvements and
making recommendations on Painting/Blasting methods and techniques.
• Adaptable: Can easily adjust to working in different environments and under pressurised situations to a very high
standard. This has regularly been drawn upon throughout a successful career to date including working as a
Charge-hand Painter/Blaster.
EXPERTISE
• Blasting
• Painting
• Fabric Maintenance
• Health & Safety
• Off-Shore working
• Using Equipment
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Qualifications:
• Banksman & Slinging Operations (Stage 1)
• BOSIET
• Helicopter Refuelling
• HND Technical Support
• IRATA Rope access
• Lifting Risk
• Manual Handling
• MIST
• Off-Shore Medical Certificate UK & Norway
• OPITO Blaster/Painter
• Safety Observation System
• U.K.O.O.A Offshore Medical Certificate

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Relevant)
Jun 2013 – Aug 2014 BIS Salamis
Off-Shore Painter/Blaster (Shell Campaign, The Gannet & The Share Water)
Responsibilities:
• Utilise effective Painting and Blasting methods by working with both Dry and Wet blasting techniques and to
competently work with High Spec Blasting Recovery Systems.
• Show a legitimate respect for Off-Shore Health & Safety when working in a potentially hazardous environment.
• Continually seek methods pertaining to best practice when undertaking Painting/Blasting techniques to ensure
that a high quality output is delivered throughout the project.
• Undertaking other duties as and when required such as coaching and mentoring new starters.
• Effectively operate IBIX Blast Machines on multiple jobs types.
• Responsible for blasting in line with sa2.5 and sa3 standards.
• Undertaking other duties as and when required such as coaching and mentoring new starters.
2012 Chevron
Charge-hand Painter/Blaster
Responsibilities:
• Relied upon to supervise and manage the daily running of a team of Painter/Blasters with regard to the Panting
and Blasting of various surfaces.
• Utilise first-class Painting/Blasting skills in order to give corrective instruction to team members.
• Tasked with formulating daily progress reports as well as sign off of weekly timesheets.
• Use effective communication skills when attending pre and post shift meetings.
• Carry out Tool Box talks to Onsite personnel prior to each shift.
• Accountable for own work output being of the highest standard by adhering to thorough Quality Control
procedures.
• 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.
2011 Painter/Blaster
Responsibilities:
• Display first calls Painting/Blasting skills using Quil Falcon Blast techniques on several different surface types and
materials.
• Work to tight deadlines and specifications in accordance with project criteria.
• Undertaking other duties as and when required such as coaching and mentoring new starters.
OVERVIEW OF OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005 – 2007 Self-employed
Foreman Painter/Blaster
Responsibilities:
• Relied upon to effectively work on various small and large jobs in line with project objectives when carrying out
and supervising Painting and Blasting activities of a team of five.
• Responsible for ensuing that all structures are properly prepared using mechanical preparation techniques.
2003 – 2005 Cruden building & Renewals Ltd
Painter & Decorator
Responsibilities:
• Tasked with working on numerous new build houses required to liaise with clients to determine their needs for
paint and decoration
• Required to carry out other tasks including the application of layers of paint and affix wallpaper as necessary as
well as mix paint and dispense glue appropriately.
2000 – 2003 Clark contracts (Builders)
Painter & Decorator Insurance re-instatement
1998 – 1999 Palmers Industry Services, Holland
Painter & Decorator
1985 – 1995 Various ships
Painter/Blaster

3. Other work details dating back to 1975 are available on request, includes working as a Painter & Decorator.