1. Brendan Anthony Abbott
Rigger level 3 OPITO 14 Sunderland road
Banksman/ Slinger South Shields
Vantage card no 0829604 Tyne and wear
CCNSG/BOSIET/MIST/CAEBS/WAH unit 2/ NE334UR
WAH and rescue/CSE and rescue/Skyscape 07847791421
Medical/EuroHIC/ISSOW/PTW/ brenabb@hotmail.com
Performing authority/WTG boat trans 01/11/1963
KEY SKILLS
I have worked offshore and onshore for a number of years now as a level 3 rigger and a performing
authority. I am vastly experienced and always work safely, I have completed many PTW and safety
courses including environmental awareness course.
WORK HISTORY
January 2016-april 2016
Aker Solutions
SOLAN PROJECT
Rigger and Rigging Loft controller
Work scopes; Removal and installation of valves and spools, construction repair of bunkering
stations, deck grating removal and installation, rigging loft management, audit and inspection of
rigging equipment, T card system, rigging equipment colour code change out and inspection with the
enermech inspector. All other rigging duties carried out including working alongside the deck crew
when valves and spools required slinging.
May 15-nov 2015
Woodgroup/PSN/BG Campaign
NORTH EVEREST INSTALLATION
Rigger/Performing Authority.
Employed as a rigger however covered as a rigging foreman. I was a PA and lead rigger on the
following work scopes: lifeboat destruction, lifeboat support beams installation, install new lifeboat
davit arms and frame work, Caisson removal, new caisson installation, removal of gas compressors,
reinstate new gas compressors, install new bunkering station, grating removal and installation,
removal of hand rails, condensation skid and pipe destruction, new pipe line installation, other
duties/tasks carried out, working alongside crane op and sparrows mechanics on the calibration of
the 3 cranes, I was involved in all platform rigging duties including assisting deck crew.
July 14-April 2015
BILFINGER/SALAMIS
Rigger/Performing authority
CNR/MURCHISON PLATFORM
I was involved in all rigging, slinging and spool removal and replacing. Removal of sea water lift
pumps and the fitting of new sea water pumps. New exhaust system fitting and all other rigging
duties on the installation.
CHEVERON/ ALBA/FSU
Remove Framo pump from tank and fit new pump, all rigging duties on board the vessel. Involved
in everyday aspects of rigging from rigging loft procedures and carrying out tasks.working within the
PTW system
Brae Bravo, marathon oil
I was involved in all rigging and slinging operations, the site preparation and controlling of lifting
operations, working with various types of lifting equipment and accessories including pre use
inspection and maintenance, preparation of lift plans, working with core crew being involved with
various tasks on the installation. Involved with the rigging and de-rigging of the fracking operation.
2. AOKA MIZU, FPSO,
Remove engine cylinders from block and reinstate, remove valve for mech fitters, deck crew assists
in lifting operations, assist scaffold operations, permit to work system, morning meetings with core
crew. Responsible for all rigging operations on the vessel.
CHEVERON ALBA/FSU.
Rigging and lifting operations,
Removal and reinstate pump from storage tank, rigging and fitting work carried out. Working with
deck foreman and crew when required. Working with in the issow permit system.
May 2014—July 14
DUCO /TECHNIP
AVL Contractor.
Rigger and fitters mate.
All rigging duties carried out and mechanical fitting when required.
Involved with the construction and fitting of carousel for the offshore industry. Involved with crane
operations, mechanical fitting, bolting tech, assist welders, pipe work and flange installation. All
aspects of carousel maintenance.
2014---2014
Conco Phillips.
ENSCO 92
Rigger
Plan and lift of loads. Assist platers and welders in preparation for tasks, labouring when no rigging
required. Cable pulling with electricians. Assist deck crew in fitting of new steps and gangway on the
conversion of the ensco 92.
2012---2013 Mv lattitude-(dive boat)
Rigger working in the Andaman sea, southeast Asia, duties involved planning and lifting operations.
2010---2012 Siemans-Spain
Galicia wind farm project as a rigger, assist in the erection of the turbine tower, motors and blades.
All Lifting operations.
2008---2009
Pembroke power station.
Rigger/ labourer
Rigging and lifting of frames, pipes and valves. Movement of loads onsite. All rigging operations.
2007---2008 BIS Salamis
Working on the Brittania installation in the north sea, all rigging operations carried out.
Feb07---sept07
Bbl tech services ltd
Netherlands
Working on the Audacia pipe laying vessel refit project. rigging, labouring and slinging. Onshore
based at Europort, Rotterdam.
June 06---sept07 Alexander blast
Working in the yard on various small vessels. movement of small loads for blasting and painting.
3. 1995---2004 Aker Mcnulty yard, south shields
Rigger/fitters mate
Worked on the refit and conversion of a number of vessels. Duties included hydraulic equipment
installation, job planning, slinging and lifting and labouring duties, working with all trades as a mate
when required. Vessels involved
1993---1995 Norclean
Hebburn Yard. Labourer and Rigger.
Labourer and light rigging on the orange leaf MOD support tanker. Various tasks from light rigging
to painting and blasting.
1990---1993 Amec Wallsend yard
Labouring and light rigging and slinging on the curlew FPSO project
1986---1993 North St garage, Jarrow
Fitter, various motor repairs and refitting.
1984---1986 Shell Oil UK. Jarrow.
Maintain and inspect pipes for loading fuel. Yard man and tanker drivers mate.
1981--1983 A F ltd south shields
Deck crew. Various shipping contracts throughout the UK as a labourer/deckhand, contractor for
sea trials on various ships including the HMS illustrious,
1980---1981 Shell Oil UK. Jarrow
Yard lad and drivers mate
REFEREES
Phone numbers supplied on request
Paul Medina
Project manager
Woodgroup/PSN
Paul.medina@woodgroup.com
Paulmedina927@btinternet.com
Tony Marshall
project manager
Bilfinger/Salamis. Ltd
Tony.marshall@salamis.com
Keith Lowery
Services team leader
Salamis brae field
Keithlowery22@yahoo.co.uk
Stephen Fleck.
Superintendent
Stephen.Fleck@akersolutions.com
John Moorhouse
Project supervisor
aigbrastec@aigvanguard.co.uk
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am a hard working and a professional rigger who has experience in routine, complex and
complicated lifts, I am a good team leader and team member and also help out in other trades
when required. I am willing to travel and can offer myself for adhoc and fulltime positions.
