Anthony Shields has over 20 years of experience as a deck foreman, lift supervisor, and rigging foreman on various offshore vessels and platforms. He displays strong leadership skills and expertise in deck operations such as heavy lifts, cable laying, and rigging. Shields is recognized for his dedication to health and safety and his ability to train and develop teams. He has accomplishments such as playing a key role in the successful completion of an offshore demolition project. Shields maintains all necessary certifications and qualifications for his roles.

1. Anthony Shields
100, Wollaston Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2PF
Mobile: 07504 575817,– Email: tonyshiel@hotmail.co.uk
PROFILE
An experienced and extensively qualified H/L Supervisor/ Deck Foreman Rigging Foreman. with an impressive
background with working on various Vessels/Platforms in a Supervisor role. Technically excellent with an exceptional
pedigree in Off-Shore working. Displays a full understanding of a range of Rigging and Lifting operations and is an
expert at managing a Deck Crew.
Adapts quickly in this role and has a legitimate respect for all Health & Safety protocol. A natural leader, self-motivator,
and team player powered with a structured and disciplined approach to ensuring professional development of teams
and individuals within a Rig Vessel/Platform environment. Recognised for the aptitude to coordinate and perform
responsibilities concurrently busy periods whilst maintaining operational and Inspection procedures.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE
• Deck Operations: Competent and knowledgeable of working on a busy Deck environment co-ordination
processes, procedures as well as directing campaigns pertaining to Installation, Demolition, Lift Plans,Heavy lifts,
Cable Laying, to name a few.
• 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 within a Deck environment. Familiar with Loler and COSSH protocol.
• Leadership and Training: Has excellent experience in delivering comprehensive leadership and on the job
mentoring to staff in each role undertaken. An effective Offshore Installation Supervisor who leads from the front
who is recognised by Senior Management and colleagues alike for influencing performance teams. This has been
demonstrated throughout the role of Deck Foreman / Lift Supervisor.
• Strategic Problem Solving and Planning: Innovative and proactive planner with astute problem solving skills.
Able to successfully formulate solutions and strategies in pressurised situations as demonstrated in roles at
Siemens working on the DMS Challenger, Skandi Scolten, Skandi Skansen, plus numerous others.
ACHEIVEMENTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Renowned by colleagues for playing a pivotal role in the successful completion of the Safaniya PHSA-1 Demolition
Campaign upon the DMS Challenger, Dubai.
• Distinguished career to date entailing a multitude of achievements for driving Deck performance. Includes
constantly maintaining high standards whilst commanding a crew on a numerous Vessels and Platforms.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Qualifications (all in date):
• Certificate of Competency as Able Bodied
Seamen
• Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and
Rescue Boats
• STCW 95 Regulation V1/2 para 1 and STCW
Code Section
• Basic Sea Survival Certificate
• Fast Rescue Craft Certificate
• Basic First Aid Certificate
• Navigational Watch Ratings Certificate
• Engine Room Watch Ratings Certificate
• Steering Certificate
• Off-Shore surviva lBosiet. (incl FOET & EBS)
• Off-Shore medical (UKOOA)
• Rigging & Slinging Safety Course TO LOLER
• Loler Appointed Person
• Lifting Supervisor Level 4
• Banksman Slinger Level 4
• Rigging and Lifting Level 4
• All Vaccinations
• Working at Heights
• NARC
• Working in Confined Space
• E-Learning Courses: LOLER, COSHH, Gas
Awareness, Hazard Awareness, Task Risk
Assessment & Manual Handling H2s.

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Recent)
May 2015 – Jul 2015 McDermott's Int, Dubai
Deck Foreman/Lift Supervisor
Project: Safaniya PHSA-1 Demolition Campaign
Responsibilities:
• Reviewing and implementing Rigging up and down procedures through regular spot checking and providing
constructive feedback.
• Responsible for reporting Rigging quality concerns raised internally or by any customer and liaising with required
personnel to mitigate further re-occurrence.
• Assigning work to Deck crew members based on current demands and creating a working environment orientated
to trust, performance and team work. Providing constructive feedback to support professional development and
task completion.
• Utilise first calls communication skills when working closely with Rig Superintendent on various Rig matters
relating to Demolition activities.
• Carry out Rigging duties whilst working within a team covering all applicable heavy lifts including when loading
and unloading kit, tools and other equipment.
• Required to chair daily meetings with relevant personnel regarding project milestones and issues before
proactively suggesting improvements.
• Creating an environment orientated to trust, product knowledge, performance and teamwork.
Jul 2014– May 2015 DOF Subsea Group
Deck Foreman
Project: Safaniya Skandi Scolten, Skandi Skansen Normand Reach
Responsibilities:
• Provide Supervision, Leadership and support to Crew personnel with carrying out activities including, but not
limited to, Anchor Handling, Pressure Testing, the Installation of Fiber Rope, Hot Stabbing, Riser Retreival, to
name a few.
• Co-ordinate and lead ROV operations including Loading and Unloading cargo and carrying out Heavy Lifting
operations.
• Understanding and embracing change with regard to the Rig environment and keeping fully abreast of process
updates to ensure full compliance and knowledge including HP/HT.
• Utilising various methods of management and leadership, providing inspiration to sub-ordinates through
initiatives, engaging dialogue and leading by example.
• Carry out Tool Box talks to Onsite personnel prior to each shift as well as formulating Risk Assessments and
following Method Statements to the client’s demands.
May 2014 – Jul 2014 VSMC
Deck Foreman/Supervisor
Project: Olympic Taurus
Responsibilities:
• Accountable for overseeing Deck operations pertaining to the laying of Cables, Cable pull-ins, Cable laying and
also to the Retrieval.
• Ensuring all Deck Crew adhere to company policies and procedures regarding conduct and capability.
• Partake in daily progress meetings to proactively raise job queries before formulating a successful resolution.
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 Heavy Lift Supervisor
Project: Seafox 5, Dantysk Windfarm
Responsibilities:
• Tasked with the supervision of lifting and upending Monopiles and Jackhammer and Grouting operations as well
as ensuring Health & Safety compliance with regard to Lifting and Installing various equipment.
• Accountable for reviewing as well as modifying Lifting Plans ensuring their compliance to Deck protocol and
project specifications.
• Use first-class sub-sea Rigging skills working within a team when carrying out tasks relating working on the
Vessel.
OVERVIEW OF OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (2012 – 2008)
Position: Deck, Rigging and Lift Supervisor
Company/Project: Suffolk Spirit
Overview: Incl. Cable Laying

3. Position: Deck, Rigging and Lift Supervisor
Company/Project: Vos Satisfaction
Overview: Incl. Laying Subsea Mats
Position: Rigging Supervisor, TP Crew Supervisor
Company/Project: Dsv Relume, Dp Reel
Overview: Incl. Co-ordinating Heavy Lift operations
Position: Rigging Supervisor
Company/Project: Jub 104, Sheringham Shoal, Windfarm
Overview: Incl. Performing Cable Pull Ins
Position: Deck Foreman
Company/Project: Atlantic Guardian, Sheringham Shoal, Windfarm
Overview: Incl. Performing Cable Laying, Anchor Spreads
Position: Deck Leader
Company/Project: CTC, Nordica
Overview: Incl. Cable laying, Installing Wave Hub. Subsea Bouys
Position: Deck Foreman
Company/Project: Fugro, Scandi Carla, Norway
Overview: Incl. Pipeline Inspection
Position: Deck Foreman
Company/Project: Rubicon Vantage FPSO, Thailand
Position: Deck Foreman
Company/Project: Rubicon Maverick, Singapore
Overview: Incl. Laying Umbilicals to and from Gas Platform
Other employment history available on request and goes back to 1998. Roles include working worldwide in a
Supervisory role as a Deck Foreman, Lead Rigger and Rigger.