Daniel Manning has over 10 years of experience in the offshore industry, having worked on the build and installation of over 70 offshore pedestal cranes. He is currently seeking a new opportunity where he can utilize his skills in crane manufacture, installation, maintenance, inspection, and project management. Manning has a proven track record of strong leadership, client relations, and the ability to complete complex offshore crane projects on schedule.

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Daniel Manning
Mobile: 07590 260445| Email: dbmanning@outlook.com
SUMMARY
Proficient individual with a broad understanding of the various aspects required within the offshore industry.
With ten years’ experience with an internationally recognised OEM and having played a part in the build and
installation of70+ Offshore Pedestal Cranes along with supporting a wide range ofclients worldwide, I have
successfully been able to apply the skills and tools learnt as a competent and hardworking professional.
An ability to understand problems, establish a good rapport and cultivate positivelong-term relationships with
customers, clients and colleagues as well as clear communication to a diversegroup ofindividuals. Highly enthusiastic,
strong work ethic and committedto achieving results by applying the knowledge and experience gained from the
variety ofpositions held within the company.
EDUCATION
Great Yarmouth College | 2005–2008 |
Certificate in The Institute of Leadership and Management
Level 3 Mechanical Engineering
Level 2 Engineering Machining
Lynn Grove High School | 1999 –2003 |
API RPD 2D 7th Edition Qualified Crane Inspector | September 2016 |
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
- Pedestal Crane Manufacture
- Mechanical, Hydraulic &Pneumatic Crane &System
Assembly
- Equipment and Crane Installation
- Crane Function &Load Testing Onshore/Offshore New &
Time Served
- Maintenance, Inspection, Repair Activities On &
Offshore
- Maintenance Schedule Planning
- Mechanical and Hydraulic Technical Fault Finding and
Resolution
- Inspection SchedulePlanning Routine,Y early, &5 Y early
- Offshore Experiencefor Lengthy Periods ofTime
- Spare Part Sourcing and Supply
- Good Understanding ofTechnical Drawings
- Management ofServiceEngineers and Their Schedules
- Good Understanding ofLifting Regulations
- Work Scope Preparation
- Project Management of Major On & Offshore Projects
- Preparation ofAll Maintenance Activities
- Direct Client Contact
EXPERIENCE
Service Manager Seatrax UK 2011 – 2016
Due to the companies growing success,the position ofdedicated ServiceManager becamenecessary and in recognition
of my application to the job, experience ofcompany’s products and systems and knowledge gained during the previous
six years,I was appointed to the role.
Being the Service Manager, I was solely responsible for all ofthe company’s inspection, repair and maintenance
services along with management of the company’s serviceengineers and full client communications.
Initially I was dealing with the overflow ofcorrespondence coming into the office but very quickly grew into taking
control ofa wide range of aspects and activities involving the service and inspection ofexisting cranes and the
installation, commissioning and testing ofnew build machines installed on various offshore drilling, production and
marine facilities around the world.

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A significant part ofthe role involved directclientcontact, dealing with general and technical problems/issues, service
and inspection requests,providing accurate technical responses and solutions, fault finding procedures and upgrade
work packs.
I was manager for a core groupof upto nine service engineers, responsible for their work schedules and rotas. I
managed the installation and commissioning activitiesofall ‘new build’ crane installation projects including liaison
with shipyards,clients, third party agencies and senior management.
At its peak I was in charge ofthe installation activities of 18 offshore cranes - providing updates on schedules and
activity’s to the company’s SeniorManagement and Directors.
Overall I have been directly involved with the overseeing and management of40 new build installation projects as well
as dealing with a multitude ofproblems and incidents with various clients aroundthe world.
The Duties & Responsibilities ofmy position included,but not limited to
- Support related activities and technical query and investigation on a 24/7 on-call basis.
- Point of contact for all Seatrax service activities.
- Client liaison, conduct meetings, Project &Engineer updates.
- Various work-scope preparation for multiple projects
- Manpower availability
- Scheduling the teams work tasks for their required projects
- Travel arrangements necessary obtaining visa’s passes, etc.
- Parts identification, availability,quotation,invoice &supply
- Provide the Finance department the correct documentation for invoicing all projects related to service.
Senior Service Engineer Seatrax UK 2008 – 2011
As a senior service engineer I spent a considerable amount oftime travelling overseas and offshore either on my own,
as a team lead with other engineers on behalfofthe company –installing multiple cranes, fault finding and resolving
some high profile incidents in various regions around the world, including the North Sea, Europe, Middle East and
Asia. In some cases,spending as many as 90 days away at one time.
The largest project I was in charge ofwas a complex two crane installation project in India (value in excess of$4.5
million USD) from inventory checking at site, full assembly,installation, commissioning and final testing against
specific milestones and a deadline that was successfully met.
The project involved two different series and model cranes each having theirown set requirements and methods of
installation on two separateplatforms. Simultaneously,managing a team ofsix individuals and taking the lead on the
Logistics, Planning, and Assembly ofall crane components.
Responsibility for scheduling the daily on-site activities &milestone meetings with the client, fully completing the
commissioning, load testing, training and satisfactory sign-offofboth projects.
I was regularly requested back ‘by name’ due to my professionalism, workmanship and ability shown on previous
projects which ranged from;
- Installations ofNew Build Cranes
- Major Overhauls
- Complete Boom Replacements,
- Hoist Replacements
- Gearbox &Hydraulic System Replacements/Servicing
- Hoist & Luffing Components
- OEM Training
- Inspections
- Rotation work on a month on month offbasis overseeing the servicing and maintenance of15 cranes in the
Middle East
I also tutored numerous onsite OEM Training programs covering Operators, Mechanics and Engineers regarding the
machine, its functions, how to performcertain maintenance&repair works also reviewing the schematics.

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Due to the nature ofan offshore environment and having worked in 20+ countries, been part ofthe service, inspection,
or repair ofover100 cranes I haveproven myselfto be flexible, efficient and professional even when completing some
of the more complicated repairs when short working windows exist due to installation operations.
Often thinking on the spot and working under pressure, coupled with knowledge, experience, loyalty,willingness to
learn and ambition, allowed me to progress further within the company.
Service Engineer Seatrax UK 2007 – 2008
During this period, I worked on multiple offshore platforms around the North Sea and Europe for a variety of
established drilling and production companies performing various and multiple inspections &repair tasks.
Many trips were undertaken without supervision - being the sole point ofcontact between the company and client,at
times under pressure in orderto return the crane to service as fast as possible. In some cases, the moredifficult or
complicated repair and fault finding activities required extended periods overseas or offshore.
Some Inspections resulted in gearboxes and hoists needing immediatestrip down and repair onsite in difficult
situations.
I was given the opportunity to assist a senior engineerwith the assembly, installation and testing of a Seatrax cranes in
Batam, Indonesia. The ability and competency I delivered on the first crane was deemed enough for to me to take the
lead role in the assembly, installation and testing ofthe follow-upSeatrax crane, noting that these machines had a
value in excess of $2 million USD. These machines were completed on time and signed offby the client and third party
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Apprentice Seatrax UK 2005 – 2007
Mechanical &Hydraulic Engineering apprentice for two years obtaining the knowledgeand skills required to perform
the role ofa Service Engineer which I carried out for a year.
- Assisted in the development ofcranebuilds such as the boom butt, wing decks, hydraulic and mechanical
fitters with the installation ofhydraulic hoses, pumps valves and motors, from commencement to completion,
which were the company's range ofkingpost pedestal cranes.
- Tutored in the assembly ofactuators,installing,cleaning DCV’s, valves &motors.
- Involved in the assembly and set-up ofthe cranes hydraulic system from the main pumps to joysticks both
hydraulic and electric.
- Involved in Factory acceptancetesting for quality control and quality assuranceon the functions ofthe cranes
ensuring they met the requiredverifying body standards I.e., Lloyds and ABS.
References
Available On Request
Signed: D. Manning
Date: 22/05/2016