- Lawrence Whaley has over 25 years of experience as a site coatings inspector and is seeking a new role in the coatings industry. - He has extensive technical expertise in coatings inspection, quality assurance and control, health and safety, and project supervision. - His most recent role was as a site coatings inspector for EPIC on a project for Urenco BNFL where he ensured work met specifications and identified issues.

1. Lawrence Whaley
10, Holmfield Drive, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2SS
Mobile: 07977937742,– Email: lawrencewhaley@aol.com
PROFILE
An experienced and much in demand Site Coatings Inspector (Nace Certified Level 3) possessing 25 years of
experience working in the Industrial Painting and Coatings sector. Demonstrates excellent Client-relationship skills and
is fully competent in carrying out Surveys, Inspections and delivering reports according to Client demands. Shows skill
at supervising project teams, preparing documentation, recording climatic conditions, to name a few
Now seeking to continue professional development in a role in the Coatings industry where value can be added
following a very successful career to date.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE
 Technical Competencies: Exposed to and knowledgeable in various tasks as a Site Coatings Inspector and is
skilled at carrying out Surveys, performing Inspections, scoping of work, to mention a few and NACE Level 3
qualified.
 Health and Safety: Complies with company and regulatory safety protocol and policies and procedures and
reputed for within current and previous roles for proactively managing risk and hazards within any assignment set.
 Leadership and Training: Has excellent experience in delivering comprehensive leadership and on the job
mentoring to staff in each role undertaken. An effective Supervisor who leads from the front who is recognised by
Senior Management and colleagues alike for influencing performance teams. This has been demonstrated in the
current role of Site Coating Inspector working at Calor gas, Canvey Island.
 Planning and Organisation: Has the ability to effectively organise complex projects by way of prioritising tasks in
order to complete jobs in a timely manner. Is adept at working unsupervised whilst also supervising subordinates.
 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 professional career to date.
 Communication: Has excellent verbal communication skills and can communicate proficiently with colleagues in
order to convey accurate working instructions.
EXPERTISE
 Coatings Inspection
 Quality Assurance & Quality Control
 Health & Safety
 Surveys
 Supervisory
 Project Planning
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Qualifications/Tickets:
 NACE 3
 SMSTS
 IPAF Category 1a 1b 3a 3b
 ICATS
 CSCS CARD
 FIRST AID
 PASMA
 CONFINED SPACE TRAINED

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Relevant)
Present EPIC (Hares, Kiers and Jacobs)
Tmf project Urenco BNFL
Site Coatings Inspector
Responsibilities:
 Ensuring work carried out by EPIC is done in accordance with vendor/Client specification.
 Recording data relating to climatic conditions identifying any potential issues/defects.
 Performing dft checks as well as ensuring the quality of application.
 Inspecting intumescent coatings on all structural steelwork e.g. installed by Hares as well as all pipework being
installed by Jacobs.
 Develop clear and achievable project objectives within management team and other stakeholders.
 Working closely with Client from project commencement through to final handover.
 Following Method Statements, Risk Assessments and partaking in Tool Box Talks.
2015 Client: Calor Gas, Canvey Island
Site Coatings Inspector
Responsibilities:
 Effectively carry out Coatings Inspections of various Gas Holders before reporting back findings to Senior
Management recommending areas to achieve best practice.
 Co-ordinating the Inspection of jobs from Work-UP stage through to final sign off.
 Accountable for maintaining the quality of all coatings preparation and application as well proactively reporting
any queries pertaining to environmental conditions, salt content levels, blast profile/cleanliness and coating
thicknesses.
 Accurately record and document job details from surveys before promptly identifying potential problems.
 Relied upon to ensure that all Coatings works are given a final sign off at the end of each project phase.
 Ensuring all activities adhere to current regulations and referring miscorrelation or compliance as required,
through appropriate channels.
Jan 2014 Radcliffe Power Station
Site Manager/Inspector (FGD Absorbers)
Responsibilities:
 Relied upon to supervise and manage the daily running of a squad of Blaster/Painters providing corrective
instruction in order to ensure that all works are carried out in line with project objectives.
 Accountable for carrying work in a timely and safe manner and in accordance with strict Health and Safety
protocol.
 Utilise first-class communication, rapport building, relationship management, and influencing skills working with
EON management and Jotun Paint Inspectors in order to improve practical efficiency.
 Sought upon to proactively raise Quality Observations before formulating a successful resolution. Proactively
monitor Quality Control procedures.
 Participate fully in Tool Box and proactively identify areas for achieving best practice.
 Accountable for good house keeping pertaining to making sure the working environment in both safe and clean.
May 2013 – Jan 2014 Anfield, Centenary Stand & KOP Super Structure Project
Site Manager/Supervisor/Inspector
Responsibilities:
 Sought upon to provide supervision to 20 Industrial Painters utilising various methods of management and
leadership, providing inspiration through initiatives that reward, engaging dialogue and leading by example. This
pertains to the effective preparation and coating of steel work.
 Relied upon to respect budget constraints and deadlines ensuing that these meet project objectives and scope.
 Assigning work to Operatives based on current demands and creating a working environment orientated to trust,
performance and team work. Providing constructive feedback to support professional development and project
completion.
 Formulate and communicate QA/QC reports to Project Manager as to coatings on internal steelwork; raising
issues before escalation.
 Accountable for own work output being of the highest standard by adhering to thorough Quality Control
procedures.

3. OVERVIEW OF EARLIER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006 – 2012 Nustar Storage
Supervisor (Pipelines, Storage Tanks, Bund Lining)
Responsibilities:
 Overall responsibility for carrying out coating projects including, but not limited to, internal/external storage tanks,
surface preparation, Pipeline blasting and coating and application of Intumescent coatings.
Other successful projects completed consist of: United Molasses, World Fuel Limited, Network Rail, AMCO,
Kier, Murphy Rail, Henty Oils, Blackburn Rovers FC and Unilever. Includes work on Bridges, Pipelines,
Storage Tanks, Stadia, to name a few.