Roustabout/Stage 2 Crane Operator

Stage 3 Crane Operator progressing on to be an Offshore Heavy Lift Plannse/Supervisor

IRISH SEA CONTRACTORS, LTD., Whitemill Ind. Est. Clonard, Co. Wexford • 2010-present
A medium-sized marine construction and salvage specialist to depths of 50m.

Crane Operator
Manage all crane operations to assist with marine construction and salvage activities including piling and subsea construction involving divers. Serve as the tender’s coxswain when the barge needs to be moved. Ensure a safe environment to minimize injury.

• Drove 1,000m of sheet piles 2 weeks ahead of schedule with no injuries or downtime.
• Executed all operations with zero accidents or incidents.


SOLE TRADER – LIFT SUPERVISOR • 2010
Sought out by crane hire companies and multinational clients based on my reputation for completing exceptional work. Planned complex, detailed crane operations. Identified risks and implemented appropriate safety measures. Inspected and certified rigging.


TUSKER ROCK MARINE, LTD., Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford • 2010
A medium-sized marine construction and salvage specialist to depths of 50m.

Crane Operator
Awarded a temporary contract position to drive crane on a DSV concreting and formwork subsea. Demonstrated experience working with divers.


TRACKLINE CRANE HIRE Ltd., 3 Ballymount Rd. Upper, Tallaght, Dublin 24. •2005-2010
Appointed Person / Lift Supervisor, Crane Operator
Quickly promoted from crane operator to Appointed Person/Lift Supervisor based on skill and qualifications. Planned and supervised contract lifts. Surveyed sites and met with clients to determine crane requirements and needs. Ensured all regulations and guidelines were met.

• Generated new business based on a reputation for providing a high calibre of work.
• Attained preferred hire status.
• Served as company technical representative.
• Received AutoCAD, rigging inspection qualifications, and AP/LS training on my own time.




ASCON LTD. (now trading as BAM), Kill, Co. Kildare • 2002-2005
A large multinational civil engineering company specialising in motorway construction, marine and infrastructure projects.

Crane Operator
Operated 50ton to 150ton mobile and crawler cranes. Instrumental in completing diverse projects including motorways, marine, flood defense, and the Cork Airport.

• Executed all operations with zero accidents or incidents.

NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (in progress)
Shield E-Learning

Leaving Certificate
McHale College, Achill Island, Co. Mayo

Inspection of Lifting Equipment Accessories – Lloyds British Testing
FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Aid and AED Defibrillator
Sparrows Stage 2 Crane Operator – certificate no. 16418
UKOOA Offshore Medical (expires September 2012)
Health & Safety Awareness Training – Fas Safepass
AutoCAD 2D FETAC Level 5 Training course
BOSIET – certificate no. EOLBOS10302
MIST – certificate no. EOL0398
Managers Health & Safety Test
ECDL Training Course
EC Rigid & Artic License
Manual Handling Course

CPCS Appointed Person Lifting Operations
CPCS Lift Supervisor / Crane Coordinator

CPCS Plant Operator: Mobile & Crawler Cranes / Slinger Signaller / Site Dumper / Mini Digger / Telescopic Handler



SELECTED TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

AutoCAD • MS Office • Internet • Email Client • Grove CompuCrane (Crane Planning Software)

Dear Sir or Madam:

With an exceptional track record of planning and executing complex lifting operations, attracting new business based on my expertise, and limiting risk, injury and incident, I now seek the opportunity to expand my abilities in a more challenging, off-shore environment. I have attained my Sparrows Stage 2 Offshore Crane Operator and acquired the relevant experience in a marine environment.

A selection of my career highlights includes:

• Driving 1,000m of sheet piles 2 weeks ahead of schedule with no injuries or downtime.
• Generating new business based on a reputation for providing a high calibre of work.
• Attaining preferred hire status.
• Serving as company technical representative.
• Executing operations with zero accidents or incidents.
• Marine construction and salvage Crane Operator on barges and a DSV

Although this letter and the enclosed CV serve as an introduction to my skills and qualifications, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills best fit your company in greater detail. Please feel free to contact me to schedule a meeting. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours Faithfully,





William O’Connor