Derek Duignan
Meath
Summary
Passionate lifting operations manager with over 22 years experience in all types of cranes and other pieces of construction plant. Having an impressive track record of delivering multiple crane and high rise buildings. Hardworking employee that thrives with multitasking, time management abilities and team building. People skills, Innovation, communication and problem solving are my key qualities. I am seeking a challenging position with an ambitious company where I can continue to grow, support and teach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifting Operations Manager
John Sisk
Dublin, Ireland
04.2018 - Current
- Organize regular schedule of independent inspections on tower cranes across Ireland as per SMS requirements
- Ensure independent inspection findings are issued to site and fully closed out
- Liaise with sites in relation to crane selection and specification
- Manage erection and dismantling process of tower cranes on sites
- Review crane protocol, lift plans and schedule of common lifts for all projects
- Provide guidance, advice and coaching to inexperienced Appointed Persons on sites
- Complete management briefings on Series 1300 to sites on a regular basis
- Observe, coach and upskill slinger/signalers on site
- Liaise with training bodies in relation to training requirements, suitability of course content and keep abreast of changing legislation
- Attend site and contribute to any incident, accident or near miss investigation in relation to lifting operations
- Oversee internal lifting equipment 6 monthly inspection
- Provide advice and guidance in relation to crane maintenance and upkeep
- Travel Europe to carry out site lifting inspections on behalf of the company and the clients requirements.
Lifting Operations Manager
Renaker
Manchester, Untied Kingdom
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Review all Lift Plans and the associated documents prepared by Package Appointed Persons and ensure they are reviewed/updated as changes arise or at intervals not exceeding three months, using the Lift Plan Review Sheet to record the reviews
- Pre and post tower crane planning, involving Assembly, Disassembly and climbing operations.
- Manage all mobile and crawler crane selection.
- Liaise with Stakeholders such as Airports, rail, and local authorities.
- Aid and support event investigations that involve lifting practices.
- Observe, coach and upskill inexperienced APs/CSs and slingers.
Heavy Plant Operator
Morgan Construction
Edmonton, Canada
08.2012 - 04.2015
- Operating Various tonnage of all terrain, rough terrain mobile and crawler cranes.
- As part of the contract I could be operating Excavators, Dozers, Rock Truck or Road Graders.
Education
Course -
Setting Out Engineering
Swindon, United Kingdom02-2009
Diploma -
Project Management
Dublin 10-2007
High School Diploma -
Columbia College
Killucan06-1998
Skills
- SMSTS Site Management
- Train The Trainer level 6
- CPCS Appointed Person / Crane Supervisor
- CPCS Approved Operator on various plant equipment
- NPORS Lifting Equipment Examination
- Risk Assessments and Method statements
Timeline
Lifting Operations Manager
John Sisk
04.2018 - Current
Lifting Operations Manager
Renaker
04.2015 - 04.2018
Heavy Plant Operator
Morgan Construction
08.2012 - 04.2015
Course -
Setting Out Engineering
Diploma -
Project Management
High School Diploma -
Columbia College
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