SAMUEL IFEANYI FRANCIS

Doha, Qatar  +974 77500493

Samuel.francis84@outlook.com
engrfrancis22@gmail.com
Personal Details:
DOB: 24-07-1984  Place of Birth: Umuahia  Current Location: Doha Qatar
Gender: Male  Civil Status: Married

Profile
A highly motivated, confident and technically astute individual starting out as a time served construction professional with over 10
years’ experience in the Rigging and Lifting industry. Throughout this time, I have progressed from the onshore environment to
positions overseas and positions offshore. I have worked in a number of capacities such as in Steel Erection / Rigger, Heavy Rigging
Engineer, Competent Person for Lifting operation (CPLO), Project Appointed Person, Project Engineer, Project Lifting Manager &
more recently as the Lifting Appointed Person/Lifting Manager for a well-known global Piling company. Over the years I have
demonstrated my ability to work both individually and as a member of a team, in varied environments. I am a very performance
driven dynamic individual who is always willing to learn and adapt to new roles and uptake any training necessary to ensure the
best for myself and clients. I have developed on-site experience in working on extensive projects on demanding sites within
challenging, fast moving and hazardous environments. Able to work autonomously and confidently, with an in-depth range of
industry experience and knowledge and a proven track record of delivering high profile assignments on time. I am now looking for
a new challenge to bring my discipline, individual drive, commitment, and a first-class can-do attitude to delivering all work scopes
safely and on time with a company that values passion, positivity, integrity and hard work.

Key Skills
 Oil and Gas (Onshore)  Project Engineering
 Oil and Gas (Offshore - BOSIET, H2S,) LNG  Rigging Loft Management
 Heavy Lift Cranes & Lifting (international)  Project Lifting Management / Manager
 Project Support  Appointed Person for Lifting operation
 Supervising  Following & advocating HSE practices
 Rigging  Analytical & detail orientated
 Heavy Rigging  Flexible & approachable
 Steel Erecting  Health & Safety
 Risk Management  Interpersonal Skills
 Planning Lifting Operations  Communication
 Heavy Lift Cranes  Teamwork/ Leadership
 Tandem Lifting operation  Problem Solving
 Method Statement & Risk Assessment  Excellent Time Management
 Lifting/Rigging Calculations  Developing positive working relationships
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EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL

Postgraduate Diploma in Metallurgical and Material Engineering from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
Higher Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, Akanu-Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Nigeria

Professional Development
Certified Appointed Person for Lifting Operation (LEEA) Certified | TBOSIET (OPITO Approved)
| Rigging Loft Management from (North Sea Lifting Limited) | Equipment Certification from (North Sea Lifting Limited)
Subsea Lifting Operation from (North Sea Lifting Limited) | Gantry Crane & overhead Crane by (North Sea Lifting Limited)
| (LOLER) Certification
BAUER INTERNATIONAL DOHA QATAR OCTOBER 2017 Till

Position: Site Rigging and Lifting Engineer

Location: Doha Qatar
Sector: Oil and Gas, EPC Construction of onshore and offshore projects.
Project: The New Naval Base Project Mesaeed

Manage Corporate governance for the integrity of lifting equipment/Lifting operations to ensure that associated risks are
managed As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) and in compliance with statutory requirements, mandatory regulations,
technical standards and good engineering practices within the oil and gas onshore and offshore EPC Projects/Operations,
Managing and Supervising of Heavy lifting operations, Tandem Lifting, lifting accessories inspection and third Party Certifications.
Equipment Selection. Lifting Plan preparation and risk assessment. AUTOCAD Design of heavy/complex lifting operation.

 Managing and Coordinating the design for all lifting operations, Preparing Engineering drawing/calculation, system
selection for the execution and timely completion of the project work involving heavy lift, rigging and specialized
transportation.
 Preparing varying categories of lifting plans / Crane proposals from simple to complex, incorporating safety case
information and statutory regulations
 Provide day to day assistance to SLS handling and lifting activities on site which includes, categorizing of lifts, hazard
identification and risk assessment, technical review of (Lifting procedures & organizations) selection of
equipment/suitability of contractor’s equipment’s, toolbox talk, post-job debriefing and assessment of completed jobs.
 Liaising with structural engineers, construction engineers and campaign supervisors to categorize, plan, and
execute complex rigging work scopes.
 Reviewing isometric and structural drawings to create detailed lifting plans which will be added to work packs for
specific upcoming projects.
 Develop and participate in the preparation of Lifting Management System (LMS) and Rigging Loft Management
system (RLM) to comply with both international and local regulatory requirements.
 Promote all actions in order to reach suitable lifting performances during the project development.
 Audit contractors Lifting Equipment and accessories for compliance with LOLER and BS7121 Standards
 Assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personnel and
individual’s performance.
 Implementing the Company Lifting Policy.
 Managing all lifting operations and lifting teams, on a large-scale oil and gas construction project and shutdown
maintenance
 Coordinate the replacement / re-assessment of lifting equipment to improve work methods statement and risk
assessment.
 Implementing standard lifting programs and processes to control lifting operations in the field and tooling centers.
 Developing overall strategy for lifting operations program consistent with company goals and in collaboration with
lifting operation standards.
 Continuously driving improvement in the execution of lifting operations in all aspects of the project cycle.
 Measuring and communicating compliance to lifting related regulations and Field Core policies and procedures.
 Partner with Third Party vendors and contractors to ensure training, and certifications of lifting requirements
follow applicable regulations and Field Core procedures.
 Providing the project Directors with in-depth analysis of metrics and recommended ways to improve safety
policies and programs specific to lifting operations.
 Serving as the point of contact for all lifting operations with business partners and regulatory bodies.
 Providing significant, influential contributions to the development of an effective Accident Prevention Program in support
of Engineering Service’s Zero Tolerance Safety goals specific to lifting operations.
 Completing all activities in a timely accurate and efficient manner in accordance with procedures and work instructions.
 Complying with all relevant procedures and deliver high standards of safety performance during all operations.
 Responding promptly and effectively to changing circumstances, planning for contingencies and managing
conflicting priorities.
 Supporting and improving team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices.
 PETROSERV OIL AND GAS DOHA QATAR DECEMBER 2013 TO SEPTEMBER

Position: Lifting Engineer /Appointed Person for Lifting operation

Location: Doha Qatar
Project: BARZAN ONSHORE PROJECT RAS LAFFAN.

Plan and Design all project heavy lifts and site Cranes activities, unloading and transporting of oversize/heavy equipment’s from
the vessel, overseeing of offshore heavy lifting and placement of the LNG jetty tug pens and heavy load out facility ensuring all
operations are conducted in a timely and safe manner in accordance with the Client and project HSE requirements and
procedures. inspection of equipment and maintaining a good working environment for all personnel involved on the Project.
Involved in decision making and weekly progress meetings, with the PMT, and their engineers regarding all lifting and transport
studies prior to their submission and approval.

 Onshore project and Maintenance representative for LOLER.

 Lifting operations management role maintaining safe systems of work, reporting on assessments and audits,
resolution of HSS&E issues, etc.
 Leading all lifting operations to deliver the work scope in accordance with the applicable specifications,
procedures, method statements, risk assessments etc. that apply and in a safe and efficient manner within
the planned target dates.
 Attending and giving input into onshore PUWER review's, mechanical handling studies and constructability
reviews to assess the effectiveness of working practices and proposed equipment installation.
 Producing and reviewing lifting plans/risk assessments and method statements for the project and ensure high
quality risk assessments are carried out for all lifting activities, with attention to recognizing the impact of
change.
 Liaising with structural engineers, construction engineers and shutdown coordinators to categories, plan,
and execute complex rigging work scopes.
 Using isometric and structural drawings to create detailed lifting plans which will be added to work packs
for specific upcoming projects.
 Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously
improving systems, personnel and individual’s performance.
 Implementing the LOLER and PUWER scheme of compliance.
 Supervise 3rd party inspection of sub-contractors lifting gears/accessories, Lifting Equipment which includes Cranes,
Boom truck, forklift and all other equipment used for general Lifting operation.
 Revise all lifting plans to ensure a standardize approach conforming to legislative requirement, Technical instruction
and industrial best practice. 
 Supervising all rigging, lifting and hoisting activities on various stages of an extensive decommissioning contract.
 Undertaking Appointed Person responsibilities where I will plan and coordinate all contract lifts in unison with
MAMMOET.
 Involved in lift studies and proposals for various cranes ranging from 100 Ton to 1200 Ton mobile cranes.
 Allocating work for day shift and night shift rigging team according to work packs and current job cards.
 Supervising rigging foreman and charge hand’s ensuring that the daily plans are executed safely and efficiently.
 Creating complicated and complex lifting plans for the project.
 Carrying out assessments to assess the suitability of structural components involved in the lifting process.
 Responsible for monitoring and controlling man-hours for the rigging and lifting element of the project.
 Reporting directly to the offshore construction superintendent to plan and organize future work scopes.
 Using Navisworks (Autodesk) as a drawing and planning tool

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 FRIJNS STRUCTURAL STEEL DOHA QATAR FEBRUARY 2013 TO NOVENBER 2013
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Position: Lifting Engineer

Location: Doha Qatar
Sector: Onshore/Offshore Steel Structural Erection and decommissioning.

Develop Lifting Calculation/plan, Risk Assessments, and overseeing the lifting/rigging operation both onshore and offshore Heavy
Lifting, Project Planning & Execution, Engineering and Planning, skidding, roll on & roll off (RORO), Jetty Concept, Heavy Lifting
Crane, Tower Crane Erection/Dismantle, Crane Selection, Jacking Crane Assembly, Heavy Lifting Plan, Tandem Lifting Plan,
Transportation Routing Plan, Rigging Plan, Lifting Gears Selection, Rigging Load Calculation, Critical Lifting plan Calculation, MSRA,
JSA and Risk Assessments Preparation.

 Plan and design heavy lift operations and specialized transport for oversize load projects, prepare engineering
drawings, calculations and procedures related to the systems selection for the execution and timely completion of
project work involving heavy lifts, rigging, barging and specialized transportation.   
 Prepare lifting calculations and rigging studies, include the lift plan, method of statement and lift procedures.
 Reviewing complex lift plan for technical content.
 Provide technical support and monitoring of execution issues and provide solutions to technical queries to relevant
lifting operation / lift plan applicability on site lifting operation supervision
 Develop and define lifting logistics infrastructure requirements and developing technically and economically
efficient solutions to meet the requirements;
 Supervise engineering design package and related technical specifications for lifting operations Hazard identification
and evaluation techniques (HAZOP, HAZID, ALARP, etc.) connected to lifting
operations planning and execution;
 Ensure and monitor the lifting and slinging certificates and personnel have a valid training certificate;
 Provide and monitoring a training plan.
 Provide a regular audit to contractors site work and equipment to ensure fully compliance with standards and
procedures.
 Drawing up and managing manuals, standard procedures and technical databases;
 Designing drawings and calculations of supporting constructions/lifting devices for Lifting and Heavy Transport
projects;
 Assisting and Project and Site Managers in project preparation and handling technical issues during execution;
 Being the technical Single Point of Control/Contact (SPOC)/ Project Leader for client (on site);
 Developing and following up on complete engineered Lifting and Transport plans;
 Calculating (ground pressure, trailer suitability, crane capacity, steel structures and lifting equipment) and
determining the details of projects;
 Completion of AutoCAD drawings and/or steering the CAD Engineering;
 Designing custom lifting devices and auxiliary transport equipment;
 Working with staff in the field to develop solutions to and troubleshoot complex heavy lift and transport challenges;
 Co-ordinate with the maintenance / project teams for lifting operations, transportation, erection and all site
activities. Deliver presentations to site to demonstrate how the lifting plans are to be used. Monitor the Sub
Contractors Task Instruction / Tool Box Talk prior to performing any lifting operations.
 Demonstrate initiative in resolving both immediate and long-term site issues regarding Rigging and Lifting systems
and their practical implementation.
 SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY NIGERIA FEBRUARY 2010 TO DECEMBER

Position: Competent Person for Lifting Operation (CPLO)

Location: Port Harcourt Nigeria
Sector: Onshore/Offshore Field Work

Perform and supervisor all lifting operations, Equipment selection and inspection, lifting accessories certification and re-
certification. preparation of lifting plan/calculation, lifting operation preparation, periodic maintenance and inspection of lifting
gears, coordinating with third party inspection company for lifting equipment and lifting accessories certification. Manage all lifting
operations in accordance to LOLER and BS7121

 Responsible for the assessment of heavy/critical lifting operations to ensure that the planning, selection of cranes
heavy lifting / multi lifting with various crane types and lifting equipment/accessories are in place to enable the
lifting task to be safely executed
 Create and review Method Statements, Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analysis plans in accordance with Company
HSE Policy, ensures Contractors subordinates are aware and comply with HSE procedures, rules and regulations for
Rigging / Lifting activities.
 Prepare a study for heavy lift route and visit various areas accordingly to prepare transport drawing and offloading
drawing/Lifting drawing.
 Monitor the lifting operations to ensure that they are being carried out in accordance with the approved Rigging
Study, established Work Method Statement, Risk and Job Safety Analysis, Including revising and re-approval of any
changes to the working documents.
 Coordinate the certification and coding of all heavy lift assets and ensure periodical renewal of certificates.
 Undertake extensive inspection of sub-contractor supplied equipment, maintenance records, lifting equipment
certificates etc., prior to mobilizing.
 Co-ordinate with the maintenance / project teams for lifting operations, transportation, erection and all site
activities. Deliver presentations to site to demonstrate how the lifting plans are to be used. Monitor the Sub
Contractors Task Instruction / Tool Box Talk prior to performing any lifting operations.
 Demonstrate initiative in resolving both immediate and long-term site issues regarding Rigging and Lifting systems
and their practical implementation.
 Liaising with maintenance team and Crane Inspectors / Crane and Lifting Gears Inspection representatives on a
daily basis
 Report compliance to programmed inspection, and testing activities for all lifting equipment on a monthly basis
 Undertake evaluation, calculation and provide competent technical design reviews, audit support and advice for
any requirements related to lifting equipment or their operation.
 Provide technical consultation/clarification on the Lifting equipment implementation program and Lifting
Equipment Manual.
 Review the technical documents such as PR description of new lifting equipment, Asset Owners' technical
queries, Lifting Equipment Procedure revision, etc. and provide suitable report for implementation.
 Conducts awareness Training program related to Lifting requirements as per Company policies to
Maintenance/Shutdown and other Contractor personnel.
 Prepare Annual plan for Lifting Equipment inspection, identify, calculate, and report key performance indicator
(KPIs) applicable to the Lifting Equipment Management System.
 Review the technical process for all lifting equipment procurement actions to ensure lifting equipment conforms
to specifications.
 Act as Subject matter expert in development of equipment strategies for lifting equipment and provide support
for implementation.
 Reviews and approves critical Lifting Plans, Riggers/Rigging Supervisors and Operators.
 Review/analyse Lifting Equipment Certification/ reports, Audit findings/recommendations, test results, failure
investigations etc. and provide recommendations for corrective measures or actions.
 Provide technical support with respect to Lifting Equipment installation/ certification and handover from new
Expansion & Mega Projects