S TACEY J OHN C OATS

Tel: +44 (0) 7860163301 Email: cotsy23@aol.com

Profile
A highly motivated, confident and technically astute individual starting out as a time served construction professional with over 21
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 a Steel Erector / Rigger, Heavy Rigging
Foreman, LOLER Focal point, Project Appointed Person, Project Engineer, Project Lifting Manager & more recently as the subject
matter expert (S.M.E) for a well-known global service 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 my 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)
 ▪ Trade Based Assessment
▪ Nuclear (SC Cleared & P4 Pass Holder)
 ▪ Project Engineering
▪ Oil and Gas (Offshore - BOSIET, H2S, MIST) LNG ▪ Project Lifting Management / Manager
(international)
 ▪ Subject Matter Expert & Technical Authority
▪ Renewables (UK & International)
 ▪ Following & advocating HSE practices
▪ Heavy Lift Cranes & Lifting (international) ▪ Troubleshooting & repair
▪ Project Support ▪ Analytical & detail orientated
▪ Supervising ▪ Flexible & approachable
▪ Rigging ▪ Health & Safety
▪ Heavy Rigging ▪ Interpersonal Skills
▪ Steel Erecting ▪ Communication
▪ Risk Management ▪ Teamwork/ Leadership
▪ Planning Lifting Operations ▪ Problem Solving
▪ Heavy Lift Cranes ▪ Excellent Time Management
▪ Safety Case ▪ Developing positive working relationships

Career Overview
First Competence Ltd February 2020 – Present
Site Rigging and Lifting Specialist/Coach
▪ Managing and coordinating all offshore lifting operations, Lifting authority for the redevelopment of the TOTAL Tyra Assets.
▪ 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.
▪ Assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personnel and
individual’s performance.
▪ Implementing the TOTAL DK Lifting Policy.
▪ Promoting and encouraging team safety performance through participation in Toolbox Talks, Audits, Risk Assessment and
performance through HSS&E.
▪ Supporting the development of a suitable and competent workforce capable of executing rigging and lifting operations.
▪ Ensuring continuous improvement and best practice and demonstrate exemplary HSS&E behaviours, be a role model.
▪ Working flexibly to accommodate the changing needs of the business, working long hours and taking on additional
responsibility.
▪ Supporting in all elements of health, safety, security and environmental aspect for the organisation.
▪ Excellent communication skills at all levels while remaining dedicated to ensuring and understanding the company
requirements and procedures.
Field Core January 2018 – October 2019
EHS Lifting Manager (Global S.M.E)
▪ Senior Management role, reporting directly to the global EHS director. Responsible for all global lifting operations.
▪ Harmonising and improving global lifting operations.
▪ Writing global reaching procedures around lifting operations and lifting equipment management.
▪ Lead technical authority / subject matter expert for the business.
▪ Developing overall strategy for lifting operations program consistent with company goals and in collaboration with EHS and
business partners.

▪ Serving as an EHS expert for applicable regulatory and industry standards and requirements for lifting operations.
▪ 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.

▪ Implementing standard lifting programs and processes to control lifting operations in the field and tooling centres.

▪ Providing Region EHS Directors with in-depth analysis of metrics and recommended ways to improve safety policies and
programs specific to lifting operations.

▪ Conducting internal audits and provide recommendations to improve audit scores.
▪ Defining and establishing training expectations and a competency model specific to lifting operations for field and EHS
professionals.

▪ Establishing good rapport with Region EHS Team, site supervisors and field EHS personnel on standard sites and offshore
platforms.

▪ Serving as the point of contact for all EHS lifting operations with GE business partners and regulatory bodies.

▪ Training and mentoring the members of the Field Core Lifting Council
▪ 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.
▪ Implementing and supporting effective working practices and systems as required.
▪ 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.
▪ Ensuring that systems were maintained to an excellent standard and were compliant with current regulations, often
operating within restricted budgets.
▪ Ensuring quality assurance of all work scopes are maintained, and all work is performed in accordance with company policies
and the Health and Safety at work act.

I3 Decommissioning Partners October 2016 – January 2018

Lifting Engineer
▪ Preparing varying categories of lifting plans / crane proposals from simple to complex, incorporating safety case information
and statutory regulations.
▪ Peer-checking crane proposals from sub-contractors.
▪ Attending design reviews
and give input into future / present design works.
▪ Controlling and managing all aspects of lifting on the project.
▪ Controlling the management of the site team to ensure the Client is provided with a project to the required safety and
quality standards completed to program and within budget.
▪ Controlling subcontractors and their personnel to meet all contract requirements in support of the project.
▪ Coordinating all necessary contract approvals to enable the project to progress in line with current safety legislation,
Sellafield site procedures, management standards and the nuclear site license.

Kier Group June 2016 – October 2016

Lifting Manager
▪ Managing all lifting operations and lifting teams, on a large-scale civil construction project.
▪ Completing crane proposals, peer reviews of subcontractor documents and proposals.
▪ Peer-checking crane proposals from sub-contractors.
▪ Attending design reviews
and give input into future / present design works.
▪ Coordinating all necessary contract approvals to enable the project to progress in line with current safety legislation,
Sellafield site procedures, management standards and the nuclear site license.
I3 Decommissioning Partners March 2015 – July 2017
Project Lifting Manager / Project Engineer
▪ Managing all lifting Operations on MDSW Contract, including SEP 2 Install and compiling various CAT A crane proposals.

▪ Preparing varying categories of lifting plans and crane proposals from simple to complex, incorporating safety case
information and statutory regulations.
▪ Peer-check crane proposals from sub-contractors.
▪ Attend design reviews and give input into future / present design works.
▪ Control and manage all aspects of lifting on the project.
▪ Control the management of the site team to ensure the Client is provided with a project to the required safety and quality
standards completed to program and within budget.
▪ Control of subcontractors and their personnel to meet all contract requirements in support of the project.
▪ Coordination of all necessary contract approvals to enable the project to progress in line with current safety legislation,
Sellafield Site Procedures, Management Standards and the Nuclear Site License.

AMEC August 2014 – March 2015

Appointed Person/GF - MAR BLP Project (Montrose Alpha)
▪ 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 organise future work scopes.
▪ Using Navisworks (Autodesk) as a drawing and planning tool.

Wood Group PSN March 2012 – July 2014

LOLER Focal Point - Tern Alpha Field in Block 210/25 the East Shetland Basin Northern North Sea
▪ Offshore 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 those involved with lifting operations in delivering 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.
▪ Creating and completing safety critical work orders using Maximo asset management software.
▪ 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 recognising the impact of change.
▪ Liaising with structural engineers, construction engineers and shutdown coordinators to categorise, 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.

Hertel November 2011 – March 2012

Lifting/Rigging Supervisor and Crane Supervisor - Sellafield Nuclear Facility/Calder Hall/SDP Facility
▪ Supervising all rigging and 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.

Sarens September 2011 – November 2011

Offshore Heavy Lifting Superintendent/Owner of Heavy Lifting Solutions Ltd - Borkum West II
▪ Overseeing the installation of mono piles.
▪ Offloading heavy laden supply vessels using specialist lifting equipment, top and tailing pile sections using the on-board
tilting frame in unison with the 400t favelle favco pedestal crane and Installing the piles using a ILT (Internal Lifting Tool).
▪ Hammering the piles to depth using the IHC S1200 hammer and follower combination, the hammer and follower weighed in
excess of 260t.
▪ Using various subsea cameras and ROV equipment to guide the piles and other calibration equipment into position.
Earlier Career
▪ Walney Island - Offshore Lifting Superintendent/Site Supervisor 2011 – 2011
▪ Wood, LOLER Focal Point, Shell Nelson and Shearwater Production Platforms 2007 – 2011
▪ Amec, Rigger, Piper Bravo 2006 – 2007
▪ URS Flint, Heavy Rigging Supervisor, Long Lake Project Northern Alberta 2004 – 2006
▪ Amec, Rigger, Britannia Platform 2005 – 2005
▪ Amec, Rigger/Steel Erector, Humberside – Conoco Phillips 2005 – 2005
▪ Shepley Engineers Ltd Sellafield, Rigger/Steel Erector, Thorp, Mox Encapsulation Plant 2003 – 2005
▪ SGB UK Access, Rigger/Steel Erector, Calder Hall, Separation – Sellafield 2002 – 2003
▪ Shepley Engineers Ltd, Rigger/Steel Erector – Apprentice 2001 – 2002
▪ Amec, Apprentice Rigger/Steel Erector, Dry Pack Plant, Big Box Plant, Vitrification Plant, EP2 2000 – 2001
▪ Bolton Training Group – ECITB, Steel Erector/Rigger Trainee 1998 – 1999

Professional Qualifications & Training

▪ NVQ Level 1 (Capital Plant Steel Structures) ▪ CPCS Crane Supervisor (5 Day)

▪ NVQ Level 2 (Capital Plant Steel Structures) ▪ CPCS A61 Appointed Person (Blue Card Holder)
▪ NVQ Level 3 (Capital Plant Steel Structures) ▪ IPAF MEWPS for Managers Certification

▪ SVQ Level 3 (Offshore Deck Operations) ▪ ERT Member / Certified

▪ City and Guilds (Rigging and Steel Erection) ▪ Senior Accident Investigator – Kelvin Top Set (3 Day)

▪ IOSH Managing Safely (5 Day) ▪ Intelligent Safety Coach (TAQA)

▪ IOSH – Confined Spaces (1 Day)
 ▪ Certified Coxswain (Twin Fall)

▪ IOSH – Scaffolding and Steel Erection (2 Day) ▪ Expert Whiteness Advisor (ECITB Accredited)
▪ IOSH – Safe Management of Cranes / Lifting (2 Day)
 ▪ 9DI Assessor Moving Loads (ECITB Accredited)
▪ IOSH – Excavations (1 Day)
 ▪ Risk Assessment Assessor (Richard Jones)
▪ OSMTD IOSH Level 4
 ▪ Helideck competent and Certified / Helideck
▪ OSMTD - Foundation Level
 Refueling
▪ OPITO Slinger Banksman Stage 3 + 4
 ▪ OGUK Medical
▪ OPITO Rigger Assessment Stage 3 + 4 ▪ Canadian Inter Provincial Red Seal (Journeyman Iron
▪ Appointed Person Moving Loads (ECITB Accredited) Worker)
▪ TAP01 Planning of Rigging Operations (ECITB Exam) ▪ OPITO Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST)
▪ Approved planner of Lifting Operations
 ▪ 5 GCSEs Grade C or Above
▪ Working at height Modules completed (2, 3, 4 and 6)