Davies Louis Sunday
Site Lifting Superintendent
Port Harcourt
Summary
Experienced Site Lifting Superintendent, QA/QC Lifting Inspector, and Lifting Equipment Inspector with over 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry across offshore and onshore operations.
Highly skilled in lifting operations supervision, critical lift planning, quality assurance and quality control, inspection of lifting equipment, offshore cargo handling, logistics base operations, and compliance with international lifting standards including BS, LOLER, ASME, ISO, DNV, PUWER, and LEEA.
Proven ability to supervise complex lifting activities, review and approve lift plans, coordinate multidisciplinary lifting teams, conduct lifting equipment inspections, manage certification processes, and ensure full compliance with HSE and client requirements.
Successfully supported major projects including ASSA NORTH, AKPO FPSO, EGINA FPSO, and Bonga FPSO, delivering safe lifting operations with strong quality assurance and zero-compromise safety performance.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
Site Lifting Superintendent (SLS)
Total Energies, Nigeria
07.2026 - Current
- Supervise all lifting operations on site and ensure they are carried out safely and efficiently.
- Review, verify, and approve lift plan, risk assessment, and method statements.
- Coordinated crane operators, riggers, banksmen, and lifting crews for seamless execution of lifting operations.
- Monitor routine and critical lifting operations to ensure compliance with project procedures.
- Ensure cranes and lifting equipment possess valid inspection and certification.
- Verify crane configuration, load charts, rigging arrangements, and lifting accessories before operations.
- Conducted pre-lift meetings, toolbox talks, and safety actions.
- Liaise with construction, operations, and HSE teams to ensure safe work execution.
- Maintain lifting records, inspection reports, and lifting registers.
- Ensure lifting operations comply with company HSE policies and standards such as BS 7121, LOLER, and applicable local regulations.
- Ensure all lifting personnel are trained, competent, and authorized.
- Investigated lifting incidents and recommended preventive measures to enhance safety protocols.
QAQC (Lifting Inspector)
Total Energies, Nigeria
01.2017 - 03.2026
- Key Achievements
- Delivered QAQC inspection services ensuring compliance with standards for all lifting and cargo operations at Onne base.
- Managed TUCN and contractor lifting gear, ensuring readiness and compliance during mobilizations.
- Led pre/post inspections of CCUs, slings, and shackles, preventing failures and ensuring integrity.
- Supervised inspections of hired and owned CCUs for AKPO and EGINA FPSO, and all Total Energies Offshore and Onshore Logistic Base service readiness.
- Managed TUCN and contractor lifting gear, maintaining readiness and reducing non-conformance during mobilizations.
- Coordinated third-party certification of lifting equipment, ensuring audit compliance and minimizing delays.
- Coordinated third-party certification of lifting equipment, achieving audit compliance and preventing delays.
- Prepared JRA and PWT for lifting inspections, boosting HSE compliance.
- Supervised inspections of hired and owned CCUs for AKPO and EGINA FPSO, ensuring service readiness across Total Energies Offshore and Onshore Logistic Base.
- Organized rigging loft for optimal traceability and storage of lifting accessories.
- Ensured cargo was properly packed, tagged, and secured on CCUs pre-mobilization, reducing transport risks.
- Monitored drill pipe bundling and selected appropriate slings to reduce movement and ensure stability.
- Coordinated CCU rental operations, improving material flow and availability.
- Supervised loading of critical items (e.g., FPSO chains) using correct gear and safe practices.
- Maintained SAP tracking of certificates and CCUs, ensuring up-to-date compliance records.
- Total Energies, Nigeria
- 01 / 2017 – 12 / 2016
Lead Lifting Inspector
Detagulf Global Services Limited, Port Harcourt
01.2007 - 12.2016
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of lifting equipment including overhead cranes, offshore pedestal cranes, deck cranes, tower cranes, winches, mobile and crawler cranes, MEWPs, forklift trucks, CCUs, hoists, slings, and rigging gear in line with industry standards and statutory regulations.
- Utilized non-destructive testing (NDT) and visual techniques to detect flaws in critical lifting components, ensuring early intervention and asset integrity.
- Performed rocking tests and mechanical integrity assessments on pedestal and deck cranes to verify structural soundness and slewing performance.
- Identified safety risks and recommended corrective measures, enhancing operational safety and reducing equipment failure incidents by promoting proactive risk management.
- Generated detailed inspection reports with observations, non-conformities, and maintenance recommendations to ensure compliance and support proactive asset management.
- Collaborated with engineering and maintenance teams to implement preventive maintenance programs, improving equipment reliability and minimizing operational downtime.
- Delivered training and technical guidance on safe lifting practices, equipment usage, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained an up-to-date lifting equipment inspection database for effective tracking of certifications, defects, and scheduled maintenance.
- 01 / 2007 - 12 / 2016
Education
HND - Mechanical Engineering
Federal polytechnic Nekede
Nekede01-2012
Skills
Site Lifting Supervision
Critical Lift Planning and Execution
Crane and rigging coordination
Loadout planning
Lifting equipment inspection
Audit Support & Compliance Monitoring
Permit to Work (PTW)
Job Risk Assessment (JRA)
HSE Compliance & Risk Management
Incident investigation
Certification
ASNT Level II
Timeline
Site Lifting Superintendent (SLS)
Total Energies, Nigeria
07.2026 - Current
QAQC (Lifting Inspector)
Total Energies, Nigeria
01.2017 - 03.2026
Lead Lifting Inspector
Detagulf Global Services Limited, Port Harcourt
01.2007 - 12.2016
HND - Mechanical Engineering
Federal polytechnic Nekede