Daniel ManningMobile: 07590 260445| Email: dbmanning@outlook.com

SUMMARY

Proficient individual with a broad understanding of the various aspects required within the offshore industry.

With ten years’ experience with an internationally recognised OEM and having played a part in the build and installation of 70+ Offshore Pedestal Cranes along with supporting a wide range of clients worldwide, I have successfully been able to apply the skills and tools learnt as a competent and hardworking professional.

An ability to understand problems, establish a good rapport and cultivate positive long-term relationships with customers, clients and colleagues as well as clear communication to a diverse group of individuals. Highly enthusiastic, strong work ethic and committed to achieving results by applying the knowledge and experience gained from the variety of positions held within the company.

EDUCATION

Great Yarmouth College | 2005–2008 |Certificate in The Institute of Leadership and Management

Level 3 Mechanical EngineeringLevel 2 Engineering Machining

Lynn Grove High School | 1999 –2003 |

API RPD 2D 7th Edition Qualified Crane Inspector | September 2016 |

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

- Pedestal Crane Manufacture- Mechanical, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Crane &

System Assembly- Equipment and Crane Installation- Crane Function & Load Testing

Onshore/Offshore New & Time Served- Maintenance, Inspection, Repair Activities On &

Offshore- Maintenance Schedule Planning - Mechanical and Hydraulic Technical Fault

Finding and Resolution - Inspection Schedule Planning Routine, Yearly, &

5 Yearly

- Offshore Experience for Lengthy Periods of Time- Spare Part Sourcing and Supply- Good Understanding of Technical Drawings- Management of Service Engineers and Their

Schedules- Good Understanding of Lifting Regulations- Work Scope Preparation- Project Management of Major On & Offshore

Projects- Preparation of All Maintenance Activities - Direct Client Contact

EXPERIENCE

Service Manager Seatrax UK 2011 – 2016

Due to the companies growing success, the position of dedicated Service Manager became necessary and in recognition of my application to the job, experience of company’s products and systems and knowledge gained during the previous six years, I was appointed to the role.

Being the Service Manager, I was solely responsible for all of the company’s inspection, repair and maintenance services along with management of the company’s service engineers and full client communications.

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Initially I was dealing with the overflow of correspondence coming into the office but very quickly grew into taking control of a wide range of aspects and activities involving the service and inspection of existing cranes and the installation, commissioning and testing of new build machines installed on various offshore drilling, production and marine facilities around the world.

A significant part of the role involved direct client contact, dealing with general and technical problems/issues, service and inspection requests, providing accurate technical responses and solutions, fault finding procedures and upgrade work packs.

I was manager for a core group of upto nine service engineers, responsible for their work schedules and rotas. I managed the installation and commissioning activities of all ‘new build’ crane installation projects including liaison with shipyards, clients, third party agencies and senior management.At its peak I was in charge of the installation activities of 18 offshore cranes - providing updates on schedules and activity’s to the company’s Senior Management and Directors.

Overall I have been directly involved with the overseeing and management of 40 new build installation projects as well as dealing with a multitude of problems and incidents with various clients around the world.

The Duties & Responsibilities of my position included, but not limited to

- Support related activities and technical query and investigation on a 24/7 on-call basis. - Point of contact for all Seatrax service activities.- Client liaison, conduct meetings, Project & Engineer updates.- Various work-scope preparation for multiple projects - Manpower availability - Scheduling the teams work tasks for their required projects- Travel arrangements necessary obtaining visa’s passes, etc.- Parts identification, availability, quotation, invoice & supply- Provide the Finance department the correct documentation for invoicing all projects related to

service.

Senior Service Engineer Seatrax UK 2008 – 2011

As a senior service engineer I spent a considerable amount of time travelling overseas and offshore either on my own, as a team lead with other engineers on behalf of the company – installing multiple cranes, fault finding and resolving some high profile incidents in various regions around the world, including the North Sea, Europe, Middle East and Asia. In some cases, spending as many as 90 days away at one time.

The largest project I was in charge of was a complex two crane installation project in India (value in excess of $4.5 million USD) from inventory checking at site, full assembly, installation, commissioning and final testing against specific milestones and a deadline that was successfully met.

The project involved two different series and model cranes each having their own set requirements and methods of installation on two separate platforms. Simultaneously, managing a team of six individuals and taking the lead on the Logistics, Planning, and Assembly of all crane components.

Responsibility for scheduling the daily on-site activities & milestone meetings with the client, fully completing the commissioning, load testing, training and satisfactory sign-off of both projects.

I was regularly requested back ‘by name’ due to my professionalism, workmanship and ability shown on previous projects which ranged from;

- Installations of New Build Cranes- Major Overhauls - Complete Boom Replacements,

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- Hoist Replacements- Gearbox & Hydraulic System Replacements/Servicing - Hoist & Luffing Components - OEM Training- Inspections- Rotation work on a month on month off basis overseeing the servicing and maintenance of 15

cranes in the Middle East

I also tutored numerous onsite OEM Training programs covering Operators, Mechanics and Engineers regarding the machine, its functions, how to perform certain maintenance & repair works also reviewing the schematics.

Due to the nature of an offshore environment and having worked in 20+ countries, been part of the service, inspection, or repair of over 100 cranes I have proven myself to be flexible, efficient and professional even when completing some of the more complicated repairs when short working windows exist due to installation operations. Often thinking on the spot and working under pressure, coupled with knowledge, experience, loyalty, willingness to learn and ambition, allowed me to progress further within the company.

Service Engineer Seatrax UK 2007 – 2008

During this period, I worked on multiple offshore platforms around the North Sea and Europe for a variety of established drilling and production companies performing various and multiple inspections & repair tasks.

Many trips were undertaken without supervision - being the sole point of contact between the company and client, at times under pressure in order to return the crane to service as fast as possible. In some cases, the more difficult or complicated repair and fault finding activities required extended periods overseas or offshore.

Some Inspections resulted in gearboxes and hoists needing immediate strip down and repair onsite in difficult situations.

I was given the opportunity to assist a senior engineer with the assembly, installation and testing of a Seatrax cranes in Batam, Indonesia. The ability and competency I delivered on the first crane was deemed enough for to me to take the lead role in the assembly, installation and testing of the follow-up Seatrax crane, noting that these machines had a value in excess of $2 million USD. These machines were completed on time and signed off by the client and third party CA.

Apprentice Seatrax UK 2005 – 2007

Mechanical & Hydraulic Engineering apprentice for two years obtaining the knowledge and skills required to perform the role of a Service Engineer which I carried out for a year.

- Assisted in the development of crane builds such as the boom butt, wing decks, hydraulic and mechanical fitters with the installation of hydraulic hoses, pumps valves and motors, from commencement to completion, which were the company's range of kingpost pedestal cranes.

- Tutored in the assembly of actuators, installing, cleaning DCV’s, valves & motors.

- Involved in the assembly and set-up of the cranes hydraulic system from the main pumps to joysticks both hydraulic and electric.

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- Involved in Factory acceptance testing for quality control and quality assurance on the functions of the cranes ensuring they met the required verifying body standards I.e., Lloyds and ABS.

ReferencesAvailable On Request

Signed: D. ManningDate: 22/05/2016

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