David (Toby) Hooker
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Managing Director at Sky Top Lifting at Sky Top Lifting
Location: Milford Haven, Wales, United Kingdom 23 work roles 1 school
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Sky Top Lifting
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Managing Director at Sky Top Lifting
Location
Milford Haven, Wales, United Kingdom

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David (Toby) Hooker is listed as Managing Director at Sky Top Lifting at Sky Top Lifting, based in Milford Haven, Wales, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows phone signal with area code 855 and a matched LinkedIn profile for David (Toby) Hooker.

David (Toby) Hooker previously worked as Managing Director at Sky Top Lifting and Lifting and Hoisting ASME at Shell Bgc. David (Toby) Hooker holds Gcse, English Language And Literature/Letters from Beverly Comp.

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About David (Toby) Hooker

A top-performing and reliable Lifting and Rigging Heavy Lift Superintendent with 40+ years’ dynamic experience in Heavy Lifting Operations, Module load out’s A proven expert with successful track record in Oil and Gas construction industry, during my working career I have been fortunate enough to have been involved in frequent complex and varied lifting and rigging situations both land based and Marine, requiring forethought particularly when multiple cranes and simultaneous operations are required. Crane erection and managing cranes of different sizes and types at construction sites. Instrumental in streamlining the processes, handling complex situations, managing resources and providing technology based solutions. Adept Thrives in challenging environments and adapts quickly to the ever-changing demands of heavy equipment operations. Competent, dedicated and target oriented with winning approach. Ability to Provide technical support to the project on process optimization, control, operating procedures and troubleshooting.. A team player but also work well on my own initiative. Confident and assertive with a strong character I work well at all levels of an organization. Proven track record in the oil and gas industry. Specialties: * Fully conversant with rigging and lifting techniques * Erection of structural steel buildings, bridges, and cranes:* Heavy equipment and crane inspections* Strand Jacking Skidding and skating * Erection of vessels and columns * Marine Lift Evaluations and Lifting Techniques * Specializing in heavy lifts and module moves up to 7500 tons* Heavy Equipment Transportation and haulage* Top Sides and Module load outs * Training riggers and assessing crane operators*Rigging and heavy lifting assesments *Rigging Valves, generators, and turbine engines*Specializing in heavy lifts up to 3500 tons*Heavy Equipment Transportation and haulage*Jetty Construction and Marine heavy lifting*Training riggers and assessing crane operators

Listed skills include Microstation, Inspection, Project Planning, Cranes, and 46 others.

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Sky Top Lifting
Sky Top Lifting
Managing Director at Sky Top Lifting
23 roles

David (Toby) Hooker work experience

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Managing Director

Current
Sky Top Lifting
Apr 2020 - Present

Lifting And Hoisting Asme

Current
Shell Bgc

Iraq

Jul 2019 - Present

Rigging And Lifting Superintendent (Asme)

Manjnoon Iraq

Issue to management status reports progress and ensures the traceability of all reports throughout all phases of the project. Adhere to the contractors HSSE standards and meeting the SIPD minimum standards. Responsible for company verification and approval of contractors lift plans. Daily meetings with contractor to discuss issues relating to rigging and lifting. Responsible to project manager and Construction Manager for onsite construction activities, follow through with engineering solutions received from Engineering team. Deliver projects that have been allocated to me safely, in time and within the allocated budget. Attend Constructability / construction readiness reviews at design stage to ensure company and national standards are adhered to. Ensure all SIPD contractors engaged in Rigging and Lifting activities are fully compliant to international standards. Ensure that all rigging and lifting inspections are up to date. Assist and provide guidance with rig moves and mobilization Provide reliable and responsive guidance to contractors for the project in compliance with project and legislative requirements. Focal point for developing local Iraqi in Rigging and Lifting competence and compliance. Handle delegated elements of the construction activities in the development of the Majnoon Oil Field and ensure that the contractor implements the construction scope are per project requirements.

Mar 2014 - Jun 2019

Hse Lifting Technical Authority

Basra Iraq

Controlled all lifting operations on site. Provided clear instructions, training advice to the Base Personnel. Suspended activities when there is a potential or actual threat of human health, harm to the assets or the environment means any potential unsafe operation shall be stopped and remedial actions taken to resume works. Ensured that loading and offloading operations of materials. Conducted regular visits to Company and Contractors work sites & rigs to ensure work is correctly carried out to Safety & environment standards. Reported and investigated any incidents, accidents occurring at base or during lifting operations. Oversee and assist with rig moves and assembly Closely monitored compliance, assessed lifting activities, trained crane operators and riggers to bring up to acceptable standards, load testing and set up data base for all lifting equipment, streamlining rig moves in order to decrease down time and maximize drilling program Meticulously performed physical inspection of all incoming and outgoing handling, lifting and transportation equipment both for Company equipment and for equipment supplied by contractors, and verified load test certificates for lifting equipment and conformity of other handling equipment. Diligently checked all certificates for new equipment received to ensure that they comply purchase orders sent out from base and to check records of lifting equipment and checked the validity of test or expiry date of certificates to take action for necessary retest / scrapping or tagging. Review and approve critical lifting operation plans and ensure lifting plan is in place. Conduct Inspection and Training for new Equipment and Personnel.

Apr 2012 - Mar 2014

Rigging Heavy Lift Superintendant

Gorgon Lng Barrow Island

Employed on the construction of a three train LNG terminal and jetty load out facility Responsible for all project heavy lifts, general site craneage activities, unloading of ships cargo Barges ect, and delivery to site of all oversize/heavy equipment items. Heaviest transport moves will be three AFC rack modules at 6700t there will be 21 modules ranging from 3000 - 5800t Pro-active in all activities, also involved in the marine activates overseeing heavy lifting and placement of 550t concrete caissons for the construction of the LNG jetty tug pens and heavy load out facility ensuring that all operations are conducted in a timely and safe manner in accordance with the Client and project HSE requirements and procedures. Reporting of any incidents, 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. all of this to be carried out on a class A nature reserve

Dec 2010 - Apr 2012

Hsse Heavy Equipment & Lifting Manager

KBR M.W.Kellogg -SHELL Pearl GTL Project - Qatar Assigned to the EPCM HSSE department. Duties consist of the inspection load testing and approval of 345 site cranes, lifting equipment, 4,000 pieces of heavy equipments and plant. Review and approval of all lifting plans and rigging studies. Oversee all heavy haulage movements. Daily spot checks at worksite covering the safety aspects as well as spotting any potential near-misses. Investigating of site incidents related to lifting and heavy equipment. Competency assessment and training of crane operators, plant operators and riggers. Commissioning support for all equipment and rigging requirements in preparation for introduction of gas and hydrocarbons.

Jun 2007 - Nov 2010

Appointed Person Crane Inspector

Cb&I South Hook Lng

on a Major Jetty refurbishment with Besix-Kier JV. Major LNG ProjectDuties consisted of the supervision of the dismantling and refurbishment of the former Esso Jetty at Milford Haven. Supervision of 1 sheer leg 3,500 ton heavy lifting barge, 6 floating barges, 4 Jack up rigs with cranes from 25t-750t ringer, all Land based cranes and all associated personnel. Heavy lifts up to 1600t. Revue and approval of all Lifting studies, Method statements, Risk Assessments. Competency assessments of crane operators and riggers. Daily inspections of all lifting equipment ensured that all work was carried out under Permit to work Worked closely with HSSE to ensure compliance with Civil & Marine Safety Standard's, (SOLAS) Safety of Life At Sea and (LOLER) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations.

Sep 2004 - Jun 2007

Coordinator

Crane Co
Apr 2002 - Aug 2004

Crane Coordinator

Cheiftan Power Sevices

Crane Coordinator on various sites throughout Republic of Ireland assessing clients’ needs. Preparing lifting Studies, CAD drawings and carrying out initial site surveys.Advised on all Crane requirements on varying projects from contract lifts to complex and tandem lifts in Power Stations and Pharmaceutical plants. Ensured that all work was carried out in a safe manner and maintenance schedule carried out on time.

Apr 2002 - Aug 2004

As Rigging Supervisor / Superintendent

The Following

at Rings end CCP Dublin Bay Heavy lifts up to 750t

Jan 2001 - Apr 2002

Rigging Supervisor

Henry Brookes Ltd
Sep 2000 - Jan 2001

Rigging Supervisor

Interserve/Sarrens, Corryton Energy Project, Essex

Heavy lifts up to 475t -70m vessels

Jan 2000 - Sep 2000

Rigging Supervisor

Delta Catalytic U K Ltd
Jun 1999 - Jan 2000

Heavylift Superintendent

Waverly Engineering

Heavy lift up to 600t

Jan 1999 - Jun 1999

Heavylift Superintendant

Drake And Skull Engineering Ltd
Mar 1997 - Jan 1999

Heavylift Superintendant

Heerama Shipping Db 100

Jacket load outs up to 1200t

Aug 1995 - Apr 1996

Rigging Superintendent

Jordan Engineering
Nov 1994 - Aug 1995

Heavylift Supervisor

Flour Daniels/Mammoet
Jan 1992 - Oct 1994

Rigging Supervisor

Les Engineering
Jan 1991 - Jan 1992

Rigging Supervisor

Dragon Mechanical Ltd

as an Erector/ Rigger with the following

Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

Rigger

William Press Ltd. Steel Works, Gas Plants And Power
Jan 1986 - Jan 1988
1 education record

David (Toby) Hooker education

  • Beverly Comp
    Beverly Comp
    English Language And Literature/Letters
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David (Toby) Hooker works for Sky Top Lifting.

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David (Toby) Hooker is listed as Managing Director at Sky Top Lifting at Sky Top Lifting.

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David (Toby) Hooker is based in Milford Haven, Wales, United Kingdom while working with Sky Top Lifting.

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David (Toby) Hooker has worked for Sky Top Lifting, Shell Bgc, Shell, Weatherford, and Kbr / Granherne.

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David (Toby) Hooker holds Gcse, English Language And Literature/Letters from Beverly Comp.

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David (Toby) Hooker is listed with skills including Microstation, Inspection, Project Planning, Cranes, Oil And Gas Industry, Petrochemical, Bridge, and Onshore.

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