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Luke Hemmings

Coseley

Summary

I consider myself to be a highly motivated and effective offshore crane engineer currently working in the marine industry internationally. I have an excellent track record for progression & achievements with excellent understanding of industry health and safety procedures. I'm a highly organized and efficient individual, with a precise approach to projects, which has yielded excellent results to date. I'm able to manage own time effectively and priorities my workload. Experienced at working to tight deadlines and under considerable pressure. I always except the opportunity to train and develop my skills further.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Offshore Crane Engineer

Palfinger Marine UK
09.2020 - Current
  • Lead engineer carrying out installation, commissioning and service work on Palfinger cranes internationally.
  • Developed comprehensive reports detailing commissioning processes, findings, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Responded to problems reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
  • Supported sales teams by providing technical training to customers.

L4 TSWA Service Technician & Crane / Lift Maintenance Engineer / Inspector

BOSTONENERGY and HMF
07.2011 - 09.2014
  • Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance, inspections and repairs to nacelle cranes, TP davit cranes, tower hoists and statuary inspection campaigns for offshore turbines around the UK/Europe.
  • Troubleshooting, service maintenance and repairs on HIAB, DEMAG, HMF, Palfinger cranes.
  • Troubleshooting, service maintaining, repairs on Avanti, Skyman, Power Climber, Halo tower hoists.
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshoot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
  • Knowledge and understand of how/when to apply isolation of the hydraulic pitch system/ brake system/crane system for the scope of work being performed.
  • Leading Technicians with a focus on meeting objectives safely and effectively to minimize the risk to personnel and equipment.
  • Demonstrate and understand site requirements regarding safety and conduct on site and the sites emergence response plan.

Site Service Engineer

Worlifts - Bromsgrove
07.2011 - 07.2014
  • Cranes, hoists and davits - Inspections/fault finding/retrofits/preventive maintenance.
  • Lifting equipment inspections & repairs.
  • Hydraulic jacking equipment 0.5 tonnes to 500 tonnes - Inspection/installation/repairs/fault finding/ preventive maintenance.
  • Safety Harness Anchor Points -installation/inspection/testing.
  • Completing work on various Coal, Gas, Hydro and Nuclear power stations across the UK as a crane/lifting engineer. Also, completing work on the railways and London underground.

Site Service Engineer

TJ PLANT & LIFTING - Wednesbury
08.2006 - 07.2011
  • Cranes, hoists and davits - Inspections/fault finding/retrofits/preventive maintenance.
  • Lifting equipment inspections & repairs.

Education

Siemens Training Centre - Newcastle

Other Approved UK Training Centres

Palfinger Marine Training - Salzburg

Skills

  • Onshore/Offshore working
  • PLC & software
  • Energy Isolation (LOTO)
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Bolt torquing campaigns
  • Electrical Systems
  • Retrofit campaigns
  • Commissioning
  • Maintenance
  • Inspections
  • Follow Work instructions
  • Understand and work to EIP/AWP
  • Training
  • Team Lead
  • Statuary Inspection
  • Damage checking
  • Error evaluation
  • Health & Safety
  • Method Statements
  • Risk Assessments
  • Tool Box Talks
  • Hydraulics
  • Communicate and work part of a team effectively
  • Hazardous working
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Functional Testing

Certification

SIEMENS LEVEL 4 TRAINED TURBINE SERVICE AND STATOURY INSPECTION TEAM LEAD TECHNICIAN

Accomplishments

  • Adapted well working on several different Wind Farms including Dudgeon, Teeside, Neton down, Westermost Rough, Lid, Humber Gateway, Walney 1-2-3, Rhyl Flats, Gwynt Y Mor, Gunfleet Sands, Lincs, Veja Mate, Greater Gabbard, London Array and Gemini.
  • Excelled fixing turbine cranes, lifts, turbine mounted safety equipment.
  • Selected by management at Boston as Lead Statuary Technician and was sent to Dudgeon offshore wind farm and successfully resolved repair issue of the Demag DS10 electric rope hoists, received high praise from management within siemens due to all hoists having a work stop order.
  • Recognised for having excellent HSE knowledge and also safety record with zero accidents/incidents recorded throughout career and no loss of man hours.
  • Competent and trusted member as part of a team or leading a team.
  • Successfully passed TWSA training on various siemens turbine models - 3.6MW 4.0MW 6.0DD MW.
  • Experienced and competent working on different wind turbine manufacture types - Siemens, Senvion, Nordex, Gamesa, EWT and Vensey.

Resides

33 Pear Tree Lane, Coseley, West Midlands, WV14 8HA

Tel

07545258026

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/21/1989
  • Nationality: British

References

References available on request.

Timeline

Offshore Crane Engineer

Palfinger Marine UK
09.2020 - Current

L4 TSWA Service Technician & Crane / Lift Maintenance Engineer / Inspector

BOSTONENERGY and HMF
07.2011 - 09.2014

Site Service Engineer

Worlifts - Bromsgrove
07.2011 - 07.2014

Site Service Engineer

TJ PLANT & LIFTING - Wednesbury
08.2006 - 07.2011

Siemens Training Centre - Newcastle

Other Approved UK Training Centres

Palfinger Marine Training - Salzburg
Luke Hemmings