Paul Stibbles
Aberdeen,Scotland
Summary
Experienced professional with focus on crane operations. Ensures safe, precise lifting and transporting of materials through comprehensive knowledge of machinery and safety protocols. Enhances project efficiency and safety by maintaining equipment and adhering to operational guidelines.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Crane Operator/Forklift Driver/Supervisor
Peterson (United Kingdom) Limited
Aberdeen
05.2019 - 06.2026
- Supervising all Peterson personnel and the activities on and around the Quayside /Yard
- Organised equipment orders for daily operational needs while overseeing Base Operatives during vessel mooring and cargo inspection to ensure safe and efficient task completion with appropriate manning levels each shift.
- Conducted and recorded Daily Toolbox talks on all operations within the Quayside Operation and raised appropriate lifting plans.
- Obtained necessary work permits to ensure compliance with site regulations.
- Recorded and submitted all incidents and accidents within the investigation time frame.
- To carry out a weekly yard check & Fire tests on site and report/ record any irregularities
- Supported fire and first aid drills, ensuring preparedness for emergencies.
- Assisted with chairing Monthly Safety Meetings and promoted safe working practices while fostering a positive safety culture within the team.
- Supported Quayside and company procedures on employee responsibilities and accountabilities, ensuring alignment with company values and behaviours.
- Monitored and verified staff timesheets on a weekly and monthly basis to ensure accurate payroll.
- Adhered to plant maintenance schedules while exploring cost-saving opportunities and coordinating additional crane and cherry picker hires for Quayside operations.
- Shift pattern is 7 on 7 off
Tug Driver/ Forklift Driver
Peterson (United Kingdom) Limited
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Loaded and unloaded cargo received on site.
- Liaised with Quayside Supervisor to ensure safe loading of trailers with backload
- Ensured all work was carried out safely and efficiently
- Facilitated cargo movement from ASCO to maintain workflow continuity
- Maintained excellent working relationships with Transport Controllers to facilitate timely despatch of cargo loaded on trailers.
HGV Class 1 Local and distance driving / Transport Controller / Tug Driver / Forklift Driver
ARR Craibs
05.2001 - 01.2017
- Performed local and long-distance HGV driving tasks, adhering to safety regulations and delivery timelines
- Oversaw transport operations for Shell cargo, ensuring efficient delivery and compliance with shipping schedules
- Allocating trucks to meet the collection times and ensuring loaded trailers with backload were delivered in a timely manner
- Collaborated with shipping and warehouse teams to secure vehicle availability for timely vessel departures
- Worked as a Tug Driver and Forklift Driver for ten years at Torry Marine Base
- Maintained safety protocols and procedures to ensure safe working practices
- Carry out daily checks on equipment being used and reporting defects to Supervisor immediately
- Load /Unload trailers as per VOSA rules and ensuring loads were secured for onward delivery
- Operated forklift and conducted daily checks to ensure machine was fit for use.
- Reported on all damages done or seen to Line Supervisor
Skills
Hoisting operations expertise
Signal understanding and usage
Emergency procedures implementation
Mechanical intuition
Off-Centre loading handling
Cargo lifting techniques
Certified lifting operations
Safety protocol adherence
Risk assessment capabilities
Patient and focused
Respect for safety gear
Slings and cables knowledge
Equipment inspections
Spatial awareness
Crane operation
Slinging techniques
Container handling
Health and Safety
Certification
- HGV Class 1 Driver
- OPITO Stage 3 Banksman
- Forklift Certificate up to 16000kgs
- Trained Fire Warden, Spill Responder & Manual Handling
- Rigging Loft Management
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Permit to Work.
- Appointed Person
- ECITB Supervisor
- MEWP Trained
- Radiation Protection Supervisor
- Full ADR
- CPC licence
- NPORS Crane licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Crane Operator/Forklift Driver/Supervisor
Peterson (United Kingdom) Limited
05.2019 - 06.2026
Tug Driver/ Forklift Driver
Peterson (United Kingdom) Limited
01.2017 - 05.2019
HGV Class 1 Local and distance driving / Transport Controller / Tug Driver / Forklift Driver
ARR Craibs
05.2001 - 01.2017