MICHAEL GRIFFITHS PO Box 2609 ! Cairns, Queensland 4870 ! Phone: 808 383-1649 ! E-Mail: Griffo122@hotmail.com

Objective

An industrious and high-energy professional offering over 15 years of experience in the areas of heavy equipment operations, loading and lifting, preventive maintenance and site safety in the Marine Construction, Oil and Gas Industries.

Advanced Rigger and Qualified Offshore/Onshore Crane operator with an MED 2 Engineering and various certifications and licenses (see below). In-depth knowledge of International safety rules and regulations governing Machine operations, machine capacity and safe lifting specifically in Australia, Europe, Asia and Oceania.

Technically astute professional, very skilled in handling Cutter Suction Dredges, Clam Shell and Backacter Dredges and Offshore/Onshore Cranes with an outstanding track record of completing work in line with operational requirements whilst enforcing and upholding high safety standards.

Natural leadership, analytical and troubleshooting skills with proficiency in executing successful strategies while upholding a high quality of work in a minimum turnaround time

Experience

Deckhand, Svitzer (Cairns) April 2015- Current

Responsible for the safe operation and carrying out of deck procedures involved with the berthing of ships in Cairns, Myrilian and Lucinda.

Responsible for keeping track of maintanance records and the carrying out of general ship maintanance to the vessel and it's machinery.

Tower Crane Operator, EDINS Cranes Sep 2014 - April 2015

Erecting and Operation of Tower Cranes on various job sites in Stockholm Sweden.

Crane Operator, Programed Total Marine Services Mar 2014- Aug2014

200 ton ship Derick crane, Wheatstone Project

The safe operation and handing of ships derricks for the Wheatstone / Gorgon projects.

Discharging of cargo on multiple vessels and with heavy lifts of pipeline sections from ship to ship on the Wheatstone project.

Following of site safety procedures and regulations to zero harm within a reasonable turnaround time.

Liaising with both ship and PSV crews and master to ensure a safe and effective outcome during discharge operations.

Maintenance and checks of machinery and equipment.

Mar 2011 – Dec 2013:

1st Operator Van Oord – Mackay/Gladstone/Singapore/Darwin: Backacter 1100 (Simpson), 200ton Clam Shell (Tarvos)

1st Operator RN-Dredging – Darwin, Komatsu PC: 3000A Aqua digger (Gungner)

2nd Operator Jan De Nul – Wheatstone Project Western Australia: Backacter 1100 (Mimar Sinan)

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• Effectively handling daily operations and maintenance of vessel and ancillary equipment. • Ensuring compliance with different operating regulations transitioning from site to site (vessel and clients). • Implementing measures while meeting daily production goals. • Monitoring, supervising and ascertaining safety and wellbeing of crew members. • Maintaining a safe and efficient workplace. • Overseeing refit and reconstruction of vessels in Singapore. Marine Hand, Towage – Svitzer Jan 2010 – Mar 2011 Cairns, Queensland • Responsible for daily upkeep and tug maintenance. • Provided oversight to routine jobs such as rope handling and wheelhouse watches ensuring accomplishment,

safely and efficiently. • Watch-keeping duties. 2nd Operator, Cutter Suction Dredge – Van Oord (Slieidrecht 34, cutter suction Dredger) Jan 2009 – Dec 2009 Papua New Guinea

• Monitored dredge maintenance and operations. • Played a pivotal role in the repair and deployment of a floating pipeline. • Provided crucial assistance to the master during planning and dredging operations. • Administered stocktaking and survey of dredge equipment. 2nd Operator Cutter (Suction Dredge) –DEME Wombat (Cutter suction dredger) May 2008 – Dec 2008 Newcastle, Australia

• Ensured strict adherence to all workplace health and safety measures. • Operation of Cutter/Suction Dredge. • Identified and reported potential risks, hazards during dredging operations.

Skipper, Quickcat Cruises Jun 2007 – Mar 2008 Mission Beach, Queensland

• Served as a master in charge of vessel, licensed to carry 120 passengers. • Responsible for maintenance of vessel, engines and propulsion systems. • Supervised daily vessel operations while overseeing crew performance. Marine Operations Officer - Marine Safety QLD Feb 2007 – Jun 2007 Cairns, Queensland

• Performed repairs to navigation aids; responded to marine pollution incidents. • Responsible for boat and engine maintenance, as well as vessel operation when necessary. Dredge and Floating Plant Master and Operator - Cairns Port Authority Feb 2002 – Feb 2007 Cairns, Queensland • Willunger Grab Dredge • Team leader of operations as a Dredge Master and operator and a pile frame driver. • Played an integral role as a safety officer maintaining excellent safety record for the company.

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• Operated work boats, moved barges and supervised operations. • Managed line launches, pilotage, security checks/patrols, wharf construction and maintenance and crane operations. • Effectively maintained vessels while minimising downtime. • Supervised, mentored and trained staff in job technicalities.

Education

Secondary School; Brisbane Grammar School, Australia Feb 1989 – Dec 1993

Hospitality Business Management Course; Loraine Martin College, Brisbane Jun 1994 – May 1995

Professional Certifications/License/Training

• Offshore Crane Operator Endorsement • Sparrows Stage 2 Crane Cert • BOSIET (Universal) • CT-Tower Crane License • Swedish Tower Crane Cert • CO- Open Slew Crane • Mobile Crane • Advanced Rigger • Dogging Certificate • Excavator License • Master Class 5 • Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 • Marine Oil Spill Response Level 3 • STCW95 Certificate

• HC Semi-Trailer Licence • Forklift Certificate • Advanced Fire Fighting • UK & Norwegian Medical • MIST (CSTP-Australia) • Oxy Acetylene Safety Certificate • Confined Space Entry • Working at Heights Certificate • MSIC Security Clearance • MFO Wheatstone Project • First Aid • Senior First Aid Certificate • Dive Master • AMSA Medical

Key Professional Skills • Career Portfolio – Rich Experience in working on significant projects within the Oceania (Australian and Papua New

Guinea) and Europe, Asian regions. Expertise in operating different machinery. Professional attitude towards achieving required outcome and working within a team.

• Expertise – Demonstrating a thorough understanding of digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations while executing digging or lifting operations safely and efficiently. Excellence in evaluating job plans to efficiently operate machines while contributing to high standards of productivity.

• Marine/Vessel Skills – Experienced in vessel operations and engine maintenance, operating workboats, loading and anchor handling. Extensive work boat handling experience.

• Occupational Health and Safety – Adept in operating heavy equipment safely and effectively and minimising risk of injuries. Former safety officer with an outstanding track record of directing dredging operations with a no accident record while ensuring a safety-focused environments.

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• Machinery and Industrial Equipment Maintenance – Expertise in problem identification, troubleshooting and practical

problem solving with emphasis on a safe and clean work environment. Ability to develop new processes through maintenance and services, defect resolution and enhancement solutions.

• Collaborative Working and Team Leadership – Effective team player and or leader with an ability to work with peers to encourage high standards of professionalism. Implementing effective teambuilding strategies ensuring site operational excellence, improved work ethics and performance.

• Computer Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet-specific applications.

References

Franki Zielinski; Dredgeing Superintendent – Van Oord. Email: fzi@vanoord.com

Ashley Pope; Fitter.Engineer – Van Oord. Email: aussiepokie@hotmail.com Phone: +61 (409) 631-626

Bernie Gallen; Superintendant of Crews – Svitzer, Cairns. Email: bg5@bigpond.com Phone: +61 (438) 717-998

Robert Pryer; Tug Master - Svitzer, ph +61 (488) 502-532

Daryl Bolger; Tug Master - Svitzer, ph +61 (418) 668-192 Further references available on request