Vivien Ngako
Richardson
Summary
To obtain a suitable position in the organization where I'll have an opportunity to contribute to the maximum, and be able to fulfill the organization's optimum expectations, which in return will help me keep building up my career. To work in the professional challenging environment and appreciate hard work, integrity in carrying out Responsibilities safely and efficiently.
More than 18 years of Experience in the Rope Access Industry including Onshore sector (high pressure washing, window cleaning, painting, structure repairs, sign installation, various maintenances, WTG (blades repairs, Towers Inspection and cleaning, Gel Coating, etc...) and Offshore Sector (Oil & Gas with various maintenances (Risers Inspections), jetting pipes replacement, structures and clamps replacement, bolts protrusion, inspection and torquing, painting, Jack up legs, Derrick structures, standpipes, visual inspection, Team Leader, Mentor
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Rope Access Supervisor, Mentor, Lead Blade Inspection and Repairs
Apave-Irisndt
10.2021 - Current
- Managed NDT Rope Access Technicians' safety across various refineries and offshore wind farm projects.
- Directed nationwide installation of busbars and C-springs, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Rope Access Supervisor
Robur-Group USA
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Led Blade Repair, Inspection, In charge of Blade Repair Techs Safety
Rope Access Supervisor
BrandSafway LLC
12.2019 - 05.2020
- In charge of the safety of Rope Access Insulators and Painters as well as Mentoring and Training new Technicians at DOW Freeport Tx
Rope Access Team Lead
WindCom (Wind Composite Services LLC.)
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Blade Inspection and repairs, Assistant Trainer and Rescue Team Leader
- Analysis rope access system including fall factors, impact forces
- Safety evaluation of rope access equipment and systems
Lead Blades Inspection
Fairwind Inc (UNITED STATES)
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Spoilers Removal, Repairs and Gel Coating at Senvion Fields, Tehachapi CA
Team Lead
Altura Wind Turbine Services (UNITED STATES)
03.2017 - 12.2018
- In charge of Nacelles and Towers Cleaning (external & internal cleaning), Blades (Repairs) at GE various fields and in charge of Rope Access Techs Safety on the daily basic working operation
Rope Access Supervisor/ Team Leader
Emirates Industrial Laboratory (EIL- DUBAI)
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Gulf-Tide, Ivory Coast (Petroci): Led risers and piping inspections team (UT Gauge), Derrick Structures
- In charge of Rigging inspection, Team Trainer at Gulf Tide (Ivory Coast)
- Nigeria-Exxon Mobil: NDT (UT, PT, VI, MT) In charge of the safety of NDT rope access techs on the Risers inspection, piping, Hot Oil Heater Tanks
- Bolts protrusion, storage tanks inspections
- Changed swing ropes at Nigeria Exxon-Mobil (Nigeria offshore)
Rope Access Supervisor
Megarme Qatar LLC (DOHA – QATAR)
03.2013 - 06.2014
- In Charge of screen frames installation at Qatar petroleum District (QPD)
- Led Painting, visual inspection at Qatar Ras gas plant (Ongoing offshore project)
- In charge of Structures repairs at Qatar twins Palm towers A & B
- Led 20 Rope Techs for windows cleaning at Al-Mirqab Tower, Al-Facial Tower
- Assistant Trainer, Safety evaluation of rope access equipment at Megarme Qatar
Rope Access Supervisor
Rope Worx Cape Town (SOUTH AFRICA)
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Led a team of 15 Rope Techs on the Cape Town Horizon Bay Complex (Table View) including structure repairs, plastering, painting, window cleaning, pressure jet washing, joint Sealing, Light replacement
- In charge of safety of 20 Rope Techs working (concrete repairs, plastering, painting) at University of Cape Town (UCT)
- Team Leader at Cape Town ABSA Building (external renovation)
Wind-o-wash (SOUTH AFRICA)
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Led 6 Rope Techs for glasses cleaning at Newlands Ruby Stadium, Manhattan Century City, Pepper Club Hotel, Cullinan inn Waterfront, Tulbacht center, Groote Shuur Hospital
Assistant Rope Access Team Lead
Skyriders SA (SOUTH AFRICA)
10.2010 - 12.2010
- In charge of the safety of 4 Rope Techs working (concrete repairs, plastering, painting) at Ostende, Vredefort buildings, High Level Road, Civic Center in Cape Town (SOUTH AFRICA)
Team Worker, French and Spanish Translator
Somagec S.A. (EQUATORIAL GUINEA)
08.2007 - 05.2008
- In charge of 5 Rope Techs working (Cable pulling, replacement of lights, painting) at 'Malabo Dry Dock', Onshore Project
Team Worker, French and Spanish translator
Bouygues Batiment International (BBI)
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Lead 10 Rope Techs and 5 ground crews workers at Malabo Stadium including (Concrete Repairs, Plastering, painting, Lights replacement, Bolts Protrusion)
Assistant Supervisor
Seguibat Equatorial Guinea S.A.
04.2004 - 11.2006
- Part of Rope Access Team (RAFAA L1) and Assistant Supervisor: led plastering, painting, and concrete repairs at 'La Salla de Conferencía' (Malabo, Guinea Equatorial)
Education
High School Diploma - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Natural Sciences
06.2001
Skills
- Painting and concrete repairs
- NDT and composite blade repairs
- Height inspection and maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Lead climbing and training
- Rescue leadership
- Rope access system analysis
- Safety evaluation of access equipment
Personal Information
Nationality: US citizen
Academy Qualification
General Certificate of Education (GCE board), High School Diploma, 09/01/93, 06/01/01, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Natural Sciences
Summary Of Working Experience
More than 18 years of Experience in the Rope Access Industry including Onshore sector (high pressure washing, window cleaning, painting, structure repairs, sign installation, various maintenances, WTG (blades repairs, Towers Inspection and cleaning, Gel Coating, etc...) and Offshore Sector (Oil & Gas with various maintenances (Risers Inspections), jetting pipes replacement, structures and clamps replacement, bolts protrusion, inspection and torqueing, painting, Jack up legs, Derrick structures, standpipes, visual inspection, Team Leader, Mentor.
Timeline
Rope Access Supervisor, Mentor, Lead Blade Inspection and Repairs
Apave-Irisndt
10.2021 - Current
Rope Access Supervisor
Robur-Group USA
03.2020 - 10.2021
Rope Access Supervisor
BrandSafway LLC
12.2019 - 05.2020
Rope Access Team Lead
WindCom (Wind Composite Services LLC.)
03.2019 - 09.2019
Lead Blades Inspection
Fairwind Inc (UNITED STATES)
12.2018 - 03.2019
Team Lead
Altura Wind Turbine Services (UNITED STATES)
03.2017 - 12.2018
Rope Access Supervisor/ Team Leader
Emirates Industrial Laboratory (EIL- DUBAI)
06.2014 - 01.2016
Rope Access Supervisor
Megarme Qatar LLC (DOHA – QATAR)
03.2013 - 06.2014
Rope Access Supervisor
Rope Worx Cape Town (SOUTH AFRICA)
03.2012 - 03.2013
Wind-o-wash (SOUTH AFRICA)
01.2011 - 03.2012
Assistant Rope Access Team Lead
Skyriders SA (SOUTH AFRICA)
10.2010 - 12.2010
Team Worker, French and Spanish Translator
Somagec S.A. (EQUATORIAL GUINEA)
08.2007 - 05.2008
Team Worker, French and Spanish translator
Bouygues Batiment International (BBI)
01.2007 - 07.2007
Assistant Supervisor
Seguibat Equatorial Guinea S.A.
04.2004 - 11.2006