David Calvert

David Calvert

Steel Erector / Slinger Lead Erector

Followers of David Calvert2000 followers
location of David CalvertGuisborough, England, United Kingdom

Connect with David Calvert to Send Message

Connect

Connect with David Calvert to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Rigging Supervisor, Rigger, Steel Erector, SSSTS

  • Education

    • Hartlepool College of Further Education

      -
    • Laurence Jackson School

      1995 - 2000
      GCSE's
  • Experience

    • Dixon Engineering

      Aug 2019 - Sept 2019
      Steel Erector / Slinger Lead Erector

      Working 10 hour day shifts Steel erecting, reading drawings, sorting through the steel work, marking up where the columns are to be erected using the datum point and drilled and set the columns.Erecting the steel work, installing two silos and then tying them in with supports. Installing ladders, gratings and handrails.

    • CM STRUCTURAL SERVICES LTD

      Oct 2019 - Nov 2019
      Steel Erector / Slinger Team Leader

      Working 12 hour plus shift Steel erecting and slinger signaller, working on 26 storey building, erecting column’s, beams, bracing’s, decking and 22Ton columns.

    • STS Group

      Nov 2019 - Nov 2019
      Steel Erector/ Rigger

      Working 12 hour day shift Building oil rig platforms, installing steel beams, columns, pipe work, motors, pumps, walkways and handrails.

    • Protective Installations & Building’s Ltd

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
      Steel Erector Supervisor

      Working 10 hour plus days Erecting steel structures, building big warehouses, depots and multi storey buildings. Installing the everything from ground level up, marking out and drilling holes for columns.Erecting columns & beams, bracings, sheet roofs and walls, handrails and floor sheeting.

    • MTS / FJ Booth

      Feb 2020 - Jul 2020
      Steel Erector

      Working 10 hour night shift Dismantling old existing steel work, conveyor and installing new designed steel work, walkways & handrails, conveyors. Fabricating new steel work to fit, measuring, marking, cutting and drilling equipment to fit.

    • SW Construction LTD

      Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
      Steel Erector

      Working 10 hour plus day shifts and weekendsJoining two adjacent building together ( x2 ) and adding agricultural staircases and glass panels to the stairs and terraces. Measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling and fabricating pieces to fit.

    • BILA GROUP

      Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
      Steel Erector

      Working 9 hour shifts Slinging and erecting steel work, panels, decking, fabricating and cutting materials to make pieces fit.

    • Hares / ATM Construction

      Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
      Steel Erector

      Working 10 hour plus shiftsErecting 52 storey building with 2 smaller buildings attached, 26 stores and 12. Reading drawings, slinging of steel work, installing steel work.

    • Mostostal Warszawa S.A.

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
      Steel Erector

      Working 10 hours days and overtime Pre-assembling steel work before lifting into position and fixing. Using heavy lifting to lift pre-built structures to existing structure. Building a power plant for Hitachi, reading drawings, slinging/lifting, fixing, then installing platforms and steel work.

    • JB Fabrication Ltd

      Mar 2022 - Apr 2022
      Steel Erector

      Working 12 hour days and 12 days on 2 offBuilding a new water treatment plant, erecting steel building, bridges, platforms, walkways, and mixers. Using crane to install pipe work, fabricating/modifying steel work and pipe supports.Following permits to work, risk assessments and tool box talks. Contributing to a positive, productive work site by cooperating with corresponding trades. Complying with all relevant procedures and deliver high standards of safety performance during all operations.Maintaining high professional standard of workmanship at all times.Supervisory responsibility for teams when required, communicating work scopes/schedules and ensuring the safe completion of tasks. Show less

    • Industro / Hargreaves

      Apr 2022 - May 2022
      Steel Erector / Rigger

      Working 10 hour day shifts and 10 hour nights shifts Erecting and installing large conveyors and track for moving earth on the HS2 Project. Reading drawings, lining up and positioning of parts/ conveyors, rigging and lifting, connecting and bolting up of steel work.Decision making, implementing the required process resulting with the best outcome. Responding promptly and effectively to changing circumstances, planning for contingencies and managing priorities. Maximising team potential and developing performance by promoting a cohesive team-based culture.Mentoring team members of best practice/best approach to completing the job. Show less

    • Enerpro Group

      Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
      Rigging Supervisor

      Organising permits, getting the squads to sign onto the permits, risk assessments and delivering toolbox talks. Removing and reinstalling pipe work, motors, steel plates, using the means of lifting and rigging devices and the use of cranes with the deck crew. Reviewing and implementing quality control procedures through regular spot checking. Operating in compliance with industry health and safety requirements. Promoting all safety policies amongst the workforce.Working flexibly to accommodate the changing needs of the business, working long hours and taking on additional responsibilities.Using excellent communication skills at all levels while remaining dedicated to ensuring understanding of company requirements and procedures. Taking a logical approach, recognising the problem and its type, observing to ensure a clear vision from all angles, and finding possible solutions.Following all safety measures, maintaining the safe and healthy work environment. Show less

    • VolkerLaser

      Oct 2022 - May 2023
      Rigger / Erector

      Removal of Steelwork from pipe bridges using mobile crane and rigging equipment. Marking up , measuring, cutting & grinding of new steel to replace old steel. Installation of new fabricated steel

    • Global E&C

      May 2023 - now
      LOLER Rigger

      Accessing of jobs and writing up a lift plan, drawings, method statements & risk assessments. Doing all aspects of the rigging job at hand from hanging equipment and removing or replacing of equipment. After the job is complete the checking over the equipment for damage and returning it to the rigging loft

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NVQ Lv3 Moving Loads

    • Opito Lv3 Banksman & Slinger

    • Opito Lv4 Rigging Assessment

    • Working at Heights lv2

    • Appointed Person Moving Loads

      ECITB
      Apr 2025