Ryan Clark
- Phone: +353 87 123 4567
- Email: ryan.clark@email.com
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- LinkedIn: ryanclarkhoistops
Summary
7 years of dedicated experience as a Hoist and Winch Operator, ensuring safe and efficient material and personnel movement on diverse construction and industrial sites. Consistently maintained 100% safety record while operating various hoist systems, contributing to project timelines and operational continuity.
Experience
Lead Hoist and Winch Operator, Emerald Construction Group -- Dublin, Ireland
Mar 2019 – present
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Managed and operated tower hoists (e.g., Geda 1500ZZP) and material winches for high-rise commercial projects, facilitating the lifting of over 500 tonnes of materials monthly.
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Coordinated daily lifting plans with site management and crane operators, improving material flow efficiency by 15% across multiple projects.
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Conducted pre-operational checks, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting on hoist machinery, reducing equipment downtime by 20%.
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Trained junior operators on safe operating procedures, load balancing, and emergency protocols, enhancing team safety compliance.
Hoist and Winch Operator, Celtic Lifting Solutions -- Cork, Ireland
June 2016 – Feb 2019
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Operated various types of industrial hoists and winches for precast concrete installation and heavy machinery relocation projects.
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Ensured strict adherence to all safety regulations (e.g., LOLER, HSA guidelines) and company policies, preventing incidents and injuries.
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Interpreted load charts and lift plans accurately to execute complex lifts, including tandem operations with crane teams.
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Maintained detailed logs of hoist operations, inspections, and maintenance activities.
Education
Technological University Dublin, Higher Certificate in Construction Plant Technology -- Dublin, Ireland
Sept 2014 – May 2016
Skills
Hoist & Winch Operation: Tower Hoists, Material Hoists, Personnel Hoists, Industrial Winches, Electric Hoists, Hydraulic Winches, Manual Chain Hoists
Safety & Compliance: LOLER Regulations, HSA Guidelines, Risk Assessment, Pre-Operational Checks, Emergency Procedures, PPE Adherence, Site Safety Management
Equipment & Systems: Geda Hoists, Liebherr Winches, Siemens Controls, Load Cells, Wire Rope Inspection, Rigging & Slinging, Preventative Maintenance
Technical Skills: Load Chart Interpretation, Lift Planning, Basic Mechanical Troubleshooting, Communication Systems (Two-way Radio), Blueprint Reading