Damian Buckley
Lillestrøm,Viken
Summary
Experienced Thermal insulation Engineer / Isolatør Professional with strong leadership & Relationship-building skills. Motivated with 14+ years progressive experience in the H&V industry. Energetic self starter & team builder able to navigate high-stress situations & achieve goals on time. Motivated individual with solid experience of running large scale projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Thermal Insulator / Isolatør Foreman
Hnh Isolering
Oslo, Lillestrøm
10.2020 - Current
- Coordinating with other trades, planning material resources, and staff scheduling to ensure on-time, under-budget completion for the new Drammen Sykehus (hospital), profitable projects valued at 5,000,000 kr.
- Liaised with supervisors to better understand project requirements and insulation needs for specific buildings.
- Provided detailed reports and timely updates, updating clients on project progress and compliance.
- Verified project completion and handed over completed areas to clients, fulfilling delivery obligations.
- Assigned work to personnel based on job requirements, and individual skills, to deliver quality products.
- Coordinated and supervised operatives' activities, allocating tasks, and enforcing safety procedures to maintain safety.
- Managed Insulator team of 5+ employees overseeing training, production and project goals.
- Inspected site work to check progress, identify quality or code issues, and estimate completion times.
- Organised crew operations to complete projects in line with schedule and budget targets.
- Applied insulating materials to pipes or ductwork for superior heat retention.
- Improved protection of insulation by applying aluminium and sheet metal to prevent damage.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with fellow insulation workers and wider construction teams.
Thermal insulator / Supervisor
Broughton Thermal Ltd
London, Hertfordshire
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Coordinating with other trades, planning material resources and staff scheduling to ensure on time under budget completion for Hertswood Academy profitable projects valued at £200K.
- Conferred with other managers, technical personnel and team leaders to coordinate efficient site work and maintain tight schedules.
- Day to day measuring of all required materials needed for site operative's.
- Liaising with management - subcontractors giving our daily activity briefing's, tool box talks, permits to work, risk assessments, safe job annalist, following safe procedures of work overseeing high standards of thermal insulation.
Thermal insulator apprenticeship
Excel Portam Ltd
London, Greater London
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Started at Excel Portam Ltd as a thermal insulation apprentice, and upon completing my apprenticeship, stayed with them until May 2015, leaving to further my career and grow in the industry.
- Working on some prestigious projects during my apprenticeship, including The Shard of Glass, the tallest building in Western Europe, and The Francis Crick Institute, formerly the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation, making it the biggest single biomedical laboratory in Europe.
- Installed protective coverings, such as vapour barriers or aluminium foils for improved building efficiency.
- Ensured minimal wastage with precise cutting and shaping of insulating material.
- Followed strict health and safety protocols to minimise workplace incidents.
- Covered, sealed or finished insulated surfaces using plastic covers, canvas strips or sealants for enhanced protection against moisture ingress.
- Removed old insulation before new installations, resulting in a cleaner work environment.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning
College of North West London
NVQ Level 2 - Thermal insulation Engineer
TICA Thermal insulators contractor's association
Skills
- Gold CSCS Card - Advanced Craft only available for time-served insulators
- Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
- IPAF - Powered Access Licence - Trained
- Asbestos Awareness Certificate
- TICA - Indentures
Languages
English
Timeline
Thermal Insulator / Isolatør Foreman
Hnh Isolering
10.2020 - Current
Thermal insulator / Supervisor
Broughton Thermal Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2019
Thermal insulator apprenticeship
Excel Portam Ltd
08.2010 - 05.2015
NVQ Level 2 - Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning
College of North West London
NVQ Level 2 - Thermal insulation Engineer
TICA Thermal insulators contractor's association
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