Gary Dickson

LTA/ LIFTING INSPECTION ENGINEER at TAQA (Industrialization & Energy Services Company)

Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

About

An incredibly experienced technical manager, with a career spanning 30 years specializing in inspection and testing. Having established a successful international career, I have taken the lead to mastermind technical projects, inspiring teams of professional and driving robust compliance measures and quality management. An empowering team manager and a collaborative client project leader, I take pride in building strong networks with internal and external teams, never faltering under pressure and taking every opportunity to redefine project goals and drive optimization.

Experience

  • LTA/ LIFTING INSPECTION ENGINEER at TAQA (Industrialization & Energy Services Company)
    Jul 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • RLM Manager/Project Manager at Altrad Sparrows
    Jun 2024 - Jan 2025 · 8 mos

  • AlMansoori Petroleum Services (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Operations Superintendent/Project Manager
      Nov 2019 - Jun 2024 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    • Operations Superintendent/ ARO Contract Manager
      Nov 2019 - Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      A dynamic project leader, I steer the operational and strategic direction of the ARO project, leading a team of highly skilled technical specialists to deliver defined scope of work and key project deliverables. Responsible for mobilising offshore projects and tracking the allocation of equipment to offshore locations, I have delivered operational transformation by restructuring Almansoori inspection procedures in accordance with ARAMCO G.I’s, SWIM and adhering to current international standards and OEM manuals. Other achievements include: · Directing technical projects by identifying resources · Closing all projects by auditing processes and project deliverables. · Enforcing procedures and industry standards across company-wide operations · Keeping abreast of technical innovation and operational standards to review, amend and enforce compliance · Implementing a robust quality management infrastructure · Reviewing and approving technical bids, ensuring all technical data and records are up to date and integrated into tenders and bid management. · Maintaining robust budget control, enforcing cost rationalisation and tracking expenses · Establishing a strong network of technical specialists including Rig management and onshore management teams. · Positioned as a technical mentor, delivering comprehensive technical · Leading performance reviews for Inspectors and building progression plans with bespoke personal targets · Highly customer focused, attending meetings and investing client insights into project execution.

  • Technical Manager/Project Manager at Standard Arabia Inspection Co. Ltd.
    Jun 2017 - Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Mobile Inspection Engineer at London Lifting (UK)
    Sep 2016 - Jun 2017 · 10 mos

    Both Mobile Inspection Engineer roles involved hoisting and lifting gear surveys around the UK and I also performed load testing and certification of runway beams and equipment, implementing reparative maintenance and quality checks as required. Working in partnership with clients to understand requirements, I also performed inspections and certification of manual, electrical and pneumatic operated chain hoists.