Olagbadebo Segun

Lifting Equipment Inspector with 12+ years of hands-on experience in inspecting, testing, and maintaining cranes, hoists, slings, and rigging equipment. Skilled in adhering to industry standards such as LOLER and PUWER, performing load tests, and identifying mechanical defects, corrosion, and structural weaknesses. Proficient in nondestructive testing (NDT), technical drawing interpretation, and inspection reporting, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational efficiency.

LEEA Certified Lifting Equipment Inspector at Tubestar International FZE. (2025-01 – Present)

Conducted lifting equipment inspections using rope access technique, including NDT, crane load tests, DROPS surveys & statutory examinations, while preparing reports to ensure compliance, reliability, and enhanced safety.

• Inspected Lifting Equipment and Structure using Rope Access Technique.
• Carried out NDT on critical components, detecting and resolving 90% of material defects before service.
• Led 6 monthly statutory lifting equipment/gear examinations, achieving full compliance with safety standards.
• Prepared inspection reports and recommendations, ensuring 100% audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Supervised DROPS surveys & offshore container inspections, enhancing safety and reducing downtime by 15%.
• Executed offshore crane load tests and Derrick Inspection, raising operational reliability and preventing 95% of potential failures.

Rope Access Technician/ Lifting Equipment Engineer at JC International (2015-01 – 2025-01)

Conducted comprehensive inspections, non-destructive testing, and load assessments of lifting equipment at onshore and offshore facilities, ensuring safety, complete regulatory compliance, and overall operational readiness.

• Carried out offshore crane load testing per API RP 2D, 7th Edition, achieving 100% equipment reliability.
• Addressed failures proactively, contributing to a 12% decrease in downtime for critical lifting operations.
• Conducted lifting equipment integrity checks, ensuring 100% compliance with local & international standards.
• Performed thorough inspections of lifting gears & appliances, cutting operational incidents by 15% across sites.
• Executed NDTs to assess material conditions and weld integrity, mitigating 98% of defects before deployment.
• Prepared inspection reports with actionable recommendations, increasing equipment compliance & readiness.

NDT Trainee at Gennesaret Resources Nigeria Limited (2014-01 – 2014-12)

Assisted seniors and cross-functional teams in performing NDT inspections, preparing and calibrating equipment, analyzing material samples, maintaining testing tools, documenting results, and adhering to safety protocols.

• Participated in safety audits and adhered to NDT protocols, contributing to a zero-incident record.
• Conducted preliminary analysis of material samples under supervision, helping identify potential flaws.
• Supported senior technicians in preparing and calibrating NDT equipment, reducing setup errors by 12%.
• Documented inspection results and reports, ensuring 100% compliance with company and industry standards.
• Assisted in the maintenance & calibration of testing tools, increasing efficiency of inspection equipment by 8%.
• Performed ultrasonic, radiographic/magnetic particle inspections, aiding 15% rise in defect detection accuracy

B.Sc. in Industrial/Applied Chemistry – Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U) (2011-01)