Carmen Ferreira
Cape Town,SA
Summary
Self-motivated and task-driven individual with strong interpersonal skills. Skilled in working effectively with diverse cultural groups and resolving complex conflicts.
Adaptable Rope Access Technician with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in safety compliance, equipment maintenance, and complex rigging techniques. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure project success under varying conditions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
L2 Team Lead
ASP International
Yunlin, Taiwan
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Cable Pulling
- Rescue standby
IRATA L3 Supervisor, PAUT Testing
Vertical Logic
Koambo South, Angola
06.2024 - 06.2024
- NDT - PAUT testing - rope access and working at height.
HOD Rope Access
I-Rigging solutions
Cape Town
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Head of rope access, Cape Town, South Africa
- L3 Supervisor and Rigger - Skilled in managing rigging for feature films, commercials, and specialized tensile projects, ensuring safety and precision on every set.
L3 Supervisor & Expedition Lead
Project lead
Inaccessible Island, South Atlantic , Tristan Da Cunha Island
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Project Overview: NZ Flax plant eradication, Inaccessible Island, South Atlantic, Tristan Da Cunha
- Alien invasive plant removal - rigging supervisor, L3 supervisor
- NZ Flax plant eradication, Inaccessible Island, South Atlantic, Tristan Da Cunha
Lead Rescue Trainer & Facilitator
RSPB
Saint Helena Island
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Project Overview: Cloud and Forrest Project, Saint Helena Island
- Head rescue trainer, Cloud and Forrest conservation teams
- Cloud and Forrest Project, Saint Helena Island
Expedition logistics lead
Hankuzi Explorations
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Rope access lead
- Land-based scientific research logistics operational manager, working at heights field lead
Safety co-ordinator and team leader
I-Rigging solutions & Tent House Structures
Xigera
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Tensile rigging installation, construction
Lead fall arrest Instructor
Concord Safety
Pemba
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Pemba Mozambique
- SAHRA Grafite plant - Fall arrest trainer
- Pemba Mozambique
Operational logistics assistant
National Geographic & Wild Bird Trust
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Intotheokavango Wilderness Project - paddling two major rivers (Cubango & Cuando ) for survey purposes.
- Logistics and operations coordinator
- Intotheokavango Wilderness Project - logistical support.
- Scientific survey assistant.
Key Rigger
I-Rigging Solutions
Cape Town
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Koeberg, Eskom Nuclear plant
- Bolt removal within the cooling tower or reactor
- Koeberg, Eskom Nuclear plant
Level 3 supervisor
Siemens - South Africa
Lutzville
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Rope access safety supervisor and rigging lead
- Tower maintenance
Fear factor India stunt rigger
Phyrhana stunts & Switch Blade
Cape Town
01.2013 - 12.2015
Assistant rope access instructor
Ropeworkz
Cape Town
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Rope Access training centre
- Training co-ordinator, Assistant trainer for rope access course, offshore equipment co-ordinator, in-house Inspections manager
- Rope Access training centre
Education
WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER - Comprehensive advance first aid training
Wildmedix
Somerset-west, South Africa01.2022
FALL PROTECTION PLANNER -
Trainingworkz
Cape Town, South Africa01.2021
RADIATION TRAINING -
Koeberg, Eskom
01.2016
IRATA LEVEL 3 ROPE ACCESS -
Ropeworkz, Altuis Rope Access
Cape Town, South Africa01.2014
National Diploma - Advanture Tourism
Twhane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa01.2009
Skills
- Operational Administration Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Expertise
- Expedition Trip Planning
- Team Collaboration Skills
- Digital Photography
- Community Engagement Skills
- Cost Allocation Planning
Websites
References
- Mark Boven Davies, HOD - Special Projects I- Rigging Solutions, +27 73 180 9569, Mark@i-rigging.com
- Trevor Glass, Head of Conservation, Conservation21@gmail.com
- Graham Liebenberg, Installation Lead, Tjarnas Windfarm, +27 73 642 7002, +46 72 933 5351, graham.liebenberg.gl.ext@siemensgamesa.com
- Etienne Tredoux, Director, Ropeworkz, +27 83 310 6900, etienne@ropeworkz.co.za
- John Hilton, Founder, Wild Bird Trust, +27 82 823 5083, John@wildbirdtrust.com
Certification
- OPITO stage 1 rigging / Banksman & slingers
- IRATA l3 rope access
- Offshore survival
- Wilderness first aid responder
- GWO
Timeline
L2 Team Lead
ASP International
07.2024 - 11.2024
IRATA L3 Supervisor, PAUT Testing
Vertical Logic
06.2024 - 06.2024
Lead Rescue Trainer & Facilitator
RSPB
01.2022 - 12.2022
Expedition logistics lead
Hankuzi Explorations
01.2021 - 12.2021
HOD Rope Access
I-Rigging solutions
01.2020 - 03.2024
Safety co-ordinator and team leader
I-Rigging solutions & Tent House Structures
01.2020 - 12.2020
L3 Supervisor & Expedition Lead
Project lead
01.2019 - 12.2023
Lead fall arrest Instructor
Concord Safety
01.2019 - 12.2020
Operational logistics assistant
National Geographic & Wild Bird Trust
01.2017 - 12.2018
Key Rigger
I-Rigging Solutions
01.2016 - 08.2016
Level 3 supervisor
Siemens - South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2015
Fear factor India stunt rigger
Phyrhana stunts & Switch Blade
01.2013 - 12.2015
Assistant rope access instructor
Ropeworkz
01.2010 - 12.2012
WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER - Comprehensive advance first aid training
Wildmedix
FALL PROTECTION PLANNER -
Trainingworkz
RADIATION TRAINING -
Koeberg, Eskom
IRATA LEVEL 3 ROPE ACCESS -
Ropeworkz, Altuis Rope Access
National Diploma - Advanture Tourism
Twhane University of Technology
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