Ognjen Ogi Vidic

Supervised daily operations on construction and industrial projects, overseeing up to 30 employees.

Coordinated workflow and resource allocation across teams and departments for optimal efficiency.

Conducted regular site inspections to uphold quality control standards.

Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies at all job sites.

Trained and mentored staff on best practices and operational procedures.

Implemented process improvements that enhanced team performance and productivity.

Conducting troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance for over 20 years, internationally.

Gained 10 years of experience working in New Zealand's challenging environments on the below-mentioned sites.

Ensuring compliance with safety standards while delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Installed 32 Vestas V126 3.6 MWh wind turbines at Salt Creek Windfarm, Victoria, Australia.

Executed maintenance for Meridian at Te Uku Wind Turbine farm to enhance operational efficiency.

Conducted plant shutdowns across New Zealand, including Taranaki Power Plant and Huntly Power Plant.

Managed shutdown operations at Oji Tasman Plant and New Zealand Steel plant in Glenbrook.

Oversaw geothermal plant maintenance at Wairakei, Tauhara, and Ohaaki to ensure reliability.

FEB 2015 – April 2016: APAVE-Technicome Russia, joint venture projects: EXXON NEFTEGAS LIMITED COMPLEXES, Sakhalin Island, Russia.

Chayvo OPF, Odoptu NWS, Orlan and Berkut Platforms Rigging, lifting and maneuvering various loads at Chayvo Onshore Processing Facility (OPF), ODOPTU North Well Site and ORLAN Oil Rigg. Integrity inspections; creating and implementing Work methodologies, Risk Assessments, JSEA and Rescue plans into system and crew regarding given scopes; coordinating with 'Check 6' members to create safer working environment for all.

Various General Maintenance assistance as Supervisor and lead coordinator in simultaneous operations. Inspection of North and South Crane (ORLAN Oil Rigg). Assistance to 'Parker Drilling' company with rigging and lifting operations as well as reparations of defected tools and machines on height (Hydraulic hand rack arm, etc.). Supervising various steel erection structural reinforcing and maintenance operations on riggs moon pool and derrick.

NOV-DEC 2014: HESS OKUME COMPLEX, Equatorial Guinea Rigging for six rigs: Alphs, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot Duties: Slinging and lifting beams, spools, pressure vessels and other components on top and lower decks; helping the client find the best solutions for ongoing issues regarding projects in progress.

Oil company: EXXON MOBIL, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea – JADE Platform & FPU ZP – Rigging, lifting and fitting structural beams on derrick for load tests. Involved in other rigging & lifting operations regarding maintenance.

MARATHON Oil, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea – Performing rigging and lifting operations on pipelines, pressure vessels, pumps; preparing rigging and lifting plans in cooperation with installation operators. Creating and implementing Risk Assessments, JSEA and Rescue plans into system and crew regarding given scopes.

SEPT-OCT 2014: TOTAL, FPSO Dalia, Angola Duties: Rigging, lifting and fitting components on water supply systems for production on FPSO; in charge of evaluation of the water systems integrity and determining priorities of the positions to be replaced with stainless steel elements; isometric identification for piping and CAD Isometric Drawings. Rope Access techniques used where required.

APR-JUN 2014: MODEC, Acra (Thema), Ghana - Site manager on TEN (MODEC) project. Duties: Supervising rigging operations for tanker (ship) stools, stiffeners, plates; organising and coordinating two rigging teams (day and night shifts); keeping the project on schedule.

Oil company: ORSAM, Takoradi, Ghana –. Load test performing. Installations of rigging and lifting systems.

JUL-OCT 2013: TOTAL, FPSO NKOSA (NKP), Congo -Team leader of Rope Access multidiscipline NDT and Rigging Duties: inspection of structural and supporting beams integrity due to extensive corrosion on FPSO NKOSA, NKPs, NKPs2 and Tchibeli satellite; organising and coordinating simultaneous operations between FRIEDLANDER, PRECIOZO, and APAVE. Rigging, lifting and fitting new structural beams and trap doors. Replacing old, corroded elements with new ones.

TRANSOCEAN Rigg 135, Pointe Noire Bay, Congo – Replacement and maintenance of electrical safety critical items; re-laying of electrical cables, replacement of electrical safety equipment and general rope access assistance for SEMCO and Transocean crew on rig 135. Involved in various rigging & lifting operations, performing also VT, MT, ECI crane inspection. Replacing hundreds of old components with new during the reparation of rig.

Assistance supervision on maintenance projects, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards.

Prepared daily logs documenting maintenance activities and project statuses.

Developed work schedules to optimize resource allocation and improve efficiency. Promoted to Supervisor after 2008.

Promoted to Supervisor in 2008.

Executed maintenance tasks on boilers and turbines at Thermal Power Plants, Nikola Tesla 1 and 2.

Conducted repairs on boilers and turbines at Kostolac A and Kostolac B thermal power plants.

Assisted in budget preparation and breakdowns for approval processes.

Coordinated field activities with design changes and scheduling requirements.

Reviewed completed work for quality, consistency, and compliance.

Coordinated all phases between Construction and Projects Departments to ensure seamless workflow.

Supervised reconstruction efforts on multiple projects, adhering to established timelines.

Managed and updated dynamic plans in alignment with project schedules.

Executed work in industrial facilities, including Power Station Nikola Tesla 1&2 and Belgrade Port shipyard.

Oversaw operations related to Dunav-Tisa-Dunav Canals for effective project execution.

Assisted supervisor by coordinating field crews for roof and utility ceiling installations.

Facilitated communication between construction teams and inspection personnel to ensure compliance.

Streamlined installation processes through effective collaboration with onsite teams.

Monitored project progress to support timely completion and adherence to quality standards.