Valuing our People

We believe that our most important assets are the people we employ. Our experienced and professional team include project managers, engineers, supervisors, health, safety and environment officers, surveyors and mechanical tradespeople, backed by a dedicated management and administration team.

With a variety of project locations throughout World, our employees have the flexibility to travel and develop their skills and knowledge on the variety of projects we undertake. Our
experienced team members mentor our new employees to develop and guide them ensuring that our clients’ needs are met, while delivering projects that meet our accredited Quality, Safety and Environmental Standards.

Training and Development

Being a leader in the industry is easy when you harness the drive and commitment of a talented team of people. We always encourage further training and development of our employees wishing to increase their skills, knowledge and expertise allowing progression through the company. We offer our employees the chance to learn from some of the strongest and most experienced teams and professionals in the industry, and to apply their skills and shine in their chosen field.

Education

O’Brien SCS encourages employees to further their education in areas such as engineering, surveying and estimating, procurement, OH&S, logistics, accounting, human resources and marketing.

Apprenticeship/Traineeships

O’Brien SCS supports employees continuing their development and gaining qualifications in the construction industry. We offer our apprentices the opportunity to take on the challenge of our industry with the support and knowledge of our long term employees to teach and guide them. Areas we focus on include the Civil Construction trade, Heavy Duty Plant Mechanics, Metal Fabrication and Auto Electrical.

At all times throughout the project O’Brien Specialist Crane Services management team have provided immediate response, both for safety and technical advice which included additional control measures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The management of O’Brien Specialist Crane Services is professional, honest and follows international business practice. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company to other prospective clients.
The Bristol Port CompanyBristol, United Kingdom
O’Brien Specialist Crane Services on behalf Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd assumed the role of Principal Contractor for the project. The works were carried out to the total satisfaction of Liebherr and in accordance with the guidelines and regulations.
Liebherr Container Cranes LtdKillarney, Republic of Ireland
O’Brien Specialist Crane Services performed an outstanding job to demolish four Ship-to-Shore gantry cranes for PACECO in Matson Terminals, Honolulu, Hawaii. PACECO would like to thank O’Brien Specialist Crane Services for there excellent efforts and strong sense of work ethic to complete the project in the most challenging of times. We would highly recommend your services
PACECO CORPCalifornia, USA
A&P has contracted with O’Brien’s since 2004 and have maintained an ongoing relationship. I have found O’Brien’s to be responsive, helpful and diligent in all aspects of their work completing all tasks in a professional and timely manner.
A&P Group Limited
Throughout the Works, O’Brien’s always worked in a collaborative and professional, proactive manner taking safety as a number one priority.
We confirm the experience and strength of O’Brien’s in crane dismantling and we will continue engaging O’Brien’s as our partner in our future endeavours and therefore recommend them to any prospective client.
APM TerminalsBarcelona Spain
The works were carried out excellent, in a safe and professional manner. I totally recommend the services delivered by O’Brien’s.
TPSV Valparaiso Chile
The works were a complete and total success, the job was done in a safe, timely and very professional manner. We were very pleased with the outcome and I have no problem recommending O’Brien’s as a competent, reliable and professional company who has proven their worth to us at the Freeport Container Port.

Hutchison Ports, Freeport Container PortGrand Bahama, Bahamas
The stringent regulations and standards required to operate within our high risk industry is one of the main contributing factors, why Shepherd Offshore has no hesitation in engaging O’Brien’s as their preferred contractor for all Crane Demolition, Dismantling, and Relocation Projects.
Throughout every project O’Brien’s have demonstrated an exemplary standard of hard work, honesty and Health & Safety standards.
Mr Bruce Shepherd O.B.E.Shepherd Offshore

Valuing our People

Training and Development

Education

Apprenticeship/Traineeships

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