As a section leader and line manager I have responsibility for assignment and development of ~10 engineers, with focus on ensuring reliable operation of multiple complex high-power converter systems and delivery of system improvement projects, while continuing to retain operational responsibility for leading diagnostic and technical problems solving activities.LINE MANAGEMENT;o Line management of authority staff, supporting on-boarding, outlining development areas/scheme, conducting APS… Show more As a section leader and line manager I have responsibility for assignment and development of ~10 engineers, with focus on ensuring reliable operation of multiple complex high-power converter systems and delivery of system improvement projects, while continuing to retain operational responsibility for leading diagnostic and technical problems solving activities.LINE MANAGEMENT;o Line management of authority staff, supporting on-boarding, outlining development areas/scheme, conducting APS goals & review,o CPM for contract staff,o Mentoring of junior engineers and technicians within the team, and graduates and apprentices in the wider organisation, PLANT, OPERATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT;o Devising and implementing a regular maintenance culture ensuring generation of suitable procedures, scheduling and record keeping,o Implementing a plant spares system enabling parts to be catalogued and failures repaired or replaced ensuring the availability of critical parts reducing the loss of operations time, o Leading the development of operational roles and processes, ensuring training is suitable & effective, and that operations fully supported,o Driving plant improvement projects, ensuring that technical control process are followed, providing technical guidance and helping align schedules & resources,o Ensuring delivery of multiple section objectives by ensuring engagement tracking delivery of team actions,o Overseeing section external spend and person (PPY) budget in consultation with the facility budget hold (director level). Show less

My main responsibilities in this role were leading the commissioning of the MAST-U power supplies (MFPS, SFPS, LVPS & DFPS) and supporting the facility and experimental operation while acting as an AP(e).COMMISSIONING LEAD;o Directing engineering and commissioning activities both on a day-to-day basis in line with the MAST-U re-start plan, and as contribution to the development of said plan,o Leading the Power Supplies and external MAST-U teams in the completion of the commissioning… Show more My main responsibilities in this role were leading the commissioning of the MAST-U power supplies (MFPS, SFPS, LVPS & DFPS) and supporting the facility and experimental operation while acting as an AP(e).COMMISSIONING LEAD;o Directing engineering and commissioning activities both on a day-to-day basis in line with the MAST-U re-start plan, and as contribution to the development of said plan,o Leading the Power Supplies and external MAST-U teams in the completion of the commissioning milestones and supporting the MAST-U facilities in the use of the power supplies for experimental commissioning,o Liaising with external system suppliers, ensuring accurate communication of complex issues and driving solutions, o Ensuring the re-start processes are passed and documented enabling the safe energisation and commissioning of the plant.SUPPORTING MAST-U OPERATIONS;o Supporting other engineers and technicians as both an AP(e) and as experience engineer, maintaining a productive and safe working environment,o Providing support to the MAST-U team by conducting and co-ordinating inspection, test and safe energisation of the other MAST-U systems. Show less

Responsibility for the continuing MAST Upgrade programme, with focus on the role of PRO for the poloidal power supplies, the MKIS safety system and electrical installation and cubicle testing processes.POLOIDAL SUPPLIES PRO;o Taking full responsibility for delivering the required modification to the poloidal supplies (SFPS, MFPS and EFPS), their integration into the wider MAST-U systems and ensuring accuracy of all records & drawings, o Preparation, and eventual safe energisation… Show more Responsibility for the continuing MAST Upgrade programme, with focus on the role of PRO for the poloidal power supplies, the MKIS safety system and electrical installation and cubicle testing processes.POLOIDAL SUPPLIES PRO;o Taking full responsibility for delivering the required modification to the poloidal supplies (SFPS, MFPS and EFPS), their integration into the wider MAST-U systems and ensuring accuracy of all records & drawings, o Preparation, and eventual safe energisation and testing, of the poloidal control and HV systems,o Development of the poloidal integrated off-coil commissioning procedures. DELIVERY OF THE MKIS EMERGENCY EXIT LOCKING SYSTEM;o Shaping the MKIS design and specification from concept through to operational systemo Conducting a formal review process, o Assembly and demonstration of a working prototype,o Issuing of the final system drawings for external procurement, o Supervising the final installation, testing and energisation of the system,o Production of the system commissioning procedures and final commissioning for the system.MANAGEMENT OF THE CUBICLE AND INSTALLATION, ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTING FOR MAST-U;o Working with project stakeholders to outline the project inspection and test requirements, o Generation, and management of, the inspection and test forms and record keeping database, o Co-ordination of testing resources in line with project priority,o Acting as a Quality Assessor and ensuring the suitability of testing data and compliance with regulation. Show less

A wide range of responsibilities while working on the MAST Upgrade programme, focused on the extensive installation activities.CREATING AND APPLYING WORK CONTROLS;o Assessing the work task to be completed and producing the relevant method statements,o Conducting, and recording, both area and task risk assessments,o Co-ordinating engineering drawings and documentation,o Presenting tool-box talks to the workforce and ensuring that all the safety control are understood and… Show more A wide range of responsibilities while working on the MAST Upgrade programme, focused on the extensive installation activities.CREATING AND APPLYING WORK CONTROLS;o Assessing the work task to be completed and producing the relevant method statements,o Conducting, and recording, both area and task risk assessments,o Co-ordinating engineering drawings and documentation,o Presenting tool-box talks to the workforce and ensuring that all the safety control are understood and applied. SUPERVISING INSTALLATIONS;o Co-ordinating craft effort and enabling multiple work package to successfully progress,o Assessment and procurement (as an approved requisitioner) of the required tooling and materials, reducing potential programme delays,o Technical supervision with attention paid to compliance with local and external regulation (Electrical Safety Rules, BS 7671, etc).ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN;o Leading the design of the MAST-U PS area auxiliary power and data systems,o Application of BS 7671 ensuring compliant circuit design,o Use of installation expertise to create an achievable containment design,o Collaboration with Design Office in the production of the final engineering drawings. Show less

As part of the Thames Water SCADA upgrade, my focus was the installation of PLCs, pump control systems & telemetry RTUs. o Technical surveys of proposed sites, information gathering and installation planning, o Installation of a variety of pump drive systems,o Control and telemetry system integration,o Programming and commissioning of smart pump controller and SCADA communication system.