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Dalry Site, Drakemyre, Dalry

• A certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with several years of experience working on a continuous improvement strategy utilising lean and six sigma (LSS) tools.• Led and facilitated Criticality Ranking meetings to identify Quality, SHE and Business criticality for future project equipment. Analysed plant performance, maintenance history, and downtime data to determine the criticality of existing equipment.• Led and facilitated Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), analysed… Show more • A certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with several years of experience working on a continuous improvement strategy utilising lean and six sigma (LSS) tools.• Led and facilitated Criticality Ranking meetings to identify Quality, SHE and Business criticality for future project equipment. Analysed plant performance, maintenance history, and downtime data to determine the criticality of existing equipment.• Led and facilitated Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), analysed maintenance history and asset utilisation data to specify optimum Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and plans. • Led and facilitated Complex RCAs across various manufacturing plants. Identified and eliminated repeat issues causing plant downtime / high maintenance and production costs. Utilised data from various sources. Developed next steps to stop repeat issues and increase reliability, efficiency, and productivity.• Carried out post implementation reviews to ensure benefits were realised. • Specified improvement projects for implementation. • Provided technical guidance on maintenance and reliability issues of industrial process equipment. • Analysed SAP data to optimize PPM plans based on maintenance equipment history related to the business strategy and manufacturing goals. Show less

East Kilbride

• Managed planned and progressed the production of calculations and the verification of high integrity mechanical safety provisions on behalf of DSM (Dalry) as part of the Loss of Primary Containment Project (LoPC). • Co-ordinated verification and the input of Equipment Safety Data Sheets / Verification Checklist into DSM’s RESIS database. • Produced and reported ABB KPI’s and progress to client against agreed timescales and cost. Provided ongoing cost and invoice reports to client and… Show more • Managed planned and progressed the production of calculations and the verification of high integrity mechanical safety provisions on behalf of DSM (Dalry) as part of the Loss of Primary Containment Project (LoPC). • Co-ordinated verification and the input of Equipment Safety Data Sheets / Verification Checklist into DSM’s RESIS database. • Produced and reported ABB KPI’s and progress to client against agreed timescales and cost. Provided ongoing cost and invoice reports to client and managed technical queries for the client. • Confirmed mechanical gaps and provided order of cost estimates for installation of safety provisions. • Provided construction supervision for installation of safety valves, bursting discs, final element shut off valves and associated pipework during shutdown and installation phases of project. • Supervised the instalation of ABB designed Boiler Inspection Ports on gas fired boilers. • Integrated new safety provisions into the DSM PRIME system, ensuring all devices were set up in a written scheme. • Marked up and checked P&ID’s. Co-ordinated the initial verification of SIL instrumented systems. • Assisted DSM in the Classification and Control of Unwanted Situations (CACTUS) reviewing scenarios found during the classification process.• Managed ABB verification aspects of DSM (Dalry) Loss of Primary Containment Project. Co-ordinated calculations, verification and entering of information into DSM’s RESIS system. Overseeing verification of SIL instrument systems.• Planning, progressing and managing the verification of mechanical safety provisions.• Liased with ABB process engineering resource to complete calculations to verify safety provisionsInvolved in Classification planning. Show less

East Kilbride

• Provided design and project engineering resource to Macfarlan Smith, which allowed an increased capacity Glycol Chiller Project to be installed on time within a short shutdown period. • Designed and detailed piping packages, prepared project plans and tenders. Produced and implemented construction and commissioning plans.• Supported contract manager in contract set-up, contract cost control and timesheet and invoice control. • Developed, maintained and controlled a system for… Show more • Provided design and project engineering resource to Macfarlan Smith, which allowed an increased capacity Glycol Chiller Project to be installed on time within a short shutdown period. • Designed and detailed piping packages, prepared project plans and tenders. Produced and implemented construction and commissioning plans.• Supported contract manager in contract set-up, contract cost control and timesheet and invoice control. • Developed, maintained and controlled a system for recording and reporting of Project hours for all ABB work at Macfarlan Smith. • Wrote and implemented local working instructions for drawing control and file management within the East Kilbide office. • Planned and managed CAD resource, prepared and implemented working resource plan to meet project tender and construction phases. Show less

Seconded To Roche Products (Later Dsm), Drakemyre, Dalry

Seconded to DSM (Roche Products). • Identified and reviewed all equipment on DSM site at Dalry containing COMAH substances to allow written schemes of examination to be created, identifying inspection requirements and fulfilling HSE & COMAH requirements.• Reviewed all P&ID’s on DSM Dalry site and Identified systems containing equipment, piping, ancillary equipment and safety devices in contact with named, dangerous or corrosive substances and mixtures (Substances submitted to HSE… Show more Seconded to DSM (Roche Products). • Identified and reviewed all equipment on DSM site at Dalry containing COMAH substances to allow written schemes of examination to be created, identifying inspection requirements and fulfilling HSE & COMAH requirements.• Reviewed all P&ID’s on DSM Dalry site and Identified systems containing equipment, piping, ancillary equipment and safety devices in contact with named, dangerous or corrosive substances and mixtures (Substances submitted to HSE through COMAH report).• Created and developed an Asset Integrity register, formulated written schemes of examination allowing client to satisfy COMAH & HSE requirements. Developed this based on Clients procedures and ABB’s Risk Based Inspection approach. • Liased with material engineer to categorize equipment into generic types and write inspection guidelines giving a generic method of examination, outlining the main deterioration mechanisms to focus on for a particular duty, material of construction and location. Show less

East Kilbride

• Site surveyed, produced and developed 40 site service P&ID’s, piping and equipment layout drawings for Carron Phoenix (Sink Manufacturer), which bench marked all services and facilitated a major expansion of their site.• Produced and developed Project P&ID’s, line lists, tie-in schedules and piping layouts for a new filtration system at Scottish Courage Fountain Brewery. Prepared isometrics on AutoCAD R14 for the fabrication of piping, detailed subsequent pipe supports. • Produced… Show more • Site surveyed, produced and developed 40 site service P&ID’s, piping and equipment layout drawings for Carron Phoenix (Sink Manufacturer), which bench marked all services and facilitated a major expansion of their site.• Produced and developed Project P&ID’s, line lists, tie-in schedules and piping layouts for a new filtration system at Scottish Courage Fountain Brewery. Prepared isometrics on AutoCAD R14 for the fabrication of piping, detailed subsequent pipe supports. • Produced various site area classification layout drawings (For I&E Section) for different companies in the Whisky / Spirit manufacturing industries allowing them to meet HSE requirements under DSAER. • Site Surveyed, produced P&ID's, equipment layouts, piping G.A.’s, isometrics, pipe supports on AutoCAD for leading businesses in the drinks sector including Diageo and Chivas.• Carried out detailed survey of clients’ premises, then prepared Hazardous Area packs, detailing required upgrade details to be implemented to HSE & SEPA standards. • Working knowledge / experience of all aspects of tanks, vessels, piping and process equipment, materials of construction and standards. • Design, modification of new and existing hydraulic and pnuematic systems.• Production of estimates. Purchasing, specifying and ordering materials and equipment.• Writing of departmental procedures, work specifications and reports.• Knowledge in the design, specification and verification of safety devices, relief streams and vessels. Show less

Ladywell Rd, Motherwell

Part of construction management team based at Motherwell. Prepared piping estimates, calculated labour totals, negotiated, purchased and scheduled delivery of piping materials. Provided technical support and resolved engineering queries. Analysed and reported material costs against budget. Seconded to Motherwell Bridge Plastics at Warrington. Worked on ECU 600 Project, shutdown of chlorine cells for Ineos Chlor, Runcorn. Prepared isometrics on AutoCAD 2000i for the fabrication of GRP… Show more Part of construction management team based at Motherwell. Prepared piping estimates, calculated labour totals, negotiated, purchased and scheduled delivery of piping materials. Provided technical support and resolved engineering queries. Analysed and reported material costs against budget. Seconded to Motherwell Bridge Plastics at Warrington. Worked on ECU 600 Project, shutdown of chlorine cells for Ineos Chlor, Runcorn. Prepared isometrics on AutoCAD 2000i for the fabrication of GRP and UPVC/GRP piping, detailed subsequent pipe supports, joint and anchor collar details.Created work specifications and provided engineering support for the maintenance section of Vitamin-C while hired out to Roche Vitamins UK Ltd, Dalry. Provided Technical support on mechanical equipment for maintenance section, created maintenance regimes, raised and managed maintenance client observation system on behalf of Roche for a large installation project.Conducted various surveys to highlight problems on pumps, agitator drives etcSeconded to Jacobs Engineering. Draughted piping isometrics from G.A.’s for Vitamin C process/utilities transfer lines within existing plant as part of Jacobs Engineering piping section. Located, designed and detailed pipe supports to Jacobs Engineering and Roche standards.Draughted Piping isometrics from G.A.’s for Vitamin C process transfer lines within existing plant as part of Jacobs Engineering piping section. Modified isometrics and G.A.’s to suit comments.Resolved fabrication/construction queries with regard to pipe supports. Resolved problems that arose due to unforeseen events at design stage. Positioned pipe supports. Site measured for pipe supports. Show less

Ardeer Site, Stevenston

Prepared mechanical design estimates for various explosive and chemical plant projects. Draughted and modified P&I diagrams to the satisfaction of hazard and operability studies. Piping isometric drawings, plant layout and arrangements. Pipe support design and detail, checked piping flexibility checking prior to full stress analysis. Draughted engineering line diagrams, scaled detail drawings and altered site maps on "DOGS" (PAFEC Cad system). Worked with various computer software packages… Show more Prepared mechanical design estimates for various explosive and chemical plant projects. Draughted and modified P&I diagrams to the satisfaction of hazard and operability studies. Piping isometric drawings, plant layout and arrangements. Pipe support design and detail, checked piping flexibility checking prior to full stress analysis. Draughted engineering line diagrams, scaled detail drawings and altered site maps on "DOGS" (PAFEC Cad system). Worked with various computer software packages , Lotus 123, DisplayWrite 4, Freelance, WordPerfect 5.1, PMW planning package. Prepared relief stream verification packages. Prepared planning Gantt charts on PMW.Planned, estimated, specified, ordered, and monitored costs on project work. I am fully trained on all aspects of AutoCAD (release 10,11,12 & AutoCAD for windows) and have been involved with the implementation of a Company Design Procedure for draughting on CAD.Estimated, designed, draughted, and planned new chemical/explosive plant and piping installations and modifications within a project/work support team. Supervised agency staff, checked and modified piping and associated drawings. Trained on all aspects of AutoCAD (Releases 10,11,12 & AutoCAD for windows) and other computer software packages. Show less

Ardeer Site, Stevenston

Seconded to Manufacturing Systems Group, work included design, installation and development of equipment for manufacturing small/prototype manufacturing units. Production engineering support achieving close liaison with the customer base to give safe, cheap and practical improvements in productivity. Provided engineering and technical support for explosive devices department.Involved as part of Hazard & Operability study team on various projects to ensure safe design and operation of… Show more Seconded to Manufacturing Systems Group, work included design, installation and development of equipment for manufacturing small/prototype manufacturing units. Production engineering support achieving close liaison with the customer base to give safe, cheap and practical improvements in productivity. Provided engineering and technical support for explosive devices department.Involved as part of Hazard & Operability study team on various projects to ensure safe design and operation of systems, piping and equipment. Designed and commissioned a small-scale detonator loading/pressing unit allowing short time scale orders to be met. Designed, supervised assembly and development of several pneumatic/hydraulic press installations in short time scales for explosive device manufacture. Developed and improved an existing Fusehead manufacturing facility to give increased output and reduced waste achieving overall cost savings for the business. Applied SPC and implemented a new maintenance strategy for the equipment to achieve this. Increased output and reduced waste achieving overall cost savings for the business. Involved in work for MOD. Show less

Grangemouth Works, Grangemouth

Seconded to Grangemouth works, Work support section, to gain experience in a different working environment. Worked on the preparation of estimates for capital and revenue Projects. Worked on the preparation and checking of line diagrams, produced on DOGS CAD system.Prepared estimates, viewed and analysed systems and procedures used in their drawing office. Reported and assisted in implementing findings in procedures at ICI Explosives.

Ardeer Site, Stevenston

Production work on a two-shift basis (early / back shift). Machined extruded propellant rocket actuators for rocket motors. Logged and accounted for all propellant materials. Achieved production targets on a two-shift basis with no supervision. Maintained close tolerances on continuous production.

Stevenston Works, Ardeer, Stevenston

Installation of various plant and machinery associated with the manufacture of products for the chemical and explosives industries. Major project work including installation and commissioning of new chemical plants. Maintenance work on power plant boiler systems, both coal and oil fired. Installation and repair of various types of piping, carbon steel, stainless steel, PTFE lined, glass, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Tracing of piping. Extensive work on maintenance of steam mains and air… Show more Installation of various plant and machinery associated with the manufacture of products for the chemical and explosives industries. Major project work including installation and commissioning of new chemical plants. Maintenance work on power plant boiler systems, both coal and oil fired. Installation and repair of various types of piping, carbon steel, stainless steel, PTFE lined, glass, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Tracing of piping. Extensive work on maintenance of steam mains and air mains. Maintenance work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Shop overhaul and repair of various pumps, valves and compressors, valve testing and replacement. Cutting, bending, alignment of flanges and pipes for welding. Installation of piping.Installed, maintained, inspected and overhauled plant piping and machinery on a number of chemical and explosive manufacturing plants and their services. Show less

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Mechanical Electronic Systems Engineering, Degree With Distinction

Higher National Certificate In Mechanical Production Engineering, Ind Studies Ii (2), Mech Eng A Project (2), Mech Eng A (2), Mech Eng B (2), 2, 2, 2, 2

Certificate In Mechanical And Production Engineering, Design (2), Eng Principles Iii (1), Gen Studies Iii (2), Manuf & Materials Ii (3), Maths (3), 2, 1, 2, 3, 3

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