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Colchester, England, United Kingdom

Technical Consult and HV Authorised Person for marine, industrial and traction applications used by Thames Water and Malaysian Railway, and for turnkey monitoring and control systems on multiple international projects.• Expert in propulsion system installations, steam and gas turbines, and internal combustion engines, including initial surveys and hazard and risk assessments.• Maintained and repaired PLC, HMI, SCADA, Modbus RTU, Fieldbus, including CAN bus in multiple systems.• Continually improved performance by redesigning, modifying and replacing existing control systems.• Commissioned new mechanical and electrical governing products, compliant with Lloyds Register, to seamlessly parallel with onboard alternators, AVR and IPM management systems.• Controlled Health & Safety for all Regulateurs Europa contracts and applications, minimising accident levels.Key Achievements• Tested newly built units within the factory and provided remote support to customers for mechanical and electronic control governing and power management systems at all Thames Water sites.• Led the SeaJets Champion upgrade project in Piraeus, Greece; installed governing electronic management system onboard 45kt fast ferry, provided progress updates, managed harbour and sea trial commissioning.• Re-wrote Health & Safety policies, leveraged experience to train engineers safe practices, conducted risk assessments and implemented commissioning procedures for marine, industrial and traction projects.

Wymondham - Norfolk

Managed the onsite installation, commissioning, servicing and repair of Marine Shore Power Systems, on behalf of customers in the Super Yacht industry, working closely with electronic engineers to design bespoke units and produce technical specifications.• Liaised with high profile clients across the globe on a daily basis and provided in-depth technical support.• Process engineered, tested to Lloyds Register Marine standards, and commissioned complex HV/LV power electronic switching systems with PLC/HDMI control/programming, as well as auxiliary power generation.• Designed systems that improved cooling effects and increased the efficiency of Shore Power units.• Utilised extensive knowledge and experience in ABB Central/String Invertors to train and support customers.• Compiled detailed site reports that included test equipment graphs and photographic evidence.• Owned the provision of extensive remote support to quickly troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.Key Achievements• Managed the FAT and certification of multiple units that delivered dependable Shore Power for a multi-million pound business in Wymondham, Norfolk.• Protected staff and significantly improved health and safety for lifting operations by conducting in-depth risk assessments and implementing Permit to Work and safety procedures not already in place

Hmnb Portsmouth

As the Naval Suitably Experienced and Qualified Person for technical issues relating to the Lifed Items requirements during T45 Fleet Time Support Periods. During this role, I have engaged with a wide variety of Stakeholders across the enterprise to ensure that any issues are identified and dealt with accordingly.

Hms Cattistock

Maintenance manager responsible for HVAC, Compressed air, Pressure Vessel, Reverse Osmosis Water Plant, High Pressure Salt Water systems/ Pumps and Hydraulic systems.Secondary Main role, Naval Stores Keeping Officer. Equipment authority for the ship, directly accountable for maximising equipment availability, high cost spares budget, with the direct planning of future operation's.Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Marine Engineering Officer of the Watch.Lead Training Co-ordinator, Coach and mentor for apprentice Marine Engineers.

Hms Sultan

Full time Foundation Degree in Marine systems Engineering.

Hms St Albans

Section Manager for the whole ship fluid section, which includes Diesel, aviation fuel, H2O, and contaminated fluid waste including the removal and cleaning of fluids to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency standard. Ships reverse osmosis fresh water production plant manager. Ensured the water for consumption was safe by daily testing and carried out routine legionella preventative maintenance to UKAS-accredited standard.Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Marine Engineering Officer of the Watch.

Hms Sultan

Full time completion to advanced apprenticeship.

Hms Cornwall

As Engineer Technician Marine Engineer, this is where I started my journey in the Royal Navy and began my apprenticeship which i finished in 2018 with a Distinction Fd(Eng) in Marine Systems Engineering – Electrical and Mechanical.Engineering Technician Roundsman.Responsible for maintenance and basic defect rectification.Gained knowledge and experience, working on Diesel Generator's, Gas Turbines, Transmission systems, Pumps, Motors, Compressors, PLC's, Hydraulics and electrical systems.In 2011 I received a commendation for the best Engineer onboard the ship, and also a role promotion to Marine Engineering Technician Supervisor of the Air conditioning and Refrigeration Section onboard.

Norwich, United Kingdom

Telecommunications Engineer self employed for NTL communications, which has know changed to Virgin Media.My first Engineering job in 2005 to build confidence and experience before joining the Royal Navy to be a junior Marine Engineer.

Foundation Degree, Marine Systems Engineering – Electrical And Mechanical, Merit

Level 5 Certificate In Leadership And Management, Pass

Gained practical experience in all aspects in management and planning.

F-Gas Cat 1, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Techician, Cat 1

Activities and Societies: City & Guild's Level 2

Advanced Level Apprenticeship In The Science, Engineering And Manufacturing Technologies, Distinction