Derek Kavanagh

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Project Manager @ ABB
zurich, switzerland
Derek Kavanagh's Location
Ireland, Ireland
About Derek Kavanagh

As a versatile project manager, I have significant expertise in the end-to-end project management of complex switchgear and electrical control panel solutions for industry and commerce. I bring a driven and determined approach to ensure on-time, on-budget completion. I combine a deep technical understanding with great problem solving ability across design and production. I lead by example in empowering and supporting teams to deliver and act as trusted advisor to clients throughout the project lifecycle. SpecialismsProject managementProject team leadershipStakeholder engagementDesign and technical skillsRisk and quality assuranceProject scope and definitionMonitoring and milestonesFactory testingCritical thinking Problem solvingProcess improvementClient relationships

Derek Kavanagh's Current Company Details
ABB

Abb

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Project Manager
zurich, switzerland
Website:
abb.com
Employees:
91049
Derek Kavanagh Work Experience Details
  • Abb
    Project Manager
    Abb Dec 2022 - Present
    County Dublin, Ireland
  • Schneider Electric
    Electrical Project Engineer/Project Manager
    Schneider Electric Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
    County Dublin, Ireland
  • Cel (Control Equipment - Ireland & The Uk)
    Senior Project Manager
    Cel (Control Equipment - Ireland & The Uk) 2021 - Oct 2022
    I lead a team of four project managers and three CAD designers in the end-to-end project management of switchgear and control panel solutions ensuring the effective on time, on budget delivery. This includes managing up to 15 own projects in addition to 25 across the rest of the team.My role includes scheduling work and providing technical and troubleshooting support to the team. I manage project scope, timelines and budgets and liaise with clients to manage expectations. I transitioned from AutoCAD to Eplan that improved electrical drawing efficiency by 70%. Additionally, I implemented Smart Sheets to enable real time sharing of project information across departments and suppliers that enhanced project communication and collaboration.A key project I delivered on-time and on-budget was a major €multi-million switchgear solutions for a large pharmaceutical manufacturing plant and data centre.
  • Cel (Control Equipment Ltd)
    Production Manager Lv Switchgear
    Cel (Control Equipment Ltd) 2016 - 2021
    Citywest Dublin
    In this role I managed a team of 40 overseeing the production of all control equipment ensuring effective processes and procedures to ensure delivery to quality and technical specifications. This included overseeing scheduling of work after design approval through to factory acceptance testing.I led the planning and preparation of factory acceptance testing to ensure snags were resolved and worked closely with clients in the acceptance testing process. I restructured the production area into different specialisms that reduced waste and risk and speeded up the production process through increased specialisation. Additionally, I set up the 3D CAD design office including recruiting a team of three in an initiative that eliminated need for power tools and increased accuracy of drawing measurements.
  • Cel (Control Equipment - Ireland & The Uk)
    Production Manager
    Cel (Control Equipment - Ireland & The Uk) 2011 - 2016
    Here I set up a new overflow production facility for smaller projects including recruiting and coaching a team of 15 and implementation of machines and all factory processes and procedures. I provided day-to-day management of up to 20 projects a month for projects that included LV switchgear and electrical fitouts of E houses. As qualified quality controller, I tested all electricals of E houses and switchgear and managed factory acceptance testing with clients and consultant engineers.
  • Cel (Control Equipment - Ireland & The Uk)
    Supervisor
    Cel (Control Equipment - Ireland & The Uk) 2009 - 2011
    I assisted the production manager in overseeing the end-to-end production process ensuring adherence to quality standards and effective completion of projects. Managing a team of up to 10, I assisted and troubleshot any issues to ensure the smooth journey through the production process.
  • Cel (Control Equipment - Ireland & The Uk)
    Sales And Projects
    Cel (Control Equipment - Ireland & The Uk) 2006 - 2009
    I combined sales and technical support for projects following up enquiries to define specification, providing estimates and managing customer relationships through to order. This included providing additional technical support to the project team in ensuring accuracy of drawings to technical specifications.
  • Cel (Control Equipment - Ireland & The Uk)
    Lead Test Engineer
    Cel (Control Equipment - Ireland & The Uk) 2005 - 2006
    I managed a team of two in carrying out internal tests and quality assurance prior to leading the factory acceptance process with clients. I also carried out annual maintenance and servicing of switchgear and full functional testing of panels.
  • Info Link Controls
    Production Manager
    Info Link Controls 2000 - 2003
    County Dublin, Ireland
    In this role I set up a new workshop for this company designing and manufacturing motor control centres. This included developing relationships with clients. I brought in a substantial amount of new business and recruited and managed a team of 12.
  • Bmc Manufacturing Ireland And Saudi Arabia
    Supervisor
    Bmc Manufacturing Ireland And Saudi Arabia 1997 - 2000
    Ashbourne Co. Meath
    I managed the production of motor control centres throughout the manufacturing process through to factory acceptance testing.
  • Bmc Manufacturing Ireland And Saudi Arabia
    Supervisor
    Bmc Manufacturing Ireland And Saudi Arabia 1997 - 2000
    Ashbourne Co Meath
  • Standard Control Systems
    Electrician
    Standard Control Systems 1994 - 1997
    County Dublin, Ireland
  • Control Systems
    Electrical Apprentice
    Control Systems 1990 - 1994
    County Dublin, Ireland

Derek Kavanagh Skills

Production Management Electricial Testing And Verification Health And Safety Project Management Manufacturing Product Development Lean Manufacturing Power Distribution Quality Control Electrical Wiring Continuous Improvement Computer Aided Design Engineering Switchgear Fault Finding Site Commissioning Building Management Systems

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Frequently Asked Questions about Derek Kavanagh

What company does Derek Kavanagh work for?

Derek Kavanagh works for Abb

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Derek Kavanagh's current role is Project Manager.

What schools did Derek Kavanagh attend?

Derek Kavanagh attended Technological University Dublin, City & Guilds.

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Derek Kavanagh has skills like Production Management, Electricial Testing And Verification, Health And Safety, Project Management, Manufacturing, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Power Distribution, Quality Control, Electrical Wiring, Continuous Improvement, Computer Aided Design.

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Derek Kavanagh's colleagues are Harish Kumar, Suraj Suraj, Mainur Hossain, Evelin Daiane, Giovanni Sena, Clemens Tiemann, Jean Paul Alvarez.

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