Derek Robinson

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Principal EC and I Engineer @ Cavendish Nuclear
Leicester, GB
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Leicester, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Derek Robinson

BSc (Hons) CEng FIETChartered Electrical and Electronics Engineer with particular expertise in power system design for the marine and offshore environment.Now looking at Research and Development across both the mechanical and electrical fields with a view to developing new products and technologies to inspire growth within Babcock

Derek Robinson's Current Company Details
Cavendish Nuclear

Cavendish Nuclear

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Principal EC and I Engineer
Leicester, GB
Website:
cavendishnuclear.com
Employees:
1683
Derek Robinson Work Experience Details
  • Cavendish Nuclear
    Principal Ec And I Engineer
    Cavendish Nuclear
    Leicester, Gb
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  • Cavendish Nuclear
    Principal Ec&I Engineer
    Cavendish Nuclear Jul 2020 - Present
    Birchwood, Warrington, Gb
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  • Babcock International Group Plc
    Research & Development Manager
    Babcock International Group Plc Oct 2011 - Present
    London, Gb
    Managing the R&D group for future products and technologies.Developing the future technology and product strategies required for growth.
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  • Babcock International Group Plc
    Subject Matter Expert - Electrical
    Babcock International Group Plc Dec 2019 - Jul 2020
    London, Gb
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  • L3 Communications Marine Systems Uk Ltd
    Chief Engineer, Power Systems
    L3 Communications Marine Systems Uk Ltd Jan 2008 - Oct 2011
    System design and development of electrical power and propulsion systems for the marine industry. Including project engineering from intial concepts through to installation, integration, testing and final sea trails.
  • Alstec (Now Babcock)
    Chief Electrical Engineer, Defence
    Alstec (Now Babcock) Feb 2006 - Jan 2008
    Gb
    To build and lead a team of Electrical & Control Engineers within the Defence group of the Alstec business.Lead the technical solution for both the Electrical and Automation aspects of the Highly Mechanised Weapon Handling System for CVF.Identify new areas of work for the Electrical and Control Team.
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  • Ultra Electronics
    Technical Consultant, Defence Power
    Ultra Electronics Jan 2004 - Feb 2006
    London, England, Gb
    A new role looking at developing new business in power systems for the Naval Defence group within PMES. This role allows for me to look into new applications for power electronics within the marine industry and to seek new technologies that may be applied.Developed a Variable Speed Drive Demonstrator program for the UK Navy in order to gain an understanding of potential interactions and interferences caused when operating multiple drive systems.Worked on proposals for Electrical Aircraft lifts, future submarine power systems and Aircraft Ground Service power systems
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  • Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam)
    Section Leader Modeling & Simulation Group
    Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam) Aug 2003 - Jan 2004
    In charge of the Modelling & Simulation Group. In this role I have administrative responsibility for the group (ensuring tools and system are maintained and modified) as well as technical responsibility for the solutions produced. The group handles all areas requiring modelling or simulation needs from Dynamic Positioning Systems through to Power Systems.
  • Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam)
    Chief Engineer, Cvf Power & Propulsion
    Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam) Feb 2002 - Aug 2003
    Headed the engineering team for the companies bid for future work on the next UK Aircraft Carriers. This work includes a complete MV Power System from generation to propulsion and includes all auxiliary, LV, distribution.
  • Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam)
    Engineering Manager (Offshore)
    Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam) Oct 2000 - Feb 2002
    Headed up a team of approx 40 engineers of varying disciplines: Power Engineering; Drives; Automation Systems; Dynamic Positioning Systems. Working on Offshore projects ranging from small Dynamic Positioning Systems through to large projects incorporating complete Power and Propulsion Schemes from generation through to propulsion drives and incorporating Vessel Management Systems and Dynamic Positioning. Responsible for allocation of work, technical decision making, future developments, recruitment and training.
  • Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam)
    Section Leader (Applications)
    Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam) May 1997 - Oct 2000
    In charge of a section consisting of 5 power engineers handling the power related parts of marine electrical systems.Lead Engineer on a large MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit)incorporating large power system (Generation Capacity 31MVA) and the companies first use of ‘Mermaid’ Propulsion units (4 off per vessel rated at 7MW each). Responsible for the creation of the power system specifications (Generators, Switchgear, Transformers, Drives, Filters and Motors) and power system analysis. As Lead Engineer I also directed the work of the Automation and Dynamic Positioning Engineers in order to ensure that the complete system was successfully integrated.
  • Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam)
    Liaison Engineer
    Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam) Aug 1995 - May 1997
    As part of a US Navy program for incorporating Electrical Propulsion onto future Naval vessels ALSTOM went into partnership with Lockheed Martin in the US to bid for the IPS (Integrated Power System) Project. This was a Land Based development site incorporating portions of a complete power system including switchgear, harmonic filters, generators, propulsion converters and motors. As part of this program there was a requirement for ALSTOM to provide an engineer permanently at Lockheed Martin facilities in Syracuse, NY to act as the Power & Propulsion “expert” and provide guidance as well as interface to the UK.This role required heavy involvement with the customer and the US Navy along with the design work and monitoring of equipments being built in the US.
  • Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam)
    Applications Engineer
    Alstom Power Conversion Ltd (Now Converteam) Sep 1990 - Aug 1995
    Worked as an Application Engineer in the Mining Marine & Industrial Drives Division with responsibility for the overall application work involved in the installation of large drive systems.Roles involved: the design and specification of transformers, motors and other ancillary equipment; Design of the Application software.Other tasks included the design of small software tools to aid in the calculation of voltage drops and harmonics in long cable lengths and Torque/Speed diagrams to estimate acceleration times of differing drive systems.Projects included: Sub-sonic wind tunnel; Generator rotor Overspeed test facility; thrusters drives for Offshore drilling vessel.
  • Autoflow Engineering Ltd
    Projects Engineer
    Autoflow Engineering Ltd Feb 1990 - Sep 1990
    Joined the company as the sole Electrical and Electronic Engineer, as part of the engineering development team. The company produced automatic grinding and polishing equipment for the manufacture of spectacle lenses. Left the company in September of the same year due to a lack of useful work being available
  • Tubex Computers Ltd
    Applications Engineer
    Tubex Computers Ltd Sep 1988 - Feb 1990
    This was a smaller process automation which enabled me to have greater responsibility towards the final customer.Roles involved were: preparation of quotes; design of systems; production of wiring diagrams and panel layouts; software development and onsite commissioning of complete systems.Experience gained in process automations systems for: manufacture of roof tiles; Vacuum Degassers systems for the Steel Industry & Water Treatment systems.
  • Gec Electrical Projects Ltd
    Graduate Trainee & Systems Engineer
    Gec Electrical Projects Ltd Sep 1986 - Aug 1988
    First year as graduate trainee where experience was provided in differing departments throughout the company. These were: Sales; Hardware Design; PLC programming; Robotics and Metal Industries.On completion of training I became a member of the Systems Design Department working on a robotic system for the clothing industry, designing complete control philosophies.Development of a PLC based Alarms package for a large American Steel Mill. This gave me a greater understanding and highlighted the importance of teamwork within a large group of people.

Derek Robinson Skills

Engineering Management Engineering Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Power Electronics Offshore Drilling Product Development Maritime Commissioning Electricians Testing Automation Project Engineering Plc Manufacturing Power Systems Electronics Simulations Electrical Wiring

Derek Robinson Education Details

  • Swansea University
    Swansea University
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering

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