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N. E. Lincolnshire, Uk

I am one of the Training & On-Site Support Consultants in the Enablon International team. My role involves delivering professional ePermit to Work / Control of Work training and on-site support coaching on a global basis. I'm also involved in carrying out pre-implementation consultancy for data gathering, gap analysis at client sites as well as developing ePermit to Work, and other Control of Work, training materials for eVision on an international basis for our global oil, gas, and other hazardous industry clients. As a qualified assessor of assessment processes. I am also involved in the Quality Assurance of training materials and assessment of training personnel as well as Internal Verification of competencies and standards. eVision Industry Software works together with senior management and front line operational staff of global oil & gas corporations and other hazardous industries improving safety and efficiency by implementing innovative operational safety systems. Our success is based on the combination of very skilled software designers teamed up with industry people (HSE manager, Operations manager, installation manager) eVision’s software systems realise greater organisational efficiency and effectiveness yielding improvement in both safety and cost reduction. Our goal and pride is to deliver simple solutions to complex problems. We accomplish this by developing software that is easy to use, understand and operate thereby maximising safety and minimising risk. With our permit Vision we have set a new standard in Permit-To-Work software systems by complying with the latest safety protocols and providing a user-friendly software solution

Novartis Grimsby, England

Provide technical advice and expertise for a top tier COMAH site utilising plant resources to improve process capabilities, optimise plant availability and drive the implementation of key business initiatives. Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory, statutory are met in line with company policies, out side normal operating hours.Key duties:HSE Risk assessmentsCommissioning / Qualification of new plant equipmentAccident / incident investigations – data gathering and report writingImmediate response data collection (inc interviews)Coordinating engineering shift priorities during breakdowns or shut downsPlant modification assessments and management out of hoursPermit to Work Authoriser, Vessel entry permit authoriser + Open flame permits authoriserEnsure readiness for external audits Auditing - permits to work, isolation management, shift handovers, plus follow up actionsSupport shift teams in fast problem identification and resolution, ensuring true root cause is identified and communicated / cascaded through required channels.Provide technical input into process deviations, allowing shift and day support teams to close out investigation reports in line with deadlines.With being employed on a top tier COMAH site I am also one of a 5 man Site Incident Controller team providing 24hr cover in the event of any abnormal events as part of the Novartis Emergency Management team. Increased access levels to Novartis software systems (e.g. CGS, Delta V) providing a more efficient means of resolving software based issues and reducing plant downtime.Leading Six Sigma (Green Belt) Projects and Novartis IQP Silver (innovation, quality, productivity) projects resulting in improved /lean throughput times and eliminating HSE risks to the product.

Novartis Grimsby, England

Continued coaching and training of new Chemical Operators as part of my current duties.Successful training of 16 Operators to an NVQ Level 3 standard in Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Petrochemical Operations.Produced and directed a documentary charting the process flow across all Novartis sites from bulk raw material stage through to patient administration. This is now used by Process Teams and as part of the business induction programme.

Novartis Grimsby. England

Part of a team to implement and coordinate investigations and improvements to all aspects of the business, including production, logistics, engineering and commissioning to reduce hazards and quality issues. Introduced and developed a Safe Systems of Work (Product Stream Intervention permitting system)to improve method of controlling break-ins that expose the product to possible contamination.Introduction of a blank batch methodology software with Process Manager(s) / Process Engineer to test the product recipe / equipment prior to start up; developed an auditing system to highlight and resolve any safety/quality issues with equipment/procedures prior to start up.Identifying training requirements for shift personnel and coordinating / presenting training packages written by the team and the support units.Introduce Shift Quality Rep Training Package liasing with members of the Quality Department to develop modules to enable Quality Reps to have the same level of training as HSE Reps.

Grimsby, England

Management of a shift team of 10 within a pharmaceutical production unit. Responsible for the HSE, Quality, Occupational Health of the team and ensuring buisness objectives/production schedules are met.Commissioning of high volume production plant and new equipment resulting from expansion.Identifying continuous improvements and implementing solutions.Implementing FMEA (failure, mode, effect analysis) with shift operations to identify possible routes of HSE, contamination issues due to equipment and operations failure.Completing of task based risk assessments, writing and reviewing of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)Controlling and authorising permits to work - SSoWResponsible for developing plans to improve shift operating teams and taking the lead on implementing self-directed teams as part of a global initiative

Deputise for Shift Supervisor when required, and impart technical knowledge and skills across all aspects of shift including trouble shooting, throughput, EHS and Quality performance whilst adhering to full GMP compliance.Key Duties:Organise and prepare plant equipment and paperwork for engineering tasks associated with changeovers, liaising with local and site based technical engineering resources.Coordinate and drive the changeover process to meet targets; preparation of plant for vessel entries to ensure excellent standards of EHS and GMP are maintained. Manage the safe isolation & reinstatement of plant & equipment.Use flexible skills to carry out plant reconfiguration, ensuring full compliance to installation documentation.Control and authorise permits to work (SSoW): “B” Type authoriser and competent in the preparation of Entry permits and work instructions associated with changeovers/turnarounds.Monitor the levels of waste solvent generated by cleaning runs, liaising closely with Day Support personnel to ensure waste tankers are planned effectively with no changeover delays incurred.Commission high volume production plant and new equipment resulting from expansion.

Grimsby, England

Implement behavioural based safety programme within a High Volume Production plant to further enhance on-going safety initiatives and encourage a proactive involvement and approach amongst all personnel.

Novartis Grimsby, England

Role to safely and effectively manufacture the designated products/chemicals to the required quality standard through operating complex processing plant and performing process driven activities including plant monitoring, documentation and regulatory compliance activities. Operating within a team applying lean principles and striving for continuous improvement at all times.

City & Guilds Level 3, Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology

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