Promoted to optimise and grow an Afghanistan-wide vehicle maintenance and logistics training programme. • Develop training process and procedures to streamline training delivery and partnership operations. • Initiated inter-organisational training and certification at host nation institutional training facilities.• Strategic planning to identify business growth and efficiencies.• Conduct regular communications with customer (US), beneficiary (Afghan), internal stakeholders and sub-contractors in line with the programme communications plan, to ensure intent is clear and results are reported accurately.

Promoted to a senior management position within the programme; with Overall responsibility for maintenance, training, and operations centre (PMO) on a large-scale training and maintenance programme over a 5-year life.• Planned and implemented the introduction of a PMO function to a largely de-centralised project environment. • Planned and executed a centralised portfolio ledger to track and monitor all sub-projects and BAU efforts.• Embedded continuous improvement and change management initiatives throughout the programme.• Established and led internal audit team to ensure compliance with customer and internal reporting requirements.• Overhaul of programme communication strategy, promoting bi-directional governance engagements.• Led BD capture, resulting in on-contract growth more than 120% (>$450m) over two years.• Creation and management of 5-year IMS detailing over 2000 task lines.• Reduction of on-hand stock by ~30% through consolidation of like part numbers.• Reduction of materiel lead time from ~6 months to less <60 days through identification of additional suppliers.• Optimised existing contract model to deliver better service and value to the customer through application of kaizen principles as part of a continuous improvement programme.

Engaged as a Project Manager in an industry leading national maintenance program designed to assist the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) to develop their own organic, self-sustaining maintenance and logistic capabilities. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of a fleet of over 100,000 vehicles spread across 26 locations. Oversee request and distribution of parts and consumables for the fleet. Oversee a team of around 500 Local and International technical trainers based across the Country. Oversee operations in 11 regional workshops encompassing around 2500 staff throughout Afghanistan supporting ANA and ANP operations countrywide. Guide project staff on maintenance and updates in the Integrated Master Schedule for the program. Interface with Program Management, Subcontractor and other key stakeholders to ensure compliance with project scope. Provide in-depth project and business analysis to influence program decision making across the program. Conduct simple and complex sub-projects which contribute to the efficiency of the program.

Self Employed consultant automotive engineer working with industry leaders to ensure high quality repairs and best practice processes were carried out. Conducted contract work with many high value clients including the following: • UK MoD.• London Fire Brigade.• London Metropolitan Police Service.• Honda Manufacturing UK.

Employed as a maintenance planner, responsible for the storage and maintenance planning for a fleet of more than 1000 US Army vehicles in long term storage. Responsible for the assisting the Program Manager with the initial planning of a new APS site. Preparation and implementation of QHSE policies. Creation of storage plan to accommodate over 1000 pieces of Military equipment into COSIS.

Employed as a field-based Sales Engineer providing compressed air solutions to a wide range of customers. Managing more than 1000 customer sites across Central Scotland, from coast to coast and Fife to the Borders. Providing bespoke compressed air solutions to best suit the client’s needs, including but not limited to the supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of air compressors, driers, filters and distribution networks. Attend customer sites, perform surveys of compressed air systems and create the best possible proposals to ensure the customer receives excellent value for money and a high-quality product. Produce scopes of work, involving all stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Carry out site inspections during and after installations as part of the company quality process. Cultivating relationships with new and potential customers to ensure that my companies name is at the forefront of their mind.

Employed within Rig Solutions Aftermarket as a Technical Support and Project Engineer to provide OEM engineering support to customers in addition to the planning and execution of maintenance, repair and overhaul projects.• Provide OEM engineering support both on-site and remotely to maximise efficiency of the entire Rig Solutions suite of equipment. • Manage and schedule large scale customer projects to a specified budget in a tight time frame. Constant evaluation of work processes, quality and timeliness to ensure that being on time and on budget does not come at the expense of quality.• Create and adapt in-depth material and manpower quotes to meet customer needs.• Travel to customer sites to oversee the maintenance, repair and overhaul heavy equipment such as; drills, automated pipe handlers, winches, mud pumps, valves and travelling equipment.• Carry out product training and familiarisation with Field Engineers.• Responsible for the planning and deployment of Field Service Engineers to sites globally.• Create complex technical documentation such as inspection and commissioning procedures for a wide array of Rig Systems equipment for use in special projects. • Carry out the assessment of product competency units for other employees’ competency profiles. • Substantial involvement in Root Cause Analysis process with the internal quality department to ensure an industry wide recognition of NOV as a high-quality deliverer during tough times.• Key member of HSE committee and internal audit team.

Employed as a Maintenance Manager for a large, geographically dispersed, network of Military workshops across the Greater London area, ensuring fleet was kept at an Operational Availability for >95% at all times. Responsible for the planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair of military equipment to ensure the Region can maintain high quality training for operations. Liaise with 2nd line repair facilities to ensure more in-depth work was carried out to a high standard. Responsible for planning a comprehensive schedule of periodic inspections to Government regulations and standards. Implementation of asset management software including the training and competency of users. Responsible for the training and development of tradesmen and apprentices. Responsible for the development and management of 3rd party repair contracts. Implementation of Continuous Improvement programme to ensure continual assessment and streamlining of processes.

Managing a multi-discipline team of 12 mechanical and electrical tradesmen working on a wide range of military equipment platforms. Oversee scheduled maintenance, periodic inspections, fault diagnosis, distribution of repair workload, requisitioning of spares and tooling and the accountability of both, fleet modifications. Bi-annual assessment of subordinates to Chain of Command to ensure timely delivery of accurate and fair individual reports. In-house assessment of junior soldiers general engineering principles and role specific capabilities to ensure they are prepared for NVQ assessors.Identified the root cause of electrical problems with a fleet of armoured vehicles in Afghanistan as inferior quality connectors and wiring in the loom. Set about redesigning the loom to ensure it was robust enough to stand up to the punishing environment. Carried out limited trials which proved successful and then rolled out the design to the wider fleet. Problems with the loom on this vehicle were causing hundreds of hours of unavailability across the theatre as well as an unacceptably high risk of failure while deployed in dangerous areas.Completed an 8 month tour of Afghanistan as an Equipment Maintenance Mentor to the Afghan National Army. Interaction with ANA vehicle mechanics on a daily basis, delivering instruction on the importance of a vast array of equipment support practices, including but not limited to; safe working practices, preventative maintenance, critical spare parts stock and keeping accurate maintenance and repair records. In addition to theoretical instruction, I applied my knowledge and experience to develop the engineering abilities of the ANA mechanics. During this period, the equipment maintenance statistics for the ANA Brigade improved dramatically.

Led a group of 10 multi-discipline tradesmen ranging from the newly qualified to those with more experience than myself. Full overhaul of a large fleet of armoured vehicles, working to a very tight schedule. Planning of a lean line process, pre-ordering of spares required and ensuring that the trades were all fully trained and prepared in order that the programme was completed on time. Replacement of any required major assemblies across wheeled and light armour fleet both in clean, well provisioned workshops and in the field using initiative. Ensuring that HSE standards are upheld at all times and that no corners are cut. Monthly and quarterly management checks of tooling, stores, PPE, processes and procedures. Maintained above average (<90%) equipment availability at all times through a rigorous program of preventative maintenance and high standard inspections. Had an important engineering role in Brigade level exercises and pre-deployment training in Canada, Germany and the UK. Was the UK Military Engineering SME in Kosovo for 6 months reporting directly to NATO Commanders and consulted heavily on the training and provision of Kosovan Army and Police Forces vehicle fleets.

Employed as a Vehicle Mechanic/Electrician in the REME. Responsible for fault finding, diagnosis and repair of diesel and petrol engines, automatic and manual transmissions as well as all other mechanical and electrical systems on HGV, PSV, small wheeled and armoured vehicles. Served in arduous and challenging conditions including Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and many training exercises within the UK, Canada and Germany. Working experience on Detroit, Caterpillar, Cummings and Perkins engines amongst many others. Maintenance and repair of generators and compressors as well as electrical fault finding, diagnosis and repair of both equipment and distribution systems. Hydraulic and pneumatic fault finding and repair. Manufacture of small bore hydraulic lines. Fault finding, diagnosis and repair of many types of rotating equipment. Maintenance and repair of cranes and winches including hydraulic pressure testing. Installation, service and repair of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps.