Grahame Edwards Email & Phone Number

Fortune Tower, Jlt, Dubai, Uae

Grahame Edwards is CTO at Orion Systems. Orion Systems has four divisions. 1. Physical Security Information Management Systems and Cyber Security, 2. Systems Integration and development 3. Industrial Controls Solutions 4. Wireless Solutions. Orion is the leader in bringing the latest security, RFId and controls technologies to market as part of cost effective solutions for business. With its proven track record of being able to deliver projects on time and on budget Orion Systems is a key player in the Security, Automation, RFId and Smart Systems field. Orion Systems offers Strategic Consulting, applications for Automotive, BMS, Defense, Oil and Gas, Border Security, Airports- RFID Access control and inventory and Asset management

Dubai

Designed Khalifa Port PSIM achitecture and CCTV system (about 900 cameras) MASDAR IBMS and also installed and commissioned Integrated Building Management System for Qatar Olympic Committe building linked to remote stadiums throughout Qatar.Designed, installed and commissioned CCTV system (about 800 cameras) for the Bag Handling System in Dubai airport Terminal 3Automation within proto-type multi million pound personal Super Yacht due for Middle East including 4 deck engine control system and CCTV security.Designing of CCTV systems for security and building automation integration including access control.Reviewed Heathrow Terminal 5 EIB and DALI system designWorked on ad-hoc projects and drawing to facilitate the modification of clients SoftwareProject for Rockwell PLC's and Automation Robot spraying within the Slovakia paint shop for Citroen Peugeot.Providing Interim Technical Management and Consultancy services to an engineering company based in Australia. Main requirements involved working closely with the General motors' plant senior teams whilst carrying out software checks, identifying and correcting possible problems in software and or hardware. Programming both IT systems, PLC, HMI and SCADA systems and managing a team of software engineersLiaising with the Director of Asia-Pacific General Motors and senior management on progress

Led a team of ten Senior Software engineers allocating team members to the different projects depending on their skills and assisting them in integrating automatic intelligent robot positioning systems in PLC machinesProject management work in Holden Australia with Eisenmann EMS system for powertrain marriage on Allen Bradley RSlogixs 5000 Device net and Ethernet communication. Developed new products for the company, interchanging on-site knowledge with innovative bespoke solutions collaborating with the sales director to implement these and present to our clientsWas instrumental in ensuring that Cimac was nominated winner of the best Innovation Award 2004

Serco/QinetiqDesigned and commissioned CCTV remote control system connected over fibre optic network.Network Architecture and Project Management role reporting to the overall Site ManagerLeading a team of seven highly experienced engineers, designing and implementing a new Windows 2000 network system with an electronic data log book for recording and storing sensitive key data Retrieving information from four HP Unix testing systems also and advising on optimising use of NT4 and MS office applications company wideProvided technical support to members of the organization including specialized training sessions to key staffDesign and implementation of an external Fibre-optic Network infrastructure in an area of 2KmHealth and Safety / Fire Rescue / Slinging and LiftingUK SC/Secret clearance level was a key requirement

Commissioned Paint ESTA and Feather duster machines in the newly opened plant in Portugal (Autoeuropa)Developed projects for InLAC Gmbh feather duster machines from concept design to implementation in RTSSoftware development for Allen-Bradley PLC/40C control net PLC's and Wonderware Scada packagesProvided consultancy services for Rockwell Automation (UK) program storage of over two hundred PLC / SLC systemsInspecting code and cross checking systems to comply with Millennium set upCarried out consultancy work for Ducost Engineering Ltd in a joint venture between Ford and VolkswagenCommissioning new ESTA Paint machine at Rover Long bridge (UK)24 hour on site customer support in all of the above projects

Responsible for devising industrial programming from conceptual electrical drawings to implementation including monitoring progress reporting during productionAccomplished in planning and developing methods for control and diagnostic softwarePrograms used include Statec, Allen Bradley, I.P.C, Modicon and Siemens controllers I was responsible for devising a training program for Senior Plant Operating StaffPrepared documentation guidelines on how to operate the newly installed or modified softwareManaged contracts with British Nuclear Fuels MINDER, Ford's E.D.D.I and Vauxhall V.I.D.A.S.Was required to travel extensively throughout Europe

Worked in the main environmental Test Centre MOD on the Spearfish Heavy Weight Torpedo ProjectDesign and installation of stationary & portable remote drop facilities with safety interlocks, vibration control console, de-ionised water system Responsible for the Vibration control system, operating and programming climatic chambersOperation and maintenance of electronic chemical sniftersOrdered equipment and parts for the running of the Instrumentation and I.T department (Unix OS)Design and implementation of CCTV circuit including a secure information overlay system to monitor and record live testingAcquired UK SC Clearance level / SECRET

Repair of medical electronic equipment, on and off site. PEDRO computers high intensity light sources, automatic fiberscope disinfection machines, ultrasonic cleaners, and medical suction pumpsSetting up and filming various surgical operations as well as installing and demonstrating closed CCTV/Audio

Served a three-year apprenticeship, studying electronics with day release for T.E.C. For the first five months Tested "MODICON" programmable controlling equipment (Production line computers) then I was Transferred to Modicon Service Centre, where I also serviced "HIRD BROWN" Sensing and controlling EquipmentRepairing programmable controllers with multi-layer printed circuit boards, CRT And LCD programming panels, beam guards, and infrared sensing devices.

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