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Propulsion Group Head - HMS Kent and HMS RichmondRecognised as a Subject Matter Expert and Manager of the Propulsion, Controls & Fuels Group. Responsible for the maintenance, operation, repair, planning, supervision, allocation of man-power, logistics & resources of;* Marine Spey Gas Turbines (Rolls-Royce – RM1C) & associated systems* Gear boxes and forced lubrication oil systems* Steering gear and stabiliser hydraulic systems* Machinery Control & Surveillance systems Maintainer* Shafting, shaft bearing, stern tubes, A brackets and propellers* Electrical propulsion converters* Bulk fuels, oils and greases* Fuel centrifuges, fuel pumps and associated system pipe work including, strainers, filters and tanks* Diagnostic oversight & repair of equipment & systems ensuring maximum operational efficiency & availability to executive management* Coordinated propulsion trials and maintenance of gas turbines and propulsion systems, diagnosing and rectifying defects. *Lead Safety Number coaching watch-keeping teams in Machinery Breakdown Drills including fire fighting, fuel/oil hazard management and taking reversionary modes of propulsion machinery operation.*Leading an action-crew team providing top level damage control and secondary modes of operation for propulsion systems.* Operation & Training of an Engineering control room through simulation & emulation of standard / emergency operating procedures for the Propulsion Plant & equipment* Divisional Officer, responsible for the supervision, training, education, welfare, development & advancement of personnel. Trusted to inform & implement charges on policies to Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Alcohol / Substance Misuse & the Armed Forces Code of Social Conduct