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Great Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk

Great Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk

An Operations Technician operating a two line water tube boiler and a 25MW Siemens SST-300 steam turbine in a newly commissioned Energy from Waste Plant at Great Blakenham, Suffolk.• Maintain the operational functionality of the facility by routine inspections, analysis and corrective maintenance within the operational standards, procedures and licence parameters.• Boiler water chemical sampling, analysis and remedial treatment to maintain strict parameters.• Identify plant defects, deviations and METSO alarms, follow emergency procedures and return the facility to a safe operational conditions.• Continuous Emission Monitoring System is operational and any WID environmental breaches are reported.• Use CMMS to raise corrective work orders.• Manage contract staff to ensure compliance to SSOW.• Stand in for Senior Operations Technician, controlling and operating EfW plant.

Wattisham Airfield, Suffolk

A Mechanical Supervisor working on Military Helicopters within a Maintenance Approved Organisation Scheme environment at Augusta Westlands Depth Support Unit.•Operative and Supervisor signature authority on hydraulic, pneumatic, propulsion, drive, airframe and flight control systems including gas turbine engines and ancillaries.•Carry out third signature independent checks on vital control systems.•Carry out in-inspections and preventative maintenance on aircraft entering depth servicing.•Fault diagnosis and rectification of Flight Test aircraft post Depth Maintenance.•Utilizing and interrogating Work Recording and Asset Management computer system.•Supervise, train and mentor fitters and apprentices working on mechanical systems.•Carry out vibration analysis, equipment health monitoring and preventive maintenance to improve reliability and cost efficiency.•Ensuring work is carried out in a safe environment, complying with workplace operating procedures, regulations and in accordance with current engineering instructions.•Operating overhead cranes and application of external hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical supplies. •Operating on a shift system to maximise equipment availability.•Carry out Line Manager responsibilities in his absence.

Worldwide

Planning and Operations Manager (Warrant Officer)• Planned Workplace Operating Procedures, monitored Continual Improvement and Performance Indicators. Reviewed and updated RA, SSOW and Health & Safety Policies.• Controlled personnel and their equipment movements around the world and whilst liaising with internal and external agencies.• Identified training shortfalls and ensured correct levels of trained manpower were maintained.• Monitored equipment serviceability levels, identifying trends of faults and unserviceabilities, usage of spares and highlighting training deficiencies.

Worldwide

Team Leader and Mechanical Technician, maintaining modern twin engine helicopters.•Planned scheduled maintenance & reacted to unscheduled occurrences to ensure that equipment spent maximum time with the user.•Prioritised manpower from different trade disciplines and resources to achieve maximum effectiveness.•Controlled and supported Asset Management & Work Recording software.•Carried out COSHH assessments and Risk Assessments to ensure workplace safety.•Carried out Quality Audits to ensure all processes and procedures are adhered to and are recorded correctly.•Lead aircraft repair teams and detachments in a variety of environments and conditions, both in UK and abroad, ensuring maximum equipment availability.•Carried out Non Destructive Testing using eddy current, magnetic particle and dye penetrant techniques.•Maintained hydraulic, pneumatic, propulsion, drive, fuel and control systems including electrical interlinks and monitoring systems.•Conducted independent checks on work carried out on vital mechanical systems to ensure standards and flight safety are maintained.•Liaised and worked closely with civilian engineering in project management, ensuring that new equipment was brought into military service with the correct processes in place and on time.•Supervised and trained junior team members in engineering practices, ensuring high standards were achieved and maintained to current engineering instructions.•Endorsement and embodiment of aircraft modifications to ensure improved safety.•Carried out airframe, sheet metal and pipe repairs, both temporary and permanent.•Inspected and maintained slinging and lifting equipment.

Princess Marina Collage, Arbourfield

Completed apprenticeship in Engineering with the British Army..