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A highly motivated degree qualified Chartered Engineer (CEng) with senior management experience in high speed demanding manufacturing environments. A proven track record in various industries, coupled with a diverse set of skills ranging from design engineering to project management. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills combined with the ability to provide permanent solutions by innovative design. Experienced at working in competitive and challenging environments where targets and goals must be met at all times if not exceeded to ensure the success of the individual and the business. Able to work competently and successfully within highly regulated industries such as pharmaceutical , automotive, chemical, energy, Oil and Gas.
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Facilities ManagerQuidelortho Apr 2023 - PresentPencoed, Wales, United Kingdom- LV Power Management- Fire Detection Systems - Fire Suppression Systems- HVAC- Chiller Systems- Boiler Systems - Building Management Systems (BMS)- Fume Extraction Systems - 1.58MWp Photovoltaic System Instal and Management - Water Treatment Systems - Effluent Treatment Systems - Capital Protect Management - Facilities Team Management - Site Utility Contracts and Usage Management - LV Network Design and Modifications- Site Contractor Control -
Facilities Engineering LeadQuidelortho - Emea Dec 2022 - Apr 2023Felindre Meadows, Pencoed, Cf35 5PzAccountable to the Director of Engineering, for the leadership of the Maintenance Systems & facilities assets to support UK operations goals and objectives. -
Process Engineering LeadOrtho Clinical Diagnostics - Emea Nov 2019 - Nov 2022Felindre Meadows, Pencoed, Bridgend, Cf35 5PzThe role will lead the Process Engineering team and OEE improvement programs to support Pencoed Operations’ business plan, goals and objectives. The team will focus on equipment performance and sustainability which is key to the plants’ success. -
Senior Control Systems EngineerOrtho Clinical Diagnostics - Emea Jul 2018 - Nov 2019Felindre Meadows, Pencoed, Bridgend Cf35 5PzWorking within the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) department and reporting directly to the MES Engineering Manager.Duties & Responsibilities:•Implementation of automation projects, ensuring that projects are delivered toagreed quality, cost and delivery requirements.•Provide technical leadership, ownership and hands-on proficiency in the resolution ofsoftware and controls systems issues.•Site technical lead for all control system aspects of specification, design and faultdiagnosis for all onsite operations assets.•Ability to interrogate and have a basic understanding of software packages such asMSSQL, RSSQL, INSQL, Intouch-Wonderware SCADA, Delphi, Bosch RexrothHNC.•Development of routine maintenance procedures and service contract activities forsoftware and control systems onsite. Effective planning and change preparation,using the appropriate tools.•Review, evaluate, leverage and adapt new technologies for the benefit of thebusiness.•Champion continuous improvement initiatives, benchmarks and leveragingopportunities.•Develop asset performance metrics, linked to the site goals and use to initiateimprovement strategies to reduce waste•Ensure asset control systems and user interface is appropriately protected andupdated utilizing current corporate standards and hierarchical access.Skills and knowledge:•Carrying out Structured Software Design Reviews•Use of Rockwell Automation suite - Allen Bradley PLC’s & RS Logix, Factorytalk.•Use of Siemens PLC’s and WINCC•Documentation / Technical report writing skills•Structured Project Management capabilities•Use of Intouch Wonderware SCADA•Use of SQL(RSQL,INSQL) Database•Use of Delphi•Use of B&R Automation studio•Use of Bosch Rexroth Numerical control systems -
Mes EngineerOrtho Clinical Diagnostics - Emea Oct 2017 - Jun 2018Felindre Meadows, Pencoed, Bridgend Cf35 5Pz• MES Engineer responsible for the design, implementation and testing of project specific Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and system integration solutions, to enhance cutting edge process automation solutions meeting production requirements. • Responsible for the daily maintenance of the MES solutions, as well as the continuous improvements to the current systems.• Responsible for the plant PLC control systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens and B&R), HMI, Robotics, Servo drives, Labelling machines and Vision systems. -
EngineerOrtho Clinical Diagnostics - Emea Mar 2017 - Oct 2017Felindre Meadows, Pencoed, Bridgend Cf35 5PzMaximising Process Equipment Performance• Lead continuous improvement of routine maintenance procedures and service contractactivities.• Facilitate teams to conduct effective root cause analysis, Failure Modes and Effect Analysis,Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).• Leadership of cross-functional project teams – defining roles and responsibilities.• Management of project risks and issues proactively and effectively to ensure the desiredoutcome is achieved.• Effective planning and change preparation, using the appropriate tools.• Review, evaluate, leverage and adapt new technologies for the benefit of the business.• Develop solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.• Champion continuous improvement initiatives such as quality circles, benchmarks andleverage opportunities.• Demonstrate the skills needed to efficiently resolve both operational and facilities equipmentissues• Lead cross functional teams to Identify and eliminate waste attributed to poor processequipment performance (through incremental process improvement projects).• Manage engineering non – conformance process through to corrective action via the sitesquality process.• Lead maintenance technicians in the development of machine performance metrics, which arelinked to the site goals. By analysis of this data and selection of the appropriate tool(s) ensurethat the equipment is operating to sustain customer supply.Project Management• Effectively identifying and selecting project sponsors, customers and stakeholders.• Management of customer and stake holder expectations• Develop and implement appropriate project communication and support plans• Generating project business case - Project finance and budgetary control.• Assignment and management of cross-functional resources to deliver project milestones.• Management of project risks proactively and effectively to meet customer expectations. -
Electrical And Instrumentation EngineerHuntsman Oct 2016 - Mar 2017Llanelli Plant Bynea, Llanelli Sa14 9Te.Directly responsible for managing all electrical and instrumentation activity on site.• Providing a safe, efficient and coordinated approach to E&I maintenance to deliver key business objectives.• Supervising a small team of E&I Technicians whilst managing all E&I maintenance activities and control designated projects across the site.• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets for CAPEX activities and managing project and maintenance costs within the department.• Developing and maintaining an effective program of equipment inspection to meet statutory requirements & Huntsman Global Standards.• Developing and maintaining control systems enabling the successful delivery of process control improvements and operational effectiveness.• Accurately estimating and delivering projects within schedule, budget and to strict EHS compliance targets. -
Facilities ManagerThyssenkrupp Uhde Energy & Power Apr 2016 - Oct 2016Port Talbot And LondonSecondary role as Facility Manager for the Port Talbot and London Offices.• Project managed, supervised and coordinated the work of contractors.• Calculated and compared costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money.• Planned for future development in line with strategic business objectives.• Managed and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities.• Used performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement.• Responded appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences.• Ensured compliance with all aspects of regulatory and legislative change, relevant to the development and maintenance including inspection and testing of assets; this could include, for example, Health and Safety Legislation, CDM Regulations, PUWER, COSHH.• Checked regularly for requests from regulatory, statutory and industry bodies to contribute to consultations about proposed improvements or changes to regulatory requirements and practices.• Reported my assessment of the implications of regulation and legislation to the appropriate people.• Identified the resources needed to fulfill the regulatory and legislative requirements.• Assessed the probability and impact of compliance breaches occurring within the company.• Identified the consequences of non-compliance with regulations and legislation.• Completed a risk assessment of the facilities management function within the company that takes into account external and internal events or threats.• Determined how the company would deal with non-compliance with regulation and legislation.• Identified and implement methods and measures for monitoring and evaluating compliance.• Established valid and appropriate measures for evaluating the implementation of regulatory and legislative compliance within the company.
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Senior Electrical And Instrumentation EngineerThyssenkrupp Uhde Energy & Power May 2013 - Oct 2016Port Talbot.• Carrying out Electrical design from 33 kV high voltage distribution and protection systems, through transformers to final sub-circuits.• Carrying out Control and Instrumentation (C&I) design from process control systems and safety instrumented systems (SIS), through to final elements such as valves. • Experienced in conceptual and detailed engineering design, tendering processes, project management, through to testing and commissioning.• Producing project deliverables including philosophy, functional design and user requirement specifications; single line diagrams; load lists; instrument schedules; cause and effect diagrams; instrument loop drawings; data sheets; termination and layout diagrams. • Project Manager, for a key UK client, managing an onsite project and ensuring its successful delivery.• Carrying out software design, testing and the commissioning of Distributed Control System (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based process control systems, fire and gas and safety instrumented systems. • Provided the role of a DCS specialist on behalf of a client, during a site installation and commissioning project.• Providing support for various large clients for Conceptual design, Feasibility Studies, FEED (Front End Engineering Design), PMT (Project Management Team), OE (Owner Engineer), DD (Detailed Design), Due diligence studies and EPCm (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction management).• Carrying out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for various clients as an OE.• Providing EPCm Lead Electrical Engineer and EPCm Lead C&I Engineer roles within an EPCm team.• Directly managing EPCm teams of chartered engineers at various global locations. • Directly managing discipline project budgets during Oil and Gas EPCm projects, typical project value of $500 million.
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Electrical And Instrumentation EngineerZeon Chemicals Feb 2008 - Apr 2013Sully Moors Rd, Penarth Cf64 5Ze.• Managed all aspects of Instrument and Electrical Engineering on site and this being a Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) site.• Directly managed engineering budgets, also put forward Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) proposals to directors detailing justification and the Return of Investment (ROI). • Carried out engineering staff appraisals and development plans. • Updated existing plant equipment to prevent issues with redundant equipment.• Upgraded existing plant networks to Ethernet, Industrial Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet, Devicenet, and Modbus. A new plant wide industrial Ethernet network allowed the communication speeds to be improved from 56kbps to 1Gbps.• Worked to various directives and regulations such as ATEX and DSEAR.• Designed and installed plant SIS and carried out Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments.• Designed, installed and commissioned various site SCADA systems including Siemens WinCC, WinCC Flex, Rockwell RS View and FT View. Provided the process with improved visibility, alarms, trending and control. • Installed, designed and commissioned processes using various instrument types including Flow, pH, Levels and Weigh Systems using 4-20 mA loops and instrument networks such as Profibus.• 11 kV trained in the awareness and the safe use of high voltage switchgear.• Competent in writing software code for Rockwell Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron and Mitsubishi PLC’s.• Configured a plant energy monitoring systems enabling key areas of savings to be determined and additionally providing alarms for equipment that had been left running inadvertently when the plant had shutdown. • Energy savings achieved by installing items such as Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) (50% energy saving), low energy LED lighting (£16k/yr saving) and voltage optimization (£25k/mth saving).• Planned and carried out maintenance on all electrical site equipment such as switchgear, power factor correction, transformers, BMS and HVAC. -
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer/Project ManagerHarman/Becker Automotive Systems Dec 2006 - Feb 2008Bridgend•Advanced Manufacturing Engineer involved in new technology and projects.•Developing machine and product specifications.•Developing existing and new machine designs.•Working closely with Integrators to manufacture new machinery.•Managing project budgets and ensuring that projects follow a predetermined timescale.•Commissioning and integrating machinery into existing and new processes.•Working with technology such as Plasma, Lasers, RF heating and chemicals.•Skills include all aspects of Programmable Logic Controllers, Motor control, Robotics, Vision Systems, HMI’s and Panel Building.•Design and Integration of Espon Robot Cells combined with Vision systems to provide bespoke Fully Automated Induction Soldering Stations. A design concept unique to Harman Bridgend. -
Continuous Improvements EngineerHarman/Becker Automotive Systems Aug 2005 - Dec 2006Bridgend•Continuous Improvements Engineer involved in all aspects of day to day running.•Planning of long term projects and goals.•Continuous improvement of the line Output, performance and Yield.•Analysing machine performance and capability (Mini Tab).•Install and Commission of various Cognex Vision Systems. -
Equipment Engineering ManagerSony Apr 2004 - Aug 2005Bridgend•Liaised with other departments to ensure that gains in my own area can be shared plant wide with other lines.•Monitored the line performance to highlight the key areas that require improvement to enable the departmental targets to be achieved.•Delivered daily, weekly and monthly presentations to production management and plant directors.•Arranged and chaired meetings with other relevant departments.•Managed improvement activities and formally appraised the performance of Equipment Engineers.•Led and drove a TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) culture change in my department.•Led and drove a TEP (Total Equipment Productivity) culture within my Area.•Managed a Team of 8 Equipment Engineers and 32 Technicians.•Led significant changes to monitoring Downtime Data and carrying out actions based on this data.•Successfully improved Downtime by changing a culture from Reactive Maintenance to Preventative Maintenance.•Used Six Sigma techniques to improve all aspects of the Equipment Performance. -
Equipment EngineerSony Aug 1999 - Apr 2004Bridgend• Involved with all engineering activities from day to day to long term projects.• Intelligent use of data - to analyse the performance of all new modifications - (Six Sigma trained).• Coordinated and scheduled the introduction of new models into various departments within the CRT plant.• Monitored the line performance to highlight the key areas that require improvement to enable the departmental targets to be achieved.• Extensive knowledge of Programmable logic controllers, inverter control, pneumatics and robotics.• Set up a technician evaluation and training matrix to enable the skills of the existing .technicians to meet the needs of the production areas that they covered.• Represented the UK plant in Japan during the introduction of a new model CRT. -
Assistant EngineerSony Apr 1997 - Aug 1999Bridgend• Involved with all engineering activities from day to day to long term projects.• Qualified EMPTA Assessor.•Improving machinery to reduce breakdowns.•Planning projects.•Managing a team of Technicians. -
Electrical TechnicanSony Sep 1992 - Apr 1997Bridgend•Responsible for shift breakdown repair.•Improving Equipment where possible.•Involved in the installation of new lines and equipment.•Working closely with project teams.•Promoted to day shift Technician working solely on projects for the engineering team. -
Electrical/Electronic ApprenticeSony Sep 1988 - Aug 1992Bridgend•4 year apprenticeship with Sony Bridgend CRT Plant•On shift from the second year due to my success•Worked as a Shift Technician even though still classed as an apprentice•Learned quickly the skills required to become a respected Shift Technician
Karl James Skills
Karl James Education Details
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Bridgend Technical CollegeElectrical/Electronic Engineering -
Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari -
Ysgol Gynradd Ynyswen
Frequently Asked Questions about Karl James
What company does Karl James work for?
Karl James works for Quidelortho
What is Karl James's role at the current company?
Karl James's current role is BSc CEng MIET - Facilities Manager at QuidelOrtho.
What is Karl James's email address?
Karl James's email address is ka****@****2.co.uk
What schools did Karl James attend?
Karl James attended The University Of Glamorgan, The University Of Glamorgan, Bridgend Technical College, Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari, Ysgol Gynradd Ynyswen.
What are some of Karl James's interests?
Karl James has interest in Golf, Football, Keep Fit, Motorcycling.
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Karl James has skills like Instrumentation, Engineering, Automation, Commissioning, Plc, Feed, Feasibility Studies, Manufacturing, Project Management, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Six Sigma.
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