Les Shears Email & Phone Number

Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom

•Coordinate and supervise the execution of all Inspections against the Product/Documentation Requirements. Hold employees / contractors accountable while maintaining a key working relationship and actively implement improvements to address/resolve any issues.Establish and maintain the schedules of inspections to produce and meet the required area KPI’s.Write and maintain the necessary reports and records required to quantify and record the inspection results in the Business management system.Prepare justifications (AFE’s) for capital expenditure projects and oversee the expenditure and implementation of the approved projects.Report to the Product, Manufacturing, Project, Warehousing & Quality Systems Managers on key measures, any areas of concern and drive the closure of systemic gaps.Work with all facility supervisors, HR, and HSE departments in the preparation of work instructions for training in safety, skills and quality.Manage work areas safely in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work regulations – risk assessments, COSH assessments, general housekeeping, audits and Process Verifications. Ensure adherence to internal procedures for Control of Contracts working in your area/area of inspection. Carry out annual Appraisals and monthly 1:1's with employees and develop training plans in line with individual’s objectives and career development plans. Provide coaching and mentoring. Identify succession plans and develop the team leads to deputies in your absence. Manage routine “hygiene tasks” such as holidays, absence, overtime cover, timesheets, back to work interviews etc.Ensure all department goals and issues are communicated effectively.

Dunfermline

The supervision of inspectors and sub-contractor support services of the delivery team involved in the execution of the requirements listed in the QC Shipping Inspection role.The supervision and co-ordination of the offsite/source final shipment of all Dunfermline TFMC equipment.The creation and maintenance of the QC Process Work Instructions.Co-ordinate the provision and movement of all parts/goods within the warehousing/stores environment to facilitate the final inspection.Deputise for the Quality Control Supervisor in their absence when on site.The in-process inspection, final inspection and release of all parts at vendor locations, inclusive of insulation (Novolastic, Vikotherm and Uratherm), pipeline coatings from Bredero Shaw and Trelleborg, The in-process inspection, FAT witness, final inspection and release of all TSA riser systems and paint coating systems in line with ICORR qualifications in the Dunfermline plant or at Vendor locationsThe in-process inspection, final inspection and release of all parts painted and thermally insulated (Novolastic, Vikotherm and Uratherm), in the Dunfermline plant.The same inspection duties as the QC shipping inspector.

Dunfermline, Fife

Responsible for the shipping inspection of all parts inclusive of XT, EDP, SFT, LRP UWD products and all associated tooling manufactured, tested and assembled on the Dunfermline site or at our vendor locations in a manner conforming to the required DBI/part report specifications ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.My duties include the surveillance, in-process and final inspection of equipment from our vendors for thermal insulation, pipeline coatings and paint coatings.The surveillance, in-process inspection (hold and witness points), final inspection, release and expediting of product at vendor locations of all UWD tooling assemblies, riser systems, XT's and associated equipment.The liaison with the third party inspectors, Lloyds (SI913) and customer representatives for final inspection customer release of Technip FMC product both Onsite and at Vendor locations.The reporting of non-conformances, QN coordination, the documenting of all tasks and the production of photographic surveys and records.

Dunfermline

Employed on sub-contract to FMC with the responsibilities for the assembly and test of all oil and gas subsea and surface components produced within the facility, inclusive of hyd actuators, uwd tooling, wellhead connectors, wellheads, valve blocks, XT’s, all associated sub assemblies and tooling.

Glenrothes Fife

Working to British, ISO and API standards in the finishing and fitting of all machined parts for the oil and gas industry, inclusive of honing, deburring, tapping, drilling, hand polishing, assembly and dimensional inspection, also responsible for the full fit up of all Rolls Royce aluminium engine casings machined within the facility.

Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom

Working to British standards and ISO 9002 maintenance and fault diagnosis of injection moulding machines – 20t > 650t, CNC punch presses, lathes, milling machines, guillotines, brake presses, roller track, conveyor belts, hydraulics, pneumatic and water cooling systems, basic electrical work, roughing and finishing joinery and general building maintenance for all factories on the Simclar Dunfermline site.

Rosyth Royal Dockyard

1989 > 1999 – nuclear submarinesWorking to British and nuclear standards in all aspects of mechanical engineering covering the strip out, dimensional inspection, survey, repair, re-fitting, pressure testing, flushing and setting to work of primary and secondary propulsion systems, steering equipment, hydraulic plant, air compressors, Freon refrigeration plant, gearboxes, diesel engines, steam turbines, coolers, pumps, sewage treatment plant, condensers, all associated valves, pipework and control systems. 1987 > 1989 – type 42 destroyers frigates and RFA vesselsWorking to British standards involved in the strip out, dimensional inspection, survey, repair, re-fitting, pressure testing, flushing and setting to work of the CPP propulsion system, steering equipment, diesel engines, pumps, compressors, stabilizers, Olympus and Tyne turbine engines, all associated valves, pipework an control systems.1983 > 1987 – 4 year MOD apprenticeshipInvolving six months basic mechanical fitting skills, six months basic light lathe turning, proceeding to six months advanced mechanical fitting skills inclusive of steam systems, diesel engines, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Six months advanced machining skills inclusive of milling, shaping, vertical boring, and heavy lathes. The following two years of my apprenticeship involved training to British and nuclear standards on type 42 destroyers, minesweepers, nuclear submarines and all mechanical services inclusive of hydraulics, pneumatics, water systems, control systems and maintenance.

Svq Management Level 7, Management

Mechanical Engineering