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Managing post refit inspections and trials on all aspects of Marine engineering systems in surface ships; providing assurance and continuity of Engineering standards to the client.

North Sea

Responsible for the availability of all mechanical drilling equipment. Responding to breakdowns, developing and implementing repair options.• Carried out maintenance routines, repairs and upgrades of the drilling package equipment as per the Archer scope of works.• Provided engineering support and supervision to third party contractors.• Identified and devised improvements to drilling package and oversaw implementation, liaising with various offshore agencies. All work carried out in accordance with Apache Corporation Safe systems of work.

Newhaven East Sussex

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of an Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), generating electrical power by utilising heat from waste incineration. • Devised, Initiated and Coordinated action plans to rectify urgent defects using operations and maintenance staff as appropriate.• Operated plant and equipment as required by the operational demands of the ERF.• Supervised and deployed manpower as appropriate to ensure cost effective, safe and efficient operation of all activities on site.• Provided technical supervision and assistance where necessary for Company and contract staff engaged in work at the ERF.• Provided effective training and monitoring of shift staff.• Senior Authorised Person providing effective administration and application of safe systems of work and Health and Safety policies.

Responsible for the planning, conduct, analysis and subsequent technical reporting on marine engineering Harbour and Sea trials for approximately 100 in service Direct-drive diesel and gas-turbine propulsion vessels and new-build platforms, including new-build vessels built by UK industry for foreign governments.

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the compilation of warship maintenance and defect repair packages. • Advised ships engineers on suitable repair solutions in order to optimise ships operational capability.• First point of contact for engineering solutions for visiting foreign vessels. • Responsible for engineering logistical support to Falkland islands Patrol Vessel.

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Responsible for the operation, maintenance and defect repair of a 75 Megawatt Gas Turbine Propulsion plant. Co-ordinated the maintenance requirements of all departments in an operational aircraft carrier.• Devised and implemented professional training and examination programme for Marine Engineering Department of 170 personnel.• Proposed innovative repair solutions to enable 100% availability of machinery during operational deployments of a major warship.• Advised the ships executive manager on all aspects of efficient operation of propulsion machinery and providing technical briefings as required.

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Responsible for the execution of ship maintenance periods to strict time and quality standards by careful organising and utilisation of resources resulting in ships returning to active duties on time and to budget.• Managed a mixed workforce of Naval and civilian engineers. Also supervised sub-contractors; being responsible for their health and welfare requirements whilst working on the project.• Worked successfully with multinational contractors and Partner organisations.

Global

Led a mobile team of 30 Weapon electrical and Mechanical engineers in support of Mine countermeasure vessels deployed in Europe and the Middle East. • Responsible for the welfare and continual professional development of Marine engineering Technicians.• Provided leadership, counselling and professional mentorship to all members of the team. • Involved in achieving initial ISO 9001accreditation for the maintenance unit