Mark Spring Email & Phone Number

Bristol, Gb

City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

* introduction of system for new product introduction and stage gate reviews* management and interpretation of numerical evaluation by consultants and internal specialists* exploration of design solutions to challenges encountered and expansion to include new concepts* presenting and discussing JAVELIN at public events, exhibitions and conferences* developing relationships with universities, specialist consultants and wind farm developers

United Kingdom

During almost 2 very happy years, I lead the talented loads team, automating data flows, wave loads inputs, report generation; developing HAWC2 models of the most frequently used wind turbines, delivering in-house integrated analysis for design of support structures; developing strategies and engaging with new partners in the floating wind sector; supporting the development, analysis, testing and multi-stakeholder integration of Reflex Marine's JAVELIN anchor system; finalising the new IEC standard on through-life management and life extension of wind power assets; liaising with universities, student projects and post-graduate research; organising social activities - I'm sad to leave such a dynamic and diverse company as #woodthilsted but wish all my former colleagues all the best of luck and "all power to your elbow" in future endeavours!

Bath, United Kingdom

Developing and delivering new business for Lloyd's Register Low Carbon Power Generation in renewables operations and maintenance. I'm also supporting wind power services in other parts of Lloyd's Register.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Initially responsible for independent verification of offshore wind farms for windfarm developers, subsequently developing consultancy business in design and analysis of wind turbine components and machines, risk-based certification of wind turbines and other electro-mechanical devices for generation of electricity from renewable sources.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Technical responsibility for final phase of certification of N1000 wind turbine and design of N1-77 from initial concept evaluation to first stages of certification. Component leader for all components and systems in the structural load path, directly supervising one structural analyst and one contractor. Full participation in all independent design reviews including Tollgates 1 to 5 (specification gate review via detailed design review to initial manufacturing design review).

Barcelona

* structural analysis of non-compliant structural components and in-service failures* long-term investigation of Blade root connection* initial member of design team for Haliade 6MW direct-drive machine (concept comparison, trade-off studies, multidisciplinary teams)

Ba, Engineering, Mechanical Design, Materials, Control Systems, Electrical Machines, Thermodynamics And Fluids, 1St Class Honours Degree

Activities and Societies: Oxfam, Friends of the Earth, Student Christian Movement, Ichthian Singers, Landsend to John O'Groats cycleride.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Dynamics Of Wind Turbine Guyed Towers, Successful Completion Of Research

Activities and Societies: Friends of the Earth, cycling, Green party, Campaign Against the Arms Trade

A Levels, Maths (A), Further Maths (A), Chemistry (A) And Physics (A)

Activities and Societies: acting, pop music, singing, construction project

Education record

Education record