• 3D CAD design using Solidworks• Design calculations• Hydraulic cylinder and power unit design including bespoke manifold design• Generating bill of materials • Liaising with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors • On site commissioning of hydraulic equipment• Delivering training to site operations staff including overseas contracts in Hong Kong• Preparation of Risk assessments and Method statements for site contracts• Preparation of Test documentation• Writing and collation of Operating & Maintenance manuals• Working with PLC programmers to design and refine machine sequence and logic• Completing Quality documentation, Lloyds, DNV.• Working knowledge of pressure equipment directive and pressure safety systems regulations• Purchase of Solidworks CAD system and implementation throughout the Design Team• Site installation including pressure testing of installed pipework• Sound understanding of electrical principals and schematic drawings• Working knowledge of Machinery directive

Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD).Completed projects for ‘Blue-chip’ companies including; United Utilities, British Energy, Rolls-Royce (Aero), GEC Hydro, Babcock, Scottish Power.

Full ‘indentured’ mechanical apprenticeship encompassing all aspects of mechanical engineering including Tool room, centre lathe turning, milling, spark erosion, surface treatment, gauge testing, surface grinding and cylindrical grinding.Maintenance workshop including Welding, sheet metalwork, maintenance fitting.Final year of apprenticeship completed in design office.