Responsible for the management of production of the Powrtouch Caravan Mover, from purchase of parts, warehousing, production and despatch. Working with other team members on design and development of new projects through to complete lifecycle managament of existing products.

As a Lifecycle Engineer, responsible for the root cause analysis for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine faults, liaising with field service technicians, design engineers and workshop reps to develop a containment plan, long term inspections criteria and the development of long term solutions.Develop changes to aircraft engine manuals and the analysis of fault development trends to foresee future engine problems through component sampling.

Mechanical Technician and part of a 3 man team to maintain and repair all test equipment used in the testing and development of all Nissan's European range of vehicles. Equipment ranges from bench mounted polishing machines, material testing devices to road simulators and climatic chambers.

Amplio Enterprises fully cross platform mobile apps are specifically designed for business and member groups to interact directly with their customers or members, bringing brand awareness directly in to the customers hand. As Business Executive at Amplio Enterprises, Richie reaches out to businesses and shows how to build customer loyalty, brand awareness and an increase in customer engagement which in turn increases repeat sales.Richie builds bespoke, cross platform mobile apps and provides ongoing support and updates as the customers business grows.

This role involves the operation and maintenance of bespoke, fully automated oil de-hydration and filtration equipment. Continuous monitoring of readings and process quality of oil during operations. Adjustment of settings and operating program to allow for differing oil conditions and process requirements, which are effected by changes in oil temperature and vacuum levels.Skills utilised include Electrical understanding of 3 phase power and control of motors and pumps, including oil flow, vacuum pumps and heaters. Low voltage instrumentation and control components. Mechanical piping, valves, nozzles, filters and vacuum chambers.Working autonomously in order to ensure optimum operation levels, carry out planned and unplanned maintenance with the use of mechanical and electrical drawings. Making recommendations regarding operation and maintenance to company owner.

Founding Working Director of Kinetic Australia Pty Ltd.Responsible for new business development, company policy, strategy and compliance, within energy sector. Specialising on Gas Turbine Construction, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance activities.Kinetic Australia was involved in the construction of:> 2 GE LM100 gas turbines at Kwinana Power Station, hazardous area instrumentation installation and commissioning.> 2 GE Frame 6B's at Merredin Power Station Mechanical Installation of the turbines and generators as well as auxiliary systems.>2 GE LM6000's at Solomon Power Station for FMG. This included installation of control room equipment and all inter-cabinet wiring. Oil purification of Generator, Gas Turbine and Hydraulic Oil systems post construction.>1 GE LM2500+ at Murrin Murrin Mine Site for Kewit, Oil purification of Generator, Gas Turbine and Hydraulic Oil systems post construction.>4 GE LM2500+ at Port Hedland Temporary Power Station Commissioning and Maintenance Plan development.>Nifty Copper Power Station operation and maintenance of 1 GE TM2500, 2 Solar Centaur 40's, 2 Cat 6408 and 2 Detroit Diesel Generators. This also included replacement of TM2500 hot end section, whole engine replacement and generator replacement.>Various oil purification tasks around Western Australia on Gas Turbines and Transformers.>Installation of replacement overhead traffic signals on the widening of the Graham Farmer Freeway Tunnel, Perth, Western Australia.Employing 6 Permanent Staff and teams of up to 20 contract trades persons.

Duties.Manage all aspects of company operation including finances, marketing, workforce supervision and safety and conforming to all company laws and obligations.Highlights.Formed the company in 2006, to work as a contractor on various power generation shutdowns within Australia and now operating and maintaining a power station for a mine company in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, providing propriety systems, manning and operation of the power station.

Duties.Supervising, then Coordinating the shutdowns for a mining company in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. Ensuring the safe completion of fixed plant shutdowns, with the control of up to 40 personnel, whilst controlling, scheduling and Coordinating all contract companies.Development of shutdown schedule, from equipment turn off to restart. Ensuring all trades and sub-contract companies worked on time and with all resources and equipment available as required, according to the plan. Providing updates and reports to management team. Leading daily crew meetings and safety meetings. Supervising all aspects of shutdown tasks.Highlights.Taking the shutdown team to an increased level of efficiency during a time in which commodity prices were putting pressure on the mining company to make significant savings on resources, but being able to achieve a safer and more cost effective shutdown by scoping and scheduling tasks to an optimum level and changing the culture of the workforce to produce a higher standard of results.

Duties.Carrying out aircraft handling, maintenance and rectification tasks to ensure the safe operation of jet trainer aircraft, of the Singaporean Pilot Training Detachment at Pearce Airforce Base, Bullsbrook. This involved working on complex systems including power plant, hydraulics, electrics and flying controls.Highlights.Achieving aircraft type approvals for unsupervised work on aircraft systems and passing all type exams to a very high level. Maintaining a high standard of work, which on many occasions led to the discovery of faults which would have lead to unsafe flying conditions?

Duties.Maintaining the highest of standards of work and supervision in many pressurised circumstances to ensure maximum operational support on active duties, including humanitarian missions. Trained in the service and repair of aircraft types including Hawk T1, Tornado GR1, Harrier GR7, Hercules C130, Wessex & Seaking Helicopters and gas turbines including Allison, Avon, Adour, Pegasus and Gnome Engines. Supervise teams of aircraft fitters to safely carry our all aspects of aircraft maintenance and handling. Understand complex aircraft systems and equipment to the highest of standards and prioritise work to ensure strict time limits were maintained for operational tasks.Highlights.Being able to serving for a full season on the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Display Team, The Red Arrows. Taking part in many air displays around the United Kingdom and meeting and working with many display teams from many countries.Taking part in UN humanitarian support missions and bringing safety and relief to oppressed people.