Simon Chaney Engtech Mimeche Email & Phone Number

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Within my role at Network Rail in the Principle Engineering Team (PET), my responsibilities included reviewing and leading engineering changes for the Network Rail vehicle fleets and managing overhaul, modification, conversion and new build projects for Network Rail vehicles. As part of this role I created engineering specifications to allow for the overhaul and modifications of a select number of On Track Plant (OTP) assets, as well as specifications for VMI changes to go through the… Show more Within my role at Network Rail in the Principle Engineering Team (PET), my responsibilities included reviewing and leading engineering changes for the Network Rail vehicle fleets and managing overhaul, modification, conversion and new build projects for Network Rail vehicles. As part of this role I created engineering specifications to allow for the overhaul and modifications of a select number of On Track Plant (OTP) assets, as well as specifications for VMI changes to go through the Network Rail tender process. I also used continuous improvement methodology as well as gap analysis to improve processes used within the team. I also had additional responsibility as the fleet engineer of the OCR fleet. This entailed making improvements to the fleet to try and achieve performance targets and improve the overall reliability of the assets. The fleet engineering role also entailed solving problems and creating innovative solutions to any problems the assets may encounter. Part of the role as a fleet engineer was to have technical input into contract review meetings with our supply chain to achieve the best value for money. I also created strategy documents for the fleet for the CP6 submissions on the best possible solution for utilisation and decommissioning of assets. Show less

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

As the fleet engineer for On Track Plant (OTP), it was my responsibility to get all the Network rail owned assets into the network rail asset database that is used for the On Track Machine (OTM) fleet. This required an exercise of talking to route customers to ascertain who owns the assets and where the assets are located. Using Vehicle Maintenance plans, I have also added the maintenance required for assets to the system. This means that work orders for the assets are produced and… Show more As the fleet engineer for On Track Plant (OTP), it was my responsibility to get all the Network rail owned assets into the network rail asset database that is used for the On Track Machine (OTM) fleet. This required an exercise of talking to route customers to ascertain who owns the assets and where the assets are located. Using Vehicle Maintenance plans, I have also added the maintenance required for assets to the system. This means that work orders for the assets are produced and scheduled to the required frequency. I also collated and collected all the legislative required paperwork for OTP this includes LOLERS, brake test and Engineering acceptance certificates. In this role I developed a new performance dashboard for the NR owned assets. This means that NR is now able to see in an easy to read dashboard how its assets are performing not only at an asset level but across the vehicle types as well. This is important so that common issues across a particular vehicle type can now be easily identified. I also spent some time working with suppliers of services to NR, this meant reviewing the service contract and negotiating with suppliers in regards to work to be carried out to assets Show less

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

As a Data Analyst I worked on a suite of data quality measures that comply to ISO8000. This included working on the 9 box model to improve the overall quality of asset related data. I became the subject matter expert on behalf of the UK in the National Vehicle Register this meant updating rolling Stock vehicles into the national database to comply with UK and European Legislation. This also meant liaising with customers and assisting them with how to comply to the legislative… Show more As a Data Analyst I worked on a suite of data quality measures that comply to ISO8000. This included working on the 9 box model to improve the overall quality of asset related data. I became the subject matter expert on behalf of the UK in the National Vehicle Register this meant updating rolling Stock vehicles into the national database to comply with UK and European Legislation. This also meant liaising with customers and assisting them with how to comply to the legislative requirements. Show less

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

As a data technician I transited from a trackside role to an administrative role in data management. This meant keeping the National vehicle register up to date as well as gaining an understanding of what good data management can achieve. I also kept the National On Track Plant Database up to date with all current certification and produced the weekly do not use list which is the way network rail makes sure assets out of compliance are not used. When I took this process over it was done… Show more As a data technician I transited from a trackside role to an administrative role in data management. This meant keeping the National vehicle register up to date as well as gaining an understanding of what good data management can achieve. I also kept the National On Track Plant Database up to date with all current certification and produced the weekly do not use list which is the way network rail makes sure assets out of compliance are not used. When I took this process over it was done manually and as such I improved the process by creating a database that was quickly able to check for register changes.In this role the procedures required to carry out this role were outdated and not streamline to make them as quick as possible to carry out. After reviewing the documents I revised them and removed waste from the process making them more efficient to carry out. Show less

As a Technical officer I was in charge of Track Geometry, as part of this I reviewed data and planned where to put On Track Machines to improve the Track Quality. I also did various other asset related jobs within the delivery unit. While working as a TO I was asked to design diagrams using Visio, creating a template I instigated and created the diagrams for the area I worked, these became best practise and were then issued around the UK for how to perform this task. I also had… Show more As a Technical officer I was in charge of Track Geometry, as part of this I reviewed data and planned where to put On Track Machines to improve the Track Quality. I also did various other asset related jobs within the delivery unit. While working as a TO I was asked to design diagrams using Visio, creating a template I instigated and created the diagrams for the area I worked, these became best practise and were then issued around the UK for how to perform this task. I also had lineside experience carrying out various tasks that were required, these included but are not limited to Track stressing and Track surveying. From the survey work I also helped on creating designs for the track.I also Carried out Platform Gauging as part of my duties.I also as part of my duties held several On Track Qualifications such As COSS and Lookout Show less

Gosport/Paddington

As an Apprentice on the Network rail Advanced Apprenticeship scheme, I undertook training and learning in relation to a wide variety of railway assets. The learning included spending time with the Lineside departments and undertaking a variety of task that they would be required to do as part of their business as usual activities. The apprentice scheme also expected that apprentices complete modules around all of the rail assets and other areas of the Business as well. This enabled me… Show more As an Apprentice on the Network rail Advanced Apprenticeship scheme, I undertook training and learning in relation to a wide variety of railway assets. The learning included spending time with the Lineside departments and undertaking a variety of task that they would be required to do as part of their business as usual activities. The apprentice scheme also expected that apprentices complete modules around all of the rail assets and other areas of the Business as well. This enabled me to gain a range of experiences in the rail industry and an understanding of most rail assets. This then enables me to gain a specialisation in track, this meant that the further modules after the initial year were all track specific but enabled me to gain a deeper understanding of the track asset and what is required to maintain the asset. Show less