Accountable for the field process design and configuration of the technology implementation and on site specification of the LCNF Tier 2 CLASS project.Accountable for ensuring that the field processes and configuration components of the solution are adequately tested and fit for purpose. Accountable for supporting/providing training in the field processes and system usage of the CLASS solution.Accountable for supporting/providing post go live support to the field engineers and teams.Accountable for providing expertise to the various suppliers and other members of the project on all field aspects of CLASS.The CLASS accountabilities require that I have the skills to engage with field engineers to ensure strong buy-in of CLASS and have sufficient commercial acumen to engage with suppliers in a contractual environment. In addition it requires self motivation, the ability to work to deadlines, organisational and prioritising skills.Due to the nature of a Tier 2 (£9M) project the ability to deal with conflict and have excellent interpersonal and presentational skills is essential. CLASS required the ability to turn a complex high level Ofgem ‘bid’ document into a working solution that was agreed and delivered by various internal and external project partners; National Grid, Siemens, Nortec, Alstom, Manchester University, ENWL Telecontrol Software and Hardware support, DSMC control/outage planning engineers and Field engineers. The CLASS Technology Build role requires deep and broad engineering experience of field based operations, protection and control. This is demonstrated by a detailed technical understanding of field codes of practice, process and tools.This role primarily delivers the LCNF Tier 2 CLASS project. Additional support and technical advice has also been provided to C2C, Smart Street and other Future Networks projects.Interface Sites.

Member of Manchester Major Projects & Maintenance Team @ Electricity Northwest.Protection Specialist. Experience of Transformers/Switchgear/Batteries/SCADA interface issues/ Assited Cables and Tower Lines.Senior Authorised Person up to 132kV with Field Control at 33kV and 132kV.Authorised to work on Protection Systems up to 132kV including National Grid Interface Sites.Originator of Protection Engineer Authorisation Framework.Standby Engineer for Transmission voltages (33/132kV) in Greater Manchester/ High Peak/ East Cheshire areas (population~3 million including 3rd busiest airport in UK) outside of normal working hours.I have investigated a significant number of protection issues (including on customer owned 3rd party networks) and been the technical advisor on Business Investigations.I have trained Graduate Trainees and experienced engineers in theortical and practical knowledge of power system protection systems including on-site and training centre based.I have been a Team Leader (up to 15 engineers) of multi-year special project acheiving maintenance policy compliance of protection systems and restoration of in-house protection engineering resource.Member of ENA Engineering Recommendation G84 Team 2002-2005. G84 is used by the UK electricity supply industry as a best practice guide for the temporary connection of generators to public distribution networks. Main author of G84 section dealing with the use step-up HV transformers to use LV generators to restore HV supplies.Achieved C.Eng in 2005.

Power System Studines Engineer.Large Indutrial Power System Protection Grading Study performed (Numeric and Electromechanical relays).500MW generator connection feasibility study using DINIS.Cable sizing and rating studies.275kV tower line re-positioning study to facilite HS1 rail line construction. Fault level studies using IPSA.

Recording and Study of Harmonic Distortion at Isle of Grain Container terminal.Involved in commisioning of 40MW Combined Cycle Ga Turbine HV Generator Protection.