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Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Gb

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Gb

United Kingdom

Isle Of Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom

Started up a new business, Two Thumbs Training Limited. Successfully delivered and / or developed; training contracts - all project managed to time, quality and budget. WebEx & online video conferencing styled training sessions. Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) Nuclear and Conventional systems PLANT training packages for Operations staff, Non-Operations & Corporate staff. Train the Trainer for Nuclear & Conventional Systems PLANT Trainers. (PWR) and Nuclear Safety Culture… Show more Started up a new business, Two Thumbs Training Limited. Successfully delivered and / or developed; training contracts - all project managed to time, quality and budget. WebEx & online video conferencing styled training sessions. Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) Nuclear and Conventional systems PLANT training packages for Operations staff, Non-Operations & Corporate staff. Train the Trainer for Nuclear & Conventional Systems PLANT Trainers. (PWR) and Nuclear Safety Culture Awareness training for Non-Nuclear Technical Engineers. Previous clients:• Tecnatom - International Engineering Company (Spain) https://www.tecnatom.es/en/• Entergy - American Electric Power Generation & Distribution Company • Corporate - https://www.entergy-nuclear.com/nuclear-sites/• Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station https://www.entergy-nuclear.com/nuclear-sites/waterford-3/• Arkansas Nuclear One https://www.entergy-nuclear.com/nuclear-sites/arkansas-nuclear-one/• InSite Technical - South Wales Engineering Solution Company https://www.insitetechnical.com/• Plant Vogtle 1 & 2 https://www.southernnuclear.com/our-plants/plant-vogtle.html Show less

Wylfa Newydd

Developing personnel as part of Horizon’s 'Build the Utility' strategy ensuring plans for Horizon's operational phase: people, processes and infrastructure are scheduled, costed and in place. Responsible for supervision, oversight and provision of specialist advice (technical knowledge of the Advanced Boiling Water Reactor systems and operations) to our multi-national Operations Training support partner consortium ensuring contractual responsibilities are fulfilled both in the UK and in… Show more Developing personnel as part of Horizon’s 'Build the Utility' strategy ensuring plans for Horizon's operational phase: people, processes and infrastructure are scheduled, costed and in place. Responsible for supervision, oversight and provision of specialist advice (technical knowledge of the Advanced Boiling Water Reactor systems and operations) to our multi-national Operations Training support partner consortium ensuring contractual responsibilities are fulfilled both in the UK and in Spain.Collaboratively working and providing advice with recommendations into training process improvements, Human Performance / Human factors training and other training course evolutions. Operations Development Manager's delegated authority. Providing (Nuclear, Horizon, Apprentices) Technical support - to Wales's largest Further Education Institution Grŵp Llandrillo Menai. Show less

Wylfa Newydd

Role similar to that of Training Instructor, additionally supervising and supporting the Apprenticeship Manager with the 3 cohorts of Apprentices.Provided assistance and advice to our multi-national operations Training Support Partner (TSP) consortium.Provided detailed specialist advice and oversight with technical knowledge of the Advanced Boiling Water Reactor systems and operations. Reviewed training programmes, training content and associated… Show more Role similar to that of Training Instructor, additionally supervising and supporting the Apprenticeship Manager with the 3 cohorts of Apprentices.Provided assistance and advice to our multi-national operations Training Support Partner (TSP) consortium.Provided detailed specialist advice and oversight with technical knowledge of the Advanced Boiling Water Reactor systems and operations. Reviewed training programmes, training content and associated documentation.Carried out self-assessments within Training.Training Instructor assessor, through Instructor evaluations (Task observations). Assessor and panel member for Apprentice assessment centre (Apprentice recruitment)Completed the Horizon 'Pathfinders' J-ABWR systems and simulator training programme at the BWR Training Centre (BTC), Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, Japan. Show less

Wylfa Newydd

Responsible for analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of specified training packages in accordance with the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT). Selected to be one of 8 ‘Pathfinders’ - a group of selected individuals within Operations to attend Japan to receive ABWR Initial Operator training at the Boiling Water Reactor Training Centre (BTC) and for Nuclear Plant and Maintenance visits at Kasiwasaki-Kariwa (KK) Units 6 & 7 and their Maintenance Training centre.… Show more Responsible for analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of specified training packages in accordance with the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT). Selected to be one of 8 ‘Pathfinders’ - a group of selected individuals within Operations to attend Japan to receive ABWR Initial Operator training at the Boiling Water Reactor Training Centre (BTC) and for Nuclear Plant and Maintenance visits at Kasiwasaki-Kariwa (KK) Units 6 & 7 and their Maintenance Training centre. Appointed as subject matter lead for Operations and also as subject matter lead for Training.Successfully attended and delivered high quality technical and non-technical training courses, internally and externally to Horizon Nuclear Power.Successfully completed INPO - National Academy for Nuclear, Training Instructor Certification Programme (ICP). Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) course.STEM Ambassador, development and delivery of dynamic learning activities to secondary schools. John Eggins Trust, Blue skies.Verification and Validation (V&V) of the static CCR simulator as an ex UK Licenced Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator required as part of the Generic design Assessment (GDA) validation in Hitachi City, Japan.Developed various eLearning courses.Horizon representative at external public events. Show less

Wylfa Power Station, Cemaes Bay

At the time called Magnox.Responsible for behavioural standards, including design, development and delivery of a successful Human Performance (HU) Programme with emphasis on continuous improvement. Trained 1000+ staff / contractors at all levels of the business.Selected as expert HU peer: various WANO international TSM’s, Magnox fleet wide peer Assists. International Benchmark lead on INPO 1 rated Nuclear Power Plant mission, Benchmarking trainer. Successfully… Show more At the time called Magnox.Responsible for behavioural standards, including design, development and delivery of a successful Human Performance (HU) Programme with emphasis on continuous improvement. Trained 1000+ staff / contractors at all levels of the business.Selected as expert HU peer: various WANO international TSM’s, Magnox fleet wide peer Assists. International Benchmark lead on INPO 1 rated Nuclear Power Plant mission, Benchmarking trainer. Successfully established Human Performance Champions within teams across the Station. (50+ champions)Established specialist training facilities (Flow loop & Touch STAR simulators) Developed & implemented Task observation & Coaching Programmes across the station and fleet.Magnox, Behavioural Based Safety peer group chairperson & member, Founder member of the UK Human Performance Forum.Part of the very successful Health & Safety team, 1st ever - Nuclear Power Station to receive the British Safety Council Sword of Honour in recognition of exemplary management of Health, Safety and Environmental risks.Carried out event investigations as a trained HU event investigator. World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Technical Support Mission (TSM)Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Show less

Trawsfynydd Decommissioning Site

At time called Magnox North.Supporting and Managing Site Operations and Security activities at Trawsfynydd site.Leading implementation of various enhancement projects on site and company wide.Implemented cultural and behavioural objectives in underperforming teams. Developed and delivered a variety of tailored training packages to support improvements with specific aims and objectives.Various liason activities with Stakeholders and the Nuclear Decommissioning… Show more At time called Magnox North.Supporting and Managing Site Operations and Security activities at Trawsfynydd site.Leading implementation of various enhancement projects on site and company wide.Implemented cultural and behavioural objectives in underperforming teams. Developed and delivered a variety of tailored training packages to support improvements with specific aims and objectives.Various liason activities with Stakeholders and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Show less

Wylfa Power Station

At the time named BNFL Magnox Electric PLC.Directly responsible for ensuring safe operation of two Nuclear reactors and supervising both licensed reactor operators, taking direct charge during any Nuclear Emergency / abnormal situations.Appointed as 'Control Person' for the station under Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules and Safety Co-ordinator (OC8a The Grid Code).Engaging with the Nuclear Installation Inspector (NII) and other Regulatory Bodies/… Show more At the time named BNFL Magnox Electric PLC.Directly responsible for ensuring safe operation of two Nuclear reactors and supervising both licensed reactor operators, taking direct charge during any Nuclear Emergency / abnormal situations.Appointed as 'Control Person' for the station under Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules and Safety Co-ordinator (OC8a The Grid Code).Engaging with the Nuclear Installation Inspector (NII) and other Regulatory Bodies/ Inspectors.Ensured that stakeholder and customer communications were carried out effectively. Liaising with offsite, the public, external agencies and organisations.Appointed Duly Authorised Person (DAP 2) under Site Licence Condition 26. Show less

Wylfa Power Station, Cemaes Bay

At the time called BNFL Magnox Generation.Ensured Reactor Operations undertaken in accordance with the Nuclear Site Licence, Responsible for the Control and Supervision of all Operational tasks, which could impact nuclear safety. Taking the initiative and leading culture change across five different shifts.Site Operations Liaison for Control room activities, Implemented various Control room improvement projects.Implementation of Conduct of Operations standards… Show more At the time called BNFL Magnox Generation.Ensured Reactor Operations undertaken in accordance with the Nuclear Site Licence, Responsible for the Control and Supervision of all Operational tasks, which could impact nuclear safety. Taking the initiative and leading culture change across five different shifts.Site Operations Liaison for Control room activities, Implemented various Control room improvement projects.Implementation of Conduct of Operations standards. Achieved Duly Authorised Person (DAP 3) status under Site Licence Condition 26. Attained a degree, BSc in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering. Show less

Wylfa Power Station, Cemaes Bay

At the time called BNFL Magnox Electric.Part of a small highly skilled Shift Maintenance Team undertaking Emergent and Nuclear Regulatory tasks.Nuclear emergency scheme team leader.Fully trained in the use of Breathing Apparatus, fire fighting equipment, and damage control procedures. Qualified to BAFT Cat 1.

Wylfa Power Station, Cemaes Bay

At the time called Nuclear Electric.Part of the Production Maintenance Control & Instrumentation team providing a specialist service to the site. Carrying out production maintenance Instrument activities to satisfy Nuclear Regulatory obligations.

Wylfa Power Station, Cemaes Bay

At the time called Nuclear Electric.Nuclear, Control and Instrumentation 4 year apprenticeship & further academic progression. Selected to go on Apprentice Foreign exchange Visit to France lasting 5 weeks.

Specialist Nuclear Qualification - Instructor Certification Programme (Icp), Systematic Approach To Training (Sat)

Comprehensive 6 week Instructor course, looking at the SAT process (ADDIE) cumulating with a final exam and 'Take the Stage' in Atlanta.

Specialist Nuclear Qualification, Abwr Systems And Plant Operations

Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) training completed on-site at the BWR Training Centre (BTC) in Japan, comprising classroom.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Prifysgol Morgannwg - University of Glamorgan Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Btec Hnd, Engineering

Prifysgol Morgannwg - University of Glamorgan BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering.

Btec Hnc, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering

Prifysgol Morgannwg - University of Glamorgan BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Mechatronics.

City And Guilds Nvq, Maintenance

Apprenticeship Qualifications - City and Guilds NVQ in Control & Instrumentation Equipment: Installation and Maintenance (Power.

Btec National Certificate, Engineering

Apprenticeship Qualifications - BTEC National Certificate in Engineering

City And Guilds, Maintenance

Apprenticeship Qualifications - City and Guilds certificate in maintenance craft studies in measurement and control part 2.

Engineering Training Authority Certificate Bet 12 & 3C1, Engineering

Apprenticeship Qualifications - EnTra (Engineering Training Authority) certificate in: BET12 - Basic engineering training, parts 1 & 2 3C1.

City And Guilds, Engineering

Apprenticeship Qualifications - City and Guilds Certificate in Basic Engineering Competences.