Thomas Maund Email & Phone Number

Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

In my role as senior thermal/balance of plant performance engineer for RWE within Operations Support, I monitor and investigate performance related issues across all UK sites including coal, CCGT, oil fired and combined heat and power plants operated by RWE. I Also lead test teams carrying out diagnostic and investigative work in respect of plant performance issues and contractual agreements as well as developing testing techniques and equipment evaluation to address problems as they arise. I have developed to become the specialist lead engineer in carrying out unit Heat Rate testing from instrumentation installation and removal to full unit data analysis also condenser and cooling tower testing, and one of my key achievements has been the development of specific equipment and test procedures for condenser air ingress problems with great success across the portfolio. In addition, I am the lead Health and Safety adviser for my team, being the author and assessor for all current risk assessments and method statements. Permit Acceptor and GP4 authorized.

Didcot, England, United Kingdom

My first role with RWE was at Didcot Power Station as Commercial and Performance Engineer, covering both a coal fired and combined cycle gas turbine electricity generating sites. Responsibilities include monitoring financial performance against budget targets, plant availability against expectations for similar plant and plant efficiency. Also heavily involved in plant testing and performance monitoring against contractual agreements and manufacturers guidelines and corrective maintenance programs. Project management of major improvement programs and ongoing plant monitoring.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

During this period I was employed as a Health and Safety Team Leader responsible for all aspects of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental issues for a Global Logistics Company (CHEP UK) covering two sites at Birmingham and Rugby and site support at Avonmouth. Also part of UK and European Health and Safety Management Team to ensure compliance with Companies Health and Safety Management System and Global Audit Procedures. Qualified Manual Handling and Risk Assessment Trainer responsible for creating and implementing UK wide training programs. Also project manager for site improvement works programs both in engineering and construction, and stand in Production Manager during absence. In conjunction with company occupational health workers I was also instrumental in arranging a comprehensive health screening program for all employees for hearing testing and hand arm vibration issues due to prolonged use of air operated tools.

Various

I joined the Royal Air Force in October 21980 and served for 24 1/2 years working up the rank structure to a post in middle management as a Chief Technician. Experience gained at all levels of aircraft engineering, operation and training on a wide variety of aircraft propulsion systems. Employed for last 13 years in RAF on NDT duties at a variety of locations. Finishing career as Team Manager of Regional NDT Team based at RAF Cottesmore.• Testing of aircraft structures and associated components and equipment for faults using: Visual aids, Dye Penetrants, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Ultrasound, Eddy Currents and Radiography. Including a variety of composites• Local training of operatives in NDT techniques.• Traveling extensively both on a daily basis as well as to overseas locations often working alone. Included in this is a three-year accompanied tour in Germany.• As Team Manager I was responsible for reacting to a variety of service and civilian customers' NDT requirements covering many locations from Rutland to Shropshire as well as a wide variety of overseas locations.• Management and deployment of personnel and resources necessary in achieving the customer’s requirements as well as on the job training, supervision and assessment of personnel. As well as shift patterns and much out of hours working.• Maintaining local work procedures as well as ensuring all relevant Health and Safety Legislation is enforced.1981 - 1991, Aircraft technician propulsion - Senior NCO I/C Helicopter Engine Servicing Team.• Maintaining aircraft propulsion and associated fuel systems on a variety of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.• Fault diagnosis and repair of above systems.• Many overseas and UK based detachments involving time away from family.• Often working unsociable hours in a wide variety of environments.• Planning and coordinating propulsion maintenance schedules for a mixed fleet of 12 helicopters.1980 - 1981 Aircraft Technician Propulsion Course RAF Halton

Stourport-On-Severn, England, United Kingdom

Higher National Certificate (Hnc), Mechanical Engineering, Pass With Distinction

Combined Cycle Operations Principles, Combined Cycle Gas Turbines Operations, Pass

Iosh Certificate, Managing Safety In Construction, Pass

Nebosh Level 6 Diploma, Workplace And Work Equipment, Pass

Nebosh National General Certificate In Health And Safety, Health And Safety, Pass

Higher National Diploma (Hnd), Mechanical Engineering, Pass With Distinction

City And Guilds Part One In Aeronautical Engineering, Pass

Btec In Mechanical And Production Engineering, Pass With Distinction