PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION H.N.D. Mechanical Engineering

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clyde Materials Handling - Doncaster

January 2003 - August 2004 Principal Engineer

As head of one of the Technology Teams, I was responsible for a team of engineers producing pneumatic conveying systems for bulk handling of dry materials of many grades and classifications. This required both Mechanical and process Engineering skills in order to produce Schematic Layouts, Process Flow Diagrams, P&ID's, FDS, and finally fully detailed and documented systems to integrate into the customers' process lines. As the systems are based on pressure vessels, a sound knowledge of the various design codes and certification was required in order to comply with world-wide standards.

In June 2003 I was given responsibility for the largest capital project undertaken by the company which required the integration of two of the teams for a 6 month duration. The project was based in Chile and required the transfer & injection of copper concentrate powder into two process furnaces below the level of the molten copper. The process required fully automated monitoring and integration into the customers' main DCS system. All milestones were successfully met during the project, thereby ensuring that the cashflow projections were maintained throughout. The final project was considered to be a great success, both technically and financially.

In May 2004 I was given responsibility for a process pilot plant in South Korea utilising some existing CMH equipment and integrating new technology to provide injection of both granular and pulverised coal at 26 points into a new process furnace being developed by POSCO. Following site surveys and discussions with customer, the solution was provided on time and proved to be a key point in continuing the development of the pilot plant into a 1.5 MTonne full production installation.

My decision to leave the company in August 2004 was based on my requirement to seek a position more dedicated to mechanical engineering design.

N.H.C. Projects

March 2000 - December 2002

Following a Business Start Development Program with D.H.P. in Chesterfield , I set up N.H.C. Projects in order to offer my Engineering expertise on a contract basis to companies.

Major Projects to Date

a) As part of an integrated team with RADOR Projects Ltd. and other contractors , I designed and assisted in testing & installing a series of automatic handling machines for a major U.K. cylinder liner manufacturer and plastic container manufacturer. This also involved tuition of key project personnel in the use of AutoCAD 2000.

b) In conjunction with Technology Active Solutions Ltd , I designed and assisted on the project management of an innovative range of touch screen enclosures & kiosks for use throughout the U.K.

c) Developed & Designed , with Sarclad Ltd. , a new series of Non-Destructive testing equipment for use in detecting & mapping surface & sub-surface defects in steel mill rolls for hot and cold mills worldwide.

d) Individual tuition initially on AutoSketch , and recently on AutoCAD 2002 for BOURNE Parking , a major U.K. modular car park supply company.

SARCLAD International Ltd., Chesterfield

March 1988 - Sept. 1997 Senior Design Engineer

Responsible for mechanical design and product development of two of the three core company products. This work involved a high level of customer liaison and contract negotiation , worldwide , throughout the period of each project and monitoring of manufacturing quality within the U.K.

STRAND CONDITION MONITOR - Used Worldwide as an aid to determine maintenance requirements and 'quality' deviations / corrections within the Steel Industry Continuous Casting process. Annual Budget Target - £2.2 Million (10 units )

ROLLTEX - A finely controlled electro-discharge process used to 'texture' Cold Mill Work Rolls to impart a fine grain finish onto cold-rolled steel strip predominantly used in production of car body panels. This process has rapidly been adopted worldwide to supercede the shotblasting systems currently in use. Many projects included an automatic roll loading / unloading and inspection station capable of sensing & loading up to 10 different roll types.

Annual Budget Target - £3.5 Million ( 2 units )

Sept. 1997 - Jan. 2000 Senior Development Engineer

In September 1997 I was given the position of Senior Development Engineer in the Research & Development Department to concentrate on the development of existing products and 'prototype' new product ideas. This involved producing a project specification and budget costing for presentation to the Department Manager and Engineering Director in the form of a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. The engineering design was produced on AutoCAD with associated documents on Microsoft Excel and Word.

The design and manufacture of Test Simulation Equipment was required to enable system improvements to be fully tested for both robustness and any safety issues prior to release into the field. To ensure C.E. compliance would be achieved on any new product or modification , all aspects of the Machinery Directive and Low Voltage Directive were considered. A Technical Construction File was maintained for all projects with regular reviews made to ensure all criteria were being met.

6^th January 2000 Declared redundant due to company insolvency.

N.H.C. Engineering Design

May 1987 - March 1988 Created to offer my design engineering skills to companies on a sub-contract basis, both directly and through agencies.

Major Projects Undertaken

Automated Packaging Machines. - Acme Gerrard.

Development of innovative rock drilling bit. - CleDisc.

Design of equipment to transport and position the radial segments on the wall of the Channel Tunnel. - Bennet House / Markhams.

H. Kirk and Sons Ltd., Hackenthorpe , Sheffield

April 1983 - May 1985 Chief Design Engineer

Responsible for all aspects of design department involved in capital plant project design , manufacture , installation and commissioning to customer requirements. The department comprised myself and three Design Engineers. The projects required application of the principals of static and dynamic stress analysis , hydraulics , pneumatics and micro-processor based control systems. A major project for G.K.N. involved equipment to automatically charge various cast bloom sections into a re-heat furnace via. a powered roller table with integral weighbridge.

F. Goldsborough Ltd., Sheepbridge , Chesterfield

Specialist Handling Equipment Design , Installation and Commissioning.

1978 - Feb. 1983 Design Engineer

June 1985 - May 1987 Design Engineer

Key member of design team engaged on design and detailing of custom-built systems for hot materials handling with integrated hydraulic & pneumatic power systems. Major projects undertaken involved equipment to feed , convey and discharge Concast Slabs through re-heat furnaces at B.S. Lackenby ( Teesside ) and H.S.V.C. ( South Africa ).

Responsible for design of mechanical and electrical control aspects of capital plant projects. Developed software for p.l.c. based systems on Square 'D' and Telemecanique equipment.

May 1987 Declared redundant on closure of company.

May 1985 Department dissolved on retirement of family and subsequent sale of company.

GENERAL

During the first year of trading under N.H.C. Projects , I successfully completed the N.V.Q. Level 3 qualification in Business Planning.

I have a very relaxed home life with my wife and two cats and enjoy cooking and entertaining friends. For exercise , my wife and I enjoy walking , and Tai Chi for relaxation.

I am a competent musician and have reached a good performance standard on the violin ,guitar and bouzouki in both classical and folk idioms. I have a 16-track digital home recording studio , and have recorded and produced albums for acoustic musicians over the last 10 years. In 2002 I completed a C.D. recording of a Derbyshire School Concert as part of the Derbyshire Education Business Partnership.

As a member of 2 successful bands, I have performed at festivals throughout the U.K. and toured Belgium on several occasions.