PROFILE

A self-motivated Engineer with experience in the power generation industry. Possess excellent verbal and numeric skills and the ability to communicate to a wide range of people in different disciplines. Problem solving is my strongest asset which comes naturally and can be carried out in a logical and methodical manner. Work quickly and efficiently without compensating on quality. Always looking for further opportunities and challenges to utilise these skills and knowledge.

Proactive professional with excellent interpersonal skills

Commercially astute, enthusiastic and self-reliant

Dynamic team player with the ability to work alone where necessary

Positive attitude to training and development

On the IMechE accredited, Innogy Graduate Technical Training Scheme. This is a comprehensive series of training courses and placements designed to equip graduate engineers with skills and knowledge to understand technical aspects of modern power plant complemented by personal development in management, team working, negotiation, budget control and leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Upper 2.ii B.Eng. (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

HND Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics

A Level Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics

Associate M of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, (IMechE).

Course representative on BEng (Hons) network committee for three consecutive years.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Sept 2001 - PresentInnogy Technical Support Group.

Providing technical solutions for running plant at power stations. Handling work which comes in to the workshops from various Innogy power stations and third party organisations. Examine components which come into the workshops and assess its condition and produce a work-scope for renovation.

Work will be varied from strip down and refurbishment to reverse engineering and re-build. A sound knowledge of material selection, from simple steel to the more exotic types like inconel and ultimate alloys. Experience has given me the opportunity to see practical application of Engineering principals.

A project manager for the refurbishment of the last stage blades on Low Pressure (LP) turbines. Manage a budget of £450K. Liasing with Innogy staff as well as external contractors. Required to be pro-active in my role as project manger and decisive when considering alternative actions in order for the project to run efficiently and not over-run.

Sept 1996 - Jun 2001 K2 Communications Manchester, (part-time)

Telecommunication shop. Sold mobile and DECT phones to the general public and traders. Duties

include computerisation control of stock levels, customer interaction, large sums of cash handling

and being left unsupervised and responsible of the business.

(Jun 1999 - Sept 1999) Uppingham Road Hardware and DIY Leicester, (full-time)

The acquisition of an ongoing concern hardware shop. A family business, which required reorganisation and stocking. Built up a sound rapport with the suppliers as new business owners over the three months with the company. Responsibilities were reconciliation of the till at the end of the day and order picking for customers.

Dec 1993 - Mar 1998 Comet Group Plc Leicester, (full/part-time)

Sales Administrator

The duties were processing sales transactions. Handled large sums of money, was responsible in doing the reconciliation's ready for banking.

Dec 1993 - Mar 1998 Comet Group Plc Leicester, (full/part-time)

Sales Adviser

Processing sales on their EPOS systems. Customer interaction was necessary in order to win sales and reach the targets set out. Part and parcel of customer interaction was conflict resolutions. Mostly left unsupervised to approach customers and establish a rapport in order to make the sale and hit sales targets. The environment was competitive and challenging, which made it very interesting working there.

Skills Profile

Communication

· Excellent communication skills gained from past employment, issuing clear and concise instructions to suppliers, and customers and dealing with customers tactfully and diplomatically.

· Communication skills obtained from being in the Army Cadet Force where communication is key when out in the field and in combat exercises.

· Working on team projects during my course, which involved different roles that have developed negotiation and persuasion skills.

· Team Work

· Successful course work was dependant upon participation and motivation of syndicated project groups.

· Experience from the Army Cadet Force has given me the skills required in effective team working projects that involve planning, organisation and commitment.

· Problem Solving

· Development of strong analytical and diagnostic skills as part of degree course.

· Languages

· Fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi and conversational basic French and German.

· Computing

· Experienced in using Microsoft Office 2000 plus cutting edge Engineering applications. I have used Mastercam, proficient in AutoCAD 2000, Matlab, ANSYS, Arena and used PLC logic and have basic knowledge of C++ (V4.5).