Education: Leyland St Mary's High School 1974-1979

Leyland Motors Technical College 1979-1983

Qualifications: GCE O level: Mathematics, English, Geography,

Physics, Technical Drawing.

EITB: Mechanical fitting 1& 2

TEC levels 1,2 & 3

Courses: NZS 4711: Low hydrogen welding tickets: structural, down-hand

and vertical.

Authorisation holder's certificate: Permission to take access and work permits on New Zealand power station sites.

First aid, CPR and first response.

Gantry, pendant and remote control crane operating.

Safe slinging and lifting.

CITB: Safe handling of refrigerants.

CITB: Safe handling of anhydrous ammonia.

Safe use of abrasive wheels.

Portable fire extinguishers.

Fork lift truck license.

AES mechanical seals.

TLV steam trapping and condensate recovery.

Employment history:

Oct 2006-present: Victrex plc

Maintenance technician, rotating equipment, condition monitoring, laser alignments, mechanical seals, fans, centrifuges, pressure vessels, condensers,

HMD seal-less pumps, hot oil systems, extraction systems, extruders,agitators, steam plant. Mentor for apprentices.

Aug 2006-Oct2006: Protol Developments

Temporary contract through Prime Time. Chemical plant maintenance, machine and services installations. Steam, water treatment, compressed air.

Aug 2005- Aug2006: Johnson Matthey Catalysts

Temporary contract through Wolviston Management.

Preventative maintenance, rotating equipment, laser alignments, acid systems, compaction equipment, conveyor systems, pelleting machines, extraction systems, screw feeders and lubrication.

Weld repairs, pipe fittings, hydraulics, vac pumps and blowers, pressure testing.

Jan 2002-Aug 2005: Fredericks Dairies, Skelmersdale

Preventative maintenance, works services, refrigeration,

steam, water treatment, compressed air, rotating equipment,

conveyor systems, dairy process machinery, hygienic welding ,

fabricating, lubrication and installations. Compressor overhauls and inspections. Dry food plant: silos, blowers, rotary valves.

May 2000- Dec 2001: REAL Service SKF, Hamilton, New Zealand

Field service engineering, workshop and onsite fitting , precision dynamic balancing, shaft and laser alignment, specialised bearing inspection and fitting. All aspects of rotating equipment maintenance and general maintenance. Onsite supervision, shutdowns, providing training. Turbine generator, refiner alignments, insulated bearings.

July 1995- May 2000: Alstom, Hamilton, New Zealand

Power station and industrial maintenance, turbine generator overhauls, transformer refurbishment, general high voltage maintenance, testing. Power station maintenance, hands -on supervising on hydro and thermal stations, switchyards and workshop. Pumps, motors, fans, valves, condensers.

April 1990-July 1995: GEC Alsthom Traction

Precision fabrication and mechanical fitting, traction gear. Prototype development work. Quality first team member, involved in the implementation of ISO 9001 and BS5750.

Sept 1983- April 1990: Leyland DAF, Leyland

Mechanical maintenance fitter, site services, machine tool repair, large chain drive systems, extraction and lubrication. Pneumatics, pipe fitting and welding.

Sept 1979- Sept 1983: Leyland Motors, Leyland

Mechanical fitting apprenticeship. Broad based training, bench fitting, machining, sheet metal work, welding and electrical.

Maintenance workshops and tool-rooms, engine and gearbox

workshops and bus design drawing office.