Position: Associate Principal Consultant

Qualifications: Fellow of the Institute of Engineering Technology

Chartered Engineer



HND Electrical Engineering



Member of the Institute of Directors



Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (Currently being assessed)

Profile: A successful, self-motivated and multi skilled SAFETY MANAGER and ENGINEER, with over 25 years experience in a highly demanding environment, where the ability to manage change positively was essential. A conscientious and enterprising manager with sound interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead a professional team and operate as a group member in a cross disciplinary environment as necessary.

Responsible as Platform Safety Manager for the Astute Class Submarine Project and for the co-ordination, management and development of the Platform Safety Team and activities required to support the Ship, Fire and Nuclear Safety Case.

Key Abilities: Project Management - Fire Risk Assessment - Fire Safety Management - Lead Safety Case Author - Independent Peer Review - Probabilistic Risk Assessments - Safety Management Arrangements - HAZOP Studies - HAZOP Chairman - FMEA Studies - Operability Studies - Human Factors

EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Director/Principal Consultant SOA Associates Ltd 1999 to date

· Management of Fire Risk Assessment of places of entertainment.

· Development of Evacuation Modelling Software Tool (EVACQ8)

· Evacuation modelling in support of fire risk assessment for public buildings (schools, leisure centres, hotels, bars, beauty salons, etc)

· Contract negotiation and project planning

· Management of a specialist team of technical experts (both employees and associates)

Astute Platform Safety Manager BAE SYSTEMS Submarine 2003 to date

· Responsible as the Platform Safety Manager for the co-ordination and management of all Platform dDA safety activities required to support the Ship and Nuclear Safety Case and in doing so meet the requirements of JSP 430 and BR 3018. To include:

o An organisation with defined responsibilities and relationships, to promote and secure the implementation and continued development of the safety policy.

o The establishment of risk control systems, incorporating hazard identification, analysis and risk management.

o A programme for the integration and delivery of Platform systems design information into the Astute Ship and Nuclear Safety Cases.

o Performance measurement and auditing systems

· Provision of advice to the Platform dDA on all safety matters, including:

o The promotion of the safety policy.

o Securing the competence of individuals within the organisation.

o The Law

o Applicable Safety Standards, Regulations and Safety Principles

· Management & Co-ordination of all Platform System safety interfaces with Sites, across BAES, Strachan & Henshaw, Combat Systems, AMS and RRPE sub-contractors.

· Liaison with all delegated Design Authorities, Specialist sub-contractors, "End Users", ASMIPT and MoD specialist sections over Platform Ship and Nuclear safety matters on behalf of the Platform dDA.

Operability Team Leader BAE SYSTEMS Submarines 2001 - 2003

· Operability is a new discipline and department introduced by BAE systems to ensure that Operability is considered as an integrated element of the design for the latest ASTUTE class nuclear submarine. By using a combination of Operator and Human Factors expertise to anticipate operability and safety issues at the design conception, detailed design and integration stages and build and testing phases, progressive confidence that the maturing design will be operable by the crew in all modes of operation is established. In doing so, the risk of change is minimised and costly design and program delays are avoided. This process involved creating a cross functional team of 15 engineers with Operational/HF and Safety experience and setting up guidance and best practise procedures to support the build program and satisfy customer expectations . Responsibilities included the following:

o To contribute to identification and rapid closure of operability issues emerging from all product Stages. Monitor progress of Platform owned OPRs and provide advice to assist in their resolution in a timely manner.

o In support of C&I related matters for all Design Areas, manage and co-ordinate the technical resources of the appropriate Operability Group specialists to achieve the project budgets, programme and deliverables.

o In consultation with operability Assistant Operability Manager develop a team plan and work schedules that are integrated within the overall programme activities.

o To assist in the upgrading of processes and systems by suggesting time saving methods, or identifying further requirements.

o To liaise with Engineering, Procurement, Suppliers and Operations and commissioning staff as required ensuring that their requirements are actively considered in any recommendations for design changes proposed in relation to Operability matters.

o To ensure that operability and HF specialist support is given to support other business activities as directed by the Head of Platform Design.

o To assist in the training of personnel and to recommend any training requirements this will enhance their ability to affect their task.

o Ensure that Operability related evidence is generated to support the Escape and Rescue certification submission.

Best Practise Project Manager BSOFTB Technologies Ltd 1999 - 2001

· Best Practise Project Manager for their Integrated Cable Management System (icePIC) implemented primarily at BAE Barrow and other sites throughout UK and France. The cable management system is used from cradle to grave on Ships, submarines, power station, construction and others I was tasked with implementing Best Practise over three major engineering projects within a 12 month period, this involved the formulation of standard procedure, the re-education and training of engineers with new technology and techniques. This project was completed in 8 months, within budget and lead to increased orders for the BSOFTB.

Trials Officer C.W.T.A. (Captain Weapons Trials Assessment) 1997 -1999

· Conducted Inspection and Trials of Radio Communication and Radar systems found in all classes of submarine and ships from in service to new design equipment. Interacting with relevant regulatory bodies and authorities, ensuring adherence to all procedures. Quality Assessor for the installation and environmental performance of equipment, while monitoring the achieved results against the required results. Culminating in the production of highly technical and sometimes controversial reports.

Technical Manager H.M. S/M VIGILANT 1995 - 1997

· Head of Radio Communications / Radar Department, running a successful 12 man team from initial Submarine build at Barrow-in-Furness through contractual sea trials to full operational readiness. Responsible for ensuring the required availability of all, radio and radar systems. Minimizing down time by the implementation of prompt defect rectification, planned maintenance and system performance testing. Providing detailed advice to senior management on all aspects concerning communications, aerials, radar cryptography, periscopes and navigational aid.

Technical Instructor H.M.S. DOLPHIN 1992 - 1995

· Conducted the training and appraisal of engineering and technicians associated with all aspects of communications and radar equipment.

o Course design including instructional specifications.

o The design and production of technical publications for naval equipment.

o Conducting maintainability trials.

Technical Instructor CSST (Nuclear Submarine Command Team Trainer - NUSCOTT) 1991 - 1992

· Conducted the training, and individual performance of graduate engineers and senior technicians under stress conditions on integrated ships systems, evaluating risk assessment and actions in their role as Ship Control Officer Of the Watch (SCOOW) on a fully functional simulator trainer.

Communications Technician 1976 - 1991

· Served onboard two surface ships 1976-1981 and three submarines 1985-1991. Progressed through apprenticeship to HNC. Fully time served with hands on experience in installation, fault diagnosis, repair, testing and tuning of a wide range of systems and equipment's.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Have attended a number of relevant training courses and seminars as follows:

❑ Fire Risk Assessment Auditing Institute of Fire Engineers 1 day (May 06)

❑ Safety Regulations & Naval Class Royal Institute of Naval Architects 2 day seminar (Nov 05)

❑ Application of DEFSTAN 56 BAE Submarines 1 day seminar (Aug 05)

❑ Technical Writing IEE 2 day course (May 05)

❑ Methods and Tools for SIL Determination IEE Functional Safety 1 day seminar (Apr 05)

❑ Preventing Human Error in Safety Critical Industries Safety & Reliability Society 2 day course (Jan 05)

❑ Ships Safety Management Organisation University of Strathclyde & DNV 5 day course ( Oct 04)

❑ Nuclear & Radiation Safety Training Module A BAE Submarine 1 day course (Mar 04)

❑ Modern Standard Nuclear Safety Case British Nuclear Energy Society 1 day seminar (Feb04)

❑ Nuclear & Radiation Safety Training Module F BAE Submarine 1 day course (Nov 03)

❑ Nuclear Plant Familiarisation Rolls Royce 5 day course (Nov 03)

❑ HAZOP Chairman SERCO Assurance 2 day course (Jan 03)

❑ Fault and Event Tree Analysis SERCO Assurance 3 day course (Jan 03)

❑ Operability Studies SERCO Assurance 3 day course (Jan 03)

❑ COMAH Regulations SERCO Assurance 3 day course (Jan 03)

❑ Environmental Risk Assessment SERCO Assurance 1 day course (Jan 03)

❑ Hazards and Modern Standard Safety Cases SERCO Assurance 3 day course (Jan 03)

❑ Peer Review Safety: Applied FT & ET Analysis SERCO Assurance 1 day course (Jan 03)