Nationality British - NI No.YM891714B

Professional Qualifications

1965 - 1969 St.Helens College of Technology

1) General Engineering Certificate

2) O.N.C. Mechanical Engineering

1969 - 1972 St.Helens College of Technology

H.N.D. Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

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Additional Courses of Study

1974 - 1976 Liverpool Technical College, Byrom Street.

1day/evening per week Control Engineering (MSc. degree course).

1982 - 1983 St.Helens College of Technology

1 day per week Designing with Microprocessors

1990 - 1991 Liverpool Technical College, Byrom Street.

Evening class Programming of PLC and computer control systems

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Skills & Expertise

I am an apprentice-trained engineer with more than 40 years experience in the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and maintenance of plant and equipment in a variety of industries. I have work experience in the nuclear, chemical, oil & gas, petro-chemical, medical and electronic industries; in a number of positions, including mechanical/electrical apprentice, design draughtsman, plant/process design and development engineer, mechanical/electrical commissioning engineer, C.E&I engineer and project engineer/project management.

During my working life I have gained a broad multi-discipline engineering experience from hands-on practical employment through to management, and feel very comfortable communicating at all levels from tradesmen to senior managers.

I am conversant with personnel computer packages including MSOffice, MSProject and various CAD packages including AutoCAD. I have also gained knowledge of computer programming.

At home, I use my time in maintaining and improving my family home, enhancing my knowledge of electronics and computing, and during the spring and summer months, I play tennis at my local club.

Employment Experience

Nuclear(Currently Security Cleared forP1 pass)

April 2006- Present

Senior C.E & I Engineer, Morson Projects Ltd., Irlam

Optioneering and specifying new Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for LAEMG plants at Sellafield, to replace obsolete and un-maintainable equipment. Production of FEL1 and FEL2/3 documentation.

Also carrying out some reverse engineering work on Allen Bradley PLC code to produce CONCISE documents, to be used with replacement PLCs.

February 2006- March 2006

Lead C.E & I Engineer, RWE Nukem, Risley

Working on the de-commissioning of Active Waste Storage Ponds at Sellafield for British Nuclear Group.

Producing FEL 2 documentation, Basis of Design and Control Philosophy documents for equipment to remove active waste sludge from storage skips and the pond floor; and for special skip retrieval tools.

February 2004 - January 2006

Lead C.E & I Engineer, MDC Stockport

Working on the front-end and detailed design, of building services and utilities on a new building at Sellafield for British Nuclear Group.

Design, specification and substantiation of instrumentation and control equipment for the HVAC system, low pressure hot water system, LV power distribution, compressed air, general and emergency lighting systems, fire detection systems, SCADA and DCS, for the plant and building utilities to current standards and legislation. Provide design costs for the project and for change variation (CVNs). Supervise three designers in the production of working drawings to project time scales and carry out CDM design risk assessments.

March 2003 - December 2003

C.E & I Engineer, DATS, Widnes

Employed on the design of electrical, control and instrumentation systems on a Radioactive Waste facility for BNFL Sellafield.

Required to engineer the design of electrical and control equipment for the plant (PLC), operational processes, man access procedures to hazardous areas, trapped key interlocks and relay interlock safety systems from HAZAN and Pre-Construction-Safety-Reports (PCSR) to SILs I, II & III documentation for the plant, review CDM and risk assessments for the construction and operation of the plant.

January 1999 - February 2003

C.E&I Project Engineer, BNFL Engineering, Sellafield & Risley

C.E&I Engineer, working between Sellafield site and the Risley office, to manage and control the design, installation and commissioning of plant improvement projects; and provide design support for plant modification proposals (PMP).

September 1996 - December 1998

Lead C.E&I Engineer, BNFL Engineering, Springfields & Sellafield

Employed on the design, construction and installation of the Flask Export Facility for a Sellafield plant.

Particularly involved in the design and specification of the instrumentation and control of the nuclear-assembly store HVAC system, alpha-in-air monitoring and extension of the plant Distributed Control System (DCS).

General Work Activities on BNFL Projects

· The design and specification of instrumentation and control equipment from P&IDs, EFDs, VFDs, SSDs and SIDDs, CCTV system, Active area access and EPS systems, Trapped key Interlock systems, relay interlock systems to System Integrity Levels (SILs), Configuration diagrams from HAZAN and PCSRs, Alpha-in-Air monitoring system, Criticality system, RPS systems, Power distribution, GI, GNI and UPS power supplies, General and Emergency lighting systems, HVAC systems, Fire detection systems, SCADA and DCS.

· Design control, instrumentation and safety systems for the plant, to NF069, NF124 & EN61508.

· Supervise engineers in the production of working drawings and schematics for Instrumentation systems, MCCs, RPS, CID & EPS, loop diagrams, instrument hook-ups, BCDs, SLDs, plant wiring diagrams, control panel schematics, panel GA's and layouts (NF089/1 &2), mimic details, cable routing, instrumentation schedules and data sheets, composite loops references, tag numbers (as per NF 43/2 and BS1646). Searching drawing archives for information using CIMAGE.

· Provide data for input to CONCISE, and review CONCISE schedules, data for input to CAESAR; (CC, LTF cables, Plant item schedules).

· Attend HAZOP safety reviews and project risk assessments, and review and implement HAZAN requirements to the projects as required.

· Produce control philosophy documentation.

· Calculate cable sizes and electrical protection requirements for plant and equipment to BS7671 (16 ^th Edition IEE Regulations) and Amtech electrical design software..

· Produce purchasing specifications for the procurement of equipment and review suppliers' tenders for plant and equipment.

· Preparation of operating instructions and commissioning documentation for the plant and equipment being provided.

· Carry out feasibility studies and optioneering exercises on projects prior to commencement of design/construction phases.

· Discuss with potential suppliers the requirements for the supply of equipment

· Inspect and test equipment at supplier's works prior to delivery to site.

· Produce commissioning system performance documents, and equipment test and operation procedures.

· Prepare PMPs (Plant Modification Proposals) and DCA (design change applications) for plant modifications

· Provide a detailed installation instruction (MWA) to include all work to be carried out and materials to be provide by the installation contractor; including a risk assessment of the project, and review new plant and equipment with respect to PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, HASAWA and Sellafield Site Procedures (SSPs).

· Control and support the installation work by on-site contractors, plant and equipment testing by commissioning engineers, support the training of operations personnel on new plant where required.

Electronics and Telecommunications

March 1992 - August 1996

Electrical / Electronic Project Engineer, Rainford Group plc, St.Helens, Merseyside.

Employed to manage the specification, design, development and production of Heat Exchangers and Air Conditioners, for Telecommunication equipment housed in environmentally sealed cabinets. In particular mobile-telephone radio equipment for Nokia, Siemens and Alcatel.

Designing to customer specifications and British and European standards, to comply with CE marking of the products; and working as part of the manufacturing team, I was required to manage the cost effective design, prototype development and QC testing, of electronic equipment using single chip microcontrollers.

Environmental testing of the equipment -40°C to +55°C and up to 95% humidity.

Certification testing for EMC and IP ratings, and to conform to BS, EN and UL approvals.

Supervise design engineers, CAD designers, and mechanical and electrical tradesmen in the construction of prototype equipment and production line products.

Analysis of designs using FMEA, FTA and ETA for reliability and maintainability.

Analyse and review defective products and production methods for non-conformance, and provide corrective actions.

Produce, build and test procedures, test reports, and project plans and costs for development projects.

Supervise the writing of equipment 'User Manuals' and operating documentation for the products.

Involved in design discussions with overseas clients from Finland, France, Germany and USA; and travelled abroad to discuss clients requirements.

Nuclear

June 1991 - January 1992

C.E.&I. Engineer (Contract)

NSG Environmental Ltd., Bolton

Employed on the design and prototype verification of a Mobile Solid Waste Encapsulation Plant to be used initially for the encapsulation of intermediate level radiation wastes at Heysham 'B' Nuclear power station, and then be moved to other nuclear power station sites.

To be built in three road transportable containers, which could then be locked together at the required operating location, the waste could then be mixed with a concrete medium and encapsulated in a two-metre diameter stainless steel drum, and then stored in a nuclear repository at the site.

I was employed to:-

· Design and specify the plant control system, electrical and instrumentation requirements and hardwired safety & protection systems for the mobile plant.

· Calculate cable sizes and capacities for power distribution circuits up to 415Vac, circuit protection devices and earth protection circuits.

· Design control and instrumentation cubicles.

· Discuss with potential suppliers the requirements for the supply of equipment.

· Review supplier's tenders for plant and equipment.

· Attend HAZOP safety reviews and implement HAZAN requirements to the project as required.

Oil and Gas - Petrochemical

January 1990 - June 1991

Systems Engineer, Skil Controls Ltd., Skelmersdale.

Designed, engineered and commissioned control systems, ESD systems, F&G systems, Safety and Protection systems for clients in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical industries.

Responsible on projects for:-

Designing of control systems, schematics, wiring diagrams, loop schematics, instrument hook-ups, from clients P&IDs, plant specifications, cause and effect diagrams.

Specify instrumentation and materials, and provide BOMs for control panel manufacture.

Supervising design engineers and draughtsmen in the production of working drawings both CAD and manually.

Production factory testing procedures, site commissioning test documentation, project reports, client documentation and data library manuals.

Electronics

January 1982 - December 1989

Rilkarn Ltd., Prescot

Electronic Equipment Design and Manufacturing

· Operated my own company designing and manufacturing electronic control and test equipment for clients from conception through to multiple production.

· Designed and manufactured single/double sided and PTH printed circuit boards for in-house use and to client's design and artwork.

· Specification, purchase and QC of materials for production.

· Employed and managed a work force of 9 semi-skilled workers, to manufacture printed circuit boards and populate with relevant components.

Major Projects undertaken.

· Designed, manufactured and commissioned solid state ESD (Emergency Shutdown) system, for Shell Oil Co., at their gas production plant at Mossmoran, Scotland; also pipeline and gas storage ESD system, the Fire detection and fire control system and ship/loading jetty control system on the same project at Aberdour

One off custom design and manufacture of all printed circuit control cards for the systems.

Control panel design, construction and works testing.

Provision of commissioning documentation.

Production of operating manuals.

On-site commissioning of the whole system (12 months duration).

· Designed and manufactured computerised control and test equipment for the manufacture of cables at BICC's Prescot factory.

· Design and manufacture of a range of traction battery charging equipment.

Chemicals

January 1978 - December 1981

M&E Project Engineer

Albright and Wilson, Widnes.

Managed the multi-discipline design, installation and commissioning of plant and equipment for the manufacture of the company's phosphate products.

The Ann Street Works, Widnes produced phosphoric acid and phosphate materials used for food products and detergents.

Responsible for the refurbishment of existing plant and equipment, and the construction of new plants on 'Brown-field' sites.

Typical plant involved the use of mixing vessels, slurry pumps, filter-beds, rotating calciners, vibrating mesh filters, and storage of bulk powders and liquids.

I was also involved with similar projects at the West Bank Works, Widnes, which produced organic chemicals. Here I was also involved with the design, installation and commissioning of pressure vessels, chemical distillation plant, steelwork, metal and glass pipelines, storage tanks, control and instrumentation systems, intrinsically safe equipment for flammable chemicals (Toluene), and electrical power.

Responsible to the Works Engineer for all works being carried out on the project, by all engineering disciplines; to include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering

I was required to:-

Manage plant improvement and refurbishment projects up to a value of £1.5M to include all design, installation, testing and commissioning, and putting into production of the new plant and equipment, either by in-house personnel or sub-contractors.

Provide detailed project costs for the design, installation, commissioning and setting to work of the plant and equipment, which were used to raise capital expenditure applications.

Provide detailed time-scales for all aspects of the project, and to include milestones and risk analysis of possible delays to the project.

Produce specifications for the procurement of equipment and installation contracts.

Review supplier's and contractor's tenders for their respective parts of the project, and negotiate final contracts.

Supervise design staff during the design phase of the project, and tradesmen and sub-contractors during the installation phases.

Inspect and test equipment at supplier's works prior to delivery to the factory.

Mechanical Handling

October 1977 - December 1977

Commissioning Engineer (Contract)

Fenamec Ltd., Hull

Electrical/mechanical commissioning of conveyor systems in mail-order warehouses, airport baggage handling and high speed packaging.

Medical

January 1977 - September 1977

Product Development Engineer

Shandon Southern Products, Runcorn.

Involved in the design and development of automated medical and laboratory analysis equipment.

Design of small mechanisms, gearboxes, specimen-handling devices and equipment, and associated electronic controls.

· Equipment testing.

· Visiting customer's laboratories to discuss product requirements.

· Review production defects and provide solutions.

· Design and build test equipment for production lines.

Process

August 1965 - November 1976

1) Apprentice Engineer

2) Design Draughtsman

3) Development Engineer

BICC Connollys Ltd., Kirkby Liverpool

Apprentice Engineer

Initially trained as a mechanical engineer in the construction, installation and maintenance of plant and equipment for the manufacture of enamelled wires. Experience of high speed wire drawing machines, gas-fired enamelling ovens, heavy duty chemical mixing equipment and storage of viscous liquids. Also during my training I spent time in the electrical and instrumentation departments, and the design drawing office.

I was also awarded the title of 'Apprentice of the Year' for the North Liverpool area of Merseyside in 1969.

Design Draughtsman

On completing my apprenticeship, and while I was on the H.N.D. course, I was employed by the company to design plant and equipment for the manufacture of enamelled wire, and on refurbishment projects within the factory

Process Engineer

After completing my H.N.D., I was employed as a Process Engineer involved in the development of new plant and production processes, material handling equipment and automatic control equipment to be used in the continuous manufacture process of enamelled wire.

I was also involve with the specification, installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment and the renewal of existing processes and equipment to incorporate new technologies.