Personal Profile

An experienced multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer conversant with CNC and conventional machine tool preservation involving complex conveyor systems. Although mechanically biased I have a good working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems along with other mechanical principles, I have gained a wide range of experience in electrical control, fault finding, rectification and installation.

My main vocational strengths are those of adaptability and innovative diplomacy. Throughout my working life, I have participated constructively within team activities assuming both co-ordinative and supportive roles, working with colleagues varied in their degrees of skills and commitment I have consistently achieved successful results. Individually, my work has been of an equally high standard.

I am seeking employment with an established company who encourages self-improvement and good career prospects. I am able to communicate to people of all levels and am adaptable to changing environments

Key Strengths

I have engineering experience in different production processes and have worked on various systems including:

▪ Good understanding of food plant services especially for thermal processing

▪ GMT and SMC Press Moulding and Assembly Plant, combined of Tecnos Cannon Industrial Ovens, TCS Holding Systems Press's, 650, 1000 &1500 tonnes. Diffenbacher 2500 tonne.

▪ Some experience on BWO Control System 900, Simatic PC F145 version S7 300-400 and Osai 10 Series

▪ User of Rhombus

▪ Safe working procedures, permit to work/lock out tag out

▪ Attended courses on Total Preventative Maintenance

▪ Processes, Total Quality Leadership, 5s's and Kaizen

▪ Trained in the programming/troubleshooting of automated bolting systems

▪ Various conveyor systems including vibrating types

▪ Experienced in DC and AC (3 phase, and single motors)

▪ Process control system PLC controllers to motor starting systems

▪ Basic electric distribution (lighting, power supplies etc.)

▪ Maintenance of high volume production lines

▪ Methodical and logical approach to fault finding and problem solving

Employment History

Feb 06 - Present Multi - Skilled Electrical Engineer

Westmill Foods, Trafford Park, Manchester

Reporting to the maintenance engineer manager.

Responsible for p.pm and reactive maintenance of noodle and rice manufacturing/packaging lines, dealing with vacuum flour delivery systems, Autoclaves, dryers, mixers, cutters, pasteurising units, pouch filling systems, metal detectors, inkjet applicators labellers, palletisers, shrink wrappers and associated production equipment.

Nov 03 - Feb 06Electrical/Electronics Engineer

Polynorm Plastics, UK Ltd, St Helens

Working 3 shifts in an automotive environment responsible for diagnostic fault finding, repairs and maintenance on press mouldings, secondary units, assembly lines, cnc routers, p.pm and factory facilities to TS 16949 standards.

May 89 - Nov 03 Electro Mechanical Technician

Honeywell Turbo-charging Systems Ltd, Skelmersdale

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of assembly and production lines, taking ownership of production equipment and improving efficiency through effective servicing of equipment. Electrical and mechanical fault finding and diagnostics, utilising Allen Bradley, PLC's, AC & DC drives and mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic controls systems.

1988 - 1989 Anglia Cleaning, Manchester Service Field Engineer

1987 - 1988 Kammac Trucking Ltd, Burscough Diesel Technician

1984 - 1986 G.H. Equipment, Liverpool Service Engineer

1977 - 1984 Maghull Motor Company, Liverpool M. V. Technician

1970 - 1977 E. Snaylam & Sons Ltd., Liverpool H.G.V. Technician

1969 - 1970 W. Rainford Ltd, Merseyside H.G.V. Technician

1967 - 1968 Sociedade Geral, Portugal Merchant Navy 4th Eng

1962 - 1967 H. Parry & Son Shipbuilders, Portugal Electro Mechanical Apprentice

Education

¨ NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Electro Mechanical Engineering

¨ City and Guilds Certificate in Computer-Aided Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (Part 2/3)

¨ Carteira Profissional Electricista Categoria: Official de Primeira Class III

¨ Merchant Navy Junior Maquinista

Training

¨ Festo Didactic Intro to Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers

¨ Electrical Maintenance Practices

¨ RSLogix SLC-500

¨ C.N.C. Machine tool courses on the Makino, Mazak machines and the Allen Bradley's Plc's.

1990 - 1991 Wigan Technical College

1962 - 1967 H. Parry & Son - College of Mechanic Engineering

1965 - 1966 College Commercial and Industrial Emidio Navarro

1955 - 1960 Naval School of Alfeite

Additional Information

· I hold a HGV Class 1 Licence

• Lift Truck Operator Licences (Reach and Counterbalance)
• Bi-lingual, fluent in both English and Portuguese