OVERVIEW:

An experienced Engineering Manager with a proven track record of success in the military market sector. Providing high-level operational, engineering, managerial & administrative control to build consistently improved organisational performance.

Strong leadership, empowering staff to take ownership of their own career direction, providing coaching & mentoring to achieve individual & organisational objectives.

Results oriented & quality focused, building excellent working relationships.

Experienced in budget control, electrical engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, custody & use of explosives, H&S awareness, risk assessment, performance reviews & attending promotion boards.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

· Provided coaching & mentoring to junior staff to achieve career progression

· Oversaw the introduction of a new training facility for a new class of submarine

· Achieved Flag Officer Commendation for excellence in engineering

· Gained successive promotions from Junior Electrical Mechanic to Warrant Officer

CAREER HISTORY:

1973 to Date: Royal Navy

2000 to Date: ENGINEERING OPERATIONS MANAGER (Warrant Officer 1)

· Responsible as Waterfront Manager for Submarine Tactical Weapons & Sensors

· Managed multi-skilled team of technicians undertaking maintenance, repairs & support

· Selected as Naval Applicator on integrated Project Team for Mod, Abbey Wood, Bristol

· Co-ordinated ministry engineering support to submarine flotilla & new equipment induction

· Managed technical aspects of equipment safety cases & safety management system

· Held meetings with other managers to both discuss & plan engineering operations

· Handled HR issues for staff, ensuring personnel records were maintained & updated

· Ensured all reporting & documentation met with stringent military standards

· Resolved engineering & staffing issues swiftly on a daily basis

1998 to 2000: TRAINING MANAGER

· Responsible for managing the safety & operational training of submarine staff

· Oversaw & co-ordinated all pre deployment & post refit training of staff

· Carried out assessments on training to identify areas of weakness

· Made recommendations for changes to training & implemented upon approval

1995 to 1998: TACTICAL WEAPONS PLANNING OFFICER

· Responsible for planning & preparing submarines for high seas weapons firings

· Inspected & cleared weapons systems, ensuring readiness for operations

· Planned all logistical aspects for operations & co-ordinated schedules

· Developed tactical weapons & explosives policies & procedures

· Conducted safety analysis & made recommendations based on analysis results

EARLY CAREER INCLUDES:

· Flag Officer Submarine Staff

· Senior Technician & Deputy Engineer

· Chief Petty Officer Technician

· Petty Officer Technician

· Leading Electrical Mechanic

· Junior Electrical Mechanic

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

· Naval Applicator & Trails Officer for Submarine Integrated Project Team

· Manager of multi-skilled technicians conducting submarine maintenance & repair

· Submarine Safety & Operational Sea Training Staff

· Tactical Weapon Trials, Training & Planning Officer for Nuclear Submarines

· Naval Overseer for Submarine Build Projects

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS:

· Member of the Institute of Leadership & Management

· Member of the Institution of Diagnostic Engineers

· Graduateship of the City & Guilds Institute in Engineering Management

· Flag Officer Submarines Commendation

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

· BTEC Diploma in Electrical Engineering

· NEBSM Diploma in Supervisory Management

· European Computer Driving Licence

· Ship Safety Management Certificate (Det Norske Veritas)

· Environmental Management Certificate (Det Norske Veritas)

· NEBOSH National General Certificate (ongoing)

· NEBOSH Diploma (Oct 2006)

· Full clean Driving Licence