Profile

A fully qualified, accomplished and extremely self motivated Mechanical Engineer with an in-depth knowledge of submarine mechanical and electrical systems. Has had a 24 yr career maintaining and operating Nuclear Steam Raising Plants, steam and diesel propulsion systems, diesel power generation and electrical distribution systems and relevant ancillary support equipment.

Currently seconded to Babcock Naval Services where his considerable experience and expertise is fully utilised as the Mechanical Production Manager for the Nuclear Repair facility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in the Portsmouth University 'Learning at work' programme working towards MSc in Engineering management. Due to complete in Summer 08.
• GCGI in Engineering management. (B Eng honours Equivalent.)
• Awarded I Eng status with INucE and IMechE
• NVQ Level 4 in Management. .
• Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Plant and Mechanical engineering.
• Nuclear propulsion Charge Course and Career Module ( Category A Nuclear Watchkeeper)
• Rolls Royce Nuclear Standards Inspector Course.
• Primavera P3e project management for enterprise.
• PRINCE 2 practitioners course.
• National Diploma in Engineering.
• Full RN Apprenticeship in Allied trades.
• PCN Level two NDE qualifications in dye penetrant and magnetic particle.
• ISO 9000:2000 series QMS auditor training course.

Key Skills and Experiences

• A highly qualified Nuclear Engineer who has over 20 years experience in the Naval nuclear programme.
• A skilled project manager commended by senior management teams for commitment to task.
• Has extensive commissioning and system testing experience having completed 17 submarine maintenance periods and 2 submarine refits.
• Has extensive Nuclear Safety Case experience having written many bespoke Nuclear Procedures and also through being a full member of the Procedure Authorisation Group.
• Has solid background in the robust training and authorisation procedures required for the certification of personnel in nuclear engineering.
• Has a good working knowledge of ISO 9000: 2000 series documentation and regularly conducts self and workplace audits in accordance with ISO 9000 and organisational legislation.
• Has extensive experience of hotel services including ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Has very strong background in Quality Assurance procedures and systems after a 3 year period in the Nuclear Standards department and two years as the Quality Assurance Officer on board two 'V' Class submarines.
• Has a very well developed IT knowledge having designed and implemented several Access databases which have now become the standard across the fleet maintenance sections in HMNB Clyde. Has also received numerous senior management and independent auditor commendations for the production and design of a web based interface for the section network to ensure standardisation across the working group.

Career History

2004 - Present

Mechanical Production Manager - Nuclear Engineering and Welding Section HM Naval Base Clyde.

• As Mechanical Production Manager for the Nuclear repair section has been directly responsible for an increase in welding success rate from 50% to over 90% on a monthly basis.
• Project manages multiple, intrusive, high risk repairs, alterations and planned maintenance work to naval nuclear power plants, high energy gas and hydraulic systems and to submarine structures. This includes system testing and commissioning upon task completion.
• Has direct line management responsibility for a team of 70 skilled tradesmen including 10 specialist Nuclear supervisors.
• Conducts technical authorship and 3 ^rd party reviews Standard Operating Procedures and system technical instructions including system release and testing procedures.
• Produces and authorises safe systems of work for use on Naval Marine Nuclear Power Plants, high energy gas, and hydraulic systems.
• Produces clear and unambiguous technical instructions to allow teams of skilled and semi skilled workers to work within legal and organisational requirements.
• Is a Full member of the Nuclear Procedure Authorisation Group.
• Provides detailed project plans to the planning organisation within the naval base and oversees contracted work on the nuclear steam raising plant.
• Interprets NDE radiographs to identify nature of defects in welded joints.
• Liaises with external organisations for the procurement of specialist tools and materials.
• Conducts research and development of machining and repair techniques for use in bespoke repairs where current systems prove ineffective.
• Produces comprehensive contract bids to source new work for the Nuclear Welding workshop.
• Allocates and briefs section manpower to individual teams and tasks.
• Produces technical drawings using AutoCAD 2006 for use by external authorities and manufacturers.
• Liaises with External Design Authorities to ensure repair planning compliance with system design specifications.

1998 - 2004

Submarine Maintenance Planner and Nuclear Plant Supervisor.

Operated as a nuclear plant supervisor (Cat A Watchkeeper), onboard two of the UK's nuclear deterrent submarines. Responsibilities included being team leader for the safe operation of the nuclear plant at all times whether critical or shutdown and in normal and emergency situations.

Additionally:-

· Acted as the submarines whole boat project manager for maintenance and defect rectification periods. It was during this extremely busy period that commendations were received from the submarine authority senior management teams for project management and quality of reporting which enabled the submarine to meet its very tight schedules.

· Provided a central focus point for repair authorities to programme key events during an extremely busy and complex operating period.

· Acted as the Submarine Quality Assurance officer to compile the stringent quality assurance records and reports required of a Nuclear submarine during a maintenance period.

· Compiled the end of maintenance period reports and licences on behalf of the Submarine Command Team which ultimately resulted in clearance for the submarine to proceed to sea being granted.

· Had direct line management responsibility for team of 60 engineers and technicians.

· Produced daily maintenance reports and chaired daily briefing meetings with submarine repair authorities to provide real time rescheduling of conflicting key events.

· Compiled 'departure from submarine design intent' certificates to provide assurance to the Design Authority that non standard practises or repairs were sufficiently documented and authorised to allow 'work out' at a future date.

· Acted as the health and safety advisor for the engineering department producing COSHH and risk assessment reports to ensure a rigorous safety culture across the department.

· Acted as team leader for problem solving during technical breakdowns.

· Trained, examined and authorised personnel for nuclear watchkeeping duties.

· Acted as the control officer for all engineering system defects on board the submarine; conducting assessment and classification of defects and allocating teams to conduct prioritised rectification.

1994 - 1998

Nuclear Standards Inspector.

• Acted as key member of the nuclear facility Quality Assurance team conducting quality 'hold point' inspections to ensure 3 ^rd party compliance with the rules and regulations of UK Nuclear Site Authorisation.
• Audited Clyde Submarine Base safety case procedures during the Nuclear site authorisation period in preparation for external audit by licensing body.
• Audited submarine repair authority working teams and procedures against both their own stated and standard quality requirements.