Greater Glasgow Area
I’m a multi-skilled Leader and Head of Function adept at the technical aspects and leading the execution of complex, critical projects. I have extensive experience in Energy Transition, Water, Nuclear, Defence (Maritime) and Oil & Gas markets to guide requirements definition and performance specifications. I establish relationships with clients, analyse their needs, and translate that into products and services that meet their objectives. I’ve orchestrated the entire process from Design, Manufacture, and Factory Test to final Site Acceptance and Aftermarket Full Life Cycle Services. Additionally, I have developed effective strategies for monitoring and reducing costs, increasing on time delivery, and improving processes that increase productivity and quality. I manage a significant functional budget and lead a large, diverse cross-functional international engineering team. I am a strong advocate for health, safety and inclusivity in the workplace. My team realizes this, and it is just one of the rallying points that solidifies my high performing team. I’ve developed strong staff morale through opportunities for advancement and education.
Leader and Head of Engineering with 15 years’ experience in the Design, Manufacture, Testing, Site Commissioning and Aftermarket Services of Mission Critical, Sustainable Flow Control Solutions including but not limited to Centrifugal & Reciprocating Pumps, Gas turbines, and associated Machinery Module Assets. Strong, proven leadership of diverse, multi-disciplinary and cross functional, international teams. Overseen facility output totalling ~$750M from 2013 for mission critical flow applications for Energy Transition, Water, Nuclear, Defence (Maritime) and Oil &Gas markets. Dedicated to diversity, attracting, retaining top talent and professional development of staff. Drives accountability and positively impacts key performance metrics, creates effective procedures to increase efficiency and client satisfaction. Excellent communicator, with voice and vison to network and influence both internal clients (Product & Project Management, Sales, Operations, Global Service Centres) and external clients (3rd Party Intermediaries, End Users) and all key stakeholders on strategy, results, innovations and improvements. Skilled financial acumen, proven success in reducing costs, increasing on-time delivery and improving quality.
Design, Manufacture, Test, Site Commissioning and Aftermarket Services of Engineered to Order (ETO) centrifugal, reciprocating and screw pumps and pump package machinery module equipment. Review market trends, analyze gaps, and prioritize Research & Development (R&D) and introduction of New Products (NPs) to increase performance considering product cost, effectiveness, reliability and lean manufacturing practices. Successful implementer and sustainer of Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE) of both products and workflow processes. Ability to Standardize and Automate where required. Manage all client submittals, Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) when required, complete with risk assessments, recommended solutions and institutionalize lessons learned. Drive with urgency, measure, report, present and be accountable for departmental performance and continuous improvement activities to the company and key executive stakeholders on a monthly basis. Lead client & regulatory audits. Successful implementer of change management for efficient and effective organizations Develop staff performance via goals & objectives to enhance skills, capability and capacity of both individuals and function.
Led a diverse, multi-disciplinary international team in development of all Oil & Gas contracts, liaison with clients and suppliers worldwide. Chaired Project Kick-off, Project Review, Design Review Stage Gates, and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs) as applicable. Oversaw team execution of multimillion pound projects for mission critical flow applications. Monitored team performance in meeting objectives and project deadlines and reported progress weekly to management.
Responsible for selection, static and dynamic design of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps, and entire machinery modules including support structures and key ancillary equipment for critical Oil & Gas flow applications including but not limited to, well reservoir water injection, sea water lift, main oil pipelines etc
Conducted thermal performance, emissions, and acoustic testing of GE Power Gas Turbines and associated power plant ancillaries. Developed test procedures to industry standards. Prepared technical risk assessments. Collected and analyzed field results; prepared final test reports and recommendations for clients. Forecasted contract compliance and bonus or liquidated damages potential.