Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
A diligent and capable Survey Engineer. 26 years of experience as Royal Naval Senior electronics engineering Superintendent (Fugro, Royal Navy, Plessey, Toshiba). An arbiter of engineering standards, with historical record/reputation for delivering first class engineering solutions, safely, on time and within target quality parameters. Typical Armed Forces "Failure is not an option" attitude. Tactical thinker and logistically flexible, able to leverage further value from project scope. Composed and effective performance under extreme pressure (Gulf War). Advance level of Safety/Risk understanding (Nuclear Safety Case qualification). Continuous PDP agenda MSc (Advance Wireless Technologies). Clear, relevant and erudite report writer, able to communicate across the management spectrum. Confident public speaker and supportive instructor (Flag Office Sea Training Lead Fire fighting and Damage Control Instructor). More than 10 years Armed Forces experience in Superintendent role (Advanced C&G Engineering Management qualifications) managing large teams of diverse rank and technically qualified engineers. Core electronic engineering knowledge/skills consolidated by many years prosecuting defects, conducting/managing trials on large sophisticated military (RN) and cutting edge industry (Plessey) technologies.
Feb - Jun 2020 Quattameya and Atoll 4 Project Multi beam echo sounder survey Trenching UAT/Pile installations
Mob/De-mobilsing, calibrating, operating and maintaining all aspects of Survey equipment on board Saipem vessels. Sonardyne accoustic 6G Fusion, LBL Compatts, Mini Beacons . DGPS, SeaMesh on Oil Rigs, Anchor handling vessels and Barges. Recording, Data processing, . Maintaining bespoke computer network architectures and associated sensors/instruments on board. Prosecuting defects and fault rectification down to component level on complete survey spread. Kongsberg USBL, Trimble/Meridian Gyros, Sector and Side Scan. Carrying out sound velocity profiles and final location reports for Geo-Technical drill crews. Observing and demonstrating the highest offshore Health and Safety standards and quality control policies. Effective and relevant liaison with clients and the vessel crew, achieving the best possible results within austere maritime environments.
Technical expert. Reviewing engineering project documentational material for Electrification of the Great Western Main line investment project.
Senior Electronics Engineer (Offshore equivilent = Superintendant/Party Chief). Technical expert delivering first class engineering solutions to various military maritime sensors (Radars, Sonars, multi-band global wireless communications systems). Middle manager with flare for coaching and mentoring engineering subordinates.
Warships Primary Weapon Radar (Seawolf) Engineer/Expert
Maintenance engineer within state of art Semi-conductor fabricating facility.