Simon Perkins

Asset Care Lead Engineer at Barrett Steel Limited

Wilton, England, United Kingdom

About

An ambitious and industrious Engineer with extensive experience including exemplary service within the Royal Air Force and proven managerial ability. Confident with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to influence decisions, remaining calm and focussed under pressure to achieve objectives. Technically adept with the adaptability and intelligence to keep abreast of changes in methods and the ability to accept, absorb and apply new skills effectively. Customer focussed, delivering outstanding levels of service which meets with client expectations. Detail oriented, analytical and organised, being able to concentrate on numerous complex tasks concurrently. Dedicated and reliable with the determination and drive required to succeed. Specialties: Fast Paced Production,Maintenance, Fault Diagnosis and Rectification, Hydraulics,Pneumatics, Power generation Equipment (Mech),Portable Jet Engines (Houchin,STAD),LEAN, Production enviroments and Heavy Maintenance Enviroments

Experience

  • Barrett Steel Limited (12 yrs 7 mos)
    • Asset Care Lead Engineer
      Dec 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

    • Asset Care Engineer
      2014 - Present · 12 yrs 7 mos

      Multi skilled maintenance engineer responsible for the maintenance and safe running of all plant and assets onsite a steel processing and storage facility. Working as the intrim Engineering manager providing support to all sites from the west Midlands down. Maintaining and installation of roller and cart conveyor systems Fault finding on control panels Fault finding, repair and servicing of Behringer, Kaltenbach, Amada, BLM and Danobat saw systems Fault finding, repair and servicing of Kaltenbach Drilling machines Fault finding , repair and servicing of Geitart Shot blast Order and stock take on all spares needed for the running of the plant Involved in continuous improvement plans and implementation of a5S system Involvement with production meetings to discuss availability of machines Respond to breakdowns and repair with a view of downtime and cost implications Arrange for outsourced labour for equipment Set up and Maintain the Groups CMMS software. Travel around Southern England providing support and fault rectification where needed

  • Technical Supervisor at Verdo
    Jan 2012 - Nov 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Main responsibilities include the running of the wood bio fuel processing plant on nights in an efficient and safe manor, with particular attention to the product produced. This is achieved by utilising the resources available to me in order to ensure that the plant runs effectively and constantly. Draw on all my Engineering acumen to assess, prioritise and fix any breakdown situations that arise using available manpower and resources out of hours. Promote and enforce a safe working environment. Motivate and imbue a can do attitude to the workforce. Log and document all shift performance data and activities electronically and written.

  • Senior Maintenance Engineer at Oxford Plastic Systems
    Jul 2007 - Jan 2012 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Performing routine and preventative maintenance on various technological equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, refrigeration and basic electrics, conducting fault diagnosis and quickly rectifying problems to strict timelines in order to resume operations and productivity Project managing tasks from inception through to successful completion, utilising contractors and resources effectively to achieve objectives within set budgets and timescales Analysing, planning and implementing LEAN to systems, machines and operator processes in order to achieve continuous development in accordance with company strategy Liaising, inducting, mentoring and assisting contract staff to facilitate coordinated working practices and meet business requirements Chair of the Health and Safety Committee, referring to the six pack regulations as building blocks for continuous improvement

  • Engineer/Engineering Manager at Swan Textile Services
    Nov 2006 - Jul 2007 · 9 mos

    Operating equipment including industrial washers, dryers, ironers and other laundry associated equipment, conducting maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs on air compressors, boilers, pumps and all lines going in and out of the premises, providing outstanding levels of service within a high pressure environment Purchasing, installing and commissioning new machinery, ensuring value for money at all times Key Achievements: Designing and implementing a historical purchase order system, facilitating the ability to ascertain stock levels and parts expenditure Implementing and improving LEAN processes and designing a more suitable and effective maintenance programme, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity and a positive impact on the company's bottom line

  • Plumber/Locksmith Self Employed at Key Edge
    Nov 2005 - Jun 2006 · 8 mos

    Undertaking repairs and general maintenance on a variety of plumbing installations, including bathroom fitments, heating installations and domestic systems, delivering a professional and competent service at all times in order to retain existing clients and encourage new business