Blackpool Area
Successfully completed my SAP training (Senior Authorised Person) which will allow me to undertake and conduct switching schemes up to and including 36kV.
The subjects I l teach are electrical power, applications of power electronics, electrical principles and marine power systems at level 4 (HNC) and level 5 (degree). The degree courses are accredited with Lancaster University and are scrutinised and adjusted to fit with industry requirements. The students and apprentices that study in my classes come from a range of different industry areas, EDF Energy (Heysham), Electricity North West, Springfield (BNFL) and the Merchant Navy to name a few. In addition to my teaching commitments I also undertook on a part time consultancy basis the electrical development, manufacture and installation of two prototype 60kVA Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT).
Designing a prototype 60kVA Vertical Axis wind Turbine with an active front end 4 quadrant inverter drive system. My activities have been concentrated on the Electrical Engineering requirements of this prototype vertical axis wind turbine. Activities include all the necessary electrical and electronics items required for electrical connection to the DNO whilst complying with various electrical standards, G5/4, G59 and BS7671 for the operation of an alternative renewable energy source. Detailed simulation of the electrical power requirements using a mathematical model of induction generator circuit theory, specifying the required power electronics, control philosophy of the electrical electronics, pneumatic, sensors, signalling and instrumentation of the turbine. My activities also involve assistance with the commissioning, fault finding and negotiations with suppliers and technical experts with industry and academia. The energy and commitment to take from concept to a working product with limited time and budget an operational VAWT is clear evidence of resilience, stamina, energy and commitment to achieve defined goals on the Electrical Engineering requirements of wind turbines.
Covering the North of England and Scotland my position within the company is to provide technical solutions to OEM's and End Users for System Integration of AC / DC drive systems PLC's, HMI's and / or SCADA. The company is an approved solution provider and integrator for ABB, Allen Bradley and Siemens products. My activities were mainly concentrated towards large power industrial applications within the steel, marine, power generation, glass and pulp / paper sectors. The job involves a multitude of tasks; sales introduction, liaising with the clients, initial project costing & design with final handover to clients. I worked within a small team of senior engineers to project manage the contracts to ensure the project was completed to specification, schedule and budget. Termination due to redundancy.
Promoting the AREVA range of HV protection equipment to the electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial end users in Queensland, Australia. The position was focused on re-establishing contact with clients, liaison with head office in France and Sydney on upcoming projects for tender, running trials on the effectiveness of a new centralised database and software package for remote offices within Australia. My position was based on a sponsored E457 visa leading to permanent residency after 12 months. My contract was terminated after an 8 month trial period in which I returned to the UK in June 2007.