Time served Diesel Mechanic

FMC Technologies, Fife Jan 2006 – Present

Mechanical Fitter, assemblage of Sub sea Trees. Assembly of components eg actuators, tubular hangers etc and hydro/gas pressure testing of this equipment in excess of 15000 psi.

British Army - Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers (REME) Jan 1999 – Jan 2006

Completed an engineering apprenticeship at the school of Electrical Mechanical Engineers on all forms of plant/hydraulic machinery, generators, all variants of light and heavy commercial vehicles, cars and motorbikes.
Was given the rank of Lance Corporal (workshop supervisor) this involved the supervision and development of junior tradesmen and delegation of workloads to other members of the workforce.
Daily duties involved parts identification, sourcing estimating repair times, inspections, general repair and maintenance of all Diesel Engines/generators, wheeled and tracked equipment and performing test’s to diagnose faults and ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Had to work to deadlines to ensure all equipment was maintained to full operational effectiveness by British Army standards.
Responsible for safety inspections and carrying out risk assessments within the work place, ensuring all legislation was adhered too.

• Specialise in repair and maintenance of Diesel Engines

• Diagnose and repair any Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical faults on all type’s of machinery and equipment

• Installation of mechanical/hydraulic/electrical systems

• Regular maintenance of various machinery

• Carrying out safety inspections and completing risk assessments of the work place

• Ensure all procedures and standards are implemented

Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (B.O.S.I.E.T)

City & Guilds: Mechanical Craft Studies part 2
General Technology – Pass
Vehicle Technology – Credit
Mechanical Craft Studies part 2 – Heavy Machinery

NVQ General Engineering Level 2

NEBOSH National General Certificate in occupational Safety & Health Level 3

BCS European Computerised Driving Licence (ECDL)

9 GCSE’S: Including Maths, English and Science

• I hold current driving licences for B category (Vehicle), C category (Heavy Goods) and C & E categories (Articulated Lorries).
• Happy to commute/Re-locate
• References available on request
• During my time in the Armed Forces my work has involved me travelling to many different countries such as Norway, Falkland Islands, Iraq and Oman. This has given me experience in different cultures and an ability to work in various climates and working conditions.