Experience

FLO (Ferrovial Agroman Laing O'Rourke JV)

• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HV & DC Traction Engineer

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  HV & DC Traction Engineer involved in design, build and commissioning of 2 x new 22KV Transformer Rooms and 2 x new 22KV Traction Substations supplying DC Power to the Northern Line Extension between Kennington, Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station. HV & DC Traction Engineer involved in design, build and commissioning of 2 x new 22KV Transformer Rooms and 2 x new 22KV Traction Substations supplying DC Power to the Northern Line Extension between Kennington, Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station.



London Underground

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Mar 2017

  Overseeing Contractors design and build as part of the Power Upgrade Programme package of works to Sub Stations supplying power to the Metropolitan & District Lines. The work involves the changeover and replacement of obsolete items of equipment including HV transformer/rectifiers, HV & LV switchgear, DC traction current switchboards, HV & DC cable routes, UPS & Battery systems, Signal Supply Frequency Converters, SCADA interface of all I/O points to the Central Control Room and Local Control Systems whilst maintaining full Operational capabilities of the system. Attendance of regular equipment selection / technical / progress meetings, FAT / SAT witnessing to achieve “type approval” and technical compliance of equipment. Reviewing and approving submitted Conceptual & Detailed Design drawings, O&M manuals, Work Package Plans & Risk Assessments Each infinite item of work is subject to a 9 stage QICC (Quality Inspection Completion Certification) regime before final handover and ultimate adoption of assets by London Underground. Show less



Tube Lines

• United Kingdom
• Truck Transportation
• 300 - 400 Employee

• ‘Senior Commissioning & Handover Manager’

  • Oct 2004 - May 2007

  Forming part of the Station Modernisation and Enhancement Project team, engaged in the refurbishment of London Underground assets on the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly Lines. Preparation, management and control of all documentation from Project design conception, through to the final assurance review, acceptance and certification. Implementation of Safe Systems / Permits to Work, whilst controlling Principle and Sub-Contractor ( Civil, Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire and Comms ) resources, to ensure timely completion and handover to Tube Lines Operations and London Underground of completed programs of work. Show less



Alstec

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Construction Superintendent’

  • Jan 2002 - Oct 2004

  Assigned to Heathrow T1 & T4 baggage handling expansion projects, taking part in all activities from equipment build through to commissioning and final handover to client, working to defined CDM, HSE requirements and quality procedures. Preparation, management and delivery of risk assessments, method statements, SHWEQ plans, ITP’s and permits to work associated with the electro/ mechanical installation and High & Low Level PLC’s of the baggage handling systems. Control of direct and sub-contract workforce. Fault diagnosis, rectification, monitoring of plant performance and advising on the need for changes and upgrades. Show less



Triconex Middle East

• Regional Service Manager’

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 2001

  Responsible for the day to day management of Triconex’ Operations, Service, Support, Maintenance, Parts and Training resources, associated with over 350 Triple Modular Redundant Critical Control ( ESD, F&G, BMS, Turbine Control ) PLC Systems, throughout the Middle East Region. Other key responsibilities were liaison with Sales Department on capital project proposals, ensuring multiple project schedules were met and within budget, along with the ongoing development of the Service / Operations business, both technically and financially. Key contact with Customers through from site surveys, feasibility studies, risk assessments and initial design stage, to testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and ongoing support of systems. The position reported to Director Of Operations - M.E. and had direct reports from Project, Field Engineers and Admin Staff. Show less



Clarke Chapman Syncrolift Division ( Rolls Royce Industrial Control )

• 'Control Systems Engineer / Deputy Maintenance Manager'

  • Nov 1993 - Dec 1997

  Developing O&M procedures, performing all maintenance and repair tasks on the PLC based Controls and Load Monitoring Systems to ISO 9000 standards, to ensure the safety, reliability and availability of the ‘shiplift’. Carrying out and implementing risk assessments, instigating and reviewing design changes to the systems, as part of the Design Commission Authority. Deputising as necessary as Maintenance Manager, controlling the manpower, resources, budget etc of the workforce engaged in the O&M programme. Show less



NEI Syncrolift

• 'Project Engineer - Test Team Co-ordinator'

  • Jun 1992 - Oct 1993

  Interfacing directly with the Contractor for on-site testing/commissioning of NEI Syncrolifts Load Monitoring Systems used on the 'Shiplift'.(This is a synchronised platform allowing the lifting of nuclear vessels, up to 25,000 tonnes ). Responsible for ensuring that the Client's (MOD) nuclear equipment commissioning requirements were met by the Contractor, producing Site Acceptance Test Procedures, witnessing the sequential testing/commissioning of the system, reporting back to the PETT Chairman as work was completed. Show less



Kennedy & Donkin Systems Control

• 'SCADA Project Engineer'

  • Jan 1992 - Jun 1992

  Assigned to co-ordinate the installation and commissioning of a Westinghouse SCADA System at Royal Navy Nuclear Arms Depot - Coulport. To produce risk assessments, SAT Procedures, witness on behalf of Client (MOD), SCADA and Control System, Site Acceptance Testing. Co-ordination of test schedules submitted by Contractor and generation of look ahead programmes to ensure project milestones were met. Supervision of K&D and Westinghouse Commissioning engineers, also ensuring that all work and site documentation was carried out to BS5750. The system, briefly, consists of a master station (DEC PDP11) with over 100 Westinghouse RTU's and peripherals, reporting over Modem links, controlling the power generation and monitoring of areas used at RNAD Coulport. Show less



Fisher Controls - Saudi Fal

• 'Service Manager - Middle East'

  • Jan 1990 - Dec 1991

  Responsible for the setting up and running of Saudi Fal's Middle East Service Department. In charge of a team of UK Commissioning/Service Engineers engaged in the initial design, project proposals, installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of Fisher Controls 'Provox Plus' DCS systems, along with other O.E.M equipment. e.g. Triplex (TMR) - E.S.D., Bentley Nevada, DEC Vax Systems. Installations include oil and gas, petrochemical and desalination units. Responsible for the setting up and running of Saudi Fal's Middle East Service Department. In charge of a team of UK Commissioning/Service Engineers engaged in the initial design, project proposals, installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of Fisher Controls 'Provox Plus' DCS systems, along with other O.E.M equipment. e.g. Triplex (TMR) - E.S.D., Bentley Nevada, DEC Vax Systems. Installations include oil and gas, petrochemical and desalination units.



Foxboro

• United States

• 'Field Project Consultant'

  • Jan 1987 - Dec 1989

  Responsible for supervising the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of all Foxboro’s Distributed Control Systems including:- Fox 1A (advanced control computer), Videospec Processors, Microspec Controllers, UFM's, UMMI's, UIO's, CCM's, Spec 200 (boiler management and control), Micro-Blendtrols (99SC blendors), Foxnet, Gould Modicon PLC's and all associated peripherals. Ensuring that all plant documentation was 'as built' and all work was satisfactorily completed, adhering to strict specifications appertaining to safety and security. I was also responsible for the supervision, safety and training of up to 20 members of the staff including Expatriate and Saudi Nationals. Show less



Victor Automation Systems Ltd

• 'Field Commissioning Engineer'

  • Sep 1985 - Dec 1986

  Required to supervise and implement installation and commissioning of distributed microprocessor based management control systems, working from plant drawings and co-ordinating with Clients and Manpower resources to effect timely and correct completion. A further aspect of this position was the statistical recording and site documentation procedures. Ultimate responsibility for ensuring the projects were accepted by Clients remained with myself. The equipment consisted of two main processors, multiplexers and various peripheral devices (local and remote), close loop alarm systems and UPS equipment. Show less



Saudi Aramco

• Saudi Arabia
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 'Digital Systems Engineer'

  • Aug 1983 - Sep 1985

  As part of the refinery specialist group I was employed in the installation, maintenance and repair of all digital process control systems including Foxboro's 'Spectrum' systems, Allen Bradley PLC's, Daniels flow computers, incorporating data transmission equipment such as local area networks, statistical multiplexers, modems, RS232 and current loop links. Other duties covered OJT of technicians and TCN workforce, site documentation and ensuring QA/QC procedures were adhered to. During this period I completed a 3 month Foxboro course covering all Foxboro DCS equipment. I also attended a 2 week course covering the hardware and software of the Allen Bradley PLC 3. Show less



British Steel Corporation

• 'Electronic Engineer'

  • Aug 1970 - Jul 1983

  My first employer was British Steel Corporation where I served a four year apprenticeship as an Electronic Technician, becoming familiar with analogue and digital fault finding techniques and associated test equipment, followed by nine years post apprenticeship experience as a Junior Electronics Engineer. During this period my duties included the design, maintenance and installation of all new electronic/computer based systems, e.g. computerised furnace control, data transmission systems (VHF, voice and RS232),CCTV, measurement and weighing systems, micro and mini based networks, variable speed drives etc. Show less