Head of Blades James Fisher Renewables

• Jan 2023 - Present

Head of Rotos360

• Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Operations Manager

• May 2021 - Jun 2022

Operations Manager

• Oct 2017 - May 2021

Working as an Operations manager, Project planning and execution of large blade repair projects for multiple OEM companies including Siemens, Vestas, Nordex UK, GE and EDF. Supervising, planning and controlling Up to 10 teams of service and repair technicians across multiple sites in the UK and Ireland. • Management and organisation of manpower and plant machinery across multiple sites ensuring the most efficient daily, weekly and monthly plan is made to complete required KPI. • Training and mentoring of staff in key areas to support growth and infrastructure within the company. • Carrying out advanced repairs to wind turbine blades via a MEWP, along with assisting and supervising teams on site throughout in-depth repair processes. • Creating and implementing processes and lean methodology within the workspace, enabling and supporting a zero defect and zero harm culture. • General daily management and organising of manpower, including, time keeping, human factors and personal issues. • Use of management software, Excel and Word for reporting and documentation. • Dealing directly with clients, managing expectations and building strong working relationships. • Performing In depth blade inspections along with compiling detailed reports of findings along with root cause analysis and identification. Collaborating with UAV based inspection services to produce in depth and accurate repair programs for minor and major defects

Managing Director

• Jul 2017 - May 2018

Advanced composite repairs on wind turbines on and offshore. Project management, Technical author, advanced composites repairs and pcu upgrades. Coatings and re finishing, site management and inspection. Advanced composite repairs on wind turbines on and offshore. Project management, Technical author, advanced composites repairs and pcu upgrades. Coatings and re finishing, site management and inspection.

Offshore site supervisor

• Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

Managing and supervising a large workforce carrying out upgrade and rectification work on MHIVestas wind turbines in an offshore environment. Daily production reports and tracking for 12 teams of 3 rope Access technicians , providing RAMS and EHS support along with safe systems of work and technical support. Manpower planning, repair planning and project support. Managing and supervising a large workforce carrying out upgrade and rectification work on MHIVestas wind turbines in an offshore environment. Daily production reports and tracking for 12 teams of 3 rope Access technicians , providing RAMS and EHS support along with safe systems of work and technical support. Manpower planning, repair planning and project support.

Refinishing team leader

• Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

working as a team leader on the production of Siemens wind turbine blades. Training new employees to blade D standard, carrying out large complex repairs externally and internally on Siemens wind turbine blades. Managing, directing and mentoring a team of up to 12 technicians on multiple complex repairs along with quality control and EHS. Assisting engineering in process development, utilization of 5's and lean principles. working as a team leader on the production of Siemens wind turbine blades. Training new employees to blade D standard, carrying out large complex repairs externally and internally on Siemens wind turbine blades. Managing, directing and mentoring a team of up to 12 technicians on multiple complex repairs along with quality control and EHS. Assisting engineering in process development, utilization of 5's and lean principles.

Advanced aircraft composite repairer

• Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

Carrying out complex repairs of aircraft composite parts including wings, airframe and structural components. Core replacement, advanced repairs using wet layup, vacuum, infusion and pre preg lamination techniques. Use of pre programmable hot bonding equipment, heat blankets and warm air systems. Working to zero tolerance and exacting standards. Carrying out complex repairs of aircraft composite parts including wings, airframe and structural components. Core replacement, advanced repairs using wet layup, vacuum, infusion and pre preg lamination techniques. Use of pre programmable hot bonding equipment, heat blankets and warm air systems. Working to zero tolerance and exacting standards.

Co Owner

• Aug 2007 - Nov 2014

New Life Systems Uk Ltd • Managing Director/ owner • all aspects of vehicle paintwork, restoration and repair • carry out health and safety, fire safety and risk assessments • customer relations and repair quotations • project management • manage and co-ordinate the workforce • general admin, accounting and office management using excel, word and online systems • welding tig, mig and arc • stripping and refitting panels, engines, running gear, and electrical systems New Life Systems Uk Ltd • Managing Director/ owner • all aspects of vehicle paintwork, restoration and repair • carry out health and safety, fire safety and risk assessments • customer relations and repair quotations • project management • manage and co-ordinate the workforce • general admin, accounting and office management using excel, word and online systems • welding tig, mig and arc • stripping and refitting panels, engines, running gear, and electrical systems

Aircraft Engineer

• Dec 1997 - Apr 2003

Maintained mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components on Mk 4 Seaking helicopters, completing first and second line servicing. Carried out fault diagnosis and rectification in workshop and field condition. Working on Royal Navy ships for long periods. Giving me the experience and work ethic needed to thrive in a career in the offshore servicing sector. • Servicing all ground and associated equipment. • Performing moderate and routine scheduled preventative maintenance. • Heavy maintenance, gas turbine engine repairs and line maintenance. • Carry out composite repairs to aircraft flight control surfaces and components. • Disassembling, inspecting, final assembly and testing aircraft components. • Troubleshooting and repairing problems. • Performing general maintenance inspections. • Working in the ships operations in accordance with operating procedures.