Christopher Sawers
Electrical Project Support at BGEN Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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BGEN Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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400 - 500 Employee
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Electrical Project Support
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Nov 2022 - Present
Providing Electrical support to supervisors and management team to allow them to carry out the electrical installation of the MV Glen Sannox Ferry. Locate, Interpret and as-build electrical drawings. Making sure all drawings are up to date and are latest revisions. Update and distribute electrical cable schedule spreadsheet using advanced Microsoft excel knowledge. Provide 3D model support. Make up work packs that include electrical drawings/schematics, general arrangement drawings, 3D model shots, cables markers and ferrules (using DOT-FCM / DOTshrink System Printer). Keep electrical permit register up to date. Provide electrical shipbuilding advise and support.
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Norther Builders Scotland
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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Multi-Trade Builder (Lead)
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Apr 2021 - Nov 2022
Working and supervising on full building projects that include house extensions, garage conversions, loft conversions, full bathroom renovations and landscaping. Organising materials and equipment for each project, making sure all works are carried out to architectures drawings and building regulations. Carrying out the following works - Setting out, digging out and laying extension foundations and drainage. Building timber kits and roofing details. Fit insulation, Gyproc, flooring (vinyl/laminate) and panel ceilings. Fitting windows and doors. Electrical works. Full bathroom renovations. Building garden fences and deckings, laying slabs and Astroturf.
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Babcock International Group
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Combat Systems Electrical Fitter
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Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
Installation, maintenance and repair of combat systems on Astute and Vanguard Class Submarines. Investigating and diagnosing faults, repairing and maintaining specialist equipment, replacing components, installing and testing cables. Liaise and work alongside Royal Navy. Installation, maintenance and repair of combat systems on Astute and Vanguard Class Submarines. Investigating and diagnosing faults, repairing and maintaining specialist equipment, replacing components, installing and testing cables. Liaise and work alongside Royal Navy.
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BAE Systems
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrician
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Oct 2019 - Apr 2020
Electrical installation, testing and inspections on HMS Spey. Carrying out a detailed inspection of all electrical systems before handover to commissioning department ensuring they are up to workmanship standards. Testing/line checking of all cabling within electrical systems. Electrical installation, testing and inspections on HMS Spey. Carrying out a detailed inspection of all electrical systems before handover to commissioning department ensuring they are up to workmanship standards. Testing/line checking of all cabling within electrical systems.
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Balfour Beatty plc
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Electrical Supervisor
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Jan 2018 - Oct 2019
Managing a team of supervisors and electricians to complete all electrical systems on board HMS Prince of Wales in line with cost and schedule. Attending high level Commissioning meetings to provide updates on all electrical systems.
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Electrical Supervisor
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Oct 2014 - Jan 2018
Working on Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier in Rosyth. Supervising and managing the safety, work scope and budgeting of a team of electrical engineers. Making sure the team work safely, efficiently and to the correct workmanship standards. Installation, inspection and testing of electrical systems such as lighting, fire and flood, HVAC, Hotel and platform management systems. In charge of check wiring of all electrical systems and test path handovers to commissioning department.
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Electrical Supervisor
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Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
Working on Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier in Rosyth. Supervising and managing the safety, work scope and budgeting of a team of electrical engineers. Making sure the team work safely, efficiently and to the correct workmanship standards. Installation, inspection and testing of electrical systems such as lighting, fire and flood, HVAC, Hotel and platform management systems. In charge of check wiring of all electrical systems and test path handovers to commissioning department.
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Lynn's Bathrooms
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Showroom Manager
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
• In charge of running Bathroom and Kitchen Showroom, fitting team, ordering and organising materials for fits, sales, aftersales and all administrative duties. • Carrying out customer home surveys, CAD drawings, estimates and quotations. • Keeping all paperwork up to date, invoices, statements etc. • Making sure customers are satisfied with final products and fit. • In charge of running Bathroom and Kitchen Showroom, fitting team, ordering and organising materials for fits, sales, aftersales and all administrative duties. • Carrying out customer home surveys, CAD drawings, estimates and quotations. • Keeping all paperwork up to date, invoices, statements etc. • Making sure customers are satisfied with final products and fit.
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BAE Systems
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Supervisor
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Apr 2011 - Aug 2013
• Supervising and managing the safety, work scope and budgeting of a team of Electrical engineers.• Making sure my team are working safely, efficiently and to BAE workmanship standards.• Working towards targets and milestones set by the company and integrated work teams.
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Electrical Leading Hand
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Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
• Organising and managing work scope for Supervisor.• Delegating work scope to electrical team and making sure all work scope targets are met.• Liaising with other trade group supervisors, tradesman and contractors to progress areas that are holding up the work scope.• Liaising with electrical team and supervisor to resolve any issues that arise.
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Electrical Engineer
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Aug 2006 - Dec 2010
• Responsible for the complete installation of various systems including PMS, power distribution equipment HV and LV, starter panels, main broadcast, weapons systems, lighting, the forming and fitting of cable supports such as cable tray, conduit, Kopex (flexible conduit) and trunking.• Check wiring of cables before systems are handed over to the commissioning department. • Developed intimate knowledge of technical drawings while liaising with the design department to identify and resolve non-conformance issues during installation.
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Education
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Reid Kerr College
City and Guilds 17th Edition, Requirements for Electrical Installations: IEE 17th Edition Wiring Regulations. -
Anniesland College
NC, Electrical Engineering -
Anniesland College
SVQ Level 2, Performing Engineering Operations -
BAE Systems
SVQ Level 3, Marine Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Installation & Testing) -
Bishopbriggs High
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Citb
CITB Site Safety Plus certificate, Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Site Safety Plus