Experience

SONI - System Operator for Northern Ireland

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Engineer - Near Time

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Assessment of electrical and mechanical generator studies, compilation of test procedures, on-site testing and subsequent reporting to facilitate incorporation of 1Hz/s RoCoF standard into the Grid Code and ensure compliance of generators with same. Testing of power park modules to demonstrate Grid Code compliance. Analysis of performance of wind forecast providers. Checks of metering data, dispatch instructions and availability declarations to ensure accuracy of market data. Assessment of electrical and mechanical generator studies, compilation of test procedures, on-site testing and subsequent reporting to facilitate incorporation of 1Hz/s RoCoF standard into the Grid Code and ensure compliance of generators with same. Testing of power park modules to demonstrate Grid Code compliance. Analysis of performance of wind forecast providers. Checks of metering data, dispatch instructions and availability declarations to ensure accuracy of market data.



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

  Commercialisation of gas turbine upgrade products. First-time-application projects at customer sites worldwide, including testing programs. Preparation of business cases for investment in modernisation programs with customers and for internal investment in R&D. Analysis of the impact of new technologies on Siemens' service business.

• Operations Support Engineer

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2012

  Detailed assessment of tender documents and scopes of work to produce time schedules and cost estimates for power plant maintenance projects across the UK. Negotiations with customers and subcontractors. Preparation of site infrastructure and mobilisation of specialist- and general staff, subcontractors and tooling to site. Provision of technical and commercial support for sales- and project management departments.

• Graduate Engineer

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2009

  Exposure to several areas of Siemens' Energy Service business in the fossil power generation sector via roles in engineering, commercial management, quality assurance, order management and speciality services (electrical diagnostics, machine dynamics).



SSE Airtricity

• Ireland
• Utilities
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

  Exploration of strategies for post-warranty maintenance of wind turbines. Exploration of strategies for post-warranty maintenance of wind turbines.