Experience

Prospects College of Advanced Technology

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• GTA Technical Advisor Prospects Learning Foundation

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Working within the Prospects College campus in Basildon. As the GTA technical advisor I'm tasked with working to provide the best possible technical solutions for Engineering Apprentices and Apprentice employers. I also interact with the FE students looking to move into apprenticeship employment. Prospects College provide a range of courses from level 2 general engineering,through to HNC. My aim moving forward is to fit the right Apprentice to the right company. Choosing the best possible pathway to achieve a successful outcome,for both the employer and the apprentice.Having only recently made the move from industry to education this role is new challenge. Show less



Freudenberg Group

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Filtration Engineer

  • Feb 2012 - Jul 2013



GE

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Work Leader/Supervisor

  • Mar 2005 - Jan 2012

  Having progressed through the ranks within GE I was promoted internally. This new role of Work Leader saw me in charge of up to 20 Turbine Technicians in a busy workshop. My specific department was tasked with the acid strip of Thermal Barrier Coatings. These coatings cover turbine components to protect against the harsh atmosphere inside the turbine. Stripping these coatings back using a mixture of acids would enable the technicians to perform the required weld repair and final contour blend.

• Gas and Steam Turbine Technician

  • Apr 1996 - Mar 2005

  Undertaking the repair and diagnostic checks on a range of gas and steam turbine components. This role was led by the weld repair of components ranging from power nozzle segments,transition pieces,rotor buckets (airofoils). Using predominantly TIG welding in the first instance to repair the damaged component,then a contour blend and dimension check.Travelling to customer locations worldwide to undertake the repair of equipment that was too large to ship.This saw me based in Europe,Africa,Middle East and the Americas. Show less