Mechanical Design Engineer

• Feb 2020 - Present

Installation Engineer

• Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

As a mechanical engineer at Veolia CHP my remit is to produce comprehensive and detailed design packages to enable the successful installation, commissioning, operation and servicing of Combined Heat and Power natural gas engine installations. Providing support throughout the full life cycle of a project from the initial proposal offered to commissioning of systems. This covers a varied range of Turn Key and Supply & Commission projects. Ranging from engines producing 140kW up to +5.5MW in electrical generation, and including steam and trigeneration schemes. I deliver a site specific solution to best meet the customer's energy demands and maximise the financial and carbon savings available. This includes developing 2D and 3D designs & concepts, PFD's, P&ID’s, design risk assessments, functional descriptions, technical specifciations and various other design documents, managing the development process directly with the client and other stakeholders such as the principal designers, suppliers, contractors etc. I carry out all supporting calculations towards the design and integration of control systems within the mechanical systems.

Project Engineer

• Aug 2016 - Oct 2018

I was very pleased to be invited to join NG Bailey, a high respected specialist M&E contractor, on such a prestigious and iconic rail engineering project. My mechanical engineering role was in support of all MEP systems site wide. To deliver the programme of work to the clients specifications, industry standards and the company’s high quality expectations. This involves everything required from material selection, to installation through to commissioning. Focusing on problem solving buildability and engineering issues, as well as managing external dependencies, all in good time to mitigate risk before it develops. My duties involved a wide range of activities including, design validation, procurement, supply chain management, technical audits & as-built drawings, material validation processes, system & plant commissioning, quality assurance documentation, subcontractor management and also commercial & programme monitoring & support.

Researcher

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

I was sourcing information and investigating business performance in accordance with large rail franchise bids and company improvement projects.

Chef

• Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

Providing service under pressure in a busy kitchen, working within a large team of up to 12 back of house staff where effective teamwork was essential to each shift. Learnt a vast and varied menu quickly, proving myself trustworthy for responsibilities such as section management.

Waiter

• Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

As part of a motived team I was aware of my duty as an ambassador of a proud public image, working to a highest standards of service to deliver the knowledge, personality and enthusiasm to give customers an individual experience every time. It required continued learning and attention to detail to be able to inform, describe and advise on the menu. This included standard pre-shift taster meetings with the head chef to discuss the daily specials and update a our food knowledge.

Chef and Bartender

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

part time work; I worked mostly in the kitchen in a small team to deliver a full menu and all the tasks required to maintain productivity, quality and cleanliness throughout service.

Assistant Manager

• Jul 2008 - Jan 2013

I have three years’ experience in full time work in the hospitality trade have worked in all aspects of the business from bar tending, waiting, cooking and have undergone management training progressing to assistant manager level. I have extensive experience as a gastro pub host, supervising shifts and managing a team of up to 12 staff in a business taking £25,000 to £30,000 a week. My responsibilities/duties included everything necessary for the day to day running of the business, including management of shifts, stock, money and staff training etc. as well as project/event management.

Technician

• Jun 2006 - Mar 2008

Part of a factory team to manufacture bespoke windows my role included operation of machinery to cut beading and gaskets to size as well as the assembly of frames.