Michael Orchard MIET

Project Supervisor at ESSEX ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES GROUP PLC
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(386) 825-5501
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Chandlers Ford, England, United Kingdom, UK
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Credentials

  • MIET Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
    Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
    Sep, 2020
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • ESSEX ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES GROUP PLC
    • United Kingdom
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Supervisor
      • Aug 2019 - Present

       Manage and monitor the installation of electrical and security access equipment on various sites including 400.000kV substations and Gas Transmission sites  Estimate and integrate project elements into the programme converse with design team, identify corrective actions and resolve project problems and, Provide a report of possible areas that could be accelerated, or are susceptible to delay. produce non-conformance documents when required.  Ensure all live site documents are complete, signed, present and available for inspection  Review and update RAMS frequently to ensure satisfactory ,current and complete  Carry out site inspections and spot checks on site, contractors, welfare facilities, and enforce rules and regulations. Chair and attend weekly site integration meetings, brief site staff regularly, and provide tool box talks and safety alerts. Show less

  • AUTUMN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED
    • United Kingdom
    • Engineering Services
    • Director/Electrical Installation Contractor
      • Jul 2010 - Present

      My company Autumn Electrical Services Ltd Established in 2010 has been providing advice, labour, materials, certification and electrical contractor services to numerous organisations. I have aided in the successful completion of National projects and have assisted businesses in bringing their delayed projects back on track. Specialising in power and lighting, I can provide a multitude of services in all sectors of the electrical industry. I pride myself on my high and meticulous standard of work and outstanding customer service, which I feel is neglected by many companies within the industry. As well as holding full NICEIC Contractor & Installation accreditation, I am also a proud member of the Competent Persons register & TrustMark schemes. In addition to these, I am also endorsed and a member of various local scheme's. I have a small bank of qualified and skilled electricians, who we supply to other companies when required. These individuals represent Autumn Electrical Services who deliver excellence, quality and safety at all times. I have an excellent rapport with all my customers and continue to grow these relationships. Currently focusing on growing the company whilst managing projects and small maintenance installations. Show less

  • Siemens
    • Germany
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Engineer / Supervisor at Siemens Building Technology
      • Nov 2017 - Aug 2019

      Develop project objectives review proposals and plans Monitor installations from commencement to completion on various projects up to a value of 5 million Discuss budgets, profits and margins with project manager; submit clear and define cost saving actions Identify project phases, analyse and improve, study project plans and specifications Calculate time requirements, sequence project elements and contractors Resolve problems; identify technical issues, recommend corrective actions to project manager and design team Prepare status reports summarize information and trends Check quality control and supervision is maintained with daily site inspections and spot checks and expect a safe, clean working environment Enforce rules and regulations, check materials are as specified in accordance with the approved design. Record and report any anomalies Implement Site Quality Management Systems ensuring the approved audit processes, procedures are fully complied with. Conduct audits and sensible monitoring of contract works and staff Control drawing packs to ensure contractors are working from most relevant approved design and make red line mark ups for alterations Attend weekly integration meetings with the principal contractor and client. Weekly design review meetings with designers to update drawing packs, monthly meetings with project manager. Provide feed-back from projects (lessons learned) with the client to provide positive observations and comments Construct competency matrix, monitor staff and contractors training, experience and knowledge, create gap actions for improvement and renewal of qualifications with site personnel Assist with witness testing, commissioning and Ensure all permits and Safe Systems of Works/SSoW /RAM's demarcation and segregation are in place, followed and updated Prepare schedules of defects/snagging register, collate documentation, populate folders; include listing client’s assets, (MTO) lists and raise non-conformance documentation Show less

  • Field Systems Designs Ltd
    • United Kingdom
    • Engineering Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Electrical site supervisor and inspector (CNI/ISS) AMP 5-6 820 (WATER)
      • Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

      Onsite electrical manager and inspector for National Grid and Thames Water projects. I obtained my 820 and amp 5 experience.This role involved ensuring all site upgrades/improvements and new installations to the protection of the gas and water industries were installed correctly, Compilation of RAMS, re-evaluate and update to mitigate possible complications on site. Carry out progress reporting and give regular feed back to my peers .Monitor the project to ensure permits and documents contained the correct and relevant information .Capture any deviations to the design. Site inductions and inspections , hold permits when required and brief staff daily . I supervised and assisted with the installation of cameras, high grade cabling, sensitive access control equipment and containment ,switch gear on the LV and ELV systems and witnessed the competition and testing of the system My role authorised me to make design changes where relevant and be involved with variations and assist with requoting and quantifying for additions and alterations .I ensured safety was maintained and followed the safe system of work. Time and planning was given to logistics of plant, materials and waste on site. Show less

  • AEC Electrical
    • Various locations in the UK
    • Electrical Supervisor/QA
      • Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

      This position involved carry out inspections and testing on small projects as well as estimating and assessing new projects and making considerations for access and egress for safety, staff, materials and plant. It also involved making up single line drawings when required and liaising with different contractors and trades on site to raise awareness of our locations and intentions. This position involved carry out inspections and testing on small projects as well as estimating and assessing new projects and making considerations for access and egress for safety, staff, materials and plant. It also involved making up single line drawings when required and liaising with different contractors and trades on site to raise awareness of our locations and intentions.

  • Lightning Electrical
    • United Kingdom
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Electrical Supervisor/inspector
      • May 2014 - Sep 2014

      This role involved site inspections for National Grid gas sites to oversee the installation update site specific drawings and the monitoring of progress and labour throughout the projects. supervise the electrical installations and ensure all work is carried out safely to the relevant site specific RAMS. Permit holder and work area control and Assist commissioning engineers with relevant controls and sanctions to test. Ensuring that safe isolation procedures are followed whilst commissioning. To be on hand for advice and technical support. To also make relevant amendments and alterations to installation and drawings and monitor progress. Ensure materials comply with site specification and are identified and installed correctly. Show less

  • Morson Talent
    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Electrical site manager and Commissioning Engineer
      • Aug 2013 - May 2014

      My role within Morson International as site electrical installation manager working alongside Chubb Security Systems Limited on the (CNI) and (ISS) projects. I Carried out site inspections on National Grid gas compressor and agi sites. Ensured the installation complied with site specific drawings and monitored progress throughout projects. Carry out sensible monitoring and spot checks on the team and installation. Observe and check work was carried out safely to the relevant site specific RAMS and update as required. Assist commissioning engineers and Ensure the safe isolation procedures are followed and a safe system of work is in place and updated as required. The role involved assisting with compiling the RE 18 documentation, Cause and Effect and CAST to enable final hand over of the projects to the client Show less

  • Field Systems Designs Limited
    • Leighton buzzard / Ayelsbury
    • SCO91 Safety Control Operator / Electrical Site supervisor
      • Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

      Site managed (CNI) Critical National Infrastructure or (ISS) Integrated Security Systems projects for FSD on National Grid sites. I ensured all work was risk assessed and permits contained the correct and relevant information. I ensured the project was managed safely , progress monitored, and a safe system of work in place for the use of equipment and plant on site. I supervised the installation of cameras, monitors, high grade cabling, sensitive equipment, access control, mains voltage equipment, switch gear and containment on the LV and ELV system. I continually monitored the work force and assisted the project on all phases to include design, installation, testing, commissioning and handover as well as tracking all changes and variations to original contract. The role required ensuring safety and a high standard of work was maintained, accepting challenges and also setting challenges for staff to improve confidence and quality of work as well as conducting tool box talks and briefing work force onsite. Show less

  • SSE plc
    • United Kingdom
    • Utilities
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Electrical Supervisor
      • Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

      This position involved overseeing the refurbishment on a small project at SSE head offices and supervising the men on site as well as undertaking small tasks. I installed data cabling and containment for their data comms services . Fire alarm containment tray work and wiring as well as assisting with commissioning and testing the systems. This position involved overseeing the refurbishment on a small project at SSE head offices and supervising the men on site as well as undertaking small tasks. I installed data cabling and containment for their data comms services . Fire alarm containment tray work and wiring as well as assisting with commissioning and testing the systems.

  • Cofely Besix Facility Management
    • Heathrow Aiport T3
    • Electrical Engineer
      • May 2012 - Sep 2012

      This position involved working on the baggage conveyor system upgrades .Installation of cabling , containment and reconfiguration of the system. removal and reconstruction of baggage control Power cabling, commissioning and testing. This project was designed to speed up the handling of bagage and personal belongings and reduce friction points.It also aided myself in gaining knowledge on the systems and how they operate and working within the airport. This position involved working on the baggage conveyor system upgrades .Installation of cabling , containment and reconfiguration of the system. removal and reconstruction of baggage control Power cabling, commissioning and testing. This project was designed to speed up the handling of bagage and personal belongings and reduce friction points.It also aided myself in gaining knowledge on the systems and how they operate and working within the airport.

  • MAR-RES
    • National Grid Site over the UK
    • SCO91 Safety Control Operator/Site Supervisor/Approved Electrician
      • Feb 2011 - May 2012

      This was my first opportunity to work on the National Grid (CNI) Critical National Infrastructure or (iss) Integrated security systems projects . I supervised and held permits on various projects and locations for Siemens on behalf of the National Grid. I ensured all work was risk assessed and permits contained the correct and relevant information before proceeding with work. I ensured the project was managed safely. Tracked progress , obtained equipment, sourced materials and plant on site and reported back to the project manager. I managed the installation of cameras, key safes , high grade cabling, sensitive equipment, access control equipment and cabling, mains voltage equipment, switch gear and containment on the LV and ELV system. I continually monitored the work force and assisted the project on all phases to include design, installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Tracked all changes , additions and variations and made reports.The role required ensuring safety and a high standard of work was maintained regardless of time. I was accepting challenges and also setting challenges for staff to improve confidence and quality of work.i conducted tool box talks and briefed work force onsite. Show less

Education

  • oaklands community school Southampton
    gcse, science ,craft work, physical education and music
    1984 - 1989

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