Mechanical Fitter

• Nov 2022 - Present

Foreshaft Banksman/ Onsetter

• May 2022 - Oct 2022

Forshaft Banksman / Onsetter

• Nov 2020 - May 2022

Employed as Foreshaft Banksman, as part of the SBR sinking team on the service shaft. Responsible for the safe transfer of crew, logistics and support of contractors / maintenance crews in and out of the bank and shaft areas. Employed as Foreshaft Banksman, as part of the SBR sinking team on the service shaft. Responsible for the safe transfer of crew, logistics and support of contractors / maintenance crews in and out of the bank and shaft areas.

Charter Boat Owner/ Skipper

• Feb 2012 - Nov 2020

I ran a successful Angling Charter business part time, I was responsible rfor all clerical duties including, bookings, accounts, health and safety including risk assessments, safety equipment and surveys. All mechanical and electrical maintenance, both planned and breakdown. I ran the charters alone, dealing with people with varied experience from many different backgrounds and cultures I ran a successful Angling Charter business part time, I was responsible rfor all clerical duties including, bookings, accounts, health and safety including risk assessments, safety equipment and surveys. All mechanical and electrical maintenance, both planned and breakdown. I ran the charters alone, dealing with people with varied experience from many different backgrounds and cultures

Owner/ Engineer Technician

• Feb 2012 - Nov 2020

I ran this alongside my Charter business, service, repair and overhaul of marine engines, drive units and auxiliary equipment. Maintaining hydraulic winching systems, fault finding and diagnostics in 12v and 24v DC systems. I ran this alongside my Charter business, service, repair and overhaul of marine engines, drive units and auxiliary equipment. Maintaining hydraulic winching systems, fault finding and diagnostics in 12v and 24v DC systems.

3rd Engineer

• Apr 2009 - Feb 2012

During my time here as 3rd Engineer I was a watch keeping engineer on board the cross-channel ferries. These ships have 4 medium speed, main engines, with varible pitch propellers driven through hydraulically operated clutches and gearboxes. I worked a rota system whereby responsibility of all machinery maintenance was split between the watch keeping engineers. I have utilised all my experience from previous years with machinery from various manufacturers, resulting in a comprehensive knowledge of maintenance, repair and replacement of critical mechanical components. I also completed 2 drydock/ refit periods in Dunkerque Drydock.

3rd Engineer

• Dec 2005 - Apr 2009

During my time here I have sailed with large 2-stroke main engine direct drive propulsion units. With 4-stroke generator sets. I have experience with Direct Positioning, variable pitch propellers and bow thruster units. At all ranks I have been responsible for the safe, bulk discharge of oil cargos. Preparation, running and maintenance of the cargo and inert gas systems. Dismantling, cleaning and re-assembling of various types of heater, cooler and evaporator plants, overhaul and maintenance of all types of valves and experienced several ship dry-docking/ refits. The ships have both UMS and watch keeping operations. I have used a permit to work and task risk analysis work system on all daily tasks, and have experience in lifting operations using a variety of lifting systems. Enclosed space entry and atmosphere testing.

4th Engineer

• Jun 2003 - Dec 2005

Junior Engineer

• Jun 2002 - Sep 2003

Engineer Officer Cadet/ Apprentice

• Sep 1999 - Jun 2002

Draughtsman/ Trainee Design Engineer

• Jun 1995 - Aug 1999

Herr-Voss Ltd designed, built and installed steel coil handling and treatment lines for companies including, British Steel, Avesta (Sheffield), Outokompu. Gained experience of all clerical duties and responsibility in ordering office consumerables. Gained further experience in completion of Detail, G.A. drawings including externally supplied equipment Bill of material drawings Both on AutoCad and manual drawing board. Also took part in site visits for survey and small installation mechanical fitting work.