Lead Engineer

• Apr 2023 - Present

Senior Engineer

• Jun 2018 - Mar 2023

Engineer (plant and T&RS)

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

Mechanical Engineer, Rail Vehicle Consultancy, Transportation

• Apr 2016 - Sep 2017

Rail Vehicle approvals and technical consultancy, including: - Approval to RIS-1530-PLT of new, modified and upgraded On Track Plant - Approval to RIS-1702-PLT of new On Track Machines Acting as Plant Specialist and Maintenance Specialist, I review he design, construction, functionality, performance, testing and maintenance regimes for compliance with applicable standards. Providing consultancy to On Track Plant builders and owners in all aspects of rail plant approvals. This includes production of technical compliance evidence and technical files, advice on machine testing, and production of compliance checklists. As Deputy Plant Assessment Body Manager (PABM), I am responsible for delivery of Atkins' plant approvals portfolio in the absence of the PABM. I also assist in management of the accredited PAB systems, including development of management systems. Atkins Rail Vehicle Consultancy competencies held: - Plant Specialist - Maintenance Specialist - PAB Manager - Mechanical Specialist (Rolling Stock) Show less

Engineer [M&E] (Plant and T&RS)

• Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

Lead technical resource on two plant procurement projects, each in excess of £10m.-Work in multi-disciplinary team, responsible for ensuring technical deliverables delivered to agreed time, cost and quality-Determine user requirements-Author specification - Systems engineering approach-Tender evaluation-Client scrutiny and product acceptanceLed technical investigation into trolley and Ironman braking systems following high profile Ironman runaway. Work included:-Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis-Degraded mode testing-Degradation modelling-Analytic mechanics-Specification of new products-Review and update of primary means of control, including standards and operational limitations Approval of Movement Limiting Devices-Assessed compliance with BS EN 13849-1:2008 Performance Level dAdvised Head of Plant on ad-hoc plant assurance and governance issues Show less

Assistant Engineer [Plant and T&RS]

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

Plant Capability Team - Safety, Technical and EngineeringTechnical support to plant procurement (specifications, tender evaluation, project engineering, Product Acceptance)>Proactively developed new guidelines and templates for product specifications >>>Focus on performance requirements>>>Systems engineering and requirements management approach to specification writing. >Developed tender evaluation tool>>>Employed in delivery of ongoing small plant procurement program>>>Concept now underpins mobile plant tender evaluation within Safety, Technical and Engineering Performance and degraded mode testing of mobile plant and On Track Plant (OTP)>Technical investigation into performance degradation of RRV brake systems>>>Created safety improvements in core supply base>Lead investigation into Ironman brake performance following runaway>>>Supported Professional Head in making informed decisions on operational limitations>Supervising and contributing to extensive review of hand propelled trolley brake systems>>>Quantifying system degradation and measurement uncertainty>>>Design review Development of standards and codes of practice>Work with M&EE Networking Group (Plant Sub Group) to develop improved methodologies for RRV brake testing>>>Contributed to re-write and up-issue of Code Of Practice 0018 - Brake Testing of RRVs>Worked with drafting group to include Network Rail's requirements for Movement Limiting Devices in the draft of the industry's RRV design standard, RIS-1530-PLT. Show less

Graduate Plant and Traction & Rolling Stock Engineer

• Sep 2012 - Sep 2014

May 2014 - Present: Graduate Plant Engineer, Technical Services [Plant and T&RS]First of Type testing for Direct Rail Wheel Braking systems. Product approval of Road Rail Vehicles. Technical investigation into brake performance under degraded operating modes.February 2014 - May 2014: Graduate Engineer, Bombardier Transportation (Secondment).Computer based fault investigation and reliability improvement on the new fleet of London Underground S-Stock trains. Analysis of TCMS dataPresentation of findingsModification writingProcess development for project team. July 2013 - February 2014: Graduate Rolling Stock Engineer, Technical Services [Plant and T&RS]Designated Project Engineer - Controlled Discharge Toilet (CDT) projectLead Network Rail Engineer overseeing a trial project. In ensuring that Network Rail requirements are met I review, provide recommendations on, and approve all technical deliverables.Assistant Engineer - Independently Powered Electric Multiple Unit projectReview and feedback on technical outputs from vehicle builder; development of a model for assessing viable IPEMU routes.The model was developed on MATLAB. It uses route and vehicle data to estimate power and energy requirements. The results of this are compared to battery performance data and viable solutions indicated. Now used by NR Strategic Planning.March 2013 - July 2013: Assistant Fitter, Northern Rail (Secondment), Newton Heath Train Maintenance Depot.Shop floor maintenance of Diesel Multiple Units: A - Exams, B-exams, fault finding and repairs, running repairs, heavy maintenance (engine change etc). November 2012 - February 2013: Business Rotation. Short placements in engineering and operations functions. Key objective of business familiarisation, with a personal objective of adding value to teams.September 2012 - November 2012: Maintenance Rotation. Nine weeks working track side in maintenance gangs. Show less