Experience

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  3t | Training. Technology. Transformation.

  • Forfar, Scotland, United Kingdom

  • Consultant Trainer & Assessor (SAB Training & Consultancy)

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Forfar, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Consultant Instructor, Assessor and Internal Verifier specialising in major emergency management, operational risk management, learning & development, competency assessments and quality assurance of assessment practices

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  FireQual

  • External Quality Assurance (SAB Training & Consultancy)

    • Jan 2024 - Present

    FireQual Consultant position to focus on External Quality Assurance of FireQual Approved Training Centres offering Regulated Qualifications.

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  Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

  • Forfar

  • Crew Commander

    • Mar 2006 - Present
    • Forfar

    I work with local communities to reduce risks to life, property and the environment from fire and other emergencies. I respond promptly to manage fires and other emergencies when they occur, leading and supporting firefighting crews to resolve operational incidents.

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  Maersk Training

  • Denmark
  • Professional Training and Coaching
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Consultant Trainer & Assessor (SAB Training & Consultancy)

    • Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

    Consultant Instructor, Assessor and Internal Verifier specialising in major emergency management, operational risk management, learning & development, competency assessments and quality assurance of assessment practices

  • Northern Operations Lead (Safety, Survival & Technical Division)

    • May 2023 - Dec 2023

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  AIS Survivex

  • United Kingdom
  • Oil and Gas
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Training Delivery Manager at AIS Survivex

    • Aug 2021 - May 2023

    The main focal point for delivering the strategic vision of imbedding technology and creating stimulating learning content throughout our Learning & Development programmes and transforming workforce learning and competence.

  • Team Leader Fire Training (Montrose)

    • May 2021 - Aug 2021

    Management of operational and service delivery objectives for all aspects of Emergency Response Fire Training.

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  SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority

  • External Verifier Appointee for Learning & Development

    • Mar 2020 - May 2023

    Responsible for external verification and qualification approval activities under the conditions, timescales and arrangements set by SQA.

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  Petrofac

  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom

  • Team Leader (Altens) Major Emergency Management

    • Feb 2011 - May 2021
    • Aberdeen, United Kingdom

    Management of training operations for the Major Emergency Management (MEM) Team in Altens, Aberdeen. The MEM Team develops workforce competency in major emergency response and management. Training and assessment is designed to effectively prepare personnel to take control whatever emergency situation may arise.

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  Scottish Prison Service

  • Operational Support Team Instructor & Prison Officer

    • Dec 1991 - Feb 2011

    This role involved the development and delivery of training related to Operational Risk Management. Also Strategic, Tactical and Operational Incident Response & Management within the Prison environment on a National Level. Coordination of Initial Response Training and Recruit Training specifically relating to major incidents.Auditing procedures, risk management guidelines, response and contingency plans and establishing inter agency networks with the Police and Fire & Rescue Service.

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  British Army

  • Royal Artillery

    • Mar 1982 - Nov 1991

    Fire Support Team & Artillery SurveillanceResponsible for the coordination of all indirect fire resources - Artillery, Fast Jets, Naval Gunfire.