Experience

ARI-Armaturen UK Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical & Quality Manager

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Internal Sales Engineer

  • May 2016 - Apr 2023



Valveforce Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Sales Engineer

  • Oct 2014 - May 2016

  First point of contact for customer technical enquiries. Required to discuss and understand their requirements in detail and offer the most suitable technical solutions. Using valve sizing and calculation spreadsheets to ensure the most accurate specification of required products. Communication with manufacturing partners and sub-suppliers from initial enquiries though to procurement stage. Preparing customer price quotations and handling customer orders via the use of the companies ERP system. Liaising with the external sales team and assisting them with technical details as appropriate. Occasionally visit customer sites to conduct site surveys and carry out installation or maintenance work. Show less



Severn Glocon

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assembly Technical Supervisor

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

  Providing a "hands on" technical lead for complex specification control valves. Supporting the Engineering Dept in the design of valves and actuators to meet these specifications, whilst also mentoring Assembly Shop personnel through the build and set up of these valves and actuators.Managing large and complex contracts through the assembly and test process and providing regular progress updates to the Contracts, Assembly and Manufacturing managers.Identifying and resolving any issues which may compromise the delivery or quality of any assigned assembly work.Implementing process improvements in all areas of the business where appropriate.Deputise for the Assembly Manager when necessary. Show less

• Valve Development Technician

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2013

  Prototype build and test of new control valve and actuator designs entering production using engineering drawings, test schedules and specifications.Carrying out compatibility trials with new/unfamiliar actuator instrumentation and generating feedback reports for the engineering department.Installation and commissioning of actuators from other manufacturers – Pneumatic, Electric and Hydraulic, onto Severn Glocon control valves.Advanced tuning of anti-surge valve actuator systems in order to comply with GE/Nuovo Pignone “Dynamic Parameter Testing”.Conducting cold tests on LNG service control valves using Dry Ice or liquid nitrogen to temperatures as low as -196°C.Demonstrating final valve assemblies to customers/third party inspectors.Provide troubleshooting/commissioning advice via telephone and email communication to domestic and international customers and staff.Provide training and mentoring for new fitting shop employees and apprentices. Show less

• Inspection and Test Technician

  • Jul 2007 - Nov 2009

  Inspection of all “build stage” testing activities of control valve assemblies in accordance with ASME and ANSI regulations.Inspection of control valve functional testing and final dimensions, marking and tagging prior to requesting FAT.Pre-build, component cleanliness inspection and final valve cleanliness inspection for oxygen service and UHP control valves.Producing traceability documents and Test Certificates for use by the QA department in final documentation.Providing feedback to QA/QC department to ensure continued development of the companies manufacturing and testing processes. Show less

• Skilled Fitter

  • Jun 2003 - Jul 2007

  Assembly and testing of a wide range of control valves and actuators using engineering drawings, test schedules and customer specifications.Fitting an extensive range of actuator accessories/instrumentation from different manufacturers.Piping of pneumatic actuator systems in various pipe sizes and materials.Basic commissioning of actuator instrumentation.