Experience

Adsyst (Automation) Limited

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

• Engineering Delivery Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Present

  A challenging and ever evolving role which requires me to draw on all of my years of experience to facilitate the successful completion of numerous high value projects whilst maximising my team’s effectiveness. I have retained key clients by exceeding their expectations and constantly delivering first class service. I have been able to further develop my managerial skills and obtained my APMP qualification. Mentoring and developing the team members that I am responsible for has given me great satisfaction as I have seen them grow throughout their professional careers, something that I would hope to continue. Manage a multi-disciplinary team of 8 - 10 engineers. Accountable for multiple projects across the company’s client accounts. Ensure technical compliance across all projects. Actively encourage personal and professional development of engineering team. Conduct annual engineer appraisals  Constantly seek to improve my knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional development Ensure projects run to projected timelines, are within budget and maximise all revenue opportunities. Deliver first class service to all clients, guaranteeing repeat business and recommendations to others. Generate detailed technical submissions as part of the tender process, focusing on the client individual requirements and tailoring the proposed solution accordingly. First line technical support to engineering team. Ensure the business financial targets are met by maintaining a consistent income stream through diligent analysis of key milestone completion dates. Liaise with other departments to maximise the effectiveness of the team and delivery of every project. Represent the engineering department during internal management meetings and contribute towards key strategic decisions. Talent spotting within the department to move key skills to specific project requirements

• Lead Project Engineer

  • Apr 2010 - Nov 2012

  This senior engineering role provided the opportunity for me to develop my people management skills. This first promotion gave me further exposure to the commercial aspects of the business and assisting with managing key client accounts, both new and existing. Managed and motivated project teams of engineers to get the best results. Prepared detailed cost estimates and outline specifications. Site surveys and proposals of innovative technical solutions. Recruitment and training/mentoring of Engineering team members. Liaising with clients to ensure their confidence in the delivery of the project. Identified new opportunities and leads for the business which resulted in additional revenue through both new and existing projects. Attainment of iOSH Managing Safely Certification. Certified Profibus Engineer. Played integral part in company re-structuring to ensure the relevant skilled personnel were being utilised in the most effective manner. Deployed multi-client, multi-server, distributed SCADA systems. Configured medium sized layer-2 Ethernet networks. Reverse engineered legacy systems.

• Project Engineer

  • Apr 2008 - Apr 2010

  Responsible for the delivery of projects from inception to completion. This natural progression from a Trainee demanded greater level of technical expertise and self-management. Writing detailed functional design specifications. Configuration of system architecture, network connections and interfaces primarily Ethernet, DeviceNet, Profibus and Modbus. Production of PLC software. Production of HMI / SCADA software. Site installation and commissioning. Provision of professional engineering support and services to clients. Assumed responsibility of lead engineer role on key client projects.

• Trainee Project Engineer

  • Nov 2005 - Apr 2008

  My introduction to software engineering within process industries. An exciting opportunity to utilise my skills and knowledge from college, strengthening my understanding of these technologies and effectiveness within the workplace. Working alongside and supporting a project engineer with all aspects of the Project Lifecycle including, but not limited to:o Creation of design documentation – FDS, SDS, I/O Lists.o Creation of Test Specifications.o Creation of SCADA Mimics.o Creation of PLC Code.o Internal and Clients FATs.o On-Site Commissioning.