David Rainey
Great Yarmouth
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Summary
I have previously worked for Wessex foods for about 1 year and I have also worked for Bernard Mathews both roles as team leader senior maintenance tech and giving project support I have also worked for starfrost as senior installation manger building large belt fed freezers in the UK and other countries for frozen food companies I have SC clearance SSSTS certification Black ECS card experienced professional with progressive apprenticeship trained experience in overseeing electrical installations, maintenance, quality assurance and Permit Controller across industrial and commercial projects. Track record of supervising multi-skilled teams, enforcing safety/compliance standards, and conducting detailed inspections to ensure adherence to regulatory codes and project specifications. Skilled in developing preventive maintenance plans, co-ordinating with engineering and QA/QC teams, and managing documentation for audits. Adept at troubleshooting electrical systems, interpreting blueprints, and improving operational efficiency. Quality compliance expert with proven ability to establish and maintain rigorous standards. Skilled in regulatory compliance, process improvement, and risk management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, with knack for solving complex problems and ensuring continuous improvement.
Work History
Quality & Compliance Manager
G&H Hornsea Wind farm receiving station
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Manage and maintain quality system to ensure on-time inspections by enabling continuation of project and compliance coordinate Final inspection complete Test Records (ITRs) check sheets and co-ordinate with relevant inspection recording.
- Updated and implemented changes to ITRs in response documentation coordination, and providing accessibility system by organising and standardising documentation coordination providing accessibility and efficiency.
Electrical Tech
Jacobs Atomic Weapons Establishment
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Executed electrical maintenance and repair tasks to verify optimal functionality of systems at the Jacobs Atomic Weapons Establishment.
- Led fault-finding initiatives to identify issues in complex containment systems.
- Conducted installation and maintenance of electrical components following industry standards and safety protocols.
- Diagnosed and resolved faults across a wide range of electrical systems and equipment.
- Performed electrical fault finding and installed containment systems in compliance with project specifications.
- Performed testing and commissioning of installed equipment control panels and Residual Current Devices (RCDs).
QC Tech
NG Bailey’s MOD Atomic Weapons Establishment
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Steered thorough QC inspections for large building project within QA/QC team.
- Ensured complete and in-depth review of completed and in-progress LTRs for accuracy.
- Inspected Brattberg and electrical installations to affirm all equipment, cabling, and connections adhered to strict requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve discrepancies.
- Sorted and corrected previous ITRs and LTRs, whilst improving project documentation accuracy.
- Verified installation positioning and BMS and electrical components met design specifications and safety standards.
- Ensured and secured all required permits and documentation to ensure compliance and facilitate successful inspections.
Electrical Tech
Marco/Honeywell Astra Zeneca project
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Oversaw installation of containment systems, cables, instruments, and control panels on large-scale pharmaceutical construction project.
- Oversaw pre-commissioning to verify system functionality and compliance with industry standards.
- Provided technical guidance to project teams by contributing to streamlined workflow.
- Executed fault finding and repairs on massive Building Management System (BMS.
- Executed pre-commissioning activities for complete Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Installed and terminated large-scale control panels, ensuring proper integration and functionality.
Electrical Tech
Wood group Portsmouth Dockyard
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Installed and commissioned new electrical equipment, whilst verifying integration with Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Handled rigorous testing and inspections to verify system integrity and compliance with industry standards.
- Performed fault-finding and diagnostic assessments to identify and rectify issues in electrical systems.
- Managed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures by installing new isolation’s, verifying accuracy, and inspecting existing isolation’s to ensure ongoing compliance and safety.
Permit Site Controller
Asian Oil Nigeria
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Served as primary permit controller, whilst overseeing testing, commissioning, and inspection processes.
- Rolled out firefighting, casualty handling, and first aid training to bolster on-site safety protocols.
- Engaged in precise budgetary management and developed comprehensive task scopes, encompassing conducting toolbox talks and managing field POB and bed plans.
- Carried out quality control checks to meet client standards for new project deliverables.
- Maintained hydrocarbon processing via optimal balancing systems and adjusting well flow rates and platform pressures.
- Orchestrated completion of large offshore construction projects by focusing on late-life oil-producing assets, management of multiple projects and maintenance scope.
Education
Electrical Level 3 NVQ -
ISSOW Permit control levels 1 & 2 -
18th edition -
JIB Black ECS card -
SSSTS Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme -
Full Electrical Apprenticeship - Parts 1, 2, 4
City & Guilds Electrical 236
Skills
- Permit System Management
- Electrical Systems Installation
- Electrical Testing/Commissioning
- Technical Drawings/Blueprint Interpretation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Assurance/Control
- Fault Finding/Troubleshooting
- Safety Protocol Implementation
Certification
- Electrical Training: Full Electrical Apprenticeship | City & Guilds Electrical 236 (Parts 1, 2,4)
- Gas & Process Safety Training: Authorised Gas Tester | F-Gas Certification | Safe Isolation and Reinstatement of Plant | Shell NVQ – Process Hydrocarbons | OIM Regulations Course | Management of Major Emergencies | Kelvin Top Set Risk Assessment Course
- Wind Farm & GWO Training: GWO First Aid | GWO Working at Height | GWO Sea Survival | GWO Fire Awareness | Manual Handling
- Offshore & Marine Certifications: FOET with CA-EBS | MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training) | ISSOW Level 1 & 2 | SC Clearance | Offshore Safety Reps Course | HM Coastguard Search & Rescue
Accomplishments
- Achieved reduction of £1–2M by leading cost-saving initiatives enabling timely platform decommissioning.
- Optimised workflows and freed up 50% more time for task completion by re-drafting Shell platform procedures.
- Identified £5M in potential savings whilst maintaining operational integrity by planning platform manning changes.
- Cut diesel usage by using boats better, delivering cost savings of ~£10K per month by managing offshore vessel logistics.
Education And Qualifications
- ISSOW Permit control levels 1 & 2
- 18th edition
- Electrical Level 3 NVQ
- JIB Black ECS card
- SSSTS Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme
Timeline
Quality & Compliance Manager
G&H Hornsea Wind farm receiving station
01.2025 - 12.2025
Electrical Tech
Jacobs Atomic Weapons Establishment
01.2024 - 12.2025
QC Tech
NG Bailey’s MOD Atomic Weapons Establishment
01.2022 - 12.2024
Electrical Tech
Marco/Honeywell Astra Zeneca project
01.2020 - 12.2022
Electrical Tech
Wood group Portsmouth Dockyard
01.2019 - 12.2020
Permit Site Controller
Asian Oil Nigeria
01.2017 - 12.2018
ISSOW Permit control levels 1 & 2 -
18th edition -
JIB Black ECS card -
SSSTS Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme -
Full Electrical Apprenticeship - Parts 1, 2, 4
City & Guilds Electrical 236