Adrian Augustine Steblecki
Southampton,United Kingdom
Summary
Motivational leader with record of success in engineering environments. Seeks out change opportunities, improved methods and gaps to surpass targets. History maintaining efficiency and high employee satisfaction with responsive management style. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Motivated, with 45 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record. Organised and dependable engineer with years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Proprietor
Sholing Ornamental Ironwork
Southampton, Hampshire
2011.07 - Current
- Sole proprietor of a steel fabrication facility manufacturing ornamental and security gates, rails, barriers and structures
- Assessed incoming and outgoing products for quality, labelling and packaging.
- Managed customer needs and expectations, communicating and maintaining relationships in person.
- Evaluated workplace practices and standard operating procedures to make improvements.
- Aligned business activities strategically to achieve predetermined targets, resulting in positive outcomes.
- Recruited successful long-term employees through rigorous hiring procedures.
- Aligned business activities strategically to achieve growth targets.
- Complied with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Forecasted cashflow and calculated breakeven point for smooth running of business.
- Liaised with suppliers to build and maintain excellent working relationships.
- Provided bespoke technical solutions to achieve customer expectations
Maintenance Engineering
Wessex Galvanizers
Southampton, Hampshire
2007.04 - 2011.06
- Both mechanical and electrical processes
- I rebuilt and reinstated operation systems for the development, maintenance, inspection, and repair of all production and process control systems
- Optimised equipment performance through routine inspections and adjustments.
- Upheld proactive approach to health and safety practices for safe, secure working environment.
- These systems include electrical suspended cranes, gas fired bath and boiler furnaces, chemical processing tanks, mobile equipment
- Liaised with contractors and third parties to facilitate specialist maintenance.
- Minimised plant breakdowns with rigorous Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
- Tested equipment to identify potential issues and maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues promptly through mechanical and electrical fault-finding exercises.
- Optimised production processes to maximise return on investment.
- Adapted engineering designs to meet product requirements.
Quality assurance specialist
US Army
Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire
2001.09 - 2006.09
- Set up repair and inspection facilities on behalf of the US Army and performed final inspection and certification of US Army assets ( Electrical, Automotive, Marine and Construction) both in European and SWA gulf states
- Inspected finished work and staged products according to quality grades.
- Reviewed project requirements to uncover challenges and recommend resolutions.
- Contracting Officers Representative certified for contracting oversight and contractor liaison and final acceptance to US Government FAR
- ( Afghanistan and Iraq)
- Facility Management and construction
- Lean 6 Sigma certified
- ISO
- Determined correct procedures for inspection and review to standardised audit processes.
- Evaluated established processes to determine root cause of non-conformance.
- Tracked quality metrics and implemented strategies to address underperforming areas.
- Defined and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
- Worked with internal teams to evaluate and implement quality initiatives.
- Inspected and documented incoming materials to address quality issues.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Education
17TH Edition Electrical Installation - Electrical
Eastleigh College
Southampton UK 2007.09 - 2007.10
National Advanced Craft - City and Guilds Level 3 - Apprenticeship
Central Mechanical Equipment Department
Harare, Zimbabwe 1976.01 - 1980.12
GCSEs -
St John's High School
Harare, Zimbabwe1976
Skills
- Long-term business planning
- Business acumen
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Feasibility assessments
- Lean Six Sigma
- Client acquisition
- Continuous process improvement
- Staff recruitment
- Entrepreneurial skills
- Financial management
- Brand management
- Business administration
- Operations oversight
- Programme oversight
Accomplishments
- Industrial telescopic handler
- Counter balance lift truck Dual
- Floating Barge Crane -120 ton
- M.E.W.P articulated and telescopic boom -Diesel
- Additionally I have had experience in the operation and maintenance of container handling equipment, including rough terrain handlers and adjustable lift frames
- I also hold a Engineering Construction Industry Training Board Safety Passport
- Maintenance, repair and rebuild experience on a wide range of equipment including:
- Light and heavy vehicle and Engineering equipment
- Electrical hoists and personnel/ cargo lifts
- Barge Derrick (licensed operator)
- Diesel powered generators and water reticulation systems
- Portable and static Pneumatic compressors
- Wheeled and tracked military equipment
- Marine plant and equipment (including ocean going vessels up to 400 ft)
- Wheeled and static cranes and mechanical / electrical lifting gear
- Working, diagnostic, and testing experience in all operating and control systems, including:
- Mechanical - Pneumatic - Hydraulic - Electrical / Electronic
- City and Guilds 16th Edition wiring installation regulations - 2381(17th Edition pending)
- Professional Administrative training in all major production and business control aspects including:
- Computers - Microsoft Word and Excel
- Management accounts
- Business management and administration (Including Human Resources)
- Service management
- Contract administration (US FAR - registered COR)
- Marketing
- Process analysis and quality control (Lean 6 sigma Yellow belt)
- ISO 90001: 2000
- US Army maintenance and procurement systems
- Facilities construction and management, BP and SHELL Marketing Services, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Repair technician for a diverse fleet of petroleum product related delivery vehicles
- Technical Training
- MiG, TiG and MMA weld trained - With experience in fabrication and repair of all metals including stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel
- Structural, functional and ornamental assemblies
- City and Guilds - 16th Edition Electrical Regulations - September 2008
- Central Mechanical Equipment Department, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Motor vehicle and tractor apprenticeship
- Automotive, tractor and MHE repair, and maintenance training
- Trained in all aspects and methods of repair including:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic
- Steel Fabrication - Welding principles
- Machining and measuring
- I have undertaken numerous courses in unit system maintenance and repair
- Harare Polytechnic, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Rhodesian Craft Certificate January 1977 to December 1977
- Advanced Craft Certificate July 1979 to December 1979
- I attended Harare Polytechnic Technical training college while apprenticed with CMED and was trained in all technical principles of vehicle and plant engineering, to post graduate level equivalency
- I was presented with the ‘Motor Engineer of the year' award 1977.
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Proprietor
Sholing Ornamental Ironwork
2011.07 - Current
17TH Edition Electrical Installation - Electrical
Eastleigh College
2007.09 - 2007.10
Maintenance Engineering
Wessex Galvanizers
2007.04 - 2011.06
Quality assurance specialist
US Army
2001.09 - 2006.09
National Advanced Craft - City and Guilds Level 3 - Apprenticeship
Central Mechanical Equipment Department
1976.01 - 1980.12
GCSEs -
St John's High School