Alasdair Gunn
Oban,Argyll
Summary
I am a dependable engineer and Project Manager with over 16 years of experience working in high-pressure industrial environments. I have a strong background in mechanical maintenance combined with a proven track record in delivering capital investment projects. I take a conscientious and calm approach to leadership, focusing on promoting a proactive safety culture and helping teams work effectively together to get the job done right. I am committed to continuous learning and am eager to apply my mechanical experience and project management skills to support the long-term success of large-scale infrastructure
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Capital Delivery Project Manager
Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)
Oban, Argyll
01.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple investment projects across South Caledonia network, ensuring timely, safe, and budget-compliant completion.
- Acted as key duty holder under CDM regulations, creating a safe working environment on site.
- Pursued Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status to enhance management of switching, isolation, and commissioning processes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders including SEPA and Historic Scotland to facilitate project progression.
- Coordinated craftsmen and contractors, providing necessary tools, materials, and training for efficient operations.
Maintenance manager
Aggregate Industries
Glensanda Quarry
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Reliability Strategy: Moved the site away from "breakdown repairs" toward planned and predictive maintenance, using data to improve equipment uptime and reduce costs.+2
- Department Leadership: Managed all short- and long-term maintenance for the site's fixed plant, supporting a team of craftsmen and leaders to keep operations running reliably.
- Coordinated with production and engineering teams to plan and schedule major shutdowns, completing work on time with minimal disruption.
- Ensured maintenance activities met statutory and insurance requirements; managed contractors to maintain compliance with site’s permit system.
- Financial Oversight: Collaborated with the Engineering Manager to set budgets and ensured all maintenance activities remained within agreed financial limits.
- Provided technical input on new project designs and facilitated communication between project groups and on-site maintenance teams.
Reliability Team Leader
Aggregate Industries
Glensanda Quarry
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Led site reliability programme, applying vibration and temperature analysis to evaluate asset condition and enhance reliability.
- Prioritised and directed planned and reactive maintenance work for optimal performance.
- Forecasted machinery failures to mitigate risks to safety, environment, and product quality.
- Planned and organised remedial work to prevent plant breakdowns, ensuring operational continuity.
- Utilised Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for logging work and managing resources.
- Contributed to preparation of safety documentation related to departmental activities.
- Oversaw housekeeping operations at Glensanda Quarry to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Mechanical Fitter
Aggregate Industries
Glensanda Quarry
07.2009 - 03.2019
- Executed planned maintenance and repairs, improving operational reliability.
- Managed plant breakdowns effectively, ensuring timely return to production.
- Addressed unplanned repairs promptly, minimising production downtime.
- Conducted equipment repairs to preserve asset capacity and value.
- Developed safe working methods for repair procedures to ensure compliance.
- Trained operatives in maintenance tasks, enhancing team skill levels.
- Performed daily inspections on plant and equipment, documenting any issues encountered.
- Completed four-year apprenticeship as mechanical fitter.
Education
Higher National Certificate (HNC) - Engineering Systems
University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness, Highland 09.2014 - 07.2016
SVQ Level 3 - Engineering Practice
University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness, Highland 09.2009 - 06.2011
Skills
Project management
Cross-department collaboration
Resource planning
Reporting effectiveness
Heavy fixed-plant machinery maintenance and reliability
Root cause analysis
Safety compliance
Preventive maintenance
Affiliations
- I enjoy playing football, cycling, going to the gym, running and also spending time with my friends and family. I enjoy spending quality family time with my wife and two daughters.
References
References available upon request.
Certification
• Reliability Masterclass Leadership
• Managing CONSAR & CONSAR
• IOSH
• Emergency First Aid - Red Cross
• CITB - Managing CDM Sites
• SSEN CAT 3- Supervise a working party in an Exposed Live HV Sub-station Open Bus-bar Compound
• SSEN CAT 5 -LV Switching Authorised
• Quarry Regulations
• COSHH and DESEAR
• Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work
• Permit to Work Issuer
• Welding & Fabrication
• Radiation Protection Supervisor
• MEWP
• Telehandler
• Tractor & Trailer
• Abrasive Wheels
• Hydraulic and Pneumatics Level 1
• Gas Safety
• Tower Scaffold
• Lifting/ Slinging & Manual Handling
• Street Works Qualification Register
Timeline
Capital Delivery Project Manager
Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)
01.2024 - Current
Maintenance manager
Aggregate Industries
02.2022 - 01.2024
Reliability Team Leader
Aggregate Industries
03.2019 - 02.2022
Higher National Certificate (HNC) - Engineering Systems
University of the Highlands and Islands
09.2014 - 07.2016
SVQ Level 3 - Engineering Practice
University of the Highlands and Islands
09.2009 - 06.2011
Mechanical Fitter
Aggregate Industries
07.2009 - 03.2019