Alastair Harper

At present I’m a DCT (data capture technician) my roll includes many aspects.

A few being the duty of site inspections and data collection from the site.

The caputure of data from sites across the whole of London if needed but my main area is west of London to the city of London.

Keeping a close schedule of weekly work as in using my hard copy diary and the electronic dairy available to us.

I have gained experience in Major Complex works,Governor work with MP and IP (replacement of)

Working on High Profile locations within the area.

The asurance of safety on site when I’m in attendance for myself and other work colleagues.

Working with others to ensure the accuracy of data being capture.

Following and giving assistance in the DR4 procedure policies In reference to asset errors and geographic.

The main thing to assure the capture of pipe installation to DR23 protocol in mains and service and the odd Governor installatio. Including new assets such as valves low and medium.

I also have GPS system training which I have gained over the past 5yrs also the training of other staff if required on GPS. There has been an update on the working system as we are now using GPS on a daily basis, with all staff being issued personal equipment. The advantage of this is the uploading speed to the live system on maps.

• Maintained a clean working environment, upheld compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Troubleshot and resolved technical issues to restore functionality. If this acours on site visits.
• Coordinated closely with wider team members for successful completion of tasks within deadlines.
• Trained junior staff on operational procedures and safety protocols, fostered skill development.

My roll is as above starting off as the basics gradually gaining experience to the levels of above.

Over a 11+ years experience gaining more as each year passes leading me to wear I am now.

Started off as a production line worker in assembling doors as in attaching hardwhare like handles, locks, peep holes, then attaching them to the frame work.

Progressing to Team Leader then on to assistant Supervisor/Supervisor. Also getting involved with the manufacture and design of fire doors building from scratch to the complete unit including framework.

Assisting in the design of a new composite door design.

• Created section details, layout drawings and work schedules using AutoCAD.
• Updating drawings of electric routes in the ground.
• Producing scaled drawings of new indusrial sites and housing site. For submission to developers/engineers.
• Progressing to actually designing and up grading new substation site base drawings.
• Progressing to looking after installation gangs on sites as well as measuring and recording the cables laid.
• Highly involved with the introduction and usage of the Jet Track machine usage. (Directional Drilling)
• Revised drafts promptly upon request, facilitating swift project progress.
• Leveraged SolidWorks mastery to produce bespoke manufacturing drawings in alignment with customer requirements. Sub stations.
• Updated work instructions and technical drawings to reflect design changes.