Andrew Hinch
Hull
Summary
Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Able to manage budgets, Raise Capex Contracts.
Maintain compliance to pharmaceutical industry standards, and HSE Regulations.
Hardworking Hard Services Technician bringing 20+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex automated machinery and facility equipment. Excellent fault finding, repairs, brake down and preventive maintenance skills under tight deadlines, without supervision. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Hard Services (Facilities)Technician
Smith And Nephew
06.2022 - Current
- Performed scheduled electrical/mechanical maintenance on Steam Plant, Purified Water Plants, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Chilled Water Plants, Compressed Air Systems(oil free), and HVAC[BMS] Systems.
- Drove compliance with regulations[PSSR, Legionella, LOLER,ISO 8 Clean Rooms, Building Codes, and Health and Safety Standards.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety and operation
- Prepared documentation and drafted reports detailing completed maintenance activities and repairs. Schedule maintenance tasks(PM's) using computerized maintenance management system(CMMS).
- Sourced and obtained multiple quotes for parts and supplies per purchasing requirements to drive down costs.
- Inspected buildings, grounds, plant, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions. Rectify where required
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and complete repairs within a short time scale reducing loss of productivity
- Emergency out of hours call outs responded within one hours to minimize risk to the business
- Evaluated systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies by providing cost effective energy solutions and reducing expenses by 20%
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Worked with managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and contractors schedules
- Repaired Water Plants, HVAC, BMS, Steam Systems, Sprinklers, Compressed Air Systems equipment to keep production moving at optimal efficiency.
- Worked quickly on emergency requests in order to minimize disruptions to operations.
- Coordinated with asset care/quality control departments to address risks to manufacturing, and laboratories environments.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained effective team relationships to ensure optimal motivation and efficiency, leading to achieving reduced plant downtime for maintenance and breakdowns
Hard Services Team Leader
Reckitts
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Built strong relationships with department's throughout the business through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Held daily team meetings to inform team members on company news and distribute individual work duties to meet production demands.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations. Assisted employee payroll.
- Managed the departments expenses budgets, Raised Purchase Orders on SAP.
- Arranged approved service contractors site visits.
- Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behavior's and standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Maintained database systems, and record keeping in compliance with MHRA, FDA agencies.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into computerized maintenance management system.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Evaluated busIness needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Frequently inspected Production Areas, and Plant Rooms to verify proper equipment operation.
- Observed maintenance, and service reports to verify compliance to specifications, HSE Regulations, and Current Good Manufacturing Practice(CGMP) Regulations.
- Manage computerized maintenance management system(CMMC).
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Optimized departments relationship by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
Hard Services Technician
Reckitts
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Job description same, as Smith and Nephew Hard Services Technician.
Automation Technician
Fairburns Group
08.2010 - 08.2017
- Determined layouts to install wiring in automated systems based on drawings and code specifications.
- Reviewed drawings and code specifications to determine appropriate layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems.
- Determined layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems through correct interpretation of drawing, diagrams and code specifications.
- Tested equipment for proper operation and freedom from defects.
- Established best practices and innovative solutions to enhance production rates and output quality.
- Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
- Inspected and assembled components and consumable parts.
- Troubleshot software to alleviate obstacles preventing functionality.
- Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
- Installed, maintained, and inspected high volume automated control systems and workstation installations throughout client establishments(Hawthorn Timber, International Timber, NBM Timber, Eltherington Group, EYG, Wyke Printers, G.F Smith, Rix Shipping, and Oprays Lifting Equipment) under tight production demands.
- Ensured equipment worked properly, safety, and efficiently by conducting general maintenance, and function testing after emergency breakdown call out repairs.
- Led troubleshooting tasks to fix automated systems on Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, ABB, and Schneider PLC controlled equipment.
- Maintained excellent supplier relationships to obtain best deals for parts, equipment, and supplies keeping expenditures to a minimum.
Education
Management of Confined Space
HFR Solutions
Hull, United Kingdom12.2023
Working At Height
HFR Solutions
Hull, United Kingdom10.2023
Emergency Response Management
Emergency Planning Services Ltd
Hull, United Kingdom08.2023
IPAF Types 3a &3b
Peter Hird
Hull, United Kingdom08.2023
LOLER & PUWER Awareness Course
Safety Rocks
Hull, United Kingdom06.2023
Asbestos Awareness
Catch
Stallingborough, United Kingdom09.2021
Legionella Responsible Person
Evolution Water
Hurst, United Kingdom07.2021
Nebosh (Management of Health And Safety
PEAK HSE
Sheffield, United Kingdom01.2020
Mental Health Awareness
Mind Works
Hull, United Kingdom09.2019
City And Guilds Electrical Installations 18th Edit
HETA
Hull, United Kingdom08.2019
Managing Hot Work
FM Global
06.2019
Theoretical Operation of Effluent Treatment
Ogden Water
Huddersfield, United Kingdom12.2018
Purified Water Distribution System
Puretech Process Systems Ltd
Salford, United Kingdom11.2018
City &Guilds Electrical Inspection And Testing
Grimsby College
Grimsby, United Kingdom04.2003
Skills
- Automation Control Systems
- Fault Finding
- Report Writing
- Plumbing knowledge, and Repairs
- Building Automation Systems
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Energy conservation strategies
- Hvac/BMS Systems
- Lighting Systems
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Welding abilities
- Industrial Plant Maintenance/Repair[electrical and mechanical]
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Electrical Maintenance
- Steam Systems
- Purified Water Systems
- Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Compressed Air systems
- Chilled Water Systems
- ISO 8 Clean Rooms Standards
- PSSR Regulations
- Legionella Regulations
- LOLER Regulations
- PUWER Regulations
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices Regulations
- Pest Control
Accomplishments
Recognized by management for direct customer/client contact by increasing communication relationship, and minimizing production lose during emergency breakdowns. Going the extra mile to find energy saving solutions. Excellent problem solving skills.
Timeline
Hard Services (Facilities)Technician
Smith And Nephew
06.2022 - Current
Hard Services Team Leader
Reckitts
06.2019 - 06.2022
Hard Services Technician
Reckitts
02.2018 - 06.2019
Automation Technician
Fairburns Group
08.2010 - 08.2017
Management of Confined Space
HFR Solutions
Working At Height
HFR Solutions
Emergency Response Management
Emergency Planning Services Ltd
IPAF Types 3a &3b
Peter Hird
LOLER & PUWER Awareness Course
Safety Rocks
Asbestos Awareness
Catch
Legionella Responsible Person
Evolution Water
Nebosh (Management of Health And Safety
PEAK HSE
Mental Health Awareness
Mind Works
City And Guilds Electrical Installations 18th Edit
HETA
Managing Hot Work
FM Global
Theoretical Operation of Effluent Treatment
Ogden Water
Purified Water Distribution System
Puretech Process Systems Ltd
City &Guilds Electrical Inspection And Testing
Grimsby College
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