Andrew McWatt
Larbert ,Stirling
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong focus on energy efficiency improvements and asset management. Skilled in leading HV switching operations and managing day-to-day site operations, including the maintenance of a DH network with a 3.3MW CHP plant. Proven expertise in developing costed 5-year maintenance plans, as well as executing boiler and chiller replacements, servicing, and reactive maintenance. Proficient in AutoCAD and adept at handling general maintenance of water systems, laboratory gases, compressed air, clean rooms, server rooms, fire systems, and LEV systems. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through strategic plant replacements and comprehensive asset management. Provide back up to our direct labour 24/7.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior mechanical engineer
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Strathclyde
2002.12 - 2026.03
- Optimised equipment performance by regular maintenance and repairs.
- Troubleshot recurrent mechanical issues, achieved smoother operations.
- Developed complex mechanical systems for efficient operation.
- Identify problematic plant and equipment in need of replacement. Cost the replacement and prioritise this against other projects on a risk to business and safety basis.
- Identify projects which potentially save energy.
- BMS operation and optimisation.
- Legislative compliance.
- Currently an AP, the University has an extensive HV network, with standby generators and UPS's backing up essential services. Refresher training (C&G) completed last year in York.
- Manage Consultants and Contractors on larger projects including equipment specification, H&S, budget control and engage with stakeholder.
- Provide technical advice to our direct labour workforce.
Plant engineer
Railtrack
Glasgow, Strathclyde
2001.04 - 2002.12
- Planned and executed plant shutdowns, minimising impact on production timelines.
- Minimised plant breakdowns with rigorous Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
- Responsible for maintenance of generators,UPS's backing up signalling supplies.
- Upgrades on diverse plant and equipment such as automating Banavie Swing Bridge, points heaters and air compressors on the Forth Rail Bridge.
- Attend monthly meetings in London on behalf of Major Station.
Design engineer
Renfrewshire Council
Paisley, Renfrewshire
1994.09 - 2001.04
- Worked in the design office on M&E project.
- Attended design team meetings and stakeholder review meetings.
- Carried out site surveys.
- Attended progress meetings and engaged with Clerk of Works over snagging issues.
Education
BEng Hons - Building Services
UMIST
Manchester 09/1995 - 06/1998
HNC - Building Services
Trent Polytechnic
Nottingham 09/1988 - 06/1989
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Glasgow College of Technology
Glasgow 09/1984 - 06/1987
Skills
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Take the lead HV switching operations
- Plant replacements
- Develop costed 5 year maintenance plan
- Manage day to day site operations including the maintenance of our DH network with 33MW CHP plant
- Boiler replacement, servicing and reactive maintenance
- Chiller replacement and repair, also split systems, FCU's etc
- General maintenance of water systems, laboratory gases, compressed air, clean rooms, server rooms, fire system, LEV systems etc, etc
- AutoCAD
- Asset management
Affiliations
- I play golf badly and have recently joined Auchterarder Golf Club. I also enjoy hill walking and gardening in summer.
Timeline
Senior mechanical engineer
University of Strathclyde
2002.12 - 2026.03
Plant engineer
Railtrack
2001.04 - 2002.12
Design engineer
Renfrewshire Council
1994.09 - 2001.04
BEng Hons - Building Services
UMIST
09/1995 - 06/1998
HNC - Building Services
Trent Polytechnic
09/1988 - 06/1989
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Glasgow College of Technology
09/1984 - 06/1987