Andrew Neish
Cumnock,Ayrshire
Summary
Established hardworking manufacturing engineer professional with 26 years of experience.
Skilled in managing/supervising, surveying/drafting, fabrication/welding, and motivating like-minded committed teams.
Plan staff and resources strategically to achieve project targets. Inspect and monitor work progress to deliver timely and quality results within a tightly tolerance, precision working environment.
Willing to take on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration, and problem solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results on my own or as part of a team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fab/Weld Supervisor, N/Shift Superintendent
Howco Group (Oil & Gas)
Irvine, North Ayrshire
09.2009 - Current
- Organise the fabrication & welding of large sub-sea precision weldments, drilling frames, termination heads, ROV panels, connectors, and skid platforms.
- Coordinate staff and contractors to perform daily tasks within quality, budget, and time frame targets.
- Direct day-to-day supervision of labour teams to accomplish daily productivity.
- Identify project constraints and implement corrective action to eliminate delays.
- Prepare staff and environments for audits and inspections, supporting performance analysis.
- Working & adhering to stringent safety procedures and various accreditation's.
- Above own departmental duties, on night shift also oversee all other departments ie cladding department, stress ovens, machine shop, bench/dressing area, fitting department, NDT department, Inspection & coating department.
Project Manager
Solway Structural Steel
Killoch, United Kingdom
07.2007 - 09.2009
- Successfully project-managed structural steel and precast structures in Education, Retail, Industrial, Commercial, Health Care and Stadia & Leisure sectors.
- Organised, managed and executed up to five different projects at any given time ensuring completion dates were adhered to within budgets.
- Worked all over Scotland & parts of England.
- Projects ranging from 50 tonnes up to 3000 tonnes, some basic portal frame buildings to larger more complex structures, ranging from tens of thousands to multi-million pound contracts.
Draftsman/Surveyor
Adelphi Engineering & Construction LTD
Lugar, East Ayrshire
06.2004 - 07.2007
- Created drawings for architect & engineer approval using AutoCAD.
- Worked closely with architects & engineers to meet all requirements.
- Carried out site surveys to review existing services and structure.
- Liaised and collaborated with internal teams to develop solutions aligned with industry best practices.
- Attended design team meetings to resolve design issues and queries.
- Prepared technical and fabrication drawings to support material procurement and illustrate installation constraints.
- Attended project meetings and client presentations to follow project progress.
Fabrication & Welding Supervisor
Adelphi Engineering And Construction LTD
Lugar, United Kingdom
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Supervised all workshop duties & arranged all site erection squads.
- Manufactured structural steelwork, spiral & elliptical stairs, walkways, and balustrades.
- Worked with various material types using various welding processes.
- Scheduled fabrication and production tasks to meet high-volume customer orders.
- Performed risk assessments to evaluate project suitability and report vulnerabilities.
- Monitored manufacturing and fabrication control processes to enforce adherence.
- Documented daily production data and maintained files to inform workflow management.
Fabricator/Welder
Commercial Components Engineering Limited
Irvine, United Kingdom
12.1999 - 09.2003
- Fabricated precision structures and components mainly for aerospace and oil industry.
- Fabricating handling & transportation frames for airbus engines, jet wing carriers, jet engine test rigs, overhead gantry systems, sub-sea assemblies and riser pipes.
- Trained to use brake-press and rolls for developing cans and cones.
- Worked with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and more exotic materials. Also had experience welding these materials with MIG, FCAW, TIG & MMA.
- Used flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions in welding.
- Detected welding defects and performed required repairs.
- Created heavy and light steel fabrications to exact drawings.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to meet required fabrication specifications.
Apprentice Fabricator/Welder
G Reid & Sons
Catrine, United Kingdom
06.1996 - 12.1999
- Fabricated, welded, and erected structural steel, gates, fences, stair stringers, walkways, and panels.
- Experienced using MIG, TIG & MMA.
- Adjusted quickly to new environments, working confidently with minimal supervision.
- Supported daily operations to improve outcomes.
- Engaged in team discussions, meetings and training.
- Followed all health and safety protocols to safeguard team and company assets.
- Completed related coursework on time and to high standard.
- Shadowed senior team members to observe established processes and best practices.
Education
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Engineering
Kilmarnock College
East Ayrshire06.2004
Higher National Certificate (HNC) - Engineering: Fabrication Welding & NDT
Kilmarnock College
East Ayrshire07.2001
SVQ Level 3 - Engineering Production
Kilmarnock College
East Ayrshire07.2001
Certificate of Apprenticeship - Apprentice Engineer: Fabrication & Welding
Commercial Components INT LTD
Irvine, North Ayrshire07.2001
National Certificates (NC) - Engineering: Fabrication & Welding
Kilmarnock College
East Ayrshire07.1999
A-Levels - Mathematics
Cumnock Academy
Cumnock, East AyrshireGCSEs - GCSEs
Cumnock Academy
East Ayrshire06.1995
Skills
- Good communication style
- Analytical problem-solving
- Forward-thinking mindset
- Engaging leadership style
- Strategic planning
- Health and safety compliance, Quality Assurance
- Proficient with Fabrication, Machining & Fitting drawings
- Production oversight
- Continuous improvement
- CAD software proficiency AUTOCAD & 2D DRAFTSIGHT
- Welding technologies, MIG, FCAW, TIG, and stick welding
- Guillotine, brake press, rolls, pillar/radial drills, MAG drills, hand tools
Certification
I hold a clean current car driving license (28 yrs)
I have a current forklift license
I have a current Advanced Slinging & Signalling ticket
I have a current Overhead Crane ticket
I have a current IPAF MEWP ticket
I have current abrasive wheels course
I am IOSH trained for Health and Safety Management in Construction
I have worked with various sizes of cranes up to 350 tonnes
I have held an appointed person to draft lifting plan operations
I have had disclosures done
I have held CSCS card
I have held CPCS card
I have held cherry picker & mobile access platform ticket IPAF
I have completed a 4 day first aid at work course in the past
I have done a bullying and harassment awareness programme
Custom
I have three children, a son aged 23 & two daughters aged 15 & 13.
Personal Information
Date of birth: 12/01/79
Timeline
Fab/Weld Supervisor, N/Shift Superintendent
Howco Group (Oil & Gas)
09.2009 - Current
Project Manager
Solway Structural Steel
07.2007 - 09.2009
Draftsman/Surveyor
Adelphi Engineering & Construction LTD
06.2004 - 07.2007
Fabrication & Welding Supervisor
Adelphi Engineering And Construction LTD
09.2003 - 06.2004
Fabricator/Welder
Commercial Components Engineering Limited
12.1999 - 09.2003
Apprentice Fabricator/Welder
G Reid & Sons
06.1996 - 12.1999
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Engineering
Kilmarnock College
Higher National Certificate (HNC) - Engineering: Fabrication Welding & NDT
Kilmarnock College
SVQ Level 3 - Engineering Production
Kilmarnock College
Certificate of Apprenticeship - Apprentice Engineer: Fabrication & Welding
Commercial Components INT LTD
National Certificates (NC) - Engineering: Fabrication & Welding
Kilmarnock College
A-Levels - Mathematics
Cumnock Academy
GCSEs - GCSEs
Cumnock Academy
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