Ashley Matthews
Newport,Shropshire
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive experience in operational support, contract management, and project oversight. Demonstrates strong IT capabilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and relay programming software. Adept at customer relationship management, financial reporting, and strategic planning. Known for reliable and efficient work practices, with a focus on health and safety regulations. Proven leadership skills with a track record of successful team collaboration and performance monitoring. Committed to delivering practical solutions and maintaining high standards of service quality.
Hardworking Operations Manager brings proven success in overseeing administrative areas. Knowledgeable about best methods for managing resources, schedules and personnel to achieve objectives. Tech-savvy and always looking for improvement opportunities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Operations Manager
Intrument & Control Services
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent
05.2024 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic plans.
- Reduced overhead costs through efficient resource allocation and budget management.
- Led teams to achieve business objectives on time and within budget constraints.
- Identified bottlenecks, implemented solutions, increased productivity.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhanced product standards.
- Optimised workflow procedures with strategic planning and team coordination.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, achieved project milestones on schedule.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective procurement of resources.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
HV & LV Contract / Commissioning Engineer
Millennium Power
Stokesley, North Yorkshire
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Contract / Commissioning Engineer, which consists of undertaking planning & commissioning activities on all HV & LV networks.
- Consisting of FAT’s, SAT’s and commissioning programs and planning.
- Examples of working activities: I have worked with all manufactures of equipment (Schneider Electric, ABB, Hawker Siddeley (Brush), Siemens, Terrasaki, Areva, GE, Alstom, GEC, etc.)
- Install, Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance / Servicing of all LV & HV equipment: ACB’s, MCCB’s, Feeder Pillar's, Cast Resin transformers, Oil Filled Transformers, OCB’s, GCB’s, VCB’s, PFC's.
- Switchgear Retrofits (LV): Modifications to previously installed switchgear, which includes full retrofitting of copper bus bars, switchgear, control systems etc.
- Like for like retrofit replacements - Old to Current range switchgear.
- Non-intrusive maintenance: Thermal imaging of LV switchgear, oil sample analysis testing of transformers & partial discharge testing of HV switchgear.
HV / LV Project Engineer
Lucy Electric
Thame, Oxfordshire
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Workedwith a team of high and low voltage engineers, ensuring all projects within the prviate sector of the network were undertaken to the highest standards. These works consisted of Maintnenace and asset managment. Retrofit of old to new switchgear and transformers. Mains / Generator auot change over control systems. High voltage switching activities and load control diversions.
- Optimised project performance by implementing efficient engineering solutions.
- Identified potential risks for proactive mitigation and avoidance of project delays.
- Managed a team to deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
- Produced detailed specifications, leading to comprehensive understanding across teams.
- Conducted in-depth feasibility studies to ensure viable project outcomes.
- Led multi-disciplinary reviews, generating comprehensive feedback for design improvements.
- Mentored junior engineers to facilitate their professional development and growth.
- Completed projects within stipulated timelines whilst maintaining rigorous quality standards.
- Visited sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Oversaw field projects implementing engineering designs and maintained strict compliance with specifications and applicable codes.
High Voltage Commissioning Engineer
Millennium Power
Stokesley, North Yorkshire
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Commissioned and tested major industrial equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently whilst maintaining high standard of work.
- Identified and rectified potential system failures, enhancing plant efficiency.
- Streamlined commissioning processes for improved turnaround times.
High Voltage Commissioning Engineer
Schneider Electric
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
09.2005 - 04.2020
- Commissioning / Project Engineer (415 V - 33 kV) with many years experience within the energy & power industry (HV / LV).
- I started in September 2005 as an apprentice (electrical engineering), progressing through all departments to become a skilled Field Service Engineer.
- Since completion of my apprenticeship in 2009, I have been deployed throughout the UK, Offshore and Overseas.
- My role requires the ability to take control of site activities and control the day to day running of projects, to ensure a safe environment and to meet specific deadlines.
- Commissioned and tested major industrial equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently whilst maintaining high standard of work.
- Identified and rectified potential system failures, enhancing plant efficiency.
- Streamlined commissioning processes for improved turnaround times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines.
- Optimised operational procedures by applying engineering principles.
- Designed and implemented safety protocols, resulting in safer work environment.
- Liaised with clients to discuss project requirements and progress updates.
- Trained junior engineers in commissioning procedures, sharing industry knowledge and expertise.
- Utilised technical software to perform complex simulations of proposed systems.
- Determined best methods for equipment installation based on site conditions.
- Achieved high levels of client satisfaction by producing timely, comprehensive commissioning status reports.
- Controlled project risk by providing timely receipt, review and approval of RAMS.
- Provided documentation and instructions to equip clients with test procedures.
Skills
- Reliable
- Safe work practices
- Efficient work
- Customer issue resolution
- Site Service Reports production
- Maintenance Records production
- Fault finding
- Practical solutions
- Computer literate
- Microsoft Office
- Email communication
- Internet usage
- Relay programming software
- Adaptability to different environments
- Good communication skills
- Teamwork
- Self-motivation
- Enthusiasm
- Financial reporting
- Health and Safety regulations
- Customer relationship management
- Performance monitoring
- Contract negotiation
- Supply chain management
- Forecasting
- Leadership development
- Leadership skills
- Strategic planning
- Project Management
- Invoicing
- Operational support
- Contract management
- Department management
- General office administration
- Strong IT
- Project oversight
- Negotiation
- Administrative procedures
Affiliations
- Golf
Timeline
Operations Manager
Intrument & Control Services
05.2024 - Current
HV & LV Contract / Commissioning Engineer
Millennium Power
11.2022 - 05.2024
HV / LV Project Engineer
Lucy Electric
01.2022 - 11.2022
High Voltage Commissioning Engineer
Millennium Power
04.2020 - 01.2022
High Voltage Commissioning Engineer
Schneider Electric
09.2005 - 04.2020
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