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Brian Wassall

Congleton,Cheshire

Summary

A Dedicated professional with expertise in plant performance monitoring and SAP knowledge, complemented by strong leadership skills. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. I Aim to leverage these competencies to drive operational excellence and enhance organisational efficiency.

Dedicated Power Plant Controller with 20 years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work history

Resin Floor Layer

Self Employed
Congleton, Cheshire East
10.2021 - Current

Commercial and industrial resin Specialist.

Utilities Plant controller

AstraZeneca-Dalkia-Veolia
Alderley Park, Cheshire East
06.2001 - 06.2021

Skills Responsibilities.

Boiler competence City And Guilds.

High Pressure Boilers.

Package Boilers.

Hot water boilers.

Hot water distribution Systems.

Steam distribution and condensate systems.

Scada controls.

Effluent plant.

Water Treatment Plant.

Compressor plant and Distribution systems.

PAT Testing.

IPPC Compliant.

ISO 14001 Compliant.

PTW Authorised.



Media Laboratory Technician

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
Alderley Park, Cheshire
04.2000 - 05.2001
  • Company Overview: Alderley Park
  • Responsible for sterilising procedures involving autoclaves, and sterilising ovens and delivery of media to the End User.
  • Alderley Park

Research Stores Operative (Secondment)

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
Alderley Park
11.1998 - 04.2000
  • Company Overview: Alderley Park
  • Responsible for delivery of goods and mail across the Alderley Park Site.
  • Alderley Park

Laboratory Steward

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
Alderley Park
02.1998 - 11.1998
  • Company Overview: Alderley Park
  • Responsible for supplying liquid nitrogen, dry ice and waste solvent collection.
  • Alderley Park

Confidential Waste Operator

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
Alderley Park
11.1997 - 02.1998
  • Company Overview: Alderley Park
  • Responsible for the collection and disposal of highly confidential waste over the Alderley Park Site.
  • Alderley Park

Laboratory Services Operator

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
Alderley Park, Mereside
01.1996 - 11.1997
  • Company Overview: Alderley Park, Mereside
  • Responsible for the high standard of hygiene and cleanliness of approximately 200 offices, x4 very large laboratories and additional toilets to each building.
  • Alderley Park, Mereside

Vent Party

HMS Bristol
07.1995 - 10.1995
  • Operation and maintenance of ships air conditioning supply, and distribution.
  • Also, changing and cleaning of all pre- and absolute filters.

Outside Marine Engineering Mechanic

HMY Britannia
01.1993 - 07.1995
  • Watchkeeper of all running machinery outside the main propulsion plant. i.e. refrigeration plant, air conditioning plants, fresh water pumps, hot water, team, calorifiers and steering gear.
  • Also, promoted to acting Leading Hand.

Fuel and Water Specialist

HMY Britannia
01.1993 - 07.1995
  • Maintaining the fuel storage tanks, filling system, suction system, delivery system, fuel measurement.
  • In addition, testing for purity and cleanliness.

Mechanical Support Maintenance Assistant

Fleet Maintenance Group - Shore Based
09.1992 - 01.1993
  • Mechanical support maintenance of a wide range of ships systems beyond normal capabilities of ships staff.

Covert Operations - Inboard and Outboard Engine Maintainer

Northern Ireland Naval Base
02.1992 - 09.1992
  • Responsible for fault diagnosis, engine overhaul and routine planned maintenance on both diesel and petrol engines.

Pre-Northern Ireland Course
07.1991 - 10.1991
  • Exams for Fire arms, fitness, Combat and Terrorist Procedures

Evaporator and Turbo Alternator Watchkeeper

HMS Ariadne
01.1990 - 07.1991
  • Responsible for flash up and shut down.
  • Monitoring pressure and temperature of all systems included with evaporating plants, turbo alternators.
  • General maintenance of breathing apparatus, fire fighting equipment and recharging of all fire fighting appliances and fire fighting breathing apparatus.
  • Auxiliary Machinery (Practical and Theory) Exam (Consisting of fault finding and general maintenance in the following systems: evaporating plant, turbo alternators, refrigeration plant, air conditioning plants and switchboard operation)

Mechanical Support Maintenance Assistant

Fleet Maintenance Group - Shore Based
05.1989 - 01.1990
  • Mechanical support and maintenance of a wide range of ships systems beyond normal capabilities of ships staff.

Junior Marine Engineering Mechanic (Class 2 Grade C)

HMS Arethusa
08.1988 - 05.1989
  • Company Overview: Leander Class Steam Driven Frigate
  • Monitoring oil, steam, water and air pressure.
  • Also monitoring the temperature of the main population plant.
  • Responsible for flash up and shut down.
  • Leander Class Steam Driven Frigate
  • Promoted from JMEM2 to MEM1
  • Task Book Certificate
  • Auxiliary Machinery (Theory and Practical) Exam (Consisting of fault finding and general maintenance in all the following systems: LP-HP Air Compressors, Hydraulic Steering Gear, Fire Pumps, Diesel Generators 500 KW)

Specialisation Training

HMS Sultan
04.1988 - 08.1988
  • Pass Certificate of City and Guilds in Engineering Craft Studies and General and Mechanical Studies

Basic Training

ROYAL NAVY
HMS Raleigh
01.1988 - 04.1988
  • Passed Royal Navy Entrance Examination
  • Physical Fitness Examination
  • Mental Ability, Self Discipline, General Naval Knowledge (i.e. Location markings, Rope handling, Ship types, Fire fighting, First Aid, Weapon handling)

Tool Setter/Production Line (Youth Trainee)

Rolls Royce Ltd
Crewe, Cheshire
06.1987 - 01.1988
  • Responsible for the tools that bore the holes in the crankcase for the Cylinder liner to fit.

Education

Congleton, Cheshire
9 1982/2001 - 10/2001

Skills

  • Plant performance monitoring
  • SAP knowledge
  • Leadership skills
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • communication (written & verbal)
  • problem solving
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Critical Thinking
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Safety Compliance


Custom

  • Playing football
  • Playing cricket
  • Playing squash
  • Wigan Rugby Club fan

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 05/11/71
  • Nationality: British
  • Marital status-Married

Timeline

Resin Floor Layer

Self Employed
10.2021 - Current

Utilities Plant controller

AstraZeneca-Dalkia-Veolia
06.2001 - 06.2021

Media Laboratory Technician

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
04.2000 - 05.2001

Research Stores Operative (Secondment)

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
11.1998 - 04.2000

Laboratory Steward

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
02.1998 - 11.1998

Confidential Waste Operator

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
11.1997 - 02.1998

Laboratory Services Operator

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
01.1996 - 11.1997

Vent Party

HMS Bristol
07.1995 - 10.1995

Outside Marine Engineering Mechanic

HMY Britannia
01.1993 - 07.1995

Fuel and Water Specialist

HMY Britannia
01.1993 - 07.1995

Mechanical Support Maintenance Assistant

Fleet Maintenance Group - Shore Based
09.1992 - 01.1993

Covert Operations - Inboard and Outboard Engine Maintainer

Northern Ireland Naval Base
02.1992 - 09.1992

Pre-Northern Ireland Course
07.1991 - 10.1991

Evaporator and Turbo Alternator Watchkeeper

HMS Ariadne
01.1990 - 07.1991

Mechanical Support Maintenance Assistant

Fleet Maintenance Group - Shore Based
05.1989 - 01.1990

Junior Marine Engineering Mechanic (Class 2 Grade C)

HMS Arethusa
08.1988 - 05.1989

Specialisation Training

HMS Sultan
04.1988 - 08.1988

Basic Training

ROYAL NAVY
01.1988 - 04.1988

Tool Setter/Production Line (Youth Trainee)

Rolls Royce Ltd
06.1987 - 01.1988

9 1982/2001 - 10/2001
Brian Wassall