Cameron Dewar
Glasgow,GLG
Summary
Royal Navy Weapons Engineer (Submarines) of over eight years, looking to move over into the civilian sector. Taking all the skills and knowledge I have acquired with me. I'm a problem-solving team player with experience identifying and rectifying root causes of engineering faults and have a great understanding of the means in which to safely deliver complex engineering projects working with a multitude of different agencies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Weapons Engineer (Submarines)
Royal Navy
Glasgow, Glasgow City
10.2017 - Current
- Management of maintenance periods ranging from 1 week-2 years, coordinating with many different agencies in tandem in order to safely plan and execute engineering projects efficiently.
- High pressure job, with a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Operated around the world in ever changing situations.
- Learnt to operate, maintain and watch keep (CatB) on high pressure systems, inc. Hydraulics, Pneumatic and Electrical.
- Qualified in both Firefighting and First Aid.
- Managed risk assessment processes to mitigate potential problems.
- Establish safe systems of work to mitigate risks and promote a culture of safety within the workplace.
- Cooperated with cross-functional teams during project development stages.
- Trained junior engineers and provided mentorship, enhancing their skill set and knowledge base.
- Advised on equipment failures and potential repairs to restore functionality.
- Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance in high pressure situations.
Apprentice Engineer
NP Integrated Technology
Colne, Lancashire
06.2015 - 10.2017
- First real job (Apprenticeship) where working both on site and one day a week at college taught be the basic and fundamentals of engineering systems.
- Repaired faulty systems components with minimal supervision.
- Completed risk assessments before initiating any repair or installation work.
- Assisted senior engineers with complex project tasks.
- Mentored new apprenticeships in understanding basic engineering principles.
- Delivered prompt and efficient customer service during field visits.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance engineering knowledge.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Leadership and Management
Royal Navy
Glasgow, Glasgow CityNVQ Level 3 - Electrical Engineering
Royal Navy
Glasgow, Glasgow City 10.2022 - 10.2024
NVQ Level 2 - Electrical Engineering
Royal Navy
Glasgow, Glasgow City 11.2019 - 12.2021
NVQ Level 1 - Coaching and Mentoring
Royal Navy
Glasgow, Glasgow CityNVQ Level 2 - Intruder/ Fire alarm instillation and maintenance
Burnley College
Burnley 10.2015 - 09.2017
A-Levels - Business
Oakbank Secondary School
Keighley, Bradford 01.2013 - 01.2015
A-Levels - Design Technology
Oakbank Secondary School
Keighley, Bradford 01.2013 - 01.2015
GCSEs - All GCSE's
Oakbank Secondary School
Keighley, Bradford 01.2008 - 01.2013
Skills
- Ability to understand the processes involved around safe management of multiple complex engineering projects
- Extensive understanding of safe systems of work used to help mange risk on engineering projects
- Good experience of both managing and understanding of the many moving parts within the planning of large engineering projects
- Knowledge of electrical systems
- Calm under pressure
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- SC Security Cleared.
- Advanced Level D&I Trained.
- Level 1 First Aid trained.
- Engineering Administration Trained.
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical Engineering
Royal Navy
10.2022 - 10.2024
NVQ Level 2 - Electrical Engineering
Royal Navy
11.2019 - 12.2021
Weapons Engineer (Submarines)
Royal Navy
10.2017 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - Intruder/ Fire alarm instillation and maintenance
Burnley College
10.2015 - 09.2017
Apprentice Engineer
NP Integrated Technology
06.2015 - 10.2017
A-Levels - Business
Oakbank Secondary School
01.2013 - 01.2015
A-Levels - Design Technology
Oakbank Secondary School
01.2013 - 01.2015
GCSEs - All GCSE's
Oakbank Secondary School
01.2008 - 01.2013
NVQ Level 4 - Leadership and Management
Royal Navy
NVQ Level 1 - Coaching and Mentoring
Royal Navy