Charles McGregor
Horsford,Norfolk
Summary
Starting off as a time served instrumentation and gas quality technician, moving onto control and authorisation based roles of an upper tier COMAHH site with 8+ years experience within the gas industry. More recent roles have given myself vast knowledge to draw from about the meeting and managing of policies, regulations and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work place.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Liaison officer/Authorising Engineer
National Gas
Norwich , Norfolk
07.2025 - Current
- Reviewed, accepted and authorised major works on upper tier COMAHH site.
- Gained in depth knowledge and complied with both internal and external policies, procedures and regulations.
- Lead and involved multiple site rationalisation and improvement projects to ensure compliance within industry standards.
- Worked closely with all site teams and external contractors to build strong relationships and ensure safe working practices are upheld.
Shift officer/authorising engineer
National Gas
Norwich , Norfolk
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Site controller of operations at an upper-tier COMAHH site, controlling work authorisations and gas flows to meet changing demands.
- Control of up to a third of UK's gas supply at one time.
- Authorised permits and works to facilitate safe and efficient operations.
- Gained great experience and improvement on dynamic thinking and high intensity situations skills
Instrument and Gas Quality Technician
National Gas
Bacton, Norfolk
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Investigated quality issues on 40 analysers daily to identify root causes and conduct/raise appropriate corrective action.
- Facilitated day-to-day inspections and maintenance on gas quality and instrument systems
- Led communications, liaising with representatives from appropriate departments and third parties to establish action plans.
- Provided technical support to production teams, guiding processes to maintain quality adherence.
- Compiled and analysed test data and results to improve system quality and accuracy.
Electrical and Instrumental apprentice
National Grid
Bacton, Norfolk
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Supported daily operations to gain maximal on job experience
- Attended necessary training and completed assessments to gain high results and knowledge from the scheme
- Adjusted quickly to new environments, working confidently with minimal supervision.
- Shadowed senior team members to observe established processes and best practices.
- Applied feedback and constructive criticism to improve work performance.
Mechanic
Cromer Karting
Cromer , Norfolk
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Minimised costs by negotiating fees for spare parts and supplies.
- Protected against accidents by carefully handling tools and chemicals.
- Performed targeted troubleshooting and diagnostics, quickly remedying mechanical issues.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical and electronic engineering
West Cheshire College
Ellesmere Port 09.2018 - 09.2020
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical and Instrumental engineering
National Gas
UK 09.2018 - 09.2022
A-Levels - Science, Geography, physical education
Reepham High School and College
Norwich 09.2014 - 09.2016
GCSEs - Full range including multiple science, maths and English
Reepham High School and College
Norwich 09.2009 - 09.2014
HNC - Electrical and electronic engineering
West Cheshire College
Ellesmere Port 09.2020 - 08.2022
Skills
- Safe systems of work, controls and risk assessments
- Full electrical COMPEX
- Permitry and authorisations
- Standards and policy adherence and knowledge
- Gas Quality and instrumentation knowledge
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Drawing reading and amendments
- Prioritisation and high pressure situations
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Liaison officer/Authorising Engineer
National Gas
07.2025 - Current
Shift officer/authorising engineer
National Gas
07.2024 - 07.2025
Instrument and Gas Quality Technician
National Gas
10.2022 - 06.2024
HNC - Electrical and electronic engineering
West Cheshire College
09.2020 - 08.2022
Electrical and Instrumental apprentice
National Grid
09.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical and electronic engineering
West Cheshire College
09.2018 - 09.2020
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical and Instrumental engineering
National Gas
09.2018 - 09.2022
Mechanic
Cromer Karting
05.2016 - 08.2018
A-Levels - Science, Geography, physical education
Reepham High School and College
09.2014 - 09.2016
GCSEs - Full range including multiple science, maths and English
Reepham High School and College
09.2009 - 09.2014
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