Christopher Adams
Stevenage,Hertfordshire
Summary
Accomplished electrical engineer with extensive expertise in HV & LV electrical systems, including operation, switching, and fault-finding. Authorised Person at 11 kV, managing switching schedules, safety, CME, fault finding and permit issuing. Skilled in GxP manufacturing equipment and hazardous area electrical classification, ensuring ATEX/DSEAR standards are met. Experienced in commissioning and validation processes such as FAT, SAT, and OQ. Develop maintenance strategies using SAP for PPM creation and reactive repairs. Proficient in calibration and instrumentation across various parameters including temperature, humidity, pressure, and flow. Committed to continuous improvement through RCA/5Whys and lean principles while effectively engaging stakeholders such as contractors and auditors. Career goal: to leverage technical skills in a challenging role that drives innovation within the industry.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Engineering Technician (CM&SC/DDS)
GSK
Ware, Hertfordshire
2022.10 - 2026.05
- Electrical SME for GxP Pilot Plant and RDA facility: advise on electrical design, introduce new equipment into validated areas, author technical reports for equipment selection and installation.
- Maintain LV systems (single 230 V, three-phase 400 V) and support site HV operations up to 11 kV; prepare switching schedules, HV/LV permits and perform prove-dead activities for contractors.
- CompEx Dust EX05–06 assessor for electrical equipment in hazardous zoned areas
- DOP HEPA testing and ensure cleanroom compliance per ISO14644.
- Deliver FAT/SAT and OQ activities for pharmaceutical equipment, manage installation/modification projects and raise change controls for validated assets.
- Perform calibrations across multiple GxP manufacturing equipment
- Ensure SAP work orders, PPMs and maintenance task lists are current
- Mentor and train engineering staff and operators (electrical LOTO), participate in ERT and lead continuous-improvement initiatives.
Shift Team Leader / Electrical Engineer
GSK, PSC
2020.04 - 2022.10
- Electrical Engineer for building services dept: responsible for site systems including electrical LV distribution, testing, emergency lighting fault finding and rectification, boilers/steam distribution, compressed air, chilled water and HVAC.
- Deputised for Engineering Manager; planned workloads, managed direct reports, delivered SAP-driven maintenance and response to breakdowns.
- Ensured safety regulations adherence for a safer work environment.
- Led daily briefings to enhance team awareness of company objectives and priorities.
- Managed contractor induction permits to work, risk assessments and hosted site visitors; supported regulatory inspections and contributed to audit readiness (FDA/MHRA).
- Implemented continuous improvement, safety briefings and work order tracking to reduce overdue maintenance tasks.
Various engineering & maintenance positions
GSK Ware
2003.01 - 2020.01
- Progressive responsibilities supporting GxP pilot plant, cleanrooms (Grade A–D), HV/LV switching, mechanical systems (chillers, compressors, boilers), and calibration. Delivered commissioning, maintenance and upgrade projects across R&D.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills, displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Skills
- LV Electrical installation and testing testing, Part P Authorized, fault finding, safety focused, project implementation and coordination
- Authorized Person responsibilities (11 kV) writing and issuing of switching schedules, isolation, CME, permit issuing, prove-dead
- GxP manufacturing equipment: micronising, blending, filling, tablet compression/coating (Fette/Korsch, Comil, Glatt, GEA, Bohle, O’Hara)
- Hazardous area electrical CompEx EX05–06 Dusts, ATEX/DSEAR inspection compliance
- Commissioning & validation: FAT, SAT, OQ; change control for validated equipment
- SAP Maintenance strategy & work order creation, reactive repair, spare parts control,
- Calibration & instrumentation: temperature, humidity, pressure, flow, weight, speed/RPM, thickness, diameter
- Continuous improvement: RCA/5Whys, Gemba, lean principles
- Stakeholder engagement: contractors, auditors (FDA/MHRA), cross-site/above-site forums, engineering safety alerts
Certification
- EngTech TMIET — Registered Electrical Engineer
- 2019 High Voltage Approved Person (11 kV Power Systems)
- CompEx EX05-06 Dust assessments for zoned for cleanroom equipment, hazard compliance for new equipment installs.
- ATI: Cleanroom classification / DOP testing (ISO14644-3)
- City & Guilds: 2377, 2382, 2391, 2381, 2350, 2360 (Electrical installation, inspection & testing) AM1
- CMX: Calibration of all GxP manufacturing equipment
- Safe permit issuer (General, Electrical LV, Working at height)
- Continuous improvement techniques level 2 500/2154/0, 600/2019/2, 6000290/6, level 3 501/1769/5
- NVQ Level 3 Management; Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Business Management
References
References and full training matrix available on request.
Additional experience
- GSK R&D Electrical SME for all electrical systems within the GxP manufacturing areas
- Multiskilled engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Calibration, DOP)
- GxP manufacturing equipment maintenance, modifications, new equipment introduction experience
- Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS7671 2018) 18th Edition
- IPAF License holder
- TTS - Controls and instrumentation
- IOSH - Institution of occupational safety and health
- Napit - Full scope electrical Part P approved installer
- Level 2 Leadership and team skills 600/5928/x
Timeline
Engineering Technician (CM&SC/DDS)
GSK
2022.10 - 2026.05
Shift Team Leader / Electrical Engineer
GSK, PSC
2020.04 - 2022.10
Various engineering & maintenance positions
GSK Ware
2003.01 - 2020.01