Dale Holder
OSL Consulting Engineers
Hull,UK
Overview
Detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering graduate with experience in engineering consultancy, mechanical design, and multidisciplinary project delivery. Supported FEED, Pre-FEED, and EPCM projects in oil & gas and chemical industries while developing skills in CAD, 3D modelling, and technical coordination. Co-founded an additive manufacturing business, gaining expertise in product development, prototyping, and design for manufacture, translating concepts into successful outcomes.
12+
years of professional experience
04+
years of post-secondary education
01+
Certification
01+
Language
Work history
06.2023 - 08.20263 Years 2 Months
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
OSL Consulting Engineers | Hull
- Support mechanical, piping and equipment-engineering scopes across FEED, Pre-FEED and EPCM projects in the oil & gas and chemical industries.
- Produce and review mechanical equipment datasheets, specifications and technical documentation against project requirements, engineering standards and existing-plant constraints.
- Managed vendor packages from enquiry to delivery, coordinating technical information, queries, schedules, interfaces and outstanding deliverables between suppliers and project teams to facilitate project execution.
- Review supplier quotations and complete Technical Bid Evaluations to assess proposed equipment against project specifications and technical requirements.
- Update and review piping isometrics and layouts using AutoCAD and Plant 3D, and use Navisworks for design coordination and model review.
- Attend site visits to assess plant, equipment, site conditions and engineering constraints for modifications, upgrades and new requirements.
- Participate in 3D model reviews, identifying clashes, constructability concerns, access requirements and opportunities for design improvement.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, suppliers and contractors in technical discussions and meetings, tracking actions to ensure alignment and progress across projects.
- Updated and developed P&IDs in AutoCAD from engineering mark-ups, incorporating design changes and maintaining line, valve and equipment registers to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Review vendor documentation, existing equipment and proposed solutions; contribute to vendor kick-off meetings and equipment design reviews.
- Mentor work-experience students and hold additional responsibilities as Fire Warden, First Aider and Mental Health First Aider.
05.2022 - 08.20264 Years 3 Months
Co-founder & Director
Xtrude Ltd | Hull
- Managed complete commercial product lifecycle across Amazon, Etsy and eBay, integrating engineering decisions with cost considerations, compliance requirements, customer feedback and market viability.
- Designed, prototyped and manufactured functional consumer products, transforming identified customer needs into viable solutions through CAD development, testing, production and iterative enhancements.
- Apply design-for-manufacture principles to improve print reliability, assembly, material use, surface quality and production efficiency across growing product range.
- Use Fusion 360, OpenSCAD, CadQuery, Python and parametric CAD methods to develop products and configurable variants while reducing repetitive design work.
- Operate and maintain 11+ printer FDM production farm, with repeatable slicing, quality-control, troubleshooting, packaging and fulfilment processes.
07.2021 - 09.20221 Year 2 Months
Retail Sales Assistant
The Emporium | Hull
06.2019 - 09.20193 Months
Inbound Sales Agent
Clearanswer Call Centre
06.2017 - 09.20173 Months
Packing & Distribution Technician
Arco Limited
06.2016 - 09.20163 Months
Barback
Humber Street Distillery
01.2015 - 12.20161 Year 11 Months
Animal Production Technologist
Marshal BioResources | Hull
Skills
Education
MEng (Hons) | Mechanical Engineering
University of Hull | Hull | 09.2017 - 06.2021
University of Hull - Hull
09.2017 - 06.2021
Foundation Degree | Mechanical Engineering
University of Hull | Hull | 09.2016 - 06.2017
University of Hull - Hull
09.2016 - 06.2017
Certification
ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code: ASME | 24 PDH / 2.4 CEUs | February 2026,
Practical Pressure Vessel Design Using PD5500: University of Strathclyde | June 2025, CCNSG National Safety Passport: Valid until 14 January 2028,
Qualsafe Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF): Valid until 27 November 2028,
Additional workplace responsibilities: Fire Warden | Mental Health First Aider
Languages
English
Native
Affiliations
- 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
- 3D Modelling and Product Design
- Engineering and Technology
- Music Production
- DJing
Timeline
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
OSL Consulting Engineers
06.2023 - 08.2026Read more
Co-founder & Director
Xtrude Ltd
05.2022 - 08.2026Read more
Retail Sales Assistant
The Emporium
07.2021 - 09.2022Read more
Inbound Sales Agent
Clearanswer Call Centre
06.2019 - 09.2019Read more
University of Hull - MEng (Hons), Mechanical Engineering
09.2017 - 06.2021Read more
Packing & Distribution Technician
Arco Limited
06.2017 - 09.2017Read more
University of Hull - Foundation Degree, Mechanical Engineering
09.2016 - 06.2017Read more
Barback
Humber Street Distillery
06.2016 - 09.2016Read more
Animal Production Technologist
Marshal BioResources
01.2015 - 12.2016Read more