Daniel White

Petty Officer Weapon Engineer

Royal Navy

Plymouth

05.2011 - Current

Advised and provided Subject Matter Expertise in weapon systems, ammunition, and explosives onboard HMS Medway and 5 Type 23 Frigates
Fostered an inclusive culture within the area of responsibility, increasing understanding and engagement through education and initiatives
Utilised various administration systems from divisional to maintenance management and explosives
Led and facilitated engineering project meetings, collaborating with Naval personnel onboard and civilian contractors from simple antenna fits to the fitting of a new missile system - Sea Ceptor
Implemented changes in documentation, equipment states, and habitability throughout the fleet through feedback and liaising with higher authorities when errors were found or new procedures found to be safer and efficient
Served as a mentor to junior engineers and officers in conducting maintenance and duties for over 10 years further developing basic engineering knowledge taught in training to much further and advanced levels
Worked with highly sensitive documents, drawings, and equipment daily ensuring the security and safeguarding of classified and secret information
Ensured continuous aviation safety and serviceability of associated equipment onboard HMS Medway, leveraging 10 years of experience operating various rotary wing aircraft on Type 23 frigates utilising numerous types of weapon systems from guns to missiles and torpedo's
Accountable for the accounting, serviceability, and issuing of multi-million pound stores, equipment, and explosives onboard as a qualified senior engineer and Officer of the Quarter
Maintained serviceability of shipborne RADAR, SONAR, and SOLAS equipment to ensure compliance with international laws and regulations and Operational capability
Organised multiple equipment tests and trials, to identify performance deficiencies and defects to maintain peak performance to contribute to Operational Capability
Compiled whole ship briefs, delivering H&S compliant and RN compulsory training in Laser safety, Explosive handling and usage, diversity and inclusion, and safe engineering practices
Qualified and served as a Duty Engineering Technical Senior Rate, responsible for the safe running and correct use of all equipment, engineering personnel, and explosives
Possess 12 years of experience as a qualified engineering watch keeper
Supervises subordinates to ensure adherence to health and safety requirements, work standards, and overall morale
Mentored and provided On Job Training to subordinates, advancing their careers with a 70% promotion rate
Completed over 25 separate specialist training courses from aiding to land and secure aircraft to maintaining a Mk 8, MOD 1, 4.5 inch naval gun and its associated equipment.