Darrell Hobson
Supervisor Heat Treatment / Multi Skilled Technician
Dinnington,South Yorkshire
Summary
Confident in leading teams to achieve project goals with strong communication and organisational skills. Proven track record of managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations effectively. Skilled in problem-solving and adapting quickly to new challenges, ensuring smooth project execution and delivery. Enthusiastic about fostering collaboration and driving results through strategic planning and coordination.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Heat Treatment Supervisor / Mechanical Supervisor
Team Industrial Services
Kendal, United Kingdom
02.2017 - Current
- Directed heat treatment activities while leading major projects for the team.
Proficient in leak sealing, composite repair, and bolting techniques across all team functions.
Implemented Trevi testing and pipe freezing strategies to optimize project performance.
Acted as lead for bolting shutdowns, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Heat Treatment Supervisor / Site manager
Stork Technical Services (Australia)
Perth, Australia
04.2014 - 02.2017
- Directed Heat Treatment supervision and site manager for Stork for the LNG project at Gorgon Island's west coast in Australia, coordinating daily tasks in NDT and Controlled Bolting with a focus on precise documentation and safety compliance.
Snr Project Manager
Superheat FGH
01.2010 - 04.2014
- Managing diverse contracts across USA and UK overseeing large-scale projects and conducting on-site heat treatment training
Site Supervisor / Heat Treatment Engineer
Cooperheat
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Tinsley Viaduct Strengthening project (Sheffield), IIF Mechanical Engineering (Cork) southern Ireland, Spondon Derby, USA Ponca City Oklahoma Little Rock Arkansas, Ferrybridge Power Station, Hull Power Station, Finland power station, Ironbridge Power Station, Lindsey Oil Refinery, USA Chicago, California, Belgium nuclear power station, Drakelow power station, Alstom at Rugby.
Technician
Cooperheat / Didcot Heat Treatment
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Dungeness Nuclear Power Station, Rugby GEC, Trafford Park GEC, Harland & Wolfe NI, Sizewell A Nuclear Power Station, Canada GEC, Sudbury Gas Power Station, Samref Oil Refinery Saudi Arabia, Chicago, New York, Virginia, Norway, St Croix Virgin Islands.
Technician
MB Heat Treatment / Cooperheat USA / Didcot Heat / Heat Applications Ltd.
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Conoco Oil Refinery, New York, New Jersey, Kansas, Minnesota, Chicago, Tilbury Power Station, Kingsnorth Power Station, Isle of Grain Power Station, Hams Hall, Cantrum Engineering, Ratcliffe Power Station, South Korea, Norway, Didcot Power Station, BP Saltend, Sheffs Immingham, Davey McGee's, Grays Power Station, BP chemicals Baglin Bay, Ironbridge Power, West Burton Power Station, High Marnam Power Station, Dungeness Power Station, Lindsey Oil.
Technician
MB Heat Treatment / Heat Applications Ltd / Cooperheat
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Ferrybridge Power Station, British Gas Ambergate, Ironbridge Power Station, Veroma Botlek, Swijndreckt, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Hengalo, Dordrecht Holland, Mobil Oil Refinery Corington, Didcot Power Station, Drax Power Station, Rugely Power Station.
Electrical Engineer / Lead Hand
Royal Navy / Avant Plc
01.1983 - 01.1989
- Electrical Engineer in Royal Navy for 5 years.
- Electricians Mate for Avant Plc design Company.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Materials Processing and Finishing (Heat Treatment)
Team Industrial Services
Kendal2018
City in Guilds - Electronics, Workshop Practices
Naval Collage Portsmouth
01-1988
7 - O levels - Math's, English, Arithmetic, Geography, Physics, Technical Drawing, Chemistry
Ardrossan Academy
01-1983
Custom Section
501103761, 2021-03-30, HOBSO612115 D99ZF, 2035-12-10, 710260, 2014-02-16
References
- Mr A.N Vollans, Electrical Engineer for National Coal Board (Retired), 01909 563749
- Mr A. Anderson, Managing Director Didcot Heat Treatment Ltd. (Retired), 01235 826017
Timeline
Heat Treatment Supervisor / Mechanical Supervisor
Team Industrial Services
02.2017 - Current
Heat Treatment Supervisor / Site manager
Stork Technical Services (Australia)
04.2014 - 02.2017
Snr Project Manager
Superheat FGH
01.2010 - 04.2014
Site Supervisor / Heat Treatment Engineer
Cooperheat
01.1999 - 01.2010
Technician
Cooperheat / Didcot Heat Treatment
01.1995 - 01.1999
Technician
MB Heat Treatment / Cooperheat USA / Didcot Heat / Heat Applications Ltd.
01.1993 - 01.1995
Technician
MB Heat Treatment / Heat Applications Ltd / Cooperheat
01.1989 - 01.1993
Electrical Engineer / Lead Hand
Royal Navy / Avant Plc
01.1983 - 01.1989
NVQ Level 3 - Materials Processing and Finishing (Heat Treatment)
Team Industrial Services
City in Guilds - Electronics, Workshop Practices
Naval Collage Portsmouth
7 - O levels - Math's, English, Arithmetic, Geography, Physics, Technical Drawing, Chemistry
Ardrossan Academy