Darren Wood
Wrexham
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Electrical Engineer
Dear Boy Pet Foods
Wrexham
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Led a team of junior engineers to successfully complete intricate projects on time.
- Implemented cutting-edge technology to boost system performance.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions, promoting continuous improvement within the team.
- Assessed technical specifications of new projects accurately ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Fostered safe working environments adhering strictly to health and safety regulations.
Converting Team Leader (Cover)
Kimberly Clark
Flint, Flintshire
10.2017 - 02.2025
- Executed daily leader standard work to uphold operational efficiency.
- Attended morning meetings with management to relay production figures and quality metrics.
- Addressed minor issues promptly, escalating those with significant impact which saw a 15% reduction in repeated fault
- Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members (up to 15 team members) , maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
- Facilitated communication from senior leadership back to teams for effective information flow.
- Coordinated arrangements for sickness, holidays, and overtime payments, addressing staff concerns.
Senior Electrical Technician
Kimberly Clark
Flint, Flintshire
06.2013 - 02.2025
- First point of contact for all converting electrical/mechanical breakdowns
- PLC & Automation
- AC & DC Inverter drives
- Permit Authorising for Operators and Contractor safety
- Project leader on machine upgrades
- Problem solving SAP Maintenance
- 4SPS, Lean Manufacturing Mechanical knowledge
- Overhead crane trainer/rigging and slinging
Shift Electrical Operator/Maintainer
Kimberly Clark
07.2001 - 06.2013
- Working production knowledge and electrical maintenance support of mill converting tissue machines and conveyor systems
- Compliant to LEAN principles and dedicated support ongoing
- Provided support to Day Technicians, assisted in maintenance shutdowns and breakdowns
- Permit Authoriser - LOTO responsible
- Ensured our safety record protected and raised any concerns via the correct channels
Industrial Electrician
EI WHS Ltd
09.1991 - 07.2001
- Installation electrician/site supervisor on various sites such as Petrochemical, Automotive, Paper Making, Banking & Finance, Retail, Heathrow & Manchester Airports and Power Stations
- Cable pulling, glanding sizes of up to 185mm
- Traywork and ladder racking fabrication
- Conduit and singles
- MICC cable
- Office wiring
- Panel wiring
- Unistrut structures
- Timed served apprenticeship
Education
ILM Diploma Level 3 - Leadership & Management
Coleg Cambria
01.2021 - 02.2022
Higher National Certificate HNC - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
St Helen's Technology Campus
09.1998 - 05.2000
Ordinary National Certificate ONC - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
St Helen's Technology Campus
09.1996 - 05.1998
City & Guilds Level 1+2 - Electrical Installation
Birkenhead Technical College
09.1992 - 07.1996
Industrial Electrician -
EI WHS Ltd
Ellesmere Port 09.1991 - 07.2001
Skills
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Multi-Tasking capability
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Interpretation of schematics
- Power distribution familiarity
- Technical specification comprehension
Accomplishments
- Gained a wealth of knowledge since my move to the day support team, I have contributed to the £1.8M new facial project by leading installation, formulating the new operating procedures and engaging key stakeholders to ensure buy in.
- Strived to continuously improve machine efficiencies, addressing issues and implemented LEAN principles.
- Shown dedication to my role and reacted positively to any requirements to work out of my core hours, escalating at communicate where relevant, added value and saved on external resource.
- Approached by senior management to provide cover for converting team leader. I have been able to provide support to ensure key activities are communicated and documented.
- Worked as an integral part of the installation team for the Bretting 1 Facial line, adding value to processes and fault finding as time progressed.
Personal Information
Title: Electrical Technician
Timeline
Senior Electrical Engineer
Dear Boy Pet Foods
06.2025 - 09.2025
ILM Diploma Level 3 - Leadership & Management
Coleg Cambria
01.2021 - 02.2022
Converting Team Leader (Cover)
Kimberly Clark
10.2017 - 02.2025
Senior Electrical Technician
Kimberly Clark
06.2013 - 02.2025
Shift Electrical Operator/Maintainer
Kimberly Clark
07.2001 - 06.2013
Higher National Certificate HNC - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
St Helen's Technology Campus
09.1998 - 05.2000
Ordinary National Certificate ONC - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
St Helen's Technology Campus
09.1996 - 05.1998
City & Guilds Level 1+2 - Electrical Installation
Birkenhead Technical College
09.1992 - 07.1996
Industrial Electrician
EI WHS Ltd
09.1991 - 07.2001
Industrial Electrician -
EI WHS Ltd
09.1991 - 07.2001