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David Graham

Seahouses

Summary

A highly motivated and innovative Electrical and Mechanical Engineer, with over 3 years' experience gained in a quick paced, high pressure and arduous environment, with outstanding communication and organizational abilities which I have shown numerous times in one of my former careers as a Vehicle Mechanic/Soldier in the British Army. Also I have shown my ability to adapt to a new line of work as a electrician out in Canada where I moved out there for something new and a challenge. I have developed myself to be a mature individual who prides himself on his hardworking attributes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Joiner

Len Smith Builders & Son
11.2020 - Current

Worked on a number of projects as a skilled labourer, including being part of a team on 2 new build projects were I would get hands on experience from start to finish. With that being constructing stud walls all the way to 2nd fix creating a finished product.

Joinery Skills

  • Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
  • Designed and fitted bespoke wooden structures such as door frames, partition walls and roof timbers.
  • Taken on other tasks such as roofing and basic plumbing.
  • Physically fit and able

Electrician (Apprentice)

Go Green Electric
Edmonton, Canada, Alberta
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Helped with installment of electrical units. 
  • Troubleshot repairs on equipment such as LED lighting and circuits.
  • Part of two man teams on LED light conversion for major companies such as The Brick. (Furniture store based in Canada)
  • Installed Electrical conduit.
  • Carried out commercial and industrial work.

Craftsman/Vehicle Mechanic

British Army (REME)
Tidworth, Wiltshire
03.2014 - 05.2017
  • Responsible for conducting reactive repairs and maintenance on powerpacks that being Perkins/Cummins British Army tank engine/transmissions with adhering to the correct health and safety and workshop procedures.
  • Responsible and efficient on equipment such as John Deere generators, Leyland DAF and MAN SV trucks.
  • Worked overseas on numerous occasions and integrated into a team of 8, directly responsible for maintenance and repairs of battle tank engine/transmissions needed to enable large scale operations to be carried out in a challenging environment within a tight time limit which was required.
  • Achieved completion of my NVQ level 3 extended diploma engineering maintenance qualification (4 year course) and helped my peers to achieve the same whilst doing so.  

Recruit trainee

British Army
Bassingbourn , Cambridgeshire
03.2012 - 03.2014
  • Completed basic army and trade training gaining entry into the field army.
  • Learned many soldiering skills such as team leading and working as an efficient unit to achieve any task to the greatest of your ability. 

General Labourer

Philips Haulage Company
Belford , Northumberland
02.2011 - 02.2012
  • Carried out basic general labour tasks and helped with maintenance adhering to health and safety and correct workshop procedures.

Education

GCSE - undefined

Duchess Community Alnwick High school
Alnwick Northumberland
2011

Level 3 NVQ extended diploma in engineering maintenance - undefined

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Bordon
2015

Level 3 diploma in equipment maintenance engineering - undefined

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Bordon
2015

Level 2 NVQ in performing engineering operations - undefined

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Bordon
2015

Adv level apprenticeship in engineering manufacture craft - undefined

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Bordon
2015

Skills

  • Engineering management with the ability of forecasting equipment optimization and stock
  • Efficient problem solving in a quick paced environment
  • Proficient IT skills using software such as Microsoft word and excel
  • Very physically able to perform any given manual labour tasks
  • Repairing Electrical systems
  • Worked in a multi-cultural environment able to relate to all levels and Communicate efficiently with a sensitive and diplomatic manner
  • Supervisory and leadership experience
  • Efficient in engineering diagnostic repairs electrical and mechanical
  • Experienced in forklift (up to 9000 kg)maintenance and operation

Certification

SHEA Gas 2019

Timeline

Joiner

Len Smith Builders & Son
11.2020 - Current

Electrician (Apprentice)

Go Green Electric
05.2017 - 08.2018

Craftsman/Vehicle Mechanic

British Army (REME)
03.2014 - 05.2017

Recruit trainee

British Army
03.2012 - 03.2014

General Labourer

Philips Haulage Company
02.2011 - 02.2012

GCSE - undefined

Duchess Community Alnwick High school

Level 3 NVQ extended diploma in engineering maintenance - undefined

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Level 3 diploma in equipment maintenance engineering - undefined

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Level 2 NVQ in performing engineering operations - undefined

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Adv level apprenticeship in engineering manufacture craft - undefined

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
David Graham