Dedicated Engineer with 25 years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
QC mechanical Inspector
BAE Systems
Glasgow
01.2023 - Current
Scheduled inspection activities and arranged required instruments.
Inspected equipment, structures and infrastructures to detect and report defects and flaws.
Tested and classified materials according to detailed specifications.
Experience using calibrated intregate measuring equipment.
Mechanical maintenance engineer
BAE Systems
Glasgow
08.2009 - 01.2023
Worked with heavy duty mechanical machinery including pumps, motors and bearings.
Carried out ppm and breakdowns on dockside and overhead cranes.
Maintained a variaty of shipbuilding machinery
Inspected mechanical components to identify issues and determine proper corrective actions.
Mechanical fitter
JBDtritec
Glasgow
07.2007 - 07.2009
Installed and commissioned new equipment for smooth integration into existing systems.
Inspected and diagnosed faults, swiftly implementing corrective measures to minimise downtime.
Fabricated and assembled mechanical components with precise alignment and functionality.
Visited field locations to conduct emergency repairs and restore mechanical function.
Worked mainly within the food and drink industry , aswell as pallatisation machinery.
Mechanical fitter
Weirs pumps
Irvine, Ayrshire
01.2009 - 07.2009
Responded promptly to breakdowns, applying troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
Maintained watertreatment plants in ayrshire and inverclyde area
Operated variety of power tools and equipment to cut, shape and finish metal components for assembly.
Executed planned maintenance activities on machinery to prolong equipment lifespan and optimise performance.
Mechanical fitter
Lambertons
Renfrew, Renfrewshire
07.2004 - 07.2007
Installed and commissioned new equipment for smooth integration into existing systems.
Visited field locations to conduct emergency repairs and restore mechanical function.
Completed installations on hydraulic equipment used in steelwork and shipbuilding industry work.
Machinery maintenance and refurb on steelwork machinery and maintenance and manufacture of bridges.
Chemical engineer
Plade ltd
Glasgow
07.2001 - 07.2004
Managed chemical engineering risks, addressing safety hazards with PPEs and work tools.
Manufactured and refurbished a variaty of wet benches and chemical pumps used within the semiconductor industry
Production technician
Chunghwa picture tubes
Eurocentral, Lanarkshire
07.2000 - 02.2001
Set up and adjusted machine controls to achieve desired output.
Monitored production equipment, notifying maintenance team of faults or inefficiencies.
Minimised operational downtime through careful equipment monitoring and assessments.
Managed production within the manufacture proccess of glass monitors.
Maintenance engineer
BPB Davidsons
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
08.1990 - 08.2000
Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of equipment maintenance activities and repairs.
Completed all assigned work on time and to high quality standards.
Responded to plant breakdowns and emergency callouts.
Minimised plant breakdowns with rigorous Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
Maintained and operated systems including steam Turbines , boilers and water treatment and bio gas systems.
Apprentice Maintenance Engineer
Royal Ordnance Factory
Bishopton, Renfrewshire
07.1986 - 07.1990
Maintained strong work ethic, displaying enthusiasm for industry and career growth.
Shadowed senior team members to observe established processes and best practices.
Helped to prepare and execute projects under supervision.
A wide variety of maintenance within the manufacturing machinery and plant of amunition equipment .