Grant Harris
Crowborough, East Sussex,ENG
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in analytical skills, critical thinking, and strategic planning. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal communication and team leadership abilities, fostering team development and effective collaboration. Proficient in software applications and technical troubleshooting, with a proven track record in application development and issue resolution. Committed to leveraging problem-solving capabilities to drive organisational success and innovation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Expert Design for Maintenance
Schindler Ltd
Ebikon, Switzerland
2023.03 - Current
- Creation and release (PNC) of technical documentation for EI Field Operations - Maintenance / Repair
- Review of maintenance related R&D documentation (EJ / TK)
- EI GL-FF representative for PCP projects, feasibility to implementation
- Maintenance / Repair global specifications and guidelines
- OEM governance - tooling, documentation , CO SW release , testing
- iSPECI governance - departmental collaboration, testing, communication, documentation
- Maintenance / Repair / troubleshooting process and procedure optimization
EI Technical Manager
Schindler Ltd
London, United Kingdom
2011.01 - 2023.03
- Manager of a team, EI Technical Support Dept. for London and S/E England
- Technical training for SAIS / NI / EI teams - MIC10, PORT, DR VAB/VAP , CO MX/TX..
- Technical lead for delivering 2nd level support - UK
- Governance of reliability actions / projects - MTBC, SU, RDS..
- Technical repair solutions for field operations - PORT, DR, CO..
- Completion of technical retrofit actions - FI, DLFI, FSB
Heathrow Airport (T5) Technical Manager
Schindler Ltd
Heathrow, United Kingdom
2009.08 - 2011.01
- Technical support (2nd level) for 400+ units - Schindler, Kone E&E.
- Bespoke SW / HW solutions for Heathrow Airport requirements
- Onsite training and development for service / repair technicians
- Repair delivery for both elevator and escalator units
- Reliability targets with major financial consequences - contractual
Senior Commission Engineer (SAIS)
Schindler Ltd
London, United Kingdom
1999.05 - 2009.08
- Commissioning of low / high range elevators throughout UK
- Lead commission engineer for complex projects - BP1, Heathrow T5..
- 2nd level support for SAIS and NI teams
- Technical training for SAIS / NI / EI teams - MIC10, PORT, DR VAB/VAP , CO MX/TX..
- 2nd level retrofit action support for EI - FI, DLFI, FSB..
Senior Service Technician
Schindler Ltd
London, United Kingdom
1993.02 - 1999.05
- Service portfolio (route), 100+ units in central London for high rise installations - MIC V, Aconic, Dynator , Dynatron, MIC B/E...
- Callback engineer for central London - day/night rota
- Repair completion and management / support for London FO portfolio
- FI/DLFI portfolio completion
Schindler Apprentice
Schindler Ltd
London, United Kingdom
1988.09 - 1993.05
- One year college training (Full time) for "Mechanical&Electrical principles - EITB
- Five years training for "National Vocation Qualification (NVQ) - BTEC 1st, ONC , HNC - Electrical Engineering
- Installation (construction) onsite training - 2 years.
- Exiting Installation training - 1 year
- Commissioning / troubleshooting (2nd level) training - 1 year
Education
EITB - Mech/Elec Engineering
Woolwich College
United KingdomBTEC 1st - Electrical Engineering
Woolwich College
United KingdomBTEC ONC - Electrical Engineering
Woolwich College
United KingdomBTEC HNC - Electrical Engineering
Woolwich College
United KingdomSkills
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- presentation skills
- Team development
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- problem-solving ability
- Proficiency in software
- Technical troubleshooting
- Application development
- Issue resolution
Timeline
Senior Expert Design for Maintenance
Schindler Ltd
2023.03 - Current
EI Technical Manager
Schindler Ltd
2011.01 - 2023.03
Heathrow Airport (T5) Technical Manager
Schindler Ltd
2009.08 - 2011.01
Senior Commission Engineer (SAIS)
Schindler Ltd
1999.05 - 2009.08
Senior Service Technician
Schindler Ltd
1993.02 - 1999.05
Schindler Apprentice
Schindler Ltd
1988.09 - 1993.05
EITB - Mech/Elec Engineering
Woolwich College
BTEC 1st - Electrical Engineering
Woolwich College
BTEC ONC - Electrical Engineering
Woolwich College
BTEC HNC - Electrical Engineering
Woolwich College