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Ian Carr

Southampton,Hampshire

Summary

Maintenance and compliance professional with a strong track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing specialized contractors. Expertise in conducting LOLER, PUWER, and hazardous area inspections, ensuring adherence to statutory regulations. Proficient in utilizing CMMS for preventive maintenance scheduling and asset tracking, enhancing operational efficiency. Experienced in contractor management to improve plant reliability and implement regulatory recommendations.

Experienced professional focused on maintenance management with proven track record in ensuring operational excellence. Excel in streamlining processes, reducing downtime, and implementing preventative maintenance strategies. Skilled in leading teams, managing budgets, and enhancing safety protocols to achieve optimal performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Tradebe
Hythe, Hampshire
01.2022 - Current

Ensure compliance with company Quality and Environmental Management System and Health and Safety procedures.

Prepared monthly reports for Site Manager, highlighting safety improvements and cost savings.

Maintain supplier dialogue to secure cost-effective solutions for site operations.

Assess plant defects, specifying remedial actions for reliability enhancements.

Assist in developing Stores Systems, Management Systems, and CMMS to optimise maintenance functions.

Plan and supervise maintenance outages, ensuring quality control across teams.

Oversee recruitment and training of maintenance staff to enhance team capabilities.

Coordinate with external contractors to secure specialised services.

  • Cut down unnecessary expenses by optimising resource usage.
  • Scheduled regular machine servicing to ensure uninterrupted function.
  • Improved equipment efficiency by implementing preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Handled emergency breakdowns, minimised downtime.
  • Worked closely with operations department to prevent production interruptions.
  • Provide technical guidance, enhanced team's skill set.
  • Assure compliance with health and safety regulations through meticulous record-keeping.
  • Enhance safety standards with regular inspections and necessary repairs.
  • Monitor maintenance priorities and allocated labour resources to meet expected demands.

Maintenance Supervisor

Tradebe
Hythe, Hampshire
01.2015 - 01.2022

Provided mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation support to operations and engineering teams.

Executed duties in compliance with documented work requirements and company policies.

Identified and addressed repair needs to ensure plant efficiency and availability.

Optimised equipment performance through regular maintenance checks and timely repairs.

Maintained accurate documentation for repairs, service, calibration, and commissioning of systems.

Recommended modifications to enhance departmental performance and safety standards.

Supervised maintenance team, evaluated completed work, and coordinated project tasks for efficiency.

Monitored equipment operation to proactively detect malfunctions and minimise downtime.

Education

City & Guilds - Electronics & Engineering

Southampton Technical College
Southampton

NEBOSH & Electrical qualifications - Process Safety & Electrical Installations

Various Training Facilities
Southampton

Skills

Contract management and compliance

LOLER and PUWER inspections

Integrity inspections for pipework and tanks

SAP functional location management

Safety critical inspections and PTMs

SAP maintenance and administration proficiency

Fixed wiring compliance inspections

HV and transformer inspections

Earthing and lightning protection requirements

LEV and fume extraction services

PVRV testing and servicing

Installation verification documentation

Hazardous area inspection management

Defect management and repair timelines

Fire suppression and detection systems

Emergency lighting testing and inspections

HSE recommendations implementation

Statutory compliance assurance

Thermal imaging management

Electrical standards adherence

Gas detection systems expertise

Portable equipment inspections management

Asset list oversight

Stock control and audits management

External contractor management for reliability

Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic expertise

Software proficiency in maintenance tasks

Troubleshooting skills in electrical systems

  • Blueprint reading and schematic interpretation
  • HVAC systems knowledge and maintenance
  • Maintenance forecasting strategies
  • Technological aptitude in maintenance processes
  • Maintenance scheduling expertise
  • Safety protocol adherence in operations
  • Persistence in problem-solving tasks
  • Preventive maintenance planning strategies
  • Environmental standards knowledge",

Certification

NEBOSH HSE Process Safety Management - January 2025

18thEdition wiring regulations BS7671 2011 Amendment 1 - October 2018

C & G 2394 Initial Inspection, Testing & Verification of Electrical Installations - July 2013

C & G 2395 Periodic Inspection, Testing & verification of Electrical Installations - August 2013

COMPEX (Atex) Electrical competencies 01, 02, 03 and 04 - October 2010 & September 2015

COMPEX (Atex) Responsible Person EX14 - March 2021

C & G Part I Electronic Servicing - Electronic Systems - Credit

C & G Part I Electronic Servicing - Assignments - Pass

C & G Part II Electronic Servicing - Course / Laboratory Work - Pass

C & G Communication Skills - Written - Distinction

C & G Communication Skills - Course work Assessments - Credit

C & G Mechanical Engineering - General Maintenance Technology - Pass

City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering - Maintenance Management - Credit



Timeline

Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Tradebe
01.2022 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Tradebe
01.2015 - 01.2022

City & Guilds - Electronics & Engineering

Southampton Technical College

NEBOSH & Electrical qualifications - Process Safety & Electrical Installations

Various Training Facilities
Ian Carr