Ian Henn ACR
The Lizard,Cornwall
Summary
Entering the heritage sector from an engineering background, am
accustomed to innovative problem solving while working in an often
historically sensitive environment.
Have extensive experience working with a wide range of other
professionals, both within the heritage sector and in the wider world, to
ensure that the work is undertaken in an approved, ethical, timely and
safe manner.
Have worked on historic sites the length of the country so are
accustomed to traveling long distances from site to site
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Conservator/director
Mainmast Conservation
The Lizard, Cornwall
05.1999 - Current
- Managing operation of company and undertaking lead conservator role in company that specialises in conservation and restoration of historic artillery and large and working objects, customers include The Royal Armouries, English Heritage, The National Trust, The Royal Marines Museum, The national museum of The Royal Navy and several local authorities.
- Working with range of historic metal work, timber and composites.
- Working within The Institute of Conservation best practices and ethics.
- Responsibility for drafting condition surveys, including assessing objects for their historic and cultural significance, Drafting conservation plans while liaising with industry partners,
- Drafting site and object specific risk assessments and method statements,
- Leading hands on conservation and restoration, often working on historically significant sites, many of which are also scheduled monuments.
- Safe firing of historic artillery for displays, providing training for clients gun crews.
- Historic firearms identification and handling training.
Mechanical Engineer
Pons Medda Engineering
The Lizard, Helston
02.1998 - Current
- Develop company from fledgling vehicle and general engineering to design and manufacture of specialist machine, designed and manufactured in house.
- Design and R&D lead
- Produced and tested and evaluated prototypes
- Ensure product compliance through desk top research and non destructive testing
- Liaise with customers to produce bespoke solution to specific work requirements
- Wrote technical operators manuals for machine operators
- Collaborated with suppliers and sub contractors
- Trouble shoot technical problems encountered with machines in service
- Supply sub contract marine engineering and hydraulic services
Technician Apprentice
Pall Industrial Hydraulics
Redruth, Cornwall
09.1985 - 09.1989
- Participated in work experience in all departments, to gain skills relating to the specialism of mechanical and production engineering
- Attend company-sponsored college courses to obtain relevant training and qualifications
Education
Accreditation - Conserver/restorer
The Institute of Conservation
London 02.2003 - 07.2003
BTEC Higher National certificate - Mechanical engineering
Cornwall College of Further And Higher Education
Pool, Cornwall 09.1986 - 07.1989
BTEC national certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Cornwall College of Further And Higher Education
Pool, Cornwall 09.1985 - 07.1986
Skills
- Assessing Historic objects and historic built environment
- Experience with a range of historic firearms
- Experience managing and firing of historic firearms in public displays
- Drafting conservation reports and recommendations in line with Institute of Conservation ethics and best practice
- Experience working on historic sites and liaising with curators, site manages, civil engineers and other heritage professionals
- Range of practical conservation and engineering skills, enabling me to both undertake works in this field and to have understanding of technical aspects of of other contractors works
- Identify and obtain any permits and permissions required to undertake works in a historic environment
- Problem solve complex engineering projects
- Design and manufacture prototypes
- Manage team of heritage professionals to ensure all works are carried out in a professional, ethical and safe manner
Languages
English
Native
Certification
- Accredited member of The institute of Conservation
- Registered Firearms Dealer
- Firearms Licence holder
- Licenced to acquire and possess explosives
Affiliations
- Owner and director of Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery and Museum
Timeline
Accreditation - Conserver/restorer
The Institute of Conservation
02.2003 - 07.2003
Conservator/director
Mainmast Conservation
05.1999 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Pons Medda Engineering
02.1998 - Current
BTEC Higher National certificate - Mechanical engineering
Cornwall College of Further And Higher Education
09.1986 - 07.1989
Technician Apprentice
Pall Industrial Hydraulics
09.1985 - 09.1989
BTEC national certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Cornwall College of Further And Higher Education
09.1985 - 07.1986