Ian Stephenson

Employed for the last 5 years as an Electrical Maintenance Planner & Supervisor on a top tier COMAH Oil Refinery.

- Planned & scheduled maintenance routines and breakdown responses to ensure operational efficiency and safety.

- Collaborated with engineering teams to define job requirements and priorities, facilitating effective communication.

- Developed comprehensive work packs detailing job descriptions, risk assessments, and required materials for safe execution.

- Conducted tool box talks and safety audits to uphold site safety standards.

- Supervised maintenance teams & other contractors, delegating tasks to enhance organisational effectiveness and resolve technical issues.

Based at Lindsey Oil Refinery (COMAH top tier site) employed as an Electrical maintenance technician.

- Working strictly to instructions from Supervisor and site Operators and Engineers to help prevent any costly unplanned work & keep the refinery safe through servicing, repairs/troubleshooting and modifications.

- Carrying out routine maintenance & repairs to 415v and 3.3kv motors and switchgear.

- Carrying out all installation work and inspections to the required ATEX standard for the specific hazardous area.

-Ensuring that all site safety & health rules and regulations are adhered to at all times, whilst developing an understanding of the sites PTW and RA's systems.

- Site Authorised Isolation Person- carrying out site electrical permit/locking off procedures on machinery and equipment ranging from 24v- 3.3kv.

- Demonstration of proficiency in working with hazardous substances, including hydrofluoric acid ensuring all safety protocols are adhered to.

- Assisted with covering and working planned and unplanned extended hours Day/Night shifts when required.

- Committing to site 2 yearly scheduled shutdowns working extra hours & weekends on planned maintenance of substations/switchgear/motors etc..

Majority of time worked for the Site Shift Maintenance Department,

working as part of a small multi-skilled team carrying out -

first line emergency breakdowns such as motor/pump failures, conveyor trip systems, plc failures, lighting faults, choked mechanical systems, calibrating instrument level, flow & pressure controls.

Member of site Emergency response Team (fire & first aid)

Responsible site first aider

Radiation protection supervisor

Fork lift & Reach truck driver

Gained experience in a supervisory role, involving working with Process Engineers to prioritise work and reduce loss of downtime.

Day Control & Power Maintenance Team- carrying out all aspects of planned and corrective maintenance work associated with a highly established chemical plant.

Mostly based at Fawley Esso oil refinery in Hampshire employed as a contract electrician.

Undertaking all aspects of electrical installation work, tray, racking, conduit, glanding & terminating, panel wiring.

Inspection & testing of installed systems.

Various sites- installation of new electrical equipment associated with a industrial refrigeration, lighting, temperature control systems etc..

Learned to interpret wiring diagrams and floor plans.

Time served apprenticeship based on Lindsey Oil refinery.

Attended Grimsby College of Technology gaining qualifications in

AM2 and Electrical Engineering.

Worked along side qualified persons gaining experience on all refinery maintenance work and lighting systems.

Spent time with local motor overhaul company & 1 year with Site Electrical Draughtsman.