Jack Mowbray
Berwick Upon Tweed,United Kingdom
Summary
Highly experienced electrical engineer with over 10 years delivering fault-finding, testing, inspection, commissioning and reliability improvements on HV/LV power generation and distribution systems in nuclear power and defence. Proven track record of eliminating repeat defects, standardising procedures, reducing downtime and driving continuous improvement on reactor-cooling plant, deployable military power units and aircraft ground power systems. Demonstrates a strong questioning safety culture, zero-incident working and calm performance under pressure. Actively studying towards an HNC in Electrical Engineering
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Service Engineer (Electrical)
EDF
East Lothian
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Maintain and fault-find on reactor-cooling variable frequency converters (critical plant).
- Eliminated two long-standing high-profile VFC failures through revised preventive routines and weekly cross-discipline working groups – zero failures in over two years.
- Reduced emergent downtime by 15 % via proactive spares management and rapid diagnosis.
- Daily user of AMS for work packs, test results, defect reporting and handover documentation.
- Perform detailed electrical inspections, testing and commissioning of repaired/modified equipment.
- Complete dynamic risk assessments and full permit-to-work compliance on every task.
- Actively challenge existing processes and demonstrate a questioning attitude to drive H&S and reliability improvements.
- Operate under full nuclear safety culture (COSHH, HSE, human factors) – zero incidents.
Field Service Engineer
Marshall Land Systems
Cambridge
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Recognised subject-matter expert for electrical systems on the fleet of bomb-disposal (EOD) vehicles; provided 24/7 out-of-hours technical support to customers and colleagues nationwide.
- Day-to-day servicing of scheduled electrical and mechanical maintenance.
- Performed EICR, EIC and CSC inspections and repairs on 3-phase and DC systems for containerised deployable power units.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults on 3-phase/DC lighting and distribution systems.
- Delivered customer training and on-site support across the UK.
- Standardised electrical installation procedures; updated schematics and maintenance records.
Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
RRH Buchan (Royal Air Force)
Peterhead
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted preventive maintenance on power generation, air-conditioning and hydraulic systems.
- Completed complex panel wiring against schematics; sourced obsolete parts to extend asset life.
- Carried out risk assessments, COSHH compliance and JAMES/Trilogi data input on every task.
- Enhanced quality and safety standards for electrical installations.
- Worked rotating shifts on operational deployments.
Electrical Technician
RAF Lossiemouth (Royal Air Force)
Moray
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Maintained aircraft ground power systems, generators, hydraulic rigs and battery-charging systems.
- Deployed internationally on several operations providing rapid fault rectification and preventive maintenance on a huge fleet of equipment and vehicles..
- Performed battery testing, charging-system fault-finding and ensured circuits met blueprint specifications.
- Conducted regular preventive maintenance inspections and kept detailed JAMES & Trilogi records.
- Received a station commanders commendation. The highest level award available.
Electrical Engineering Apprentice
RAF St Athan
Vale of Glamorgan
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Completed NVQ Level 3 Electrical & Electronic Engineering with hands-on military systems experience.
Education
HNC - Electrical Engineering
Engineers Academy
01/2026 -
First Line Leadership course -
Dalkia
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
MOD St Athan
A-Levels - Engineering (QCF)
Berwick Academy
Skills
- HV/LV fault diagnosis and repair
- Variable frequency converters and power electronics
- Three-phase systems and switchgear commissioning
- EICR, EIC, and CSC inspections
- Preventive and reactive maintenance planning
- Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Asset management systems and line diagrams
- Schematic reading and updating
- Risk assessment and safe systems of work
- 18th edition wiring regulations (BS 7671)
Certification
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
- Risk Assessor
- First Aid Qualified
- IPAF (MEWPs)
- CSC Inspector
- LOLER Competent
- Full UK Driving Licence
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Live 20 minutes from Eyemouth – immediate availability for call-outs or travel.
- Genuine passion for renewable energy and the net-zero transition.
- References available on request.
Timeline
Service Engineer (Electrical)
EDF
10.2023 - 11.2025
Field Service Engineer
Marshall Land Systems
12.2021 - 10.2023
Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
RRH Buchan (Royal Air Force)
06.2019 - 12.2021
Electrical Technician
RAF Lossiemouth (Royal Air Force)
08.2015 - 06.2019
Electrical Engineering Apprentice
RAF St Athan
12.2013 - 08.2015
A-Levels - Engineering (QCF)
Berwick Academy
HNC - Electrical Engineering
Engineers Academy
01/2026 -
First Line Leadership course -
Dalkia
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
MOD St Athan