John McLean
Stranraer
Summary
Forward-thinking manager skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance.
Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Have an excellent understanding of Health & Safety requirements and company policy/procedures. Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilising consistent and organised practices, working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisational brand.
Organised and dependable person, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Engineering & Operations Manager
QinetiQ
2016.11 - Current
- Manage Engineering and Operations Teams
- Deputise for Group Lead West Freugh and fulfil duties of Head of Site in their absence
- Ensure all operational activities are scheduled, planned, resourced and conducted appropriately
- Ensure all aspects of Through Life Engineering are completed in accordance with Policy
- Ensure Safety of Engineering & Operations across site through Site Leadership Inspections, EHS/IMR Reviews and CAT Reviews
- Ensure all facilities and equipment are maintained
- Provide advice to project leadership and ensure appropriate reviews including Hazardous Activity Management and Independent Assurance Review are carried out
- Oversee Security Accreditation for Site
- Oversee controllable maintenance spend for Engineering & Operations
- Assist in maintenance of Site Emergency Response Plan, holding position of Tactical Command as required
Engineering Manager
QinetiQ
2006.01 - 2016.11
- Manage the Site Technical infrastructure
- Set Objectives and Performance Manage Staff
- Provide specialised technical solutions
- Manage Configuration Change
- Complete Investment Cases - Capex
- Updated site Health, Safety & Environment, processes and procedures to comply to audit standards.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Repair and Maintain complex systems including Air Surveillance Radar
- Repair, Maintain and Operate Marine Radar Systems
- Maintain the site in all aspects of electronic and communication systems
- Authorised Person - Working at Height
- Laser Safety Officer
- Radiation Protection Supervisor
Electronic Technician
QinetiQ
McLean
2003.01 - 2006.01
- Repaired and Maintained Watchman Radar System
- Repaired, maintained and operated Marine Radar Systems
- Supported Site in all aspects of communication equipment; including, telephones, faxes, RT and marine, Mascot Mincom, microwave links and fibre optics
- Repaired of CCTV systems
- Supported Target Platform
- Portable Appliance Testing database management
- Maintained Soft and Hard Target electronic infrastructure
- Day to day IT problems
- Calibration and routine testing of Portable electrical appliances
- Assist all other trades as required
Electronic Chargehand
Serco
1998.01 - 2003.01
- Supervised day to day operation of electronic section
- Repaired and maintained all electronic equipment to component level
- Manufactured electronic units to MoD standards
- Produced Health & Safety records including COSHH, Risk Assessment, Manual Handling, Work Procedures
- Installed and repaired CCTV security systems
- Repaired, maintained and operated Radar systems
- Repaired and maintained Microwave Communication systems
- Installed and maintained telephone distribution
- Installed Fibre Optic systems
- Deployed and calibrated instrumentation for various aircraft accuracy checks
Senior Electronic Technician
Serco
1994.01 - 1998.01
- Returned to the company after completion of HNC course at college
- Repaired, maintained and operated Radar systems
- Repaired and maintained Microwave Communication systems
- Manufactured electronic units to MoD standards
- Deployed and calibrated instrumentation for various aircraft accuracy checks
Electronics Trainee
Youth Training Scheme
1990.01 - 1993.01
- Trained at MoD West Freugh in the manufacture of electronic units to MoD standards including soldering, component layout and fault finding
- Assisted in repair and maintenance of electronic equipment
- Trained in Engineering workshops on fitting and machine shop practice
- Left this training position to attend college full time for one year to gain HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Education
Leadership for Safety -
Management Development Program -
IOSH Managing Safely -
EpicFlow SuperUser -
General Risk Assessment -
Management Skills Safari -
Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute
Radiation Protection Supervisor -
Introduction to Lean Thinking -
Authorised Person - Working at Height -
Mascot Mincom Depth A&B -
2005
Watchman Radar Depth A&B -
2003
Higher National Certificate - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Skills
- Forward-thinking mindset
- DSA03 regulatory knowledge
- Personable
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Change management
- Maintenance planning
- Resource planning and allocation
- Multi-site operations
- Facility management
- Compliance management
Timeline
Engineering & Operations Manager - QinetiQ
2016.11 - Current
Engineering Manager - QinetiQ
2006.01 - 2016.11
Electronic Technician - QinetiQ
2003.01 - 2006.01
Electronic Chargehand - Serco
1998.01 - 2003.01
Senior Electronic Technician - Serco
1994.01 - 1998.01
Electronics Trainee - Youth Training Scheme
1990.01 - 1993.01
DSS+ - Leadership for Safety,
QinetiQ - Management Development Program,
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health - IOSH Managing Safely,
QinetiQ - EpicFlow SuperUser,
Key Ostas - General Risk Assessment ,
QinetiQ - Management Skills Safari,
Radman Associates - Radiation Protection Supervisor,
Lean Enterprise Research Centre - Introduction to Lean Thinking,
Morsafe Limited - Authorised Person - Working at Height,
Royal Navy Air Engineering and Survival School - Mascot Mincom Depth A&B,
Royal Navy Air Engineering and Survival School - Watchman Radar Depth A&B ,
Ayr Technical Collage - Higher National Certificate, Electrical and Electronic Engineering